Karnataka SSLC Syllabus 2025-26

About Karnataka SSLC and KSEAB

The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEAB) conducts the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination for Class 10 students across Karnataka. The SSLC exam is held annually in March–April and is the board examination that determines eligibility for higher secondary education (PUC).

The exam covers six main subjects: First Language (Kannada/Urdu/Telugu/Tamil/Hindi/Marathi/English/Sanskrit), Second Language (English or Kannada), Third Language (Hindi/Kannada), Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Total marks: 625 (all six subjects combined).

Minimum passing marks: 35% in each subject (theory + internal assessment combined). Students who fail in up to two subjects can appear for supplementary exams held in June.

Mathematics Syllabus (80 Marks)

Karnataka SSLC Maths is divided into two papers of 40 marks each. The syllabus includes:

Arithmetic and Number Theory: Real Numbers, Progressions (AP and GP), Sets.

Algebra: Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations.

Geometry: Triangles (similarity and congruence), Circles (tangents, chords), Constructions.

Coordinate Geometry: Distance formula, Section formula, Slope.

Trigonometry: Trigonometric ratios, complementary angles, heights and distances.

Mensuration: Surface area and volume of combinations of solids.

Statistics and Probability: Mean, median, mode (grouped data), basic probability.

Question paper pattern: 1-mark MCQs, 2-mark short answers, 3-mark and 4-mark problems. Calculators are not permitted.

Science Syllabus (80 Marks)

Karnataka SSLC Science combines Physics, Chemistry, and Biology:

Physics: Light — Reflection and Refraction, Human Eye, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current, Sources of Energy.

Chemistry: Chemical Reactions, Acids/Bases/Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon and its Compounds, Periodic Classification.

Biology: Life Processes (nutrition, respiration, transport, excretion), Control and Coordination (nervous system, hormones), Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution, Our Environment, Management of Natural Resources.

Practical marks: 20 marks for science practical examination, evaluated by school-appointed examiners. Record completion and viva performance count toward practical marks.

Social Science Syllabus (80 Marks)

Social Science is divided into History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics:

History: Indian History — Nationalism in India, Age of Industrialisation, Print Culture, Novel (society and history). World History — Rise of Nationalism in Europe.

Geography: Resources and Development, Forest and Wildlife Resources, Water Resources, Agriculture, Minerals and Energy Resources, Manufacturing Industries, Lifelines of National Economy, Population.

Political Science: Power Sharing, Federalism, Democracy and Diversity, Gender/Religion/Caste, Popular Struggles and Movements, Political Parties, Outcomes of Democracy, Challenges to Democracy.

Economics: Development, Sectors of Indian Economy, Money and Credit, Globalisation and Indian Economy, Consumer Rights.

Map work carries 5 marks and covers both India and World maps.

English and Language Subjects

English (Second Language — 80 Marks): Reading comprehension (prose and poetry), writing (letter/essay/notice), grammar (tenses, voices, reported speech, transformation of sentences), vocabulary.

Kannada First Language (80 Marks): Prose, poetry, supplementary reader, grammar (sandhi, samasa, kaaraka, alankaara), essay, letter writing.

Hindi Third Language (80 Marks): Reading comprehension, grammar, essay, unseen passage. For many non-Hindi students, Hindi is the most challenging subject — consistent daily practice is essential.

Internal Assessment: Each subject carries 20 marks of internal assessment (projects, assignments, oral tests, attendance). These marks are awarded by the school and added to the external exam marks.