Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam-1 2026 Results Declared with Notable Pass Rate Surge
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) officially announced the results for the II PUC Exam-1 on April 9, 2026, at 3 PM. This announcement marks the culmination of an extensive and meticulously organized examination process that involved a massive scale of operations across the state.
Examination and Evaluation: A Logistical Feat
The II PUC Exam-1 was conducted from February 28 to March 17, 2026, spanning a network of 1,217 examination centers throughout Karnataka. This widespread setup underscores the immense scope and complexity of administering pre-university examinations in the state, catering to a vast student population.
Following the exams, the evaluation phase was executed with precision and efficiency from March 17 to April 2, 2026. This critical stage required substantial resources and coordination, including:
- Establishment of 68 evaluation camps distributed across various locations in Karnataka.
- Deployment of 27,739 evaluators dedicated to assessing the answer papers.
The seamless execution of both the examination and evaluation processes highlights KSEAB's commitment to maintaining academic integrity and timely result declarations.
Overall Performance: A Significant Leap Forward
The most striking aspect of this year's results is the remarkable increase in the overall pass percentage. A total of 6,32,200 students appeared for the II PUC Exam-1, with 5,46,698 successfully clearing the examination. This achievement translates to an overall pass percentage of 86.48%, representing a substantial improvement from the previous year's figure of 73.45%.
Stream-Wise Analysis: Science Maintains Dominance
Performance across different academic streams reveals a pattern of overall enhancement, with the Science stream continuing to lead in pass rates.
Science Stream:
- Appeared: 2,90,194
- Passed: 2,66,071
- Pass Percentage: 91.69%
The Science stream remains the most competitive and consistently high-performing discipline, reinforcing its reputation for academic excellence.
Commerce Stream:
- Appeared: 2,07,085
- Passed: 1,82,317
- Pass Percentage: 88.04%
Commerce students demonstrated a robust performance, narrowing the gap with the Science stream and indicating steady academic progress.
Arts Stream:
- Appeared: 1,34,921
- Passed: 98,310
- Pass Percentage: 72.86%
While the Arts stream continues to record the lowest pass percentage among the three, it has shown a dramatic improvement. The pass percentage surged from 53.29% in 2025 to 72.86% in 2026, marking one of the most significant percentage increases across all streams.
Gender-Wise Performance: Girls Continue to Excel
The gender-wise breakdown of results reaffirms a consistent trend, with girls outperforming boys in both participation and success rates.
Girls:
- Appeared: 3,53,742
- Passed: 3,13,770
- Pass Percentage: 88.70%
This represents a notable rise from 77.88% in 2025, highlighting sustained academic momentum and achievement among female students.
Boys:
- Appeared: 2,78,458
- Passed: 2,32,928
- Pass Percentage: 83.65%
Boys also showed significant improvement, with the pass percentage increasing from 68.20% in the previous year. However, the performance gap between genders remains evident, with girls maintaining a clear edge.
Accessing Results and Future Examinations
Students can access their II PUC Exam-1 results through multiple online and offline platforms. Key resources include the official KSEAB website, the karresults portal, and the KarnatakaOne mobile application. Additionally, digital marks cards will be made available on the DigiLocker website for convenient access and verification.
Looking ahead, students should prepare for the upcoming II PUC Exam-2, scheduled to take place from April 30 to May 13, 2026. This next phase of examinations will be crucial for determining final academic outcomes and future educational pathways.
