The mid-term examinations provide students and schools with an opportunity to assess academic progress ahead of the final SSLC examination. Students are appearing for different language, core and vocational papers according to the timetable.
SSLC mid-term exams underway
The Karnataka SSLC mid-term examinations began on September 23 and are scheduled to continue until September 30, 2026. The examination schedule covers students studying in schools affiliated with the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB).
The examination schedule includes First Language, Science, Political Science, Third Language, NSQF subjects, Social Science, Mathematics, Sociology and Second Language papers.
On September 25, students are appearing for Third Language and specified NSQF subjects. The examinations will continue with Social Science on September 26, followed by a holiday on September 27. Mathematics and Sociology are scheduled for September 28, while Second Language examinations will be held on September 29. The final scheduled papers are on September 30.
Students appear for different subjects
The SSLC mid-term schedule includes a range of languages offered by schools. Depending on their course and school, students can appear for languages including Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Arabic and Konkani.
The third-language examination on September 25 also includes Tulu among the listed language options. Students enrolled in NSQF subjects are also appearing for their respective papers on the same day.
The examinations are being held according to the prescribed timetable, allowing schools across the state to conduct the assessment within the same examination window.
Examination schedule continues until September 30
The first paper of the SSLC mid-term examination was held on September 23, with First Language subjects included in the schedule.
Science and Political Science papers followed on September 24. The September 25 examination covers Third Language and NSQF subjects, while Social Science is scheduled for September 26.
September 27 has been designated as a holiday. Students will return for Mathematics and Sociology papers on September 28, followed by Second Language — English or Kannada — on September 29. JTS-related subjects are scheduled for September 30.
Most of the core examinations are scheduled from 10.30 am to 1.45 pm, while certain language and NSQF examinations have timings specified separately in the detailed timetable.
Mid-term assessment helps track academic progress
The mid-term examination is an important academic assessment for SSLC students as they progress through Class 10.
The results can help students identify subjects and topics that require additional preparation before the final examination. Teachers and schools can similarly use the performance of students to assess learning outcomes and plan further academic support.
For students preparing for the SSLC board examination, the mid-term assessment also provides an opportunity to become familiar with examination conditions, time management and writing answers within the prescribed duration.
Schools follow common examination schedule
The SSLC mid-term examination is being conducted across KSEAB-affiliated schools, including government, aided and private institutions. Reports on the 2026–27 examination schedule indicate that the common timetable is being followed across participating schools, although question-paper sets may vary.
Students have been advised to check the examination timetable issued by their respective schools for subject-specific details, reporting instructions and any local arrangements.
With several papers remaining, students will continue their preparation for the upcoming core subjects while completing the scheduled examinations.
Final papers scheduled for September 30
The current examination schedule concludes on September 30. Mathematics and Sociology students will write their papers on September 28, followed by Second Language papers on September 29.
The final day includes specified JTS subjects, including Elements of Electrical Engineering-IV, Elements of Mechanical Engineering-IV, Elements of Electronics Engineering-IV, Programming in ANSI ‘C and Economics, according to the published timetable.
The completion of the mid-term examinations will give schools an opportunity to evaluate students’ performance before the academic year progresses further towards the final SSLC examination.
Conclusion
The SSLC mid-term examinations are underway in Udupi and across Karnataka from September 23 to 30, 2026. Students are appearing for language, core and vocational papers according to the prescribed schedule, with the assessment aimed at tracking their academic progress during the 2026–27 academic year.