Karnataka SSLC 2026 Results Declared with Record Pass Percentage
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) announced the Class 10 (Secondary School Leaving Certificate or SSLC) results for the academic year 2026 on April 23, 2026. Students can now access their marks through the official portals at kseab.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in.
Statewide Performance Shows Dramatic Improvement
In a significant achievement, the overall pass percentage for Karnataka SSLC 2026 has surged to 94.1 per cent, marking a substantial increase from the previous year's 80.04 per cent. This represents a 14.06 percentage point jump, reflecting broad-based educational improvements across the state.
District-Wise Analysis: Coastal Dominance and Remarkable Turnarounds
Coastal Karnataka continues to set the benchmark for academic excellence in the state:
- Dakshina Kannada leads with an impressive pass percentage of 98.40%
- Udupi follows closely at 98.18%
- Uttara Kannada maintains strong performance at 98.09%
Several districts have shown extraordinary improvement compared to last year:
- Yadagiri recorded one of the most dramatic turnarounds, jumping from 62.08% in 2025 to 91.89% in 2026 - a massive increase of 29.81 percentage points
- Kalaburagi followed a similar trajectory, rising from 56.89% to 85.06%, representing an improvement of over 28 points
- Other districts including Mandya, Mysuru, Belagavi, and Dharwad have all shown substantial gains of 13-15 percentage points
Key Highlights and Demographic Trends
The 2026 SSLC results reveal several important trends in Karnataka's education landscape:
- Gender Performance: Girls have consistently outperformed boys in this year's examinations
- Rural vs Urban: Rural students have edged past their urban counterparts, indicating improved educational access in non-metro areas
- Government Schools: Often perceived as lagging, government schools have recorded one of the sharpest improvements this year
- Academic Excellence: Approximately 66.5% of candidates secured 60% marks and above, indicating higher academic achievement
- School Performance: The number of schools achieving 100% pass results has increased significantly
How to Access Your SSLC 2026 Results
Students can check their Karnataka SSLC 2026 results by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official KSEAB website at kseab.karnataka.gov.in or karresults.nic.in
- Click on the SSLC Result 2026 link prominently displayed on the homepage
- Enter your examination roll number and date of birth in the designated fields
- Submit the details for verification
- Your result will appear on the screen
- Download and save the marks memo for future reference
The declaration of Karnataka SSLC 2026 results marks a significant milestone in the state's educational journey, with improved performance across districts and demographic groups indicating positive trends in the quality of secondary education.
