Karnataka SSLC Toppers 2026: 94.1% students pass; 3 score perfect 625
Aatif Ammad | April 23, 2026 | 02:03 PM IST | 1 min read
KSEAB announces Class 10 results with sharp jump in pass percentage; girls outperform boys, rural students lead urban areas
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Check NowThe 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;
| Gender | Total Candidates | Pass | Pass Percentage |
| Boys | 3,77,287 | 3,46,872 | 91.94% |
| Girls | 3,92,922 | 3,77,922 | 96.18% |
| Total | 7,70,209 | 7,24,794 | 91.14% |
Also read Karnataka SSLC Reforms: Only grading for 3rd language in Class 10, moral science focus from 2026
Karnataka SSLC 2026: Rural vs urban
Rural students outperformed their urban counterparts this year, recording a higher overall pass percentage.
| Region | Total Students | Pass | Pass Percentage |
| Rural |
4,42,280
|
4,19,261
|
94.80%
|
| Urban |
3,27,929
|
3,05,533
|
93.2%
|
This places rural students ahead of urban students by 1.6 percentage points.
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