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Karnataka SSLC Timetable 2027: Class 10 Exam Dates Announced for Exam 1 and Exam 2
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has released the final timetable PDF for the Karnataka SSLC 2027 examinations. Exam 1 will be held from 22 March to 5 April 2027, while Exam 2 is scheduled to take place in May 2027.
SSLC Exam 2027 Schedule Announced
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has issued the final exam schedule for the Karnataka SSLC Examination 2027. The board has released the timetable PDF for Exam 1 (to be held in March-April 2027) and Exam 2 (to be held in May 2027). Students appearing for the exams can check the schedule on the board's official website. Important guidelines and rules have also been issued for the candidates.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 22 March 2027 | Exam 1 starts |
| 26 March 2027 | No exam due to Good Friday |
| 28 March 2027 | Sunday holiday |
| 5 April 2027 | Last paper of Exam 1 |
| 6 April 2027 | Practical and oral exams for JTS students |
| 24 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | Exam 2 schedule |
Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Timetable (March-April 2027)
| Date and Day | Subject | Exam Time | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 March, Monday | First Language – Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, Sanskrit | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 100 |
| 25 March, Thursday | Science, Political Science, Hindustani Music, Karnataka Music | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 80 |
| 27 March, Saturday | Second Language – English, Kannada | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 80 |
| 30 March, Tuesday | Mathematics, Sociology | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 80 |
| 2 April, Friday | Third Language – Hindi, Kannada, English, Arabic, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu, Marathi | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 80 |
| 2 April, Friday | Skill Subjects – Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Beauty & Wellness, Apparel Made-Ups & Home Furnishing, Electronics & Hardware | 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM | 60 |
| 3 April, Saturday | Electrical, Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Programming, Economics | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 80 |
| 5 April, Monday | Social Science | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 80 |
Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 Timetable (May 2027)
The second exam gives students an opportunity to improve their scores if they are not satisfied with their performance in Exam 1.
| Date and Day | Subject | Subject Code | Exam Time | Total Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May, Monday | First Language – Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT), Sanskrit | 01, 04, 06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16 | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 3 hours 15 minutes | 100 |
| 25 May, Tuesday | Science | 83 | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 3 hours 15 minutes | 80 |
| 25 May, Tuesday | Political Science | 97 | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 3 hours 15 minutes | 80 |
| 25 May, Tuesday | Hindustani Music and Karnataka Music | 28, 29 | 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM | 3 hours 15 minutes | 80 |
| 26 May, Wednesday | Second Language – English, Kannada | 31, 33 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 2 hours 45 minutes + 15 minutes | 80 |
| 27 May, Thursday | Mathematics | 81 | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 3 hours 15 minutes | 80 |
| 27 May, Thursday | Sociology | 95 | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 3 hours 15 minutes | 80 |
| 28 May, Friday | Third Language – Hindi (NCERT), Hindi, Kannada, English, Arabic, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu, Marathi | 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 2 hours 45 minutes + 15 minutes | 80 |
| 29 May, Saturday | NSQF Subjects – Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Beauty & Wellness, Apparel Made-Ups, Electronics & Hardware | 86, 87, 88, 90, 21, 22 | 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM | 2 hours 15 minutes | 60 |
| 29 May, Saturday | Social Science | 85 | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 3 hours 15 minutes | 80 |
| 31 May, Monday | JTS Subjects – Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Programming in ANSI 'C', Economics | 51, 52, 53, 54, 96 | 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | 3 hours 15 minutes | 80 |
Important Exam Instructions
- JTS practical and oral exams (Subject codes 56, 57, 58, and 59) will be conducted on Tuesday, 6 April 2027, at students' respective schools.
- Subject codes 15 and 60 are applicable only to students studying in Adarsha Vidyalayas.
- Hindustani Music and Karnataka Music exams will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM, with written papers from 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM and practicals from 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM.
- Reading time: Students get 15 minutes to read the question paper across all subjects.
- For First Language, core subjects, and JTS subjects, writing time is 3 hours; for Second and Third Language papers, writing time is 2 hours 45 minutes; for NSQF subjects, writing time is 2 hours.
Extra Time and Alternative Subjects for Divyang Students
| Question Paper Duration | Extra Time Given |
|---|---|
| 3 hours | 60 minutes |
| 2 hours 30 minutes | 50 minutes |
| 2 hours | 40 minutes |
| 1 hour 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
Questions
What are the exam dates for Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 2027?
Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 will be held from 22 March to 5 April 2027.
When will Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 be conducted?
Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 will take place from 24 May to 31 May 2027.
How much extra reading time is provided to students?
Students are given 15 minutes of question paper reading time for all subjects.
Which students are eligible for subject codes 15 and 60?
Subject codes 15 and 60 apply only to students studying in Adarsha Vidyalayas.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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