Karnataka PUC 2nd Results 2026: 86% Pass Rate and Topper Disha Achieves Perfect Score

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has released the PUC 2nd results for 2026, revealing an impressive 86% pass rate. Disha, a student from Alva's College, topped the state with a perfect score of 600. This year, the passing criteria have been relaxed, allowing students to pass with a minimum of 30 marks in each subject. Students who did not pass will have the opportunity to take supplementary exams. For detailed information on how to check results and the examination process, read the full article.

By Sourabh Singh Apr 11, 2026, 09:50 IST

Karnataka PUC 2nd Results 2026 Announced

Karnataka PUC 2nd Results for 2026 Released: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEB) has officially announced the results for the Class 12 Board Examinations (2026). In Karnataka, the Pre-University Course (PUC) encompasses both Classes 11 and 12, with Class 11 referred to as PUC 1st and Class 12 as PUC 2nd. The results for the PUC 2nd examinations were made public at 3:00 PM on the official website. A total of 86% of students have successfully passed this year, showing a notable increase from last year's pass rate of 73.45%. Students can check their results on the official website.

Top Performer and Examination Details

**Disha Tops the State with Perfect Marks**
Disha, a student from Alva's College in Dakshina Kannada, has emerged as the state topper in the PUC 2nd results, achieving a flawless score of 600 out of 600 marks in the Commerce stream.

**Examination Participation**
Over 7 lakh students participated in the Karnataka PUC 2nd examinations held from February 28 to March 12. The exams took place across 1,217 centers statewide, with 7.10 lakh students registered from 5,174 colleges. Among them, 2.92 lakh students appeared for the Science stream, 2.11 lakh for Commerce, and 1.42 lakh for Arts.

Checking Results and Passing Criteria

**How to Access PUC 2nd Results**
Students can also view their results on DigiLocker. Given the potential for server issues, using the app may provide quicker access than the website. For the first time, mark sheets will be available on DigiLocker.

To check results via the 'KarnatakaOne' app:
1. Download the app from the Play Store or the Government of Karnataka's official website.
2. Create an account using your mobile number.
3. Navigate to the 'SSLC/IIPU Exam' tab.
4. Select 'PUC' and then 'PUC Exam Results'.
5. Choose your subject combination and enter your PUC registration number.
6. Click 'Search' to view your results.

**Revised Passing Marks**
The KSEAB has updated its passing criteria, now requiring students to achieve at least 30 marks in each subject and an overall aggregate of 33% to pass. This is a change from the previous requirement of 35% marks, easing the evaluation standards.

Supplementary Exam Opportunities

**Options for Students Who Did Not Pass**
Students who do not pass the Karnataka PUC 2nd exams can take supplementary examinations. The KSEAB will provide details about the supplementary exam schedule, re-evaluation process, and how to request photocopies of answer sheets later today. This allows students who did not meet the minimum passing marks another chance to improve their scores and avoid losing an academic year.