The Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 is expected on April 7, 2026, as confirmed by the Karnataka Education Minister. A total of 7,10,363 students from 5,174 PU colleges appeared for the 2nd PUC Exam 1 held between February 28 and March 17, 2026 – across Science (2,92,645), Commerce (2,11,174), and Arts (1,42,982) streams.
The 2nd PUC Result 2026 will be published on karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in after an official KSEAB press conference. The exact time will be confirmed by KSEAB – expected in the morning hours of April 7. Students can also check via DigiLocker at digilocker.gov.in or SMS – send KAR12 [space] Registration Number to 56263.
This page goes beyond just the result link — it provides the year-wise pass percentage data from 2022 to 2025, stream-wise and district-wise statistics from official KSEAB press conferences, the verified Karnataka 2nd PUC toppers list 2025, the exact KCET 2026 rank calculation formula showing how your board marks affect your engineering or medical admission chances, and a complete list of government scholarships and education loan schemes available to 2nd PUC students pursuing higher education in 2026.
✅ How to Check Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026
Visit karresults.nic.in → click the 2nd PUC Result 2026 link → select your stream → enter Registration Number and Date of Birth → click Submit.
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Result – Year-wise Pass Percentage 2022 to 2025
The table below shows four years of official KSEAB data, all sourced from the board’s annual press conferences. This trend helps students understand where the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 is likely to land:
| Year | Students Appeared | Students Passed | Pass % | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6,37,405 | 4,68,439 | 73.45% | April 8, 2025 |
| 2024 | 6,81,079 | 5,52,690 | 81.15% | April 10, 2024 |
| 2023 | 7,02,067 | 5,24,209 | 74.67% | April 21, 2023 |
| 2022 | ~5,60,000 | 4,22,966 | ~75% | June 18, 2022 |
| 2026 (Expected) | ~7 lakh | TBA | TBA — April 7 | April 7, 2026 |
📊 What 2026 Pass % is Expected to Be
The 4-year average sits around 76%. For 2026, KSEAB has lowered the minimum passing marks to 30% per subject (down from 35%). This change alone is expected to push the 2026 pass percentage above 2025’s 73.45% — education analysts estimate between 75% and 80% for the 2026 Exam 1. This page will be updated with the exact figure within minutes of the April 7 announcement.
Stream-wise and Category-wise Pass Percentage – 2024 and 2025
| Category | 2025 Pass % | 2024 Pass % |
|---|---|---|
| Science Stream | 82.45% | 89.96% |
| Commerce Stream | 76.07% | 80.94% |
| Arts Stream | 53.29% | 68.36% |
| Girls | 77.8% | 84.87% |
| Boys | 68.2% | 76.98% |
| English Medium | 81.75% | 87.40% |
| Kannada Medium | 56.37% | 70.41% |
| Urban Students | 74.55% | — |
| Rural Students | 69.33% | — |
| Govt. PU Colleges | 57.11% | — |
| Aided PU Colleges | 62.69% | — |
Three Exam System – 2025 Complete Data (Exam 1, 2 and 3)
| Exam | Appeared | Passed | Pass % | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam 1 (Main) | 6,37,405 | 4,68,439 | 73.45% | April 8, 2025 |
| Exam 2 (Improvement) | ~1,53,620 | 54,168 | 31.27% | May 16, 2025 |
| Exam 3 (Final Chance) | ~1,93,685 | 22,446 | 20.22% | June 30, 2025 |
| All 3 Exams Combined | 6,39,800 registered | — | 85.19% | — |
District-wise Performance – Karnataka 2nd PUC 2025
| District | Pass % 2025 | Pass % 2024 | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udupi | 93.90% | — | 🥇 Highest 2025 |
| Dakshina Kannada | ~91% | 97.37% | 🥈 Consistently top |
| Bengaluru South | High | High | Consistently top 5 |
| Yadgir | 48.45% | Low | ⚠️ Lowest 2025 |
Karnataka 2nd PUC Toppers 2025 – Verified KSEAB Data
Topped the Science stream in Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025. Source: KSEAB official press conference, April 8, 2025.
Canara PU College, Dakshina Kannada | Scored 599 out of 600 marks in the Commerce stream. Scored perfect 100 in multiple subjects.
Gogte Pre-University College of Law, Belagavi | Scored 597/600 with perfect 100 in Hindi, Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies, and Statistics.
Indu PU College, Bellary | Topped Karnataka Arts stream with 597 out of 600 marks.
2024 Science Topper: Vidyalakshmi, Dharwad – 598/600 | 2024 Commerce Topper: Ganavi M, Tumkur — 597/600
Karnataka 2nd PUC Toppers 2026 list will be added to this page within minutes of the April 7 KSEAB press conference announcement.
How Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Affects Your KCET Rank
Your 2nd PUC 2026 board marks carry exactly 50% weightage in your final KCET 2026 rank. This is the official KEA formula used for all engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture seat allotments in Karnataka:
Official KEA KCET 2026 Rank Calculation Formula
Only Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics theory marks from 2nd PUC board are used.
Practical marks, internal assessment marks, and English marks are NOT included by KEA.
| Scenario | Board PCM (out of 300) | KCET Score (out of 180) | Composite Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong boards + Good KCET | 280 | 150 | 88.3 / 100 |
| Average boards + Good KCET | 210 | 155 | 78.0 / 100 |
| Good boards + Average KCET | 265 | 110 | 74.7 / 100 |
📌 Important for KCET 2026 Aspirants
KEA uses the best PCM marks across all exam attempts — including 2nd PUC Exam 2 marks. So if you are unhappy with your Exam 1 marks and improve in Exam 2 (April 25 – May 9, 2026), your better marks will be used for KCET rank calculation. Engineering eligibility requires 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for SC/ST). NEET rank is used for medical admissions — not KCET score.
Government Scholarships for Karnataka 2nd PUC Students 2026
Apply through ssp.karnataka.gov.in after securing college admission. Most windows open July–October 2026.
Monthly stipend for students living 5+ km away from college and not in government hostel. Karnataka domicile required. Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh. Apply at karepass.cgg.gov.in
₹15,000 per yearNo application needed. KSEAB automatically identifies the top 500 rank holders in 2nd PUC and awards this prize. Announced at the same press conference as the result.
₹15,000 one-timeFor Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Parsi students. Incentive for 85%+ scorers: ₹10,000. Post Matric for 50%+ with family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh: fee reimbursement + allowance. Apply: ssp.karnataka.gov.in
₹10,000 to full fee reimbursementApply at scholarships.gov.in. Minority students must get NSP ID first, then apply on Karnataka SSP portal. Covers post-matric education after 2nd PUC.
Varies by schemeEducation Loan Schemes After 2nd PUC Result 2026
Single-window portal to apply to multiple banks at once. Website: vidyalakshmi.co.in | Up to ₹7.5 lakh without any collateral. Repayment begins 1 year after course completion. Interest is tax-deductible under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act.
For minority community students in Karnataka pursuing higher education. Check current availability at KMDC office — fresh loan applications availability varies each year. Contact KMDC for status.
Frequently Asked Questions – Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026
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How is KCET 2026 rank calculated using 2nd PUC marks?
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📅 Last updated: April 6, 2026 | Statistics sourced from KSEAB official press conferences 2022–2025 | karresults-nic-in.com is an independent guide — not affiliated with KSEAB or Government of Karnataka