The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially released the Final Time Table for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination – 1 for the academic year 2026. This final schedule provides Class 10 students across Karnataka with the confirmed subject-wise dates, enabling them to meticulously plan their final preparation strategy. The examinations, which constitute the first of the three attempts permitted under the state's new policy, are scheduled to take place in March and April 2026.
Key Examination Dates (Exam 1) and Timings
The Karnataka SSLC Exam – 1 will commence on March 18, 2026, and conclude on April 2, 2026. All examinations will be held in offline (pen and paper) mode. The official timing for most papers is from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM, which includes 15 minutes of crucial reading time for the question paper.
| Date | Day | Subject | Time |
| March 18, 2026 | Wednesday | First Language (Kannada, English, Hindi, etc.) | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM |
| March 23, 2026 | Monday | Science / Political Science / Music Subjects | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM |
| March 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Second Language (English, Kannada) | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM |
| March 28, 2026 | Saturday | Mathematics / Sociology | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM |
| March 30, 2026 | Monday | Third Language / NSQF Subjects | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 12:15 PM |
| April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Junior Technical School (JTS) Subjects / Economics | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM |
| April 2, 2026 | Thursday | Social Science | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM |
Note: Students are advised to check the official PDF for specific subject codes, timings for music/NSQF subjects, and detailed instructions.
How to Download the Final SSLC Exam 1 Time Table 2026 PDF
Students can access the official and final subject-wise schedule directly from the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board's official portal. The final time table was released on November 4, 2025, and is essential for all appearing candidates.
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official website of KSEAB: kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
- Navigate to Documents: Look for the 'DOCUMENTS' section on the homepage.
- Find the Time Table: Under the Documents tab, click on 'SSLC' and then 'Time Table'.
- Download the PDF: Click on the link titled "TIMETABLE FOR MARCH/APRIL 2026 MAIN EXAMINATION" or similar. The official Karnataka SSLC Time Table 2026 PDF will open on the screen.
- Save for Reference: Download and print a copy for continuous reference during your study period.
Overview of the New Three-Exam System
The 2026 SSLC batch is the first to benefit from the new policy allowing students three opportunities to clear their examinations:
- Exam 1 (Main): March 18 – April 2, 2026
- Exam 2 (Re-attempt/Improvement): May 18 – May 25, 2026
- Exam 3 (Re-attempt/Improvement): Tentatively scheduled for July 2026
This system is designed to reduce examination stress and provide students with a better chance to achieve their best scores.
