The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially released the results for the 2nd Pre-University Course (PUC) examinations for 2025 today, April 8, at 12:30 PM. Following the announcement, students will be able to access their results online starting at 1:30 PM through the official websites, including karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
The KSEAB conducted the 2nd PUC exams from March 1 to March 20, 2025. This year, a total of 713,862 students registered for the examination, which included 661,474 first-time candidates, 34,071 repeaters, and 18,317 private candidates. The exams took place across 1,171 centers statewide, ensuring a broad reach for students.
In a significant development, the overall pass percentage for the 2025 PUC examinations has been recorded at 73.45%. This marks a decline from last year's pass percentage of 81.15%. In total, 5,52,690 students passed the exam in 2024, while this year, the number of successful candidates remains to be confirmed following the release of the detailed results.
Students can check their results by visiting the official result portal and entering their registration number. The results will include detailed marks and will be available for download. To facilitate access, students can also opt for SMS services. By sending a text message with the format 'KAR12' followed by their registration number to 56263, they can receive their results directly on their mobile phones.
Additionally, the KSEAB has announced that students who did not meet the attendance criteria for the first exam can register as private candidates for the subsequent exams. The dates for these upcoming exams are set for April 24 to May 8 for Exam 2, and June 9 to June 21 for Exam 3.
During a press conference held by the Minister of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Madhu Bangarappa, various statistics regarding the examination were shared. The minister emphasized the board's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process and ensuring transparency in the results announcement. "The results reflect the hard work of students and the educational framework in Karnataka," Bangarappa stated.
Students are advised to collect their official marks memos from their respective schools after the results are released online. The marks memo is crucial for further academic pursuits, and students should ensure they have all required documents ready for any future applications or inquiries.
In terms of grading, students will receive a maximum grade of 10 for scores between 92 and 100. The grading system is as follows: Grade 9 for scores between 83 and 91, Grade 8 for 75 to 82, Grade 7 for 67 to 74, Grade 6 for 59 to 66, Grade 5 for 51 to 58, Grade 4 for 41 to 50, and Grade 3 for scores between 35 and 40. A score below 33% is considered a failure.
Over the past few years, the pass percentages have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2023, the pass percentage was 74.67%, while in 2022, it was notably lower at 61.88%. The highest recorded pass percentage in recent years was 100% in 2021. The decline this year has raised concerns among educators and students alike, prompting discussions on potential improvements to the educational system.
Students are encouraged to stay updated on their results and any announcements regarding supplementary exams or re-evaluation processes. The KSEAB has streamlined the process for obtaining duplicate mark sheets, which requires an affidavit stating the loss of the original document, along with a copy of the FIR filed with the local police.
As students eagerly await their results, the KSEAB has reiterated its focus on providing a fair and transparent examination process. With the results now out, the emphasis will shift towards supporting students in their next academic steps, whether that be pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.
In summary, the Karnataka 2nd PUC results for 2025 have been declared, with a total of 713,862 students participating in the exams. The overall pass percentage stands at 73.45%, and students can access their results online starting at 1:30 PM today. As the education board navigates the challenges of maintaining educational standards, students are encouraged to take advantage of the resources available to them for their academic futures.
