The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the tentative timetables for the 2027 second-year Pre-University Course (2nd PUC) examinations. The schedules were issued on 8 October 2026, and both are described by the board as tentative, which means the final timetable, when issued, is the document students should ultimately follow.
For 2nd PUC students, the headline dates are simple. Exam 1 runs from 27 February to 17 March 2027. Exam 2, the second attempt window, runs from 3 to 15 May 2027. Most theory papers run from 10 am to 1 pm. This article gives the full subject-wise Exam 1 schedule, explains the gap days, and covers what to verify before you walk into the exam hall.
2nd PUC Exam 1 timetable 2027: subject-wise dates
| Date | Day | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 27 February 2027 | Saturday | Kannada, Arabic |
| 1 March 2027 | Monday | English |
| 2 March 2027 | Tuesday | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit, French |
| 3 March 2027 | Wednesday | Geography, Psychology |
| 4 March 2027 | Thursday | Sociology, Physics |
| 5 March 2027 | Friday | Accountancy |
| 8 March 2027 | Monday | Chemistry, Education, Basic Mathematics |
| 9 March 2027 | Tuesday | Economics, Geology |
| 11 March 2027 | Thursday | Hindustani Music and specified vocational subjects |
| 12 March 2027 | Friday | Business Studies, Mathematics |
| 13 March 2027 | Saturday | Optional Kannada, Logic, Home Science |
| 15 March 2027 | Monday | Political Science, Biology, Computer Science |
| 16 March 2027 | Tuesday | History, Statistics, Electronics |
| 17 March 2027 | Wednesday | Hindi |
Read the table the way your own combination works. You do not write every paper listed on a date, only the subjects you have taken. A science student, for example, will note Physics on 4 March, Chemistry on 8 March, Mathematics on 12 March and Biology on 15 March. A commerce student will note Accountancy on 5 March, Economics on 9 March and Business Studies on 12 March. An arts student will note Geography or Psychology on 3 March, Sociology on 4 March, Political Science on 15 March and History on 16 March. Languages come first in the schedule, with Kannada and Arabic opening the exams on 27 February and English on 1 March, so language revision should be finished before the science, commerce and arts papers begin.
Gap days: no papers on these dates
No examinations are scheduled on 28 February or on 6, 7, 10 and 14 March. Three of those gap days are Sundays: 28 February, 7 March and 14 March. The other two, 6 March and 10 March, are weekdays on which the board has scheduled no papers. Treat every gap as revision time, not as a holiday. The most useful way to use a gap day is to revise the next paper in full and attempt one timed mock paper, rather than starting a new topic.
The gaps also shape your revision order. Physics students get 4 March to 8 March between Physics and Chemistry. Chemistry students then get a short gap before Economics and Geology on 9 March, which does not concern them, and a longer run to Mathematics and Business Studies on 12 March. Biology, Computer Science and Political Science students face 15 March after the weekend gap, which is a good slot for a full revision of diagrams, definitions and previous-year questions. Plan backwards from each of your own dates, not from the start of the timetable.
What “tentative” actually means
Tentative means the board can still change dates, timings or subject groupings before the final timetable is issued. It does not mean the schedule is a rumour. The dates above come from the board’s tentative release of 8 October 2026 and have been reported consistently across education news sources. Still, three things must be checked against the final timetable when it appears on kseab.karnataka.gov.in: your subject codes, the exact reporting time and duration for each of your papers, and any change to the dates themselves. If your college notice board and the board website ever disagree, follow the board website and ask your college office to confirm.
Practical examinations are a separate matter. The timetable above covers theory papers. Practical examinations for subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Electronics are conducted separately through your college, usually before the theory papers begin. Your college will announce practical dates, batches and reporting times. Do not assume a practical date from the theory timetable, and do not wait for the theory hall ticket to find out about practicals.
Exam 2: the May window
Exam 2 is tentatively scheduled from 3 to 15 May 2027. It opens with Kannada and Arabic on 3 May, followed by Accountancy and Biology on 4 May, Chemistry on 6 May, Physics on 8 May, Mathematics on 10 May and English on 12 May, with the remaining subjects spread across the window. Exam 2 exists for students who need a second attempt: those who did not clear a subject in Exam 1, those who were absent, and those eligible to improve their performance under the board’s rules for that year. Eligibility conditions and the application process are announced with the Exam 2 notification, so confirm them with your college rather than assuming you can simply walk in.
For students who clear all subjects in Exam 1, Exam 2 is irrelevant, and the focus after March should shift to entrance examinations and degree admissions. For students carrying one subject, Exam 2 is a genuine second chance, and the gap between March and May is best used for targeted revision of that subject alone, alongside whatever entrance preparation you are doing.
How to plan revision around this timetable
Start with the earliest paper and work backwards. Languages first means Kannada or Arabic and English revision should be complete by the last week of February, even though students often leave languages for later. Then block the remaining weeks subject by subject in exam order, not in textbook order. Give extra days to the subjects with the longest gaps before them, because those gaps are where full mock papers fit best.
Second, use previous-year papers under timed conditions. A 10 am to 1 pm paper cannot be prepared for by reading notes at midnight. Sit for at least two full papers per subject in the same morning slot, and mark them honestly. Third, keep one day a week entirely for revision of everything covered so far. New topics in the last two weeks before an exam rarely pay off as well as a second revision of familiar chapters.
Finally, keep your documents ready early. Check your hall ticket the day it arrives for your name, photograph, subject codes and exam centre, and report any error to your college immediately. Confirm your exam centre’s location before the first paper, not on the morning of 27 February.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 1 start in 2027?
Exam 1 starts on 27 February 2027 with Kannada and Arabic, and ends on 17 March 2027 with Hindi.
Is the 2nd PUC timetable 2027 final or tentative?
It is tentative, as released by KSEAB on 8 October 2026. Check the final timetable on the board’s official website before the exams.
What time do 2nd PUC exams start?
Most theory papers run from 10 am to 1 pm. Confirm the exact timing for each paper on the final timetable and your hall ticket.
When is 2nd PUC Exam 2 in 2027?
Exam 2 is tentatively scheduled from 3 to 15 May 2027, for students who need a second attempt under the board’s rules.
Where can I check the official timetable?
On the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in, and on your college notice board.
Related reading
- Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Timetable 2027 (Tentative): Subject-Wise Dates Explained
- Karnataka 2nd PUC Grading System 2026: Marks, Grades & Passing Criteria Explained
- 2nd PUC Passing Marks in Karnataka
Note for students: this article is not a government publication. Dates are from KSEAB’s tentative timetable of 8 October 2026. Always verify against the final timetable on kseab.karnataka.gov.in and your college notice board.