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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2 Result 2026 Out Today

Today, May 21, 2026, Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) published results for the 2nd PUC Exam 2 on both karresults.nic.in and Karnataka Board's Official Website. Students can view their results using their unique registration number. Exam 1 had a pass rate of 86.48%. Students still wishing to clear their exam can do that by registering for Exam 3 for June 2026.

By : Abhishek 2026-05-21 17:35:08

KSEAB Releases Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2 Result 2026

Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the Karnataka 2nd Pre-University Certificate (PUC) Exam 2 2026 Results today, on May 21, 2026. This is the supplementary examination for the Karnataka Class 12 board exams, conducted for students who either did not clear Exam 1 or want to improve their scores.

Students may now view their scorecards on the official website: karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in. To view their results, students are required to enter the registration number as mentioned on their admit card and select their subject combination. Students who wish to access their results through DigiLocker, please note that the digital marks memo is a valid document for KCET counselling, admission into a degree program, and other higher education processes.

In case of a significant load on the official portals, students can also receive their results via SMS by sending the message KAR12 and their registration number to 56263. Students are advised that the marks memo downloaded online is to be taken as a provisional result until the respective school issues the original printed certificate.

 

Recap of Exam 1: How Karnataka Performed in April 2026

It was helpful to look back at April to understand today's exam results. The Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 results were published on April 9, 2026, with the KSEAB recording an overall passing percentage of 86.48%. Out of 6,32,200 students that appeared for the examination in the streams of Science, Commerce, and Arts, 5,46,698 students passed.

Comparing 2026 with 2025, 2025 recorded a passing percentage of 73.45%, while in 2026 it jumped by 13.03%. In 2026, results for the Science stream showed a pass rate of 91.69%, Commerce 88.04%, and Arts 72.86%. Historically, girls have performed better than boys, with a passing percentage of 88.70% for girls and 83.65% for boys. In 2026, the KSEAB also revised its policy, with students now passing a subject with a score of 30% and an overall score of 33% (198 of 600 total marks). Kundan Krishna from Science and Disha from Alva's College Commerce were the top scorers of Exam 1 with a perfect score of 600.

 

What Exam 2 Means and Who Appeared for It

Exam 2 is the supplementary examination and is not a scaled-back version of the board exam. Under Karnataka’s new 3-exam system instituted by KSEAB, students can take exams for clearing or improving their 2nd PUC results three times in the same academic year. Exam 2 was held between April 30 and May 13, 2026. It was opened to three types of candidates: those who did not pass one or more subjects in Exam 1; those who had a valid reason for not taking Exam 1; and those who passed Exam 1, but wanted to take Exam 2 because they wanted to improve their score for a better KCET or NEET rank. Also, the KSEAB did not charge any fee for Exam 2, which motivated many candidates to take the exam without any financial burden.

The board considers the best score across attempts when calculating the KCET rank for Science stream students. Hence, a student who performed poorly on Exam 1 but better on Exam 2 would have a higher competitive exam rank. There is no indication of the attempt number on the official marks memo. So students need not have any reservations about taking this option.

 

What Students Must Do Right Now After the Results

With today's announcement of Exam 2 results, several deadlines for upcoming decisions have begun for students who passed Exam 2. Such students can now download their provisional marks sheet from karresults.nic.in and start applying for university admissions. Science students who wish to secure a place in engineering or pharmacy via the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) should note that the KEA will most likely publish the KCET 2026 rank list around the period of May 20 to May 25, 2026, on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Students must keep a close watch on that portal since that will be the first step in the registration for the college seats counselling. Students who were unable to clear Exam 2 have one more opportunity.

KSEAB will conduct Exam 3 in June 2026 and publish the results in July 2026. The announcement for Exam 3 registration will be conducted on kseab.karnataka.gov.in after today's result. Students who are unhappy with their Exam 2 grades can also request re-evaluation or retotalling on the KSEAB official portal. This option will be opened in the coming days. Students from the Arts and Commerce streams seeking admission to the BA, BCom, or BBA programs at Karnataka state universities must also check the university admission portals, as they typically release provisional merit lists by the end of June.

 

FAQ

Q1: How do I get the Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026 Exam 2 results?

The results are found on karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Your registration number and subject combination are needed.

Q2: When were the Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026 Exam 2 results released?

The results were announced by KSEAB on May 21, 2026.

Q3: When wthe as 20Karnatakaaka 2nd PUC 2nd Exam conducted?

The 2nd PUC 2nd Exam was conducted in two sessions from April 30 to May 13, 2026.

Q4: How does Exam 2 affect KCET 2026?

The KCET ranking uses the best of only the 1st Exam or 2nd Exam marks from the 2nd PUC. The attempt number is not indicated on the official marks.

Q5: What happens if I fail at least one of the Exams 2?

KSEAB is scheduled to conduct the 3rd Exam in June 2026. The results are anticipated for July 2026. Check kseab.karnataka.gov.in for the registration date.

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