PUC Exam Timetable 2026: Karnataka Releases Final Schedule for Second PUC Examinations
The Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education has announced the complete examination schedule for second-year PUC students for the 2025-26 academic year.

The Department of Pre-University Education in Karnataka has officially released the final examination timetable for second PUC students appearing in the 2025-26 academic year. Students across the state can now begin their preparations with the confirmed dates.
The examinations will be conducted in two phases. The first round of exams is scheduled to begin on February 28, 2026, and will conclude on March 17, 2026. Meanwhile, the second round of examinations is set to take place between April 25 and May 9, 2026.
First Round Examination Schedule
The detailed timetable for the first phase of second PUC examinations is as follows:
The examination series will begin on February 28, 2026, with papers for Kannada and Arabic. On March 2, students will appear for Geography, Statistics, and Psychology examinations.
March 3 has been designated for the English examination, one of the most important papers for all streams. The following day, March 4, will see exams for multiple language subjects including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit, and French.
History is scheduled for March 5, followed by Physics on March 6. On March 7, students can take exams for Optional Kannada, Business Studies, and Geology.
March 9 features Chemistry, Education, and Basic Mathematics papers. The Economics examination will be held on March 10.
On March 11, exams for Logic, Electronics, and Home Science are planned. Hindi is scheduled for March 12, and Political Science for March 13.
A crucial day for commerce and science students will be March 14, when both Accountancy and Mathematics examinations are scheduled.
March 16 will have papers for Sociology, Biology, and Computer Science. The first round concludes on March 17 with specialized subjects including Hindustani Music, Electronics and Hardware, Information Technology, Retail Automobile, Healthcare, and Beauty and Wellness.
Important Advisory for Students
The Department of Pre-University Education has urged all second PUC students to begin their exam preparation based on this final timetable. Students are advised to regularly check official department announcements for any updates or additional information regarding the examinations.
With the timetable now finalized, students have approximately three months to prepare for their board examinations, which play a crucial role in determining their academic future and college admissions.