Karnataka Board Timetable: The Karnataka Pre-University Education Board has officially announced the tentative examination timetable for the 2nd Pre-University Course (PUC) and Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations for the 2024-25 academic year. The much-awaited schedules were released on December 2, 2024, and students across the state can now prepare for the exams with the certainty of dates.
2nd PUC Exam Timetable: Exam to Begin from March 1, 2025
The Karnataka 2nd PUC examinations for the academic year 2024-25 are scheduled to begin on March 1, 2025, and will conclude on March 19, 2025. The released datesheet provides detailed information regarding the subjects, exam dates, paper codes, timings, and maximum marks for each paper. This release allows students to plan their preparation effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped for each subject.
Below is the detailed timetable for the 2025 2nd PUC examination:
| Date |
Subject |
| March 1, 2025 | Kannada, Arabic |
| March 3, 2025 | Mathematics, Education, Logic, Business Studies |
| March 4, 2025 | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit, French |
| March 5, 2025 | Political Science, Statistics |
| March 7, 2025 | History, Physics |
| March 8, 2025 | Hindi |
| March 10, 2025 | Optional Kannada, Accountancy, Geology, Home Science |
| March 12, 2025 | Psychology, Chemistry, Basic Maths |
| March 13, 2025 | Economics |
| March 15, 2025 | English |
| March 17, 2025 | Geography, Biology |
| March 18, 2025 | Sociology, Electronics, Computer Science |
| March 19, 2025 | Hindustani Music, Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Healthcare, Beauty and Wellness |
SSLC Exam Timetable: Examinations to Begin from March 20, 2025
The SSLC exams will begin shortly after the 2nd PUC exams, starting on March 20, 2025 and concluding on April 2, 2025. This year, the SSLC exams also follow a similar structure to the PUC exams, with specific dates assigned for each subject. The timetable has been designed to ensure that all students have sufficient time to prepare for both core and elective subjects.
Here is the tentative timetable for the SSLC examinations:
| Date & Day |
Subject |
| March 20, 2025 | First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, Sanskrit |
| March 22, 2025 | Social Science |
| March 24, 2025 | Second Language: English, Kannada |
| March 27, 2025 | Core Subject: Mathematics, Sociology |
| March 29, 2025 | Third Language: Hindi, Kannada, English, Arabic, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu |
| March 29, 2025 | NSOF Subjects: Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Beauty & Wellness, Electronics & Hardware |
| April 1, 2025 | JTS Subjects: Elements of Electrical Engineering-IV, Programming in ANSI ‘C’, Economics |
| April 2, 2025 | Core Subjects: Science, Political Science, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music |
Special Instructions for the Exams
The Karnataka Board has outlined important instructions regarding the conduct of the exams, which all students and parents need to take note of:
Practical and Oral Exams for JTS Students: Students enrolled in JTS subjects (56, 57, 58 & 59) will have their practical and oral exams scheduled for April 3, 2025 at their respective schools.
Differently-Abled Students: Extra time will be allotted to differently-abled students:
• 60 minutes for 3-hour exams
• 50 minutes for 2.5-hour exams
• 40 minutes for 2-hour exams
• 30 minutes for 1.5-hour exams
Exam Timings
• For 1st language, core subjects, and JTS subjects, exams will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
• For 2nd and 3rd languages, exams will run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• The reading time for all subjects is 15 minutes.
NSQF Subjects: The exams for NSQF subjects will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM, with 2 hours allotted for the exam and 15 minutes for reading the question paper.
Music Examinations: The exams for Hindustani Music and Carnatic Music will be held in the afternoon, from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM, with separate slots for theory and practicals.
Objections and Feedback on the Timetable
The Board has provided a window for students, parents, and educational institutions to raise objections regarding the timetable. Any concerns can be submitted by email to chairpersonkseeb@gmail.com or by post to the Chairman, Karnataka School Examination and Value Assessment Board, 6th Road, Malleshwar, Bangalore-560003, by December 16, 2024.
The Board has also assured that any objections received after this deadline will not be considered, so students and stakeholders are urged to review the timetable carefully and submit feedback promptly.
Karnataka Board Releases Timetable for 2nd PUC and SSLC Exams 2025: Full Schedule Here
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