KSEAB Karnataka SSLC Exam 1, Exam 2, and Exam 3: Karnataka Class 10 Time Table Released 2025
May 6, 2025
KESAB Karnataka SSLC Exam: What They Are and Exam Dates for 2025
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially released the Karnataka SSLC timetable 2025 for Exam 1 and Exam 2.
This new 3-exam system, which started in the 2023-24 academic year, gives students multiple chances to perform better in their Class 10 board exams.
This guide will help students or parents in Karnataka understand these exams, when they’ll happen, how the results work, and why this system was introduced.
What Are Karnataka SSLC Exam 1, Exam 2, and Exam 3?
KSEAB has replaced the old system of a single board exam followed by a supplementary exam. Now, students get three opportunities in a year:
Exam 1 – The main SSLC board exam (compulsory for all freshers)
Exam 2 – First optional attempt to improve scores or pass failed subjects
Exam 3 – Second optional attempt for further improvement
The best score from any of these three exams will be counted in the final marks card. The number of attempts will not be mentioned, making the system more stress-free and student-friendly.
SSLC Exam 1: Main Board Exam
Exam 1 is the primary annual SSLC exam and is mandatory for all regular students.
What are the Exam 1 Dates
Start Date: March 21, 2025
End Date: April 4, 2025
What are the Exam Timings
First languages & core subjects: 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM
Second & third languages: 10:15 AM – 1:15 PM
Karnataka SSLC Board Exam Timetable 2025
The Karnataka SSLC board exams are conducted in three phases. Here are the official schedules for Exam 1 and Exam 2:
SSLC Exam 1 Timetable (Main Board Exam)
Date
Subject/Category
Time
March 21, 2025
First Language (Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, Sanskrit)
Vocational Subjects (Elements of Engineering, Programming, Economics)
10:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Note: JTS practical exams are scheduled for June 3, 2025.
Result Date
Expected by mid-June 2025
SSLC Exam 3: Final Chance for Improvement
Exam 3 is the last opportunity in the academic year for students who still wish to improve their marks or clear remaining subjects.
Exam 3 Dates
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: June 30, 2025
Exam Timings
First languages & core subjects: 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM
Second & third languages: 10:15 AM – 1:15 PM
Result Date
Expected by mid-July 2025
Comparison: SSLC Exam 1 vs Exam 2 vs Exam 3
Feature
Exam 1 (Main)
Exam 2 (Improvement 1)
Exam 3 (Improvement 2)
Purpose
Main annual exam
First chance to improve marks
Final chance to improve marks
Who Appears?
All freshers (mandatory)
Students who failed or want to improve
Same as Exam 2
Subjects Attempted
All registered subjects
Only selected subjects
Only selected subjects
Registration
Automatic via schools
Must register through schools
Must register through schools
Result Consideration
First marks recorded
Best of Exam 1 & 2
Best of all 3 exams
Marks Card
Shows Exam 1 marks initially
Shows best marks from 1 or 2
Shows best overall marks; no attempt count shown
Why Did Karnataka Introduce This New 3-Exam SSLC System?
This system was introduced by KSEAB with a student-first approach. Here’s why:
Reduces Stress: Students don’t need to worry about a single exam deciding their future.
Multiple Chances: Students can improve their performance without losing an academic year.
No Stigma: The term “supplementary exam” is no longer used. Final marks cards won’t show the number of attempts.
Encourages Learning: Students can reflect on their mistakes and improve gradually.
Flexibility: You can retake only the subjects you want to improve.
Subjects in Karnataka SSLC Exams
The subject structure remains the same across all three exams:
Core Subjects
Mathematics
Science
Social Science
Language Papers
First Language: Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Urdu
Second Language: English, Kannada
Third Language: Hindi, Kannada, English, Arabic, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu, Persian
Optional & Vocational Subjects
Sociology, Economics, Political Science
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering
Computer Science, ANSI ‘C’ Programming
Music and more
How Final Marks Are Shown in the SSLC Marksheet
The highest marks scored in any subject across all three SSLC exams will be used to create the final marks card. The number of attempts won’t appear on it.
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Looking to improve your marks or understand the new exam pattern better?
The main board exam (Exam 1) was conducted from March 21 to April 4, 2025.
Yes, the timetables for Exam 1 and Exam 2 are available on the official KSEAB website.
The SSLC Exam 1 result was released on May 2, 2025.
Exam 2 will be held from May 26 to June 2, 2025.
Yes. You can retake subjects to improve marks, even if you passed earlier.
No. The final result will only show your best marks, not the number of attempts.
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