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Karnataka 2nd PUC Results 2026: Minimum passing marks reduced to qualify Class 12th
KSEAB 2nd PUC Results 2026 Passing Marks: In the previous year, the overall pass percentage stood at 73.45%, with approximately 6.37 lakh students appearing for the examination. Once out, students can check their results on the official websites at kseab.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in, using their login credentials.
karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in websites will host the Karnataka board Class 12 results
Karnataka 2nd PUC Results 2026 Passing Marks Lowered: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has reduced the minimum passing marks for students from 35% to 30% this year. As per the official notice, students will now need to secure at least 30 marks in each subject, including theory and internal assessments, along with an overall 33% aggregate (198 out of 600 marks) to pass.
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The board is set to release the Karnataka 2nd PUC results 2026 on April 9. Once out, students can check their results on the official websites at kseab.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in, using their login credentials. The PU II results will also be available at DigiLocker. For more updates on Karnataka PUC 2 result 2026, students can also check the IE Education portal.
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The move comes amid concerns over the state’s educational performance, with data from the All India Survey on Higher Education showing Karnataka ranked 15th nationally in 2021–22 with a Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 36.2%, notably lower than neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu (46.8%) and Puducherry (61%).
The decision to lower the passing threshold comes against the backdrop of last year’s performance trends. In the previous year, the overall pass percentage stood at 73.45%, with approximately 6.37 lakh students appearing for the examination. Girls continued to outperform boys, with a pass percentage of 77.8% among 3.4 lakh female candidates, compared to 68.2% among 2.9 lakh male students. A similar divide was observed across regions, as urban students recorded a higher success rate of 74.55%, while rural students lagged at 69.33%.
The data also highlighted institutional disparities, with 123 colleges across Karnataka reporting zero pass percentage, raising concerns about access, quality of education, and academic support systems. The revised criteria are expected to ease pressure on students while potentially improving overall pass rates in the upcoming results.
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