Karnataka State Board Class 10 Important Dates 2026-27
Complete KSBSE SSLC Board Exam Schedule & Key Deadlines
Academic Calendar • SSLC Board Exam Schedule • Results • Re-evaluation Dates • Supplementary Exams
SSLC Exams: March 2027
Results: May 2027
Supplementary: June 2027
Re-evaluation: May 2027
Important Dates 2026-27
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Session Starts | June 2026 | New academic year begins for Class 10 SSLC |
| First Periodic Test | August 2026 | Internal assessment - 10 marks |
| Half-Yearly Exams | October 2026 | First major examination |
| Second Periodic Test | December 2026 | Internal assessment - 10 marks |
| Third Periodic Test | January 2027 | Internal assessment - 10 marks |
| Pre-Board Exams | February 2027 | Mock SSLC board exams for final preparation |
| SSLC Board Exam Commences | March 2027 | Karnataka SSLC board examinations begin |
| SSLC Board Exam Ends | April 2027 | SSLC board examinations conclude |
| Result Declaration | May 2027 | SSLC board results announced |
| Re-evaluation Application | May 2027 | Apply for re-evaluation of answer sheets |
| Supplementary Exams | June-July 2027 | For students who need to improve |
| Supplementary Result | July 2027 | Supplementary exam results announced |
| PUC Admission | June-July 2027 | Admission process for Pre-University Colleges |
Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change. Please check the official KSBSE website (kseeb.karnataka.gov.in) for the latest updates and notifications.
Academic Calendar 2026-27
Term 1 (June - October 2026)
- June 2026: Academic session begins
- August 2026: First Periodic Test
- October 2026: Half-Yearly Exams
- September - October: Teacher's Day, Gandhi Jayanti celebrations
- October: Dussehra celebration
Term 2 (November 2026 - April 2027)
- November 2026: Kannada Rajyotsava, Diwali Vacation
- December 2026: Second Periodic Test
- January 2027: Third Periodic Test, Pongal celebration
- February 2027: Pre-Board Exams
- March-April 2027: SSLC Board Examinations
- April 2027: SSLC board exams conclude
SSLC Exam Preparation (January - March 2027)
- January: Complete syllabus coverage
- February: Intensive revision and practice papers
- February: Pre-Board examinations
- March: Final revision and SSLC board exams
- March-April: SSLC exam schedule
Post-Exam Period (April - July 2027)
- April: SSLC exams conclude
- May: Results announced
- May: Re-evaluation applications
- June-July: Supplementary exams
- June-July: PUC admissions commence
- July: Supplementary results announced
Karnataka SSLC Board Exam Timetable 2026-27 (Tentative)
| Subject | Tentative Date | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kannada | March 2027 (First Week) | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 2.5 hours |
| English | March 2027 (First Week) | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 2.5 hours |
| Mathematics | March 2027 (Second Week) | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 2.5 hours |
| Science | March 2027 (Second Week) | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 2.5 hours |
| Social Science | March 2027 (Third Week) | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 2.5 hours |
Note: The SSLC board exam schedule is released by KSBSE approximately 2-3 months before the exams. Students should regularly check the official website for updates.
Holiday List 2026-27
National & State Holidays
- Republic Day: January 26
- Independence Day: August 15
- Gandhi Jayanti: October 2
- Ambedkar Jayanti: April 14
- Kannada Rajyotsava: November 1
- Ugadi: March/April (Kannada New Year)
- May Day: May 1
Festival Holidays
- Diwali: October/November (3-4 days)
- Dussehra: October (Vijayadashami)
- Ganesh Chaturthi: August/September
- Christmas: December 25
- Ramadan/Eid-ul-Fitr: April/May (subject to moon sighting)
- Bakrid: June/July (subject to moon sighting)
- Good Friday: April (Christian holiday)
- Varamahalakshmi: August
Vacation Schedule
- Summer Vacation: May - June (approx. 2 months)
- Diwali Vacation: October/November (approx. 1 week)
- Pongal Vacation: January (3-4 days)
- Winter Vacation: December (approx. 1 week)
- Study Holiday: Before SSLC board exams (approx. 1-2 weeks)
Important School Events
- Parent-Teacher Meeting 1: July 2026
- Parent-Teacher Meeting 2: October 2026
- Science Fair: December 2026
- Annual Sports Day: January 2027
- Parent-Teacher Meeting 3: February 2027
- Annual Day Celebration: February-March 2027
- SSLC Board Exam Starts: March 2027
- Result Declaration: May 2027
Note: Holiday dates may vary based on regional observances and school calendars. Please check with your school for the exact holiday schedule.
Monthly Planner for SSLC Board Exam Preparation 2026-27
April - June 2026
- April: Academic year begins
- April: Syllabus introduction and overview
- May: Summer vacation (2-3 weeks)
- June: School reopens, regular classes resume
- June: Begin systematic study of all subjects
July - September 2026
- July: First Periodic Test
- July: Review test performance
- August: Independence Day celebration
- August: Complete first portion of syllabus
- September: Teachers' Day celebration
- September: Second Periodic Test preparation
October - December 2026
- October: Half-Yearly Exams
- October: Dussehra celebration
- October-November: Diwali Vacation
- November: Kannada Rajyotsava
- November: Regular classes resume
- December: Second Periodic Test
- December: Start SSLC exam preparation
January - February 2027
- January: Pongal celebration
- January: Third Periodic Test
- January: Republic Day celebration
- January: Complete all syllabus
- February: Pre-Board Exams
- February: Intensive revision begins
- February: Practice previous year SSLC papers
March 2027
- March: SSLC Examination - Kannada
- March: SSLC Examination - English
- March: SSLC Examination - Mathematics
- March: SSLC Examination - Science
- March: SSLC Examination - Social Science
- March: Exams conclude
April - July 2027
- April: Ugadi (Kannada New Year)
- April: Post-exam relaxation
- May: Result Declaration
- May: Re-evaluation applications
- June-July: Supplementary Exams
- June-July: PUC Admission process
Important Deadlines 2026-27
Syllabus Download
Available from June 2026
Download from KSBSE website
Exam Application
December 2026 - January 2027
School submission deadline
Re-evaluation
May 2027
Apply within 10 days of results
PUC Admission
June-July 2027
Based on SSLC exam results
Tips for Tracking Important Dates
Set Reminders
Set reminders on your phone for all exam dates
Use a Planner
Maintain a physical or digital planner for deadlines
Check Official Website
Regularly visit KSBSE official website for updates
Stay Connected
Stay in touch with school for exam updates
Pro Tip: Keep a dedicated notebook or digital calendar for all important dates related to SSLC board exams, including exam dates, result dates, re-evaluation deadlines, and admission timelines.
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