Karnataka State Board Class 10

Karnataka Secondary Examination and Assembly Board (KSEAB), formerly known as Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB), was founded in 1966. The Board conducts the exam for Class 10 in the state of Karnataka. The Class 10 exam is also referred to as Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination. The Board also administers the exam for Classes 11 and 12 for the Pre-University Certificate (PUC) level. The Karnataka State Board Class 10 examinations are conducted every year in March or April.

The KSEAB Class 10 exams are conducted at the state level in two major languages- English and Kannada. Approximately 9 lakh students from across the state appear for the Karnataka Board Class 10 exam every year. The Board designs the syllabus for the entire academic year that students must follow. Any student who does not qualify in the Karnataka Board Class 10 exam can also appear in the supplementary exams once the results are announced. All the important details about the KSEAB SSLC exams are discussed in detail in the article below. Scroll down to know more about the Karnataka SSLC date, syllabus, and other related updates.

 

Karnataka Board Class 10 Exam Summary 2024

The Karnataka SSLC exam is conducted every year by the Karnataka State Examination Board (KSEAB). Class 10 is important in a student’s life as it prepares them for higher education. Moreover, it is the first time that students will appear for the Board exams. Therefore, it is advisable that students prepare for the exam in a planned way to score higher marks. Karnataka State Board, therefore, focuses on enhancing students’ learning ability and helping them develop courage, self-awareness and integrity towards their learning.

An overview of the Karnataka SSLC Board is given below. Refer to the given table to have clarity about the Karnataka SSLC Board exams:

Features	Details
Full Exam Name	Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination
Short Exam Name	Karnataka SSLC Board
Conducting Body	Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board
Frequency of Conduct	Annually
Exam Level	Matriculate
Theory Marks	80 Marks
Internal Assessment/ Practical/ Project Work	20 Marks
Overall Passing Percentage	An aggregate of 35%
Mode of Exam	Offline
Exam Duration	3 Hours

Karnataka State Board Class 10 Brochure

Students can find the Karnataka Board Class 10 brochure as soon as it is released.

Karnataka State Board Official Website Link

https://sslc.karnataka.gov.in/

Latest Updates 2023-24

• Karnataka Board has declared the Karnataka SSLC supplementary results on June 30, 2023, for the exams conducted from June 12 to 19, 2023.
• Karnataka Board SSLC Re-totalling/Revaluation results were declared on June 6, 2023.
• Karnataka Board SSLC exam 2023 was conducted from March 31 to April 15, 2023.

Karnataka Board Class 10 Registration Process 2024

Karnataka Board Class 10 registration forms are tentatively released in October or November on the official website. Students must fill out their registration form in time so that they can receive the admit card. The KSEAB Class 10 registration form for regular students is to be filled out by respective students. Private students must fill out the KSEAB Class 10 registration form under the guidance of schools.

The steps to fill the Karnataka Board Class 10 registration form are as follows:

• 1st Step: Visit the official website of Karnataka Board Class 10.
• 2nd Step: On the homepage, search for “Generate Challan” option.
• 3rd Step: Enter the login credentials and click on Submit.
• 4th Step: Fill all the necessary details on the form and click on the Submit button.
• 5th Step: Pay the application form fee.
• 6th Step: The application form will appear on the screen. Download it for future reference.

The fees for the Karnataka Board Class 10 application form are as follows:

Category	Fee
General or Regular category	INR 300
Late Registration for Regular students	INR 400
For Private students	INR 600
Late Private Students	INR 800

The Karnataka State Board releases the exam pattern for Class 10 every year. Students who will be appearing in these exams can check the exam pattern and prepare for their exams based on that. It is advisable that students carefully analyse the exam pattern and create their preparation tips. The KSEAB Class 10 exam is conducted for three hours. Each first language paper is conducted for 100 marks whereas other subjects have theory papers of 80 marks and internals of 20 marks. Students can get a better understanding of the Karnataka Board Class 10 exam pattern from the table below:

Subjects	Marks- Theory	Marks- Internal
Language Paper I – Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Urdu	100	–
Language Paper II – Kannada, English	80	20
Language Paper III – Hindi, Kannada, English, Arabic, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu	80	20
Maths	80	20
Science	80	20
Social Science	80	20

Students in Karnataka Board Class 10 need to appear for the exam depending on the syllabus. In the exam, no questions are asked out of the syllabus, which is why following the syllabus can prove to be extremely helpful for students. In the sections below, we have provided the complete KSEAB Class 10 subject-wise syllabus to help students prepare for the exam smoothly.

KSEAB Class 10 English Syllabus 2024

English is a very important subject for students appearing in KSEAB Class 10 exam. When students follow the KSEAB Class 10 English syllabus and prepare for the exams, the chances of them scoring a higher percentage become very easy. The English syllabus analyses the creative thinking and writing skills of students. Below is the syllabus for Karnataka Board Class 10 English:

Sl No	Chapter Name
1	Reading Comprehension
2	Punctuation
3	Noun
4	Articles
5	Adjective
6	Verb
7	Prepositions
8	Conjunction
9	Tenses
10	Sentences
11	Transformation of Sentences
12	Vocabulary
13	Writing

KSEAB Class 10 Maths Syllabus 2024

Maths is one of the major subjects of Karnataka Board Class 10 exams. It is advisable that students refer to the syllabus and prepare for the exam. Students can find the KSEAB Class 10 Maths syllabus from the table below:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1	Triangles
2	Pair of linear equations in two variables
3	Surface areas and volumes
4	Statistics
5	Quadratic equations
6	Polynomials
7	Arithmetic progressions
8	Introduction to Trigonometry
9	Constructions
10	Coordinate Geometry
11	Real numbers
12	Some applications of Trigonometry
13	Probability
14	Area Related to circles

KSEAB Class 10 Science Syllabus 2024

Studying Science as per the KSEAB syllabus can help to excite students and make them curious. The more students prepare for the KSEAB Class 10 Science exam using the syllabus, the easier it will be for them to score marks. In the table below, we have provided the KSEAB Class 10 Science syllabus:

Chapter No	Chapters
1	Electricity
2	Light Reflection and Refraction
3	Acids, Bases and Salts
4	Metals and Non-metals
5	Life Processes
6	Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
7	Carbon and its Compounds
8	Heredity and Evolution
9	Control and Coordination
10	How do Organisms Reproduce
11	Human Eye and the Colourful World
12	Chemical Reaction and Equations
13	Periodic Classification of Elements
14	Sources of Energy
15	Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
16	Our Environment

KSEAB Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2024

Karnataka Board 10th Social Science is divided into four units- Geography, History, Civics/Political Science and Economics. Students must refer to the syllabus of each of these units thoroughly. The Karnataka Board Class 10 Social Science syllabus is available in the table below:

Unit	Chapter Name
History	The Advent of Europeans to India
	The Extension of the British Rules
	Kannada – Speaking Areas During the Colonial Rule Folk History
	The Impact of British Rule in India
	Opposition to British Rule in Karnataka
	Social and Religious Reformation Movements
	The First War of Indian Independence (1857)
	Freedom Movement
	The Era of Gandhi and the National Movement
	Post-Independent India
	The Political Developments of 20th Century
Geography	Indian Position and Extension
	Indian Physiography
	Indian Climate
	Indian Soils
	Indian Forest Resources
	Indian Water Resources
	Indian Land Resources
	Indian Mineral and Power Resources
	Indian Transport and Communication
	Indian Industries
	Indian Natural Disasters
	Indian Population
Political Science	The Problems of India and their Solutions
	Indian Foreign Policy
	India’s Relationship with Other Countries
	Global Problems and India’s Role
	International Institutions
Economics	Development
	Rural Development
	Money and Credit
	Public Finance and Budget

When students refer to the KSEAB Class 10 exam blueprint, it gives them a complete idea on what basis their performance will be assessed in the examination. Furthermore, it will also help students understand what level of competence is required to prepare for the exams. The Karnataka Board Class 10 exam blueprint acts as a roadmap that will contribute to the easier preparation of exams. It helps to align the objective with the assessment. In the table below, we have provided the Karnataka Board Class 10 subject-wise exam blueprint.

KSEAB Class 10 Science Blueprint 2024

Students can find the KSEAB Class 10 Science blueprint from the table below:

Chapter	Marks
Electricity	7
Light Reflection and Refraction	7
Acids, Bases and Salts	6
Metals and Non-metals	6
Life Processes	6
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current	6
Carbon and its Compounds	6
Heredity and Evolution	6
Control and Coordination	5
How do Organisms Reproduce	5
Human Eye and the Colourful World	5
Chemical Reaction and Equations	4
Periodic Classification of Elements	3
Sources of Energy	3
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources	3
Our Environment	2
Total Marks	80

KSEAB Class 10 Maths Blueprint 2024

Once students understand the marks allocation for each chapter in Karnataka Board Class 10 Maths syllabus, they will be able to create a better strategy for exam preparation. Refer to the table below for KSEAB Class 10 Maths blueprint:

Chapters	Marks
Triangles	8
Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables	8
Surface Areas and Volumes	7
Statistics	6
Quadratic Equations	6
Polynomials	6
Arithmetic Progressions	6
Introduction to Trigonometry	5
Constructions	5
Coordinate Geometry	5
Real Numbers	4
Some Applications of Trigonometry	4
Probability	3
Area Related to Circles	3
Total	80

The Karnataka State Board Class 10 timetable 2024 will be released in February 2024. The exams may be conducted from March to April 2024. All the exams will be held from 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM. Students will receive an extra 15 minutes to read the question paper from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM. In the table below, we have provided the Karnataka Board Class 10 timetable 2024:

Dates	Subject
March 2024	First Language: Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT) Sanskrit
April 2024	Mathematics, Sociology
April 2024	Second Language: English, Kannada
April 2024	Elements of Electrical Engineering IV, Elements of Mechanical Engineering-2, Elements of Mechanical Engineering – IV , Engineering Graphics-2 , Elements of Electronics Engineering-IV , Elements of Electronics Engineering , Programming in ANSI ‘C’, Elements of Computer Science, Economics
April 2024	Science, Political Science, Hindustani music, Karnataka music, Karnataka music/hindustani music
April 2024	Third Language: Hindi, Hindi (NCERT), Kannada, English, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Sanskrit, Konkani, Tulu, NSQF exam subjects(IT, Retail, Automobile, Healthcare, Beauty and Wellness)
April 2024	Social Science

The Karnataka Board Class 10 admit card will release on the official website in February 2024. Students appearing for the Karnataka Board Class 10 exam need to collect the provisional admit card from their respective schools. If students find any discrepancy or wrong information on the provisional admit card, the last date to inform the same to respective authorities was February 2024. If the discrepancies are not resolved, the school authorities will be held responsible for the same.

The KSEAB Class 10 admit card can be downloaded from the official website of the respective school. Students must collect the admit card from the school. The schools can download the Karnataka Board Class 10 admit card by following the steps mentioned below:

• 1st Step: Visit the official website of the Karnataka Board.
• 2nd Step: On the homepage, visit the SSLC tab and click on the login option.
• 3rd Step: Login to the platform using the credentials.
• 4th Step: On the page, enter the student credentials and click on submit button.
• 5th Step: Download the provisional KSEAB SSLC admit card.

Scoring good marks in Karnataka Board Class 10 is not impossible.Exam preparation becomes easier if a student puts in the effort and hard work. Students must have a proper study plan that ensures they are preparing as per their pace yet getting to score higher marks in the exam. In the sections below, we have provided preparation tips and a detailed study plan that will help students prepare for the exam in a systematic manner.

Preparation Tips for KSEAB Class 10 2024

Students of Class 10 Karnataka Board need to ensure that they follow the preparation tips properly. This will make it easier for them to score good marks. Below are some of the major preparation tips that can be helpful for students to ace their exams:

• Proper Schedule: A well-organised plan will help students manage their time and improve their efficiency. Prioritising chapters according to their marks weightage can assist students in finishing the syllabus as early as possible.
• Prioritising Board Textbooks: Students frequently neglect to study textbooks in favour of other books even though the papers are completely based on board textbooks. This mistake should be avoided, and students should finish their textbooks before moving on to other books for reference.
• Allowing Time for Self-Study: It is recommended that students devote at least 3 hours per day to self-study. Students can also use this time to review what they’ve learned the other day.
• Preparing as per the Exam Pattern: Students should practice and learn, keeping the exam pattern in mind. Attempting the test series for practice can be quite beneficial to become familiar with the exam pattern.
• Practice Questions: While studying for Class 10 exams, students must also ensure that they are following the practice questions thoroughly. It will help to clarify the difficult concepts easily.
• Take Mock Tests: Mock tests are a great way to prepare students for exams. It helps students get an idea about the type of questions that are asked in the exam. As a result, students get to understand the marks division and question types.

Detailed Study Plan for KSEAB Class 10

While students may think the preparation tips are enough to stay ahead, they are not. They will need to thoroughly pay attention to the smallest details to have an in-depth understanding of their learning and score good marks. A detailed study plan for KSEAB Class 10 makes it easier for students to plan their schedules and prepare for the exams. Below is a detailed study plan for the KSEAB SSLC exams:

• Sticking to a daily schedule in which all disciplines are given equal weight is preferable.
• Students must study at least 6-7 hours daily to study various subjects in-depth.
• Science is divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. As a result, each of the needed portions should be studied for 1.5 hours.
• Social Science is organised into four categories: History, Economics, Geography, and Civics. Give 1.5 hours to study Social Science, depending on demands.
• Study Literature subjects regularly for one hour.
• Take breaks regularly between the study schedule, as studying at a stretch for long hours can lead to burnout.
• This schedule can be modified based on needs, convenience, and priorities.

Karnataka Board Class 10 results for regular exams were released on May 30, 2023, with re-totalling/revaluation exam results declared on June 6, 2023. Students can check their results online from the website or via SMS. To check their Karnataka Board Class 10 result, students can send the message “KAR10” to 56263. Students may check the Karnataka Board Class 10 grading system from the table below:

Grade	Percentage	Marks
A+	90 to 100	563 to 625
A	80 to 90	500 to 562
B+	70 to 80	438 to 499
B	60 to 70	375 to 437
C+	50 to 60	313 to 374
C	35 to 50	219 to 312
D	Below 50	Below 219

The results of Karnataka Board Class 10 2023-24 regular exams were announced on May 8, 2023. Also, Karnataka Board Class 10 re-totalling / revaluation results were declared on June 6, 2023. The list of toppers for 2023-24 shall also be announced shortly.

KSEAB Class 10 Previous Year’s Statistics

Students who will be appearing for Karnataka Board Class 10 should also be familiar with the previous year’s statistics. This gives them an idea about what is the average number of students that appeared in the exam and what the pass percentage was. Refer to the table below to know the previous year’s statistics of Karnataka Board Class 10:

Karnataka Board SSLC Pass Percentage Pattern
Year	Overall Pass %	Boys %	Girls %	No. of Students
2021	99.99%	100%	99.99%	8.73 lakh students
2020	71.80%	66.41%	77.74%	8,11,050
2019	73.7	78.01	79.59	8,40,000
2018	71.93	66.56	78.01	8,38,088
2017	67.87	74.08	62.42	8,77,174
2016	79.16	80.59	70.29	8,56,366

The Karnataka Board Class 10 supplementary were conducted after the KSEAB Class 10 results announcement, i.e., from June 12 to 19, 2023. Students who failed to appear in the regular exam on the assigned date or the ones who failed in a few subjects can appear for the supplementary exams. Appearing for the supplementary exam will save students from losing an academic year.

Students who want to appear for the KSEAB SSLC supplementary exam must fill out the supplementary exam form and pay the fees. If the student misses this chance to appear for the exam, they must wait an entire year until the next exam. We will update all the relevant information about the KSEAB Class 10 supplementary exam in this section once it is announced.

Below are some frequently asked questions on Karnataka Board Class 10 exams:

Q: What is the name of the conducting body of the Karnataka SSLC exam?

Ans: The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEAB) conducts the Karnataka SSLC examination.

Q: What is the duration of the Karnataka SSLC exam?

Ans: The duration of each paper of the Karnataka SSLC exam is three hours or 180 minutes. The exam timing is from 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM.

Q: What are the subjects of the Karnataka SSLC exam?

Ans: The different subjects of the Karnataka SSLC exam are First Language, Second Language, Third Language, Science, Mathematics and Social Science.

Q: Where can I find mock tests for Karnataka Board Class 10 exams?

Ans: Students can find mock tests for Karnataka Board Class 10 exams on Embibe.

Q: How can I score better in the Karnataka Board SSLC exams 2024?

Ans: To prepare well for the Karnataka SSLC exam, students must first finish the complete syllabus. Make a proper timetable for each topic in each subject so that all subjects get equal time and attention. Once the syllabus is completed, start solving previous year papers, model test papers and give mock tests. This will help them analyse their preparation level and gain good results.

Numerous schools in the Karnataka State Board are affiliated to Karnataka State Board. Candidates who are willing to appear in the KSEAB exams must get enrolled in one of the affiliated schools. The major Karnataka Board Class 10 affiliated schools include the following:

• Carmel School
• BNM School
• Sri Banashankari Vidyapeeth
• Prarthana Schools
• Godwin Public School
• Camlin School
• Neena English High School
• Anantha Vidyaniketan
• Sacred Heart Girls School
• Kumaraparak High School

After Class 10, students become familiar with the most common entrance exams: NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), JEE (Joint Entrance Exam), and CLAT (Common-Law Admissions Test). They start preparing for these competitive exams. However, they will be eligible for giving these exams only after they pass Class 12. Students must know that there are other competitive exams as well that they can appear for. After passing their Class 10, students can immediately appear for the following competitive exams:

• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
• National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)
• Indian National Olympiad (INO)
• National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE)
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)