The Karnataka School Examinations and Assessments Board (KSEAB) is set to announce the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Class 10 results for 2025 on May 2 at 11:30 AM. Over 8.96 lakh students, including 4.61 lakh boys and 4.34 lakh girls, who appeared for the examinations conducted between March 21 and April 4, 2025, await their results. Education Minister Shri Madhu Bangarappa will declare the results during a press conference at the KSEAB headquarters.
The results will be available on official websites karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in after 12:30 PM. Students will need their roll numbers and date of birth to access their results.
The examinations were conducted across 2,818 centers in Karnataka. The evaluation process involved 65,000 assessors working at 240 centers to ensure accuracy and transparency in marking.
Students had to appear for core subjects including mathematics, science, social science, and three language papers in a pen-and-paper format.
The board has modified its grading system for 2025. The normalization has been increased by raising grade marks from 10% to 20%, and qualifying marks have been lowered from 35% to 25%.
The grading system follows a specific pattern: A+ for 90% and above, A for 80-89%, B+ for 70-79%, B for 60-69%, C+ for 50-59%, and C for 35-49%.
Past performance data shows a declining trend in pass percentages over recent years. The overall pass percentage was 73.40% in 2024, down from 83.89% in 2023 and 85.13% in 2022. The year 2021 saw an exceptionally high pass rate of 99.99%, while 2020 and 2019 recorded 71.80% and 73.70% respectively.
Students can access their results through multiple channels including official websites, DigiLocker, and SMS. For SMS results, students need to type “KAR10 (Roll Number)” and send it to 56263.
Important abbreviations used in the scorecard include F for Fail, N for Not Appearing, P for Pass/T for Taken, X for Exempted, NA for Not Appearing, and AA for Absent or Valid Marks.
Students who do not pass the SSLC Exam 1 will have opportunities to appear in Exam 2 and Exam 3. They can also apply for re-evaluation of answer sheets and request photocopies to review their performance.
The previous year’s topper was Ankita Basappa Konnur from Bagalkote district, who achieved a perfect score of 625 out of 625 marks.
Gender-wise performance data from 2024 showed girls achieving 91.52% pass rate compared to 85.12% for boys, while transgender students recorded a 50% pass rate.
The board will announce details regarding compartment examinations for students who wish to improve their scores shortly after the main results declaration. Only students who complete the application process and pay the required fees will be eligible to take these exams.
Udupi was the best-performing district last year with a 94% pass rate, while girls maintained an overall pass percentage of 81%.
Looking at result declaration trends over the years, SSLC results were announced on May 9 in 2024, May 8 in 2023, and May 19 in 2022. For the current academic year 2024-25, the 1st PUC results were declared on April 1, 2025, and 2nd PUC results on April 8, 2025.
Students are advised to keep their admit cards ready while checking their results, as these contain the necessary login credentials required to access the results online.
What to Do After Checking Karnataka SSLC Result 2025
Cross-Check Details: Verify all personal and academic details on your marksheet. Report discrepancies to your school or KSEAB immediately.
Revaluation/Rechecking:
- Students dissatisfied with their marks can apply for revaluation or rechecking as per official guidelines after result declaration.
- Photocopies of answer sheets can be requested online.
Supplementary Exams:
- Students who do not pass can appear for Exam 2 and Exam 3.
- Application and fee payment are mandatory for compartment exams
Frequently Asked Questions – Karnataka SSLC Result 2025
Q: What credentials are needed to check the result online?
A: Registration number and date of birth.
Q: Where can I check my Karnataka SSLC Result 2025?
A: On the official websites karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in, via SMS, or DigiLocker.
Q: What if the official website is slow or unresponsive?
A: Wait patiently and try again later, or use SMS or DigiLocker to access your result.
Q: When will the official marksheet be available?
A: Digital marksheets will be available online after results are announced. Physical copies may be distributed by schools later.
