Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 Timetable 2027: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially announced the tentative timetable for the SSLC (Class 10) Exam 2 for the 2026–27 academic session. Under Karnataka’s three-exam system, Exam 2 offers students an immediate opportunity to improve their scores or clear subjects without losing an academic year. According to the board circular released on October 8, 2026, the SSLC Exam 2 will be held from May 24, 2027, to May 31, 2027, across designated examination centers in Karnataka. Students, parents, and school authorities can submit objections to the tentative timetable until October 22, 2026.
Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 2027 Overview
| Exam Name | Karnataka SSLC Examination-2 (2026–27) |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) |
| Level | Class 10 / Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper Mode) |
| Exam Start Date | May 24, 2027 |
| Exam End Date | May 31, 2027 |
| Objection Window | October 8, 2026, to October 22, 2026 |
| Official Website | kseab.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka SSLC Exam-2 Details & Shift Timings
The board conducts examinations primarily during the morning shift, with dedicated reading time provided for question papers across all streams:
First Language, Core Subjects & JTS: Conducted from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM (3 hours writing time + 15 minutes question paper reading time).
Second & Third Languages: Conducted from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (2 hours 45 minutes writing time + 15 minutes reading time).
NSQF Subjects: Conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM (2 hours writing time + 15 minutes reading time).
Music Subjects (Hindustani / Carnatic): Conducted in the afternoon shift from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM (Theory: 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM; Practical: 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM).
JTS Practical & Oral Exams: Scheduled to take place at respective schools on June 1, 2027.
Compensatory Time for Differently Abled Candidates: Extra time will be provided as per rules: 60 minutes for 3-hour papers, 50 minutes for 2.5-hour papers, 40 minutes for 2-hour papers, and 30 minutes for 1.5-hour papers.
Karnataka SSLC Exam-2 Subject-wise Important Dates (May 2027)
| Date & Day | Time | Subject & Description | Sub Code | Max Marks |
24.05.2027 (Monday) | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM | First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT), Sanskrit | 01, 04, 06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16 | 100 |
25.05.2027 (Tuesday) | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM 02:00 PM – 05:15 PM | Core Subject: Science Political Science (Alternate Subject) Hindustani Music / Carnatic Music | 83 97 28, 29 | 80 80 80 |
26.05.2027 (Wednesday) | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Second Language: English, Kannada | 31, 33 | 80 |
27.05.2027 (Thursday) | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM | Core Subject: Mathematics Sociology (Alternate Subject) | 81 95 | 80 80 |
28.05.2027 (Friday) | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Third Language: Hindi (NCERT), Hindi, Kannada (Repeaters), English, Arabic, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu, Marathi NSQF Subjects: IT, Retail, Automobile, Beauty & Wellness, Apparel Made-Ups, Electronics & Hardware | 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 86, 87, 88, 90, 21, 22 | 80 60 |
29.05.2027 (Saturday) | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM | Core Subject: Social Science | 85 | 80 |
31.05.2027 (Monday) | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM | JTS Subjects / Economics: Electrical Engg-IV, Mechanical Engg-IV, Electronics Engg-IV, Programming in ANSI ‘C’, Economics (Alternate) | 51, 52, 53, 54, 96 | 80 |
How to Download Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 Timetable 2027
Visit the official website of the Karnataka board at
kseab.karnataka.gov.in.Navigate to the Notifications or Latest News section on the homepage.
Click on the circular titled May-2027 SSLC Examination-2 Tentative Time Table.
The PDF document containing the day-wise timetable, subject codes, and instructions will open on the screen.
Verify the examination timings and dates for your registered subjects.
Download the PDF file and print a copy for test preparation and scheduling.
Important Links
| Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 Timetable 2027 PDF | Click Here |
| Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Timetable 2027 Link | Click Here |
