Karnataka SSLC timetable 2027 released for Exam 1 and Exam 2; check complete subject-wise schedule. (ANI Photo) The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the final timetables for the SSLC Examination–1 and SSLC Examination–2 for 2027.
The schedules outline the examination dates, subject codes, timings, duration and maximum marks for students appearing for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations.According to the timetable notification dated October 29, 2026, Examination–1 is scheduled to begin on March 22, 2027, while Examination–2 will commence on May 24, 2027.
The schedules cover first-language, second-language and third-language papers, core subjects, National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) subjects and Junior Technical School (JTS) subjects.Students can refer to the subject-wise timetables below to check their examination dates and prepare accordingly.Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Timetable 2027The Karnataka SSLC Examination–1 will begin on March 22, 2027, with the first-language papers.
The schedule includes examinations in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT) and Sanskrit.Core subjects, including Science, Mathematics and Social Science, are scheduled alongside other listed subjects such as Political Science, Sociology and Music.
The timetable also includes second-language and third-language papers, NSQF subjects and JTS subjects.As per the released schedule, the final examination listed for Examination–1 is Social Science on April 5, 2027.Most first-language, core-subject and JTS examinations are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM, while second-language and third-language examinations are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
NSQF examinations are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM.
Hindustani Music and Carnatic Music examinations will be held in the afternoon.Students should refer to the complete Examination–1 timetable below for the dates, subject codes, timings and maximum marks for individual papers.MARCH/APRIL 2027 SSLC EXAMINATION–1 FINAL TIME TABLE Date & DaySubject and CodeTime (From–To)Total DurationMax.
MarksFIRST LANGUAGEMarch 22, 2027 (Monday)Kannada (01)Telugu (04)Hindi (06)Marathi (08)Tamil (10)Urdu (12)English (14)English (NCERT) (15)Sanskrit (16)10:00 AM – 1:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes100 eachMarch 23, 2027 (Tuesday)No Examination———March 24, 2027 (Wednesday)No Examination———CORE SUBJECTMarch 25, 2027 (Thursday)Science (83)Political Science (97)10:00 AM – 1:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes80 eachHindustani Music (28)Carnatic Music (29)2:00 PM – 5:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes80 eachMarch 26, 2027 (Friday)No Examination — Good Friday———SECOND LANGUAGEMarch 27, 2027 (Saturday)English (33)Kannada (31)10:00 AM – 1:00 PM2 Hours 45 Minutes80 eachMarch 28, 2027 (Sunday)Holiday———March 29, 2027 (Monday)No Examination———CORE SUBJECTMarch 30, 2027 (Tuesday)Mathematics (81)Sociology (95)10:00 AM – 1:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes80 eachMarch 31, 2027 (Wednesday)No Examination———April 1, 2027 (Thursday)No Examination———THIRD LANGUAGEApril 2, 2027 (Friday)Hindi (NCERT) (60)Hindi (61)Kannada — Repeater Candidates Only (62)English (63)Arabic (64)Urdu (66)Sanskrit (67)Konkani (68)Tulu (69)Marathi (70)10:00 AM – 1:00 PM2 Hours 45 Minutes80 eachNSQF SUBJECTSApril 2, 2027 (Friday)Information Technology (86)Retail (87)Automobile (88)Beauty & Wellness (90)Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing (21)Electronics & Hardware (22)10:00 AM – 12:15 PM2 Hours 15 Minutes60 eachJTS SUBJECTSApril 3, 2027 (Saturday)Elements of Electrical Engineering-IV (51)Elements of Mechanical Engineering-IV (52)Elements of Electronics Engineering-IV (53)Programming in ANSI ‘C’ (54)Economics (96)10:00 AM – 1:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes80 eachApril 4, 2027 (Sunday)Holiday———CORE SUBJECTApril 5, 2027 (Monday)Social Science (85)10:00 AM – 1:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes80 Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 Timetable 2027The SSLC Examination–2 will commence on May 24, 2027, with the first-language papers.
The schedule includes the same broad categories of examinations, covering language papers, core subjects, NSQF subjects and JTS subjects.The timetable lists Science, Political Science, Hindustani Music and Carnatic Music on May 25, followed by second-language papers on May 26.
Mathematics and Sociology are scheduled for May 27, while third-language and NSQF examinations are listed for May 28.Social Science will be held on May 29, followed by a Sunday holiday on May 30.
The JTS subjects are scheduled for May 31, 2027, making this the final examination date listed in the Examination–2 timetable.Students can check the complete Examination–2 timetable below for the subject-wise schedule, examination timings, subject codes and maximum marks.MAY 2027 SSLC EXAMINATION–2 FINAL TIME TABLE Date & DaySubject and CodeTime (From–To)Total DurationMax.
MarksFIRST LANGUAGEMay 24, 2027 (Monday)Kannada (01)Telugu (04)Hindi (06)Marathi (08)Tamil (10)Urdu (12)English (14)English (NCERT) (15)Sanskrit (16)10:00 AM – 1:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes100 eachCORE SUBJECTMay 25, 2027 (Tuesday)Science (83)Political Science (97)10:00 AM – 1:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes80 eachHindustani Music (28)Carnatic Music (29)2:00 PM – 5:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes80 eachSECOND LANGUAGEMay 26, 2027 (Wednesday)English (33)Kannada (31)10:00 AM – 1:00 PM2 Hours 45 Minutes80 eachCORE SUBJECTMay 27, 2027 (Thursday)Mathematics (81)Sociology (95)10:00 AM – 1:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes80 eachTHIRD LANGUAGEMay 28, 2027 (Friday)Hindi (NCERT) (60)Hindi (61)Kannada — Repeater Candidates Only (62)English (63)Arabic (64)Urdu (66)Sanskrit (67)Konkani (68)Tulu (69)Marathi (70)10:00 AM – 1:00 PM2 Hours 45 Minutes80 eachNSQF SUBJECTSMay 28, 2027 (Friday)Information Technology (86)Retail (87)Automobile (88)Beauty & Wellness (90)Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing (21)Electronics & Hardware (22)10:00 AM – 12:15 PM2 Hours 15 Minutes60 eachCORE SUBJECTMay 29, 2027 (Saturday)Social Science (85)10:00 AM – 1:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes80May 30, 2027 (Sunday)Holiday———JTS SUBJECTSMay 31, 2027 (Monday)Elements of Electrical Engineering-IV (51)Elements of Mechanical Engineering-IV (52)Elements of Electronics Engineering-IV (53)Programming in ANSI ‘C’ (54)Economics (96)10:00 AM – 1:15 PM3 Hours 15 Minutes80 each Important Instructions for Karnataka SSLC StudentsThe board has also specified important instructions concerning examination timings, additional time for eligible students, practical examinations and subject-code applicability.• Examination timings: First-language, core-subject and JTS examinations are generally scheduled from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
Second-language and third-language examinations will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.• NSQF examinations: These examinations are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM.
Students will have two hours for writing the examination and an additional 15 minutes for reading the question paper.• Music examinations: Hindustani Music and Carnatic Music examinations will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
The theory examination will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM, followed by the practical examination from 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM.• Additional time for differently abled students: The board has prescribed additional time of 60 minutes for a three-hour question paper, 50 minutes for a two-and-a-half-hour paper, 40 minutes for a two-hour paper and 30 minutes for a one-and-a-half-hour paper.• Adarsha Vidyalaya students: Subject codes 15 and 60 are applicable only to students studying in Adarsha Vidyalaya.• JTS practical and oral examinations: For Examination–1, practical and oral examinations for JTS subject codes 56, 57, 58 and 59 are scheduled for April 6, 2027, at the respective schools.
For Examination–2, these examinations are scheduled for June 1, 2027, at the respective schools.• Alternative subjects: The board has listed Sociology (95), Economics (96), Political Science (97), Hindustani Music (28) and Carnatic Music (29) as alternative subjects and codes for differently abled candidates, as specified in the notification.What Should Students Do Next?
Students should carefully check their examination dates, subject codes and reporting arrangements using the complete timetables provided above.
They should also note the separate timings for language papers, afternoon music examinations and NSQF subjects.Candidates who are eligible for additional time or alternative subjects should review the board's instructions and confirm any applicable requirements with their schools.With both SSLC examination schedules available, students can organise their revision plans, prioritise subjects and prepare for the upcoming examinations.Note: Students should follow the official KSEAB notification and any subsequent corrections or updates issued by the board.
The dates and instructions in this article are based on the supplied timetable information.
