The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) released the SSLC preparatory examination timetables on December 17, 2026. The Karnataka SSLC preparatory exams are set to be conducted from January 5 to January 10, 2026, then January 27 to February 2, 2026, and lastly February 23 to Feruary 28, 2026, with each exam session running from 10 AM to 1:15 PM. Following these, the final Karnataka SSLC exam-1 will be held from March 18 to April 2, 2026. Karnataka Board preparatory exams provide an opportunity to assess one's understanding of the KSEAB SSLC final exam syllabus, identify areas needing improvement, and acclimate to the exam environment, thereby reducing anxiety during the final board examination.
Download Link: KSEAB SSLC Preparatory Exam 1 Time Table 2026 PDF
Download Link: KSEAB SSLC Preparatory Exam 2 Time Table 2026 PDF
Download Link: KSEAB SSLC Preparatory Exam 3 Time Table 2026 PDF
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has already announced the final KSEAB SSLC exam-1 time table 2026, much before the announcement of the preparatory exam schedule. Students who were anticipating the release of the Karnataka Board Class 10th preparatory time table can now download the complete exam schedule for preparatory exams from the links given above. In the following tables, students can find the final exam schedule for Kar SSLC preparatory exam 1, exam 2, and exam 3 for 2026.
| Exam Dates | Subjects | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT) Sanskrit | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
| January 6, 2026 | Mathematics | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
| January 7, 2026 | Second Language: English, Kannada | 10 am to 1 pm |
| January 8, 2026 | Third Language: Hindi, Hindi (NCERT), Kannada, English, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu | 10 am to 1 pm |
| January 9, 2026 | Science | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
| January 10, 2026 | Social Science | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
| Exam Dates | Subjects | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT) Sanskrit | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
| January 28, 2026 | Mathematics | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
| January 29, 2026 | Second Language: English, Kannada | 10 am to 1 pm |
| January 30, 2026 | Third Language: Hindi, Hindi (NCERT), Kannada, English, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu | 10 am to 1 pm |
| January 31, 2026 | Science | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
| February 2, 2026 | Social Science | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
| Exam Dates | Subjects | Time |
|---|---|---|
February 23, 2026 | First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT) Sanskrit | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
February 24, 2026 | Mathematics | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
February 25, 2026 | Second Language: English, Kannada | 10 am to 1 pm |
February 26, 2026 | Third Language: Hindi, Hindi (NCERT), Kannada, English, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu | 10 am to 1 pm |
February 27, 2026 | Science | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
February 28, 2026 | Social Science | 10 am to 1:15 pm |
Students can follow the simple steps given below to download the Karnataka Board Class 10 preparatory exam time table 2026 PDF online:
Visit the KSEAB official website: kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
Navigate to the 'SSLC' section.
Go to the ‘Time Table’ tab.
Now, click on the link titled ‘SSLC Preparatory Exam Time Table 2025-26.’
The SSLC preparatory timetable PDF will open; you can download it and take a printout for reference.
KSEAB SSLC Preparatory Exam Time Table Image (Exam 1)

KSEAB SSLC Preparatory Exam Time Table Image (Exam 2)

KSEAB SSLC Preparatory Exam Time Table Image (Exam 3)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The syllabus for the preparatory exams is the same as that of the final exams. Hence, students need to study the SSLC syllabus and also go through the KSEAB SSLC exam pattern 2026 for more clarity during preparation.
No, the exam schedule is fixed by KSEAB and cannot be altered for individual requests.
No, preparatory exam marks do not directly impact the final SSLC results but are essential for self-assessment and preparation.
Yes, preparatory exams are mandatory as they help students assess their readiness for the final exams.
On Question asked by student community
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The Karnataka SSLC examination for class 10 is conducted by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board.
This examination is an important milestone as it opens doors for the students to pursue higher education. Solving the model or PYQ's you will get an overview of the exam pattern, marking
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The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will release the Karnataka SSLC exam answer key 2026 after the examination.
The students who appear in the Karnataka SSLC 2026 examination will be able to download the Karnataka SSLC answer key 2026 from the official website.
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The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board conducts the SSLC examination for class 10 students in Karnataka. The model question papers will help the students understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, areas for improvement, etc.
The question papers and answer key can be found on the official website of
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You can get the KarnatakA SSLC 2nd Language LBA Model Papers from the Careers360 website. Practising these papers will helps you to understand the exam pattern, to identify the important topics, to improve time management, and overall it enhances your exam preparation.
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