KSEAB Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 Highlights: Girls outshine boys in PUC 12th scores, pass percent up from last year

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Data released by the state education minister showed the pass percentage of students from rural areas at 87.62%, while students from the urban area recorded a pass percentage of 85.92%

The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board announced that the PUC 2 Exam-2 for 2026 will be conducted from April 30 to May 13.

Girls recorded a higher pass percentage as compared to boys. For girls, the pass percentage stood at 88.70%, as compared to 83.65% pass percentage secured by boys

This year, the overall pass percentage was recorded as 86.48%, up from last year's 73.45% – with girls outperforming boys.

This year, a total of 7,10,363 students from 5,174 pre-university colleges registered for the examinations. Out of these, 2,92,645 students were from the science stream, 2,11,174 from commerce, and 1,42,982 from the arts stream.

The press conference held by the board following the results began around 6pm IST and is currently underway

KSEAB Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 LIVE: Candidates can check the results of the exams either via karresults.nic.in or the main board site at kseab.karnataka.gov.in

In 2025, the overall pass percentage was recorded at 73.45%, with the Science stream leading at an 82.54% pass rate.

Students who are not satisfied with their marks will soon be able to apply for re-evaluation or request photocopies of their answer sheets, as the board is expected to open the process shortly, as per a report by Live Hindustan

Those who did not meet the minimum 33% pass mark need not worry—the board will soon announce dates for the supplementary exams (Exam 2) under its three-exam policy, giving students another chance to improve their scores.

The board will announce dates for the supplementary (exam-2) soon, as per a report by HT

Disha, a student of Alva's College in Dakshina Kannada district, and Aditi – a student of Jain College in V.V. Puram, Bengaluru – both scored 600 out of 600 marks in the commerce stream, as per local media report

Yadgir recorded the lowest pass percentage among all the other districts securing 48.45%

Disha, a student of Alva's College in Dakshina Kannada district, has emerged as the topper by scoring 600 out of 600 marks in the commerce stream, as per local media reports

You can check your results via the following links:
– kseab.karnataka.gov.in

– karresults.nic.in

Girls recorded a higher pass percentage as compared to boys. For girls, the pass percentage stood at 88.70%, as compared to 83.65% pass percentage secured by boys

Looking at district wise performance, Udupi recorded the highest pass percentage of 93.90%, followed by Dakshina Kannada achieving 93.57% and Bangalore South at 85.36% as per reports.

This year, the overall pass percentage was recorded at 86.48%– which is up from 73.45% that was recorded last year.

In an official statement issued earlier in the day, KSEAB noted that the result sheets would also be made available to respective colleges along with the scores. “The result sheets will also be made available to the respective colleges on 09-04-2026 at 3:00 PM,” the notice read

Students can check the Karnataka 2nd PUC results by either SMS or Digilocker

To check the results, students would need their registration number and subject combination details

Here's a step-by-step guide to check the results:

– Go to the official Karnataka results website at karresults.nic.in.

– Click on the link for “Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026” on the homepage.

– Enter your login details on the new page that opens.

– Submit the information to view your result.

– Check your marks and download the result page.

– Take a printout for future reference.

Students can download their 2nd PUC marks memo 2026 through DigiLocker.

– For this option, students need to log in using their mobile number or Aadhaar number.

– Once logged in, select Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) from the documents section, enter the registration number, and the marks memo will be available

Students can also access the results via SMS. Here are the steps:

– Type the message in the format – KAR12REGISTRATION NUMBER

— Next, send the SMS to 56263

– The Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 will be sent to the same mobile number from which you sent the original SMS

Those candidates who are unable to check Karnataka Board second PUC result 2026 through website can check their scores using SMS service, Digilocker

The direct link to check class 12th results have been activated.

Names of the toppers will be announced at a press conference.

In 2025, Amoolya Kamnath, Deeksha R and Deepashree S topped the KSEAB 2nd PUC exam by securing 599 marks each.

In the Science stream in 2025, government colleges saw 9,367 students appear with 7,697 passing (82.20%), aided colleges had 9,735 students appear with 6,518 passing (66.94%), un-aided colleges saw 1,63,503 students appear with 129,302 passing (79.06%), and BBMP colleges had 1,910 students appear with 1,578 passing (82.61%).

As many as 7,10,363 students from 5,174 PU colleges registered for the KSEAB Class 12 exams, which were held from February 28 to March 17. Of these, 6,46,801 are fresh candidates, while 50,540 are repeaters and 13,022 are private candidates.

Students dissatisfied with their marks obtained in Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 can apply for re-evaluation of the answer scripts through the official website of the state board. An application fee of Rs1,670 will be charged per subject but applicants will have to pay no fee for the re-totalling of answer scripts. Students can also get scanned copies of answer scripts by paying ₹530 per subject.

Step 1: Create a new message and type the SMS in the format – KAR12REGISTRATION NUMBER

Step 2: Send the SMS to 56263

Step 3: Students will receive the 2nd PUC Result 2026 Karnataka on the same mobile number

Student will need their KSEAB 2nd PUC registration number to access marks memo at karresults.nic.in.

To check Karnataka Board Class 12 result online at karresults.nic.in, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website at https://karresults.nic.in/

Step 2: Click on 2nd PUC result link

Step 3: Provide your registration number

Step 4: Submit and download

Step 5: Take a printout of 2nd PUC Result 2026

SMS

DigiLocker

Online

KarnatakaOne Mobile App

Karnataka 2nd PUC Re-evaluation Result 2026 date is expected in April 2026 while Supplementary exams are likely in May 2026.

F-FAIL

N-NOT APPEARING

P-PASS, T-TAKEN

X-EXEMPTE

NA- NOT APPEARING

AA- ABSENT OR VALID MARKS

Board's name

Examination name

Student's Name

Date of Birth

Roll Number

Registration Number

Enrollment number

Father's Name

Mother's Name

List of subjects with their codes

Marks of both theory and practical exam of each subject

Total Marks obtained, pass percentage and last Status of Results

Students can check their Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 through SMS by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Create a new message and type the SMS in the format – KAR12REGISTRATION NUMBER

Step 2: Send the SMS to 56263

Step 3: Students will receive the 2nd PUC Result 2026 Karnataka on the same mobile number

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will activate the online link to check marks memo at karresults.nic.in at 3:00 pm today.

Step-by-step guide to register and download 2nd PUC Result 2026 marks card using DigiLocker

Step 1: Download DigiLocker app on mobile or visit digilocker.gov.in.

Step 2: Complete the registration process using Aadhaar Number.

Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Pull Partner Documents’ given on the left side.

Step 4: Choose KSEAB from the dropdown menu.

Step 5: Select the preferred document type.

Step 6: Enter the Year of Passing and Roll Number.

Step 7: Click on the ‘Get Document’ option to download your Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026.

Step 8: Save the 2nd PUC Result 2026 document to your DigiLocker account by clicking on the “Save to Locker” tab.

Step 1: Visit the official website at https://karresults.nic.in/

Step 2: Click on 2nd PUC result link

Step 3: Provide your registration number

Step 4: Submit and download

Step 5: Take a printout of 2nd PUC Result 2026

The KSEAB 2nd PUC exams were held between 28 February and 17 March this year.

• karresults.nic.in
• digilocker.gov.in
• kseab.karnataka.gov.in

State education minister Madhu Bangarappa said that 2nd PUC result 2026 will be released at 3 pm at karresults.nic.in, Karnataka one mobile app and DigiLocker.

The official notice states, “The results of the 2026 II PUC Exam-1, will be announced on 09-04-2026 at 3:00 PM. Students may access their results through the official website: https://karresults.nic.in and also via the KarnatakaOne Mobile App."