Karnataka SSLC Toppers 2026: 94.1% students pass; 3 score perfect 625

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 results 2026 today. Three students achieved a perfect score of 625 marks (100%), emerging as the toppers of the examination. Karnataka SSLC results 2026 Live Updates

The overall pass percentage for Karnataka SSLC exam 2026 stands at 94.1% showing a rise in qualifying percentage as compared to last year (62.34%). Girls have outperformed boys by marking the pass percentage of 96.18%. While the pass percentage for boys stands at 91.14%, a significant rise from last year's 74.25%.

Of the total 7,70,209 students, as many as 7,24,794 students have passed Karnataka class 10 exam this year. Last year the passing marks were reduced from 35% to 33%. Three students achieved an exceptional score of 625 marks, securing a perfect 100%.

Some of the key stats of Karnataka Class 10 results are;

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Karnataka SSLC 2026: Rural vs urban

Rural students outperformed their urban counterparts this year, recording a higher overall pass percentage.

This places rural students ahead of urban students by 1.6 percentage points.