The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the examination schedules for the 2027 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam 1 and Exam 2. The schedules provide students with a framework for planning their revision and preparing for the upcoming examinations.
Start date: March 22, 2027
Period: March to early April
Start date: May 24, 2027
Period: May 24 to May 31
The first session begins with first-language papers on March 22. Examinations in languages, core academic subjects and other prescribed papers are scheduled across March and early April.
March 23 and 24 are listed as non-examination days. Additional papers are scheduled for March 25, March 27, March 30 and April 2, along with other dates specified in the board's timetable.
Candidates should consult the complete official schedule to confirm the examination date, duration and maximum marks for every subject they have selected.
The second examination session is scheduled to open on May 24 with first-language papers. The programme is expected to continue until May 31, covering languages, core subjects and other listed examinations.
Students should verify their individual subject codes and examination timings against the official KSEAB timetable before the examination period begins.
The examination schedule varies according to the type of paper. The timings provided in the published guidelines are summarised below.
| Examination category | Scheduled hours | Writing duration |
|---|---|---|
| First-language papers | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm | 3 hours |
| Core subject papers | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm | 3 hours |
| JTS examinations | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm | 3 hours |
| Second- and third-language papers | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| NSQF examinations | 10:00 am – 12:15 pm | 2 hours |
A 15-minute reading period will be provided before students begin writing their answers. This period is separate from the permitted writing duration.
Practical and oral assessments for JTS subject codes 56, 57, 58 and 59 will take place at the respective schools. The announced dates differ between the two examination sessions.
| Examination session | Practical examination date |
|---|---|
| Exam 1 | April 6, 2027 |
| Exam 2 | June 1, 2027 |
Students taking these subjects should contact their schools for details about practical assessments and any additional arrangements.
Subject codes 15 and 60 apply exclusively to students studying at Adarsha Vidyalayas. Candidates should check their subject registration details to determine which codes are relevant to them.
The Hindustani and Carnatic music examinations are scheduled for the afternoon, from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm. Each examination includes a theory component followed by practical assessment.
| Component | Timing |
|---|---|
| Theory paper | 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm |
| Practical examination | 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm |
Students eligible for disability-related examination accommodations will receive additional time according to the standard duration of the paper.
| Standard examination duration | Extra time permitted |
|---|---|
| 3 hours | 60 minutes |
| 2 hours 30 minutes | 50 minutes |
| 2 hours | 40 minutes |
| 1 hour 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
Candidates should check the applicable board instructions and confirm any required accommodation arrangements with their schools.
Students should consult the official Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board announcements for the complete timetable, subject-wise details and examination instructions. Dates and rules should be verified against the original notification before being relied upon.