The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) officially declared the results for the 2nd PUC (Class 12) Exam-1 on Thursday, April 9, 2026. This year’s results have set a new benchmark for the state, with the overall pass percentage soaring to 86.48%, a massive leap from the 73.45% recorded in the previous year.
Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa announced the results during a press conference, highlighting that the “historic” performance reflects the resilience of students and the success of recent academic reforms.
Performance Highlights & Stream-wise Analysis
Out of the 6.32 lakh students who appeared for the examinations, a total of 5,46,698 successfully cleared the boards. As has been the trend in recent years, Science students led the way, while the Arts stream showed the most significant year-on-year improvement.
| Stream | Pass Percentage | Top Scorer | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 91.69% | Princilla Cardoza | 599/600 |
| Commerce | 88.04% | Adithi A. Bapu & Disha | 600/600 |
| Arts | 72.86% | Archana D. M. & Sangeeta | 598/600 |
The Gender Gap
Female students continued their streak of excellence, significantly outperforming their male counterparts.
- Girls: 88.70% pass rate
- Boys: 83.65% pass rate
District Rankings: The Coastal Dominance
The coastal districts maintained their reputation as the state’s academic powerhouse. Udupi secured the top spot in the state with a pass percentage of 93.90%, closely followed by Dakshina Kannada. Conversely, Yadgir district recorded the lowest pass percentage at 48.45%.
Top Performing Districts:
- Udupi
- Dakshina Kannada
- Mysuru (Showing a notable rise to 84.80%)
Major Policy Changes: Exam-3 Scrapped
In a significant administrative update, Minister Bangarappa confirmed that the Exam-3 (the third attempt for improvement) has been discontinued for 2026. The department noted that while the second exam significantly helped students, the third exam provided only a marginal 1.8% improvement in 2025.
To support students who did not clear this session, the II PUC Exam-2 is scheduled to take place from April 30 to May 13, 2026.
How to Access Your Result
As students, you can still access your detailed marks memo through the following official channels:
- Official Website: karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in
- DigiLocker: Marks cards are available for the first time via digilocker.gov.in.
- Mobile App: Results can be viewed on the KarnatakaOne app.
Note to Students: Candidates who wish to apply for revaluation or retotalling must do so through the official KSEAB portal within the window specified by the board.