The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the timetables for the 2027 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam 1 and Exam 2, giving Class 10 students an advance schedule for their examinations. Exam 1 is set to begin on March 22, 2027, while Exam 2 will start on May 24. Both schedules include subject-wise dates, examination timings and maximum marks. Students have been advised to consult the official timetable and instructions carefully to confirm the details applicable to their respective papers.
SSLC Exam 1 will begin with the first-language papers on March 22. According to the published schedule, March 23 and 24 are designated as holidays, with examinations resuming on March 25 and 27. Further papers are scheduled for March 30 and April 2, followed by other examinations listed in the timetable. The schedule covers languages and core subjects, with individual dates and maximum marks specified for each paper. Students should use the complete timetable to plan their preparation and ensure they are aware of any gaps between examinations.
Exam 2 is scheduled to run from May 24 to May 31, 2027, beginning with the first-language papers. The examinations will cover languages, core subjects and other listed papers, with subject codes and maximum marks provided in the schedule. KSEAB has advised candidates to check the official notification for the complete subject-wise dates and timings. The two examination schedules provide students with a timeline to organise revision, practise question papers and prepare for the requirements of each subject.
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The board has specified different examination timings according to the category of paper. First-language, core subject and Junior Technical School examinations will take place from 10 am to 1.15 pm, while second- and third-language papers will run from 10 am to 1 pm. Students will receive 15 minutes to read the question paper before writing their answers. The writing duration will be three hours for first-language, core subject and JTS papers, and two hours and 45 minutes for second- and third-language examinations. National Skills Qualifications Framework examinations will be conducted from 10 am to 12.15 pm, including 15 minutes for reading and two hours for writing.
Practical and oral examinations for JTS subjects 56, 57, 58 and 59 will be conducted at the respective schools. For Exam 1, these examinations are scheduled for April 6, 2027, while Exam 2 practicals will take place on June 1. Subject codes 15 and 60 are applicable only to students studying in Adarsha Vidyalayas. Hindustani and Carnatic Music examinations will be held from 2 pm to 5.15 pm, with theory papers scheduled from 2 pm to 3.45 pm and practical examinations from 3.45 pm to 5.15 pm. Students appearing for these subjects should check the timetable for the relevant examination arrangements.
Additional time will be provided to students with disabilities according to the duration of the question paper. Candidates appearing for three-hour papers will receive an additional 60 minutes, while those taking two-and-a-half-hour papers will receive 50 minutes. An extra 40 minutes will be provided for two-hour papers and 30 minutes for one-and-a-half-hour papers. Students should review the applicable provisions and confirm any requirements with their schools ahead of the examinations. With both SSLC examination schedules now released, candidates can plan their preparation around the announced dates, subject requirements and examination guidelines.
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