Karnataka SSLC Exam 2025: Subjects, Marks Distribution & Passing Criteria
Nurpur Excellence Academy • Updated September 2025
Subjects (Compulsory)
- First Language (Kannada / Telugu / Hindi / Tamil / Urdu / Marathi / English / Sanskrit)
- Second Language (English / Kannada)
- Third Language (Hindi / Kannada / English / Sanskrit, etc.)
- Mathematics
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics)
Total Subjects: 6 major subjects (3 languages + 3 core subjects)
Marks Distribution
| Subject | Theory (Board Exam) | Internal Assessment | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Language | 100 | — | 100 |
| Second Language | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| Third Language | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| Science | 80 | 20 (Practical/IA) | 100 |
| Social Science | 80 | 20 | 100 |
First Language is evaluated out of 100 marks directly. Other subjects: 80 marks theory + 20 marks internal assessment.
Total Marks
The Karnataka SSLC Examination is conducted for 600 marks (First Language + 5 subjects). Including additional internal assessments, the effective total is considered as 625 marks for result calculation.
Passing Criteria
- Current (2025): Students must secure at least 35% marks in each subject and in aggregate.
- Proposed (From 2026):
- Minimum 30% marks in each subject
- Overall 33% average (theory + internal combined)
- At least 206 out of 625 marks required to pass
Students should prepare according to the 2025 rules, but stay updated with the proposed 2026 passing criteria.
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