The Department of Pre-University Education or the Karnataka PUC Board conducts the Pre-university exams for students in the 1st PUC and 2nd PUC. 1st PUC is Class 11, and 2nd PUC is Class 12. Passing the 2nd PUC Board Exam is crucial for students to gain admission in their choice of stream and institution for higher education. Every year, approximately 7 lakh students appear for the Karnataka PUC Board exam.
Table of Contents
- Latest Notifications
- About the Karnataka PU Examination Board
- Highlights of the Karnataka PUC Board 2022
- Eligibility Criteria for the Karnataka PUC Board Exam
- How to Apply for the 2022 PUC Board Exam?
- Karnataka PU Board Exam Resources
- Subjects and Syllabus for Karnataka PU Board Exam
- Karnataka PU Board Textbooks
- Question Papers with Solutions for 1st and 2nd PU
- 2nd PU Board Exam Result
Latest Notifications
- The Karnataka PUC Board has announced the final timetable for the 2nd PUC board exam in April/May 2022. Check the KSEEB Class 10 and Class 12 Time Table to know more.
- The PUC Board has announced the dates for the 2nd PUC board exam in 2022. The exam is scheduled to start on 22nd April 2022 and continues up to 11th May 2022. The exam will be conducted in offline mode, in the morning session from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
- The Karnataka Pre-University Education Board has extended the date for fee payment enrollment for repeaters and private candidates appearing for the 2022 II PUC examination.
- The Pre-University Education Board of Karnataka has announced the dates for the examination for students in 1st PUC. The exams are scheduled to start on 28th March 2022 and end on 13th April 2022.
About the Karnataka PU Examination Board
The Department of Pre-university Examination Board or the PU Board of Karnataka conducts the exams for students in 1st PUC and 2nd PUC. Additionally, the department also sets the syllabus, curriculum and textbooks for both classes. The board generally conducts the examinations for 1st PUC in March/April and the board exams for 2nd PUC in April/May.
Highlights of the Karnataka PUC Board 2022
Full Exam Name |
Pre-University Examination |
Short Exam Name |
Karnataka PU Board |
Conducting Body |
Department of Pre-University Examination, Karnataka |
Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
Exam Level |
Intermediate |
Languages |
English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil & Urdu |
Mode of Application |
Offline |
Mode of Exam |
Offline |
Exam Duration |
3 Hours |
Eligibility Criteria for the Karnataka PUC Board Exam
Here is the eligibility criteria or minimum requirements for students to appear in the 1st PUC and 2nd PUC Exam 2022:
Karnataka 1st PUC Exam 2022
- The student should have passed Karnataka SSLC or equivalent examination from other state boards.
- Students from countries other than India should obtain a Karnataka 1st PUC Eligibility Certificate.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2022
- The student must be enrolled in the 2nd PUC or Class 12 of an institution that is affiliated with the Department of Pre-university Education, Karnataka.
- The student must have passed the 1st PUC exam or Class 11 exam from the Department of PUC, or any other board recognised by the department.
- The student must have the required attendance in the 2nd PUC.
How to Apply for the 2022 PUC Board Exam?
Here is the process to apply for the 2022 PUC Board Exam:
- The application process for the 2022 PUC Board Exam will be held in offline mode. Regular students can apply through their respective schools or colleges. Private students need to apply through the head office of DPE or through schools.
- Students need to fill the form with details like their name, parents’ name, address, school name, etc.
- Along with the application, students need to attach a passport size photograph, required documents like birth certificates and/or caste certificates, etc.
Karnataka PU Board Exam Resources
The 2nd PU Board exam in Karnataka is a crucial exam for students. Passing this exam is necessary to gain admission in a university for higher education. We have put together the Karnataka PU Board Exam resources to give students an advantage in preparing for the exams. The resources include the syllabus, textbooks, sample question papers, etc., for 1st and 2nd PUC students.
Subjects and Syllabus for Karnataka PU Board Exam
Here is the syllabus prescribed by Karnataka PU Board for 1st and 2nd PU students:
I PUC and II PUC Subjects
KANNADA |
GEOGRAPHY |
ENGLISH |
HINDUSTANI MUSIC |
HINDI |
SOCIOLOGY |
TAMIL |
POLITICAL SCIENCE |
TELUGU |
STATISTICS |
MALAYALAM |
PSYCHOLOGY |
MARATHI |
PHYSICS |
URDU |
CHEMISTRY |
SANSKRIT |
MATHEMATICS |
ARABIC |
BIOLOGY |
FRENCH |
GEOLOGY |
OPTIONAL KANNADA |
ELECTRONICS |
HISTORY |
EDUCATION |
COMPUTER SCIENCE |
HOME SCIENCE |
LOGIC |
BASIC MATHS |
BEAUTY AND WELLNESS |
RETAIL |
AUTOMOBILE |
HEALTHCARE |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
1st PUC Syllabus
Click on the links below to access the syllabus for Class 11 Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
IInd PUC Syllabus
Click on the links below to access the syllabus for Class 12 Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Karnataka PU Board Textbooks
Here is a list of the prescribed textbooks for 1st and 2nd PUC by the Department of Pre-university Education, Karnataka:
Karnataka Board 1st PUC Textbooks
Karnataka PU Board 2nd Year Books
Question Papers with Solutions for 1st and 2nd PU
Students need to prepare diligently before they appear for the 1st exam and 2nd PU board exams. Here are some solved question papers from the past few years to help students prepare for the exam. These question papers with solutions help children understand the exam pattern, key topics and practise answering the questions within the exam duration.
Karnataka PUC Board – 1st Year Question Papers
Karnataka Board 1st puc Maths Previous Year Paper-2018 |
Karnataka Board 1st puc Physics Previous Year Paper-2018 |
Karnataka Board 1st puc Chemistry Previous Year Paper-2018 |
Karnataka Board 1st puc Biology Previous Year Paper-2018 |
Karnataka PUC Board – 2nd Year Question Papers
Karnataka PU Board Class 12 Maths |
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Class 12 Question Paper 2019 |
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Class 12 Question Paper 2018 |
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Karnataka PU Board Class 12 Physics |
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Class 12 Question Paper 2019 |
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Class 12 Question Paper 2018 |
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Karnataka PU Board Class 12 Chemistry |
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Class 12 Question Paper 2018 |
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Class 12 Question Paper 2016 |
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Karnataka PU Board Class 12 Biology |
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Class 12 Question Paper 2018 |
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Class 12 Question Paper 2017 |
2nd PU Board Exam Result
The Department of Pre-university Education, Karnataka, announces the results of the board examination on their official website. Click on http://www.karresults.nic.in/ to find the results.
Total Marks in PUC Karnataka
According to the 2nd PU Board Exam pattern, exams for each subject are conducted for a total of 100 marks.
Passing Marks in PUC Karnataka
Students are required to secure a minimum of 35% marks in the 1st and 2nd PUC exams to pass the exam.
Frequently Asked Questions on Karnataka PUC Board
What is the eligibility criteria for students to appear in the PUC exams?
The student should have passed Karnataka SSLC or equivalent examination from other state boards to appear in the 1st PU exam. The student must have passed the 1st PUC exam or Class 11 exam from the Department of PUC, or any other board recognised by the department. And, the student should have a minimum of 75% attendance to get the hall ticket and write the exam.
Which department conducts the Karnataka PU Exams?
The Department of Pre-university Education, Karnataka, conducts the exams for Class 12 students in affiliated schools and colleges.
When are the Karnataka PU Exams conducted?
The Karnataka PU Board conducts exams for students in Class 11 and Class 12. The 1st PU exams are usually held in the month of March/April, and the 2nd PU Board exam is usually held in the month of April/May.
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