KSEEB is the Karnataka Board and the full form is Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board. This board is responsible to conduct examination for SSLC and PUC. Here in this article, we are going to discuss the board and the related terminology such as syllabus, textbooks, exam dates, timetable, exam pattern, results and materials to prepare for the exam. Read the complete article, to get all the details for SSLC and PUC examination.
About KSEEB
KSEEB, Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, came into presence in 1966. It has been administering the main examination of Class XII of affiliated schools and also conducting 11 other exams for Music, DD and Commerce. Every year, in April, approximately 8.5 lakh students appear for the class 10th exam conducted by the Board. And about 2.2 lakh students appear for the supplementary exam in the month of June, every year. The official website for Karnataka Board is kseeb.kar.nic.in.
The Director of KSEEB is responsible for SSLC examination and related matter. The headquarters of the Karnataka State Board is in Bangalore and are the divisional offices in Belgaum, Kalaburgi and Mysore, and the Bangalore headquarters in Malleswaram, Bangalore. The board is governed by the Karnataka Government.
- KSEEB Full Form – Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board
- Type – State Governmental Board of School Education
- Establishment Year – 1966
- Headquarters – Bangalore, India
- Director(SSLC and Other Exams) – Sumangala V
- KSEEB Address – 6th Cross Malleshwaram, Karnataka
- Contact – Ph. No: 080-23369154, 080-23460525
- KSEEB Email: [email protected]
Responsibilities of KSEEB:
- To conduct the exam for SSLC and PUC, every year.
- To prescribe syllabus and textbook for all the schools and PUC colleges which are affiliated with Karnataka Board.
- To provide affiliation to the public and private schools.
- Improving schools education and bringing new methods to support education.
KSEEB SSLC and PUC
Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board is responsible to conduct examinations for SSLC. SSLC or Senior Secondary Learning Certificate is provided by the board after the student has successfully cleared the exam with all subject. SSLC is equivalent to class 10th certificate all over India. The results for this standard have huge importance. Based on the result of SSLC or sometimes also called as SSC, students are able to get admission to PUC 1st year or higher level of exam. The scores obtained in SSLC play an important role to get a job or in career growth. This certificate is also used as a permanent date of birth proof for students.
After the students have successfully passed their SSLC, they are eligible to get admission in PUC 1st year. In total 31 districts of Karnataka, the colleges for PUC admission are available. Every year students who have to appear for PUC exam have to fill the online application form. Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka is responsible to conduct the exam for PUC. The official website for Karnataka PUC is pue.kar.nic.in. Students can visit the website anytime for information related to PUC.
KSEEB Syllabus
The syllabus for Class 1st to 10th for Karnataka state board affiliated schools are prescribed by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board. The syllabus is formulated keeping into consideration the syllabus, all over India. SSLC is an important class for all the students who are appearing for KSEEB 10th exam. Therefore, it is necessary for them to prepare for the exam as per the syllabus prescribed by the board. The question papers are prepared as per these syllabi only. We are providing here the syllabus(2019-20) for SSLC Maths, Science and Social Science subjects as per prescribed by the board, for the convenience of students. Click on the link given below to get the required syllabus.
- SSLC Maths 2019-20 Syllabus
- SSLC Science 2019-20 Syllabus
- SSLC Social Science 2019-20 Syllabus
Similarly, for PUC 1st and 2nd year, the syllabus is prescribed by the Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka. Below is the list of the syllabus for each subject, both for 1st and 2nd year of PUC. Students can click on the link and download them for reference use.
PUC 1st Year 2019-20 Syllabus Subject-Wise
- Economics Programme of work, MQP and Blueprint
- Economics Question Bank
- Business Studies Programme of work, MQP and Blueprint
- Business Studies Question Bank
- I PU Accountancy Program of work, MQP & Blueprint
- I PUC Accountancy Question Bank
PUC 2nd Year 2019-20 Syllabus Subject-Wise
- Economics Program of work
- Economics Model Question Paper and Correction for QB
- Business Studies MQP
- Business Studies Blue Print
- Business Studies Programme of Work
- Accountancy MQP
- Accountancy Blue Print
- Accountancy Programme of work
- Business Studies Question Bank
- Economics Chapter-1 QB English
- Economics Chapter-1 QB Kannada
- Accountancy Programme of Work
- Accountancy Question Paper Blue Print
- Accountancy Model QP Scheme of Valuation
- Economics Model Question Bank
- Micro and Macro Economics MQB 1
- Micro and Macro Economics MQB 1
KSEEB Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for SSLC is set by Karnataka Board as per the syllabus prescribed by them. The pattern of the questions is set in such a way that an average student can easily attempt all the questions within the given time duration. The paper pattern for each subject is different. We are going to discuss here the exam pattern for SSLC and PUC exam.
SSLC Class 10 Exam Pattern
There are three language papers such as First Language, Second Language and Third Language. Then there are Mathematics, Science, Social Science, JTS and Alternate Subject and NSQF. All the question papers are in different versions depending on the subjects. Some have 4 sets and some have only 2 set. The questions will be both objective and subjective type. Let us see the patterns of question paper in a tabular form.
| Languages | Medium | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| First Language | Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, Sanskrit | 50 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Second Language | Kannada and English | 45 | 80 | 2.5 hours |
| Third Language | Hindi, Kannada, English, Arabic, Urdu, Sanskrit. | 46 | 80 | 2.5 hours |
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| Mathematics | 40 | 80 | 3 hours |
| Science | 42 | 80 | 3 hours |
| Social Science | 47 | 80 | 3 hours |
To get the exam pattern for all the subjects, click on the link given below;
- KSEEB SSLC Exam Pattern
Note: The above-given figures are as per the SSLC exam conducted this year in 2019.
PUC Class 12 Exam Pattern
The question paper pattern for a new curriculum for Science subjects is given here. The subject we are covering here is Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Electronics, Computer Science and Home Science. Check the table below the to know the exam pattern for PUC 1st and 2nd year, subject-wise.
| Subject | PUC 1st Year | PUC 2nd Year | ||
| Maximum Marks | Exam Duration | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration | |
| Physics | 70+30 marks for practical | 3 hours 15 min | 70+30 marks for practical | 3 hours 15 min |
| Chemistry | 70+30 marks for practical | 3 hours 15 min | 70+30 marks for practical | 3 hours 15 min |
| Mathematics | 100 | 3 hours 15 min | 100 | 3 hours 15 min |
| Biology | 70+30 marks for practical | 3 hours 15 min | 70+30 marks for practical | 3 hours 15 min |
| Electronics | 70+30 marks for practical | 3 hours 15 min | 70+30 marks for practical | 3 hours 15 min |
| Computer Science | 70+30 marks for practical | 3 hours 15 min | — | — |
| Home Science | 70+30 marks for practical | 3 hours 15 min | — | — |
To get the exam pattern for all the subjects, click on the link given below;
- KSEEB PUC Exam Pattern
KSEEB Textbooks
Karnataka Board aims to provide easy online access to all the classes from 1 to 10, textbooks on its official website. Students and teachers can avail the benefit directly. In addition, teachers from other states, education functionaries, researchers, individuals and organizations working in the education sector all over the country, even all over the world can now access the textbooks.
KSEEB provides access to all textbooks of Class I to X for all the medium such as Kannada, English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu for all the subjects in the pdf format. Students and teachers can go to the official website, www.ktbs.kar.nic.in to download the book as per their requirement. They need to select the class, language and subject from the given dropdown given in the Karnataka textbook society.
To download the books online, click on the link below;
KSEEB Exam Dates
Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board is responsible to conduct the exam for SSLC class and also the exam dates have been designed by the same board itself. Students who want to appear for the exam can check the exam dates here. The exam date for both SSLC and PUC have to be released by Karnataka Board. Also, the exam dates for supplementary examinations for the students who have failed in the board exam will be released by KSEEB.
Karnataka Board SSLC Timetable
Karnataka Board releases the SSLC timetable every year in the month of March-April. Students can find the latest timetable released by the board, on clicking the link given below. The timetable comes with required instructions which students are advised to read carefully.
- Karnataka Board SSLC Timetable
Karnataka Board PUC Timetable
Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka, is responsible to release the timetable for PUC 1st year and 2nd year, every year. The department released the official notification on its website, pue.kar.nic.in. To check the latest timetable for PUC, click on the link.
- Karnataka Board PUC Timetable
Karnataka Board Supplementary Exam Dates
Some students fail to clear all the subject at once in their board exams. That is why the Karnataka board conducts the supplementary examination for such student so that they can clear all the subjects and proceed to the next level of education. Click on the link given here, to download the time table;
- Supplementary Exam Dates
Karnataka Education Board Results
SSLC and PUC(1st and 2nd year) examination results are announced by KSEEB on its official website. The results are declared in the month of June-July, every year. Students who have appeared for the exam such as 10th/PUC/Supplementary can check the results in Karnataka Board official results website, karresults.nic.in. Click on the link below to check the results:
- Karnataka Board SSLC Results
- Karnataka Board PUC Results
KSEEB Exam Materials
The exam materials are provided here such as model papers, previous year question papers, exam blueprint and sample papers, so that students can prepare from these materials for their SSLC and PUC exams. By solving these papers they can have the idea of question types and exam pattern in their main exam. Also, it will help them to do time management during the exam. Apart from these materials, we are also providing some preparation tips for all the students, following which they can excel in their exams and score good marks. Click on the below links to get materials.
- Model Papers
- Question Papers
- Exam Blueprint
- Sample Papers
- Preparation Tips