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Karnataka SSLC Exam 2025 - Time table, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Result

Updated on 24th September, 2024 by Team Careers360

About Karnataka SSLC Board 2025

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) conducts the Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination. It is commonly known as the Karnataka SSLC exam for Class 10 students. The exams are conducted at the state level in three languages and three core subjects including Science, Social Science, and Mathematics. Every year, around 8.5 lakh students appear in the Karnataka SSLC exam.

More About Karnataka SSLC Exams 2025:

  • KSEAB announced the Kar SSLC exam - 3 dates. The Karnataka 10th exam-3 will be held from August 2 to 9, 2024.
  • The Karnataka SSLC time table is expected to be released in January 2025 on the official website - sslc.karnataka.gov.in. Students should check the dates, timings, and their respective subjects very carefully.

  • The Karnataka SSLC exams 2025 will be tentatively conducted in March - April 2025, and the practical exam will be held in April 2025.

  • The Karnataka SSLC admit card will be released in March 2025. School authorities have to download the same and distribute the admit cards to the students.

  • To get an overall idea about the exam, students need to check the Karnataka SSLC syllabus 2025 and the Karnataka SSLC previous year's question papers.

  • The KSEAB SSLC answer key 2025 will be released in April 2025. Students will be able to raise objections against the answer key as well.

  • KSEAB board will declare the Karnataka SSLC result 2025 in May 2025.

  • KSEAB will announce the Kar SSLC exam - 2 dates. The Karnataka 10th exam-2 will be held in June 2025.

  • The Karnataka SSLC exam -2 result 2025 will be declared in July 2025.

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Karnataka SSLC Board 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination
Short Exam Name
Karnataka SSLC Board
Conducting Body
Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
Matriculate
Languages
English +6 more
Mode Of Application
offline
Mode Of Exam
offline
Exam Duration
3 Hours 15 Minutes

Karnataka SSLC eligibility criteria 2025 are a set of parameters that students should meet to appear in the examination. So, they should check the eligibility criteria of Karnataka 10th class exam 2025 clearly.

Karnataka SSLC Eligibility for Regular Students:

  • Students must have completed their class IX from an affiliated school. 
  • Candidate must have at least 75% attendance and must send his or her application through a recognised school in which he/she has studied.
  • Candidates must have satisfactory progress and good conduct duly certified by the head of the institution.

Karnataka SSLC Eligibility for Ex-school Students:

  • Ex-school candidates must have themselves registered as ex-school candidates in a recognised school after the payment of the prescribed fee.
  • Students who do not pass the exam in the first appearance shall finish the SSLC exam within 6 consecutive attempts including the 1st attempt. So, the students shall re-appear for the entire exam of all subjects as fresh private candidate.

Karnataka SSLC Eligibility for Private Students

  • The candidate must have completed 18 years as of April 1, 2025, if the examination is held in April and June 1, 2025 if the examination is conducted in September.
  • The candidate must have passed the primary VII examination conducted by the authority of the Department of public instruction or an examination equivalent to the same.

The application form for Karnataka SSLC 2025 must be submitted through a school affiliated with KSEAB. To appear for the Karnataka class 10/SSLC exam 2025, all students need to submit their application form with the help of the concerned school institution. 

  • Students have to fill out and submit the Karnataka SSLC application form to the head of the institution.
  • Attach three duly attested passport-sized photographs along with the forms.
  • Private candidates can apply to the exam through any recognized institution.
  • Also, submit the date of birth certificate to complete the Karnataka SSLC registration.
  • Students have to pay their application fees through the demand draft. 
  • The fee for regular candidates is Rs 354 while it is Rs 185 for private candidates. Fee detail is based on the previous year, it will be updated after the release of official notification.

Number of Students Appeared in Karnataka SSLC Exams:

Year

Total appeared students

2020

8.48 lakh

2019

8,25,468

2018

8,38,088

2017

8,77,000

2016

8, 49,000

2015

8, 35,000

Documents Required at Exam Karnataka SSLC Board 2025

Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination 2025

  • Karnataka SSLC admit card
  • School photo identity card
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The Karnataka SSLC 2025 exam will be conducted in 7 different mediums and students have to select three core subjects and three languages. The core subjects are Mathematics, Social Science, and Science. 

The language options available are in three groups and the candidate has to select one language from each group.  The exam duration and marks vary for the core subjects and the language examinations as given in the Karnataka SSLC exam pattern 2025 below.

Karnataka SSLC 2025 Exam Pattern:

Check the detailed exam pattern of Karnataka 10th class exam 2025 below,

Languages

Marks

Duration

Core subjects

Marks

Duration

First Language

125

3 hours 15 minutes

Mathematics

100

3 hours 15 minutes

Second Language

100

3 hours

Science

100

3 hours 15 minutes

Third Language

100

3 hours

Social Science

100

3 hours 15 minutes

Languages for Karnataka SSLC 2025 Exam

Students can check the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd language details from the table as under,

First Language Second LanguageThird Language
KannadaEnglishHindi
TeluguKannadaKannada
Hindi-English
Marathi-Arabic
Tamil-Urdu
Urdu-Sanskrit
English-Konkani
Sanskrit-Persian

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Students should solve the Karnataka SSLC sample papers to know the type of questions asked, marking scheme, important topics, and more. By solving the available model papers for Karnataka SSLC 2025, students can also check their preparedness. The more students solve the Karnataka SSLC papers, the better will be their preparation for exams. However, it is suggested to solve the papers after completing the syllabus else, students may lose confidence. 

A strategic preparation of Karnataka SSLC exam helps in obtaining good marks in the examination. A Proper Karnataka SSLC exam preparation leads the road to success and it requires a certain strategy. Follow the below strategies and tips to improve your performance in Karnataka SSLC 2025 exams. 

  • First, go through the Karnataka SSLC syllabus 2025 and try to complete all the topics in it on time. This will help you to identify the important topics and exam pattern.
  • Check the Karnataka SSLC time Table 2025 and prepare a study plan accordingly.
  • Students should revise topics regularly after online classes throughout the year. This ensures that the subject matter is understood thoroughly and the concepts are grasped on the day itself.
  • Make notes of important topics in order to deeply understand the concepts being studied and taught in online classes.
  • Maintain health and proper eating habits to ensure that the mental and physical well being is good
  • Practice by using the Karnataka SSLC question papers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the important topics and marking scheme.

KSEAB SSLC hall ticket will be released in March 2025. The Karnataka SSLC Hall Ticket 2025 is made available in offline mode. Students can collect their Karnataka class 10 admit card from the head of the institutions. An admit card is an important document that every student needs to bring while appearing in the Karnataka SSLC examination. Otherwise, students will not be permitted to appear for the examination. 

Karnataka SSLC 2025 hall ticket contains important details. So, students should make sure that the information on it is correct. In case of loss of Karnataka SSLC admit card 2025, duplicate Hall tickets / Admit Cards are issued to the candidate on payment of the required fee and on submission of valid proof of having lost the original admission ticket. 

Details mentioned on the Karnataka SSLC 2025 Admit Card

:The following are the details specified on the hall ticket of Karnataka 10th class exam:

  • Student Name
  • Father Name of student
  • Date of Birth
  • Student's Photograph
  • Signature of student
  • Admission Ticket Number
  • Gender

Karnataka Board will release the SSLC result for Class 10/SSLC students in online mode on kseab.karnataka.gov.in. The result is expected to be announced in May 2025. Students need to use their Registration Number and Date of Birth to view the Karnataka 2025 SSLC result from the website. Karnataka SSLC result is provided in the form of a provisional mark sheet.

 Steps to Check Karnataka SSLC/ Class 10 Result 2025:

  • In order to check the result online, the candidate must visit the official KSEAB website
  • Enter the Karnataka SSLC Reg. number and date of birth in the given blanks.
  • Students can then download and print the scorecard for the Karnataka SSLC result.
  • The result for the Karnataka SSLC can also be accessed via SMS.

How to check Karnataka Board SSLC Result 2025 via SMS:

  • Type a message. For example, KAR10 <space> Roll number.
  • Then, send that message to 56263.
  • Karnataka SSLC Result 2025 will be sent to the same mobile number.

Details Specified on Karnataka SSLC Result 2025:

The following details will be mentioned in the Karnataka Board SSLC result 2025.

  • Name of the Student’s
  • Subjects for which student appeared
  • Registration Number
  • Cumulative Grade Average (CGA)
  • Internal and External marks scored in each paper
  • Grades
  • Total marks
  • Qualifying status

Previous Year's Karnataka SSLC Toppers

Rank

Topper Name

Marks

1

Bhoomika Pai

625

1

Yashas Gowda

625

1

Anupama Hireholi

625

1

Bhimangouda Patil

625

Karnataka SSLC Result - Previous Year's Trends:

Year

Total students

Girls’ Pass %

Boys’ Pass %

Overall Pass %

2022853436  
90.29 81.30
85.63
2021375787
99.99
100
99.99

2020

738471

80.72

71.93

75.53

2019

825468

79.59

68.46

73.7

2018

838088

78.01

66.56

71.93

2017

877000

74.08

62.42

67.87

2016

849000

82.64

75.84

79.16

2015

835000

86.23

77

81.82

General Information

Contacts

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Relevant Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is KSEAB?

KSEAB stands for Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board. It is responsible for conducting the 10th class and some other exams in the state.

2. Who can apply for Karnataka SSLC 2025 exams?

Students who have passed class 9 and are studying in 10th class in a school affiliated with KSEAB can apply for SSLC exams.

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Questions related to Karnataka SSLC Board

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Yes, students preparing for Class 10 through home schooling or alternative education methods can generally appear for the Class 10 board exams in 2025. Here's how it typically works:

  1. Registration : Students need to register with the relevant education board (such as CBSE, ICSE, or state boards) as private or home-schooled candidates. Registration deadlines and procedures are usually outlined by the respective boards.

  2. Examination Centers : Students must select an examination center where they will sit for their exams. The board provides a list of designated centers for private candidates.

  3. Syllabus and Preparation : Ensure that you are studying according to the syllabus prescribed by the education board for Class 10.

  4. Application Process : Keep track of application dates and ensure all necessary forms and documentation are submitted on time.

  5. Mock Exams : Some boards may offer sample papers or mock exams to help students prepare.

For detailed and updated information on the process, including specific requirements and deadlines, refer to the official website of the education board or consult educational resources like Careers360.


The blueprint for all subjects in the SSLC Karnataka Board exam 2024-25 outlines the distribution of marks, types of questions, and topics covered. It includes details on sections like multiple-choice questions, short answers, and long answers. The blueprint ensures coverage of the entire Karnataka SSLC syllabus , specifying weightage for each unit or chapter. For the exact blueprint, refer to the official Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board ( KSEAB ) website or contact your school.

Yes, it is possible to change your school in class 12th within the Karnataka Board.

Inform them about your intention to transfer and inquire about the Transfer Certificate (TC) process. Research schools you'd like to transfer to and see if they have seats available in Class 12th for your stream. Each school might have its own application process. Inquire about the documents they require and deadlines for submission. These documents might include your TC, mark sheets, and a character certificate from your current school.

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