Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 has officially been announced today, July 1, 2025. Students who appeared for the supplementary Exam 3 or earlier rounds can now access their final results online at karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) released the final consolidated results at 1:00 PM.
This year’s cumulative result, derived from the best of three exam attempts, recorded an impressive 85.19% pass percentage—a significant improvement from last year and reflective of the state’s robust academic framework.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 – Final Pass Percentage Explained
The Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 is calculated based on the best marks secured across Exam 1 (April), Exam 2 (May), and Exam 3 (June). This approach offers students three opportunities to perform and improve within a single academic cycle.
Key Stats:
- Total candidates appeared (all exams combined): 6,37,805
- Exam 1 pass count: 4,68,439
- Exam 2 pass count: 54,168
- Exam 3 pass count: 18,834
- Overall combined pass %: 85.19%
This method allowed lakhs of students to boost their academic outcomes without needing to wait for a full academic year to reattempt.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 – About Exam 3
Exam 3, held from June 9 to June 21, 2025, served as the last chance for students who either failed or wanted to improve marks. A total of 82,683 students appeared for this round.
Out of these:
- Passed: 18,834
- Pass rate for Exam 3: 22.78%
While Exam 3 had a lower pass rate than previous attempts, it played a pivotal role in pushing thousands of borderline students over the qualifying mark, contributing directly to the final 85.19% pass percentage.
How to Check Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 Online
Students can check their Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 by following these steps:
- Visit karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on “2nd PUC Exam 3 Result 2025”
- Enter your registration number and date of birth
- View and download the marksheet
- Take a printout for official use and future references
Make sure to check individual subject scores, total marks, and the pass/fail status.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 – Stream & Gender Highlights
Though KSEAB hasn’t released a detailed gender-wise breakdown for Exam 3, previous data from Exams 1 and 2 showed:
- Science stream students led with over 82.5% pass rate
- Commerce stream followed at approximately 76%
- Arts stream trailed at around 53%
- Girls outperformed boys in most districts
These insights highlight the focused performance of students in Science and Commerce, and a consistent gender gap favoring girls in academic outcomes.
Importance of Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025
The Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 holds tremendous value for lakhs of students across the state:
- It determines eligibility for undergraduate admissions in Karnataka and elsewhere.
- Entrance tests like KCET, NEET, and JEE often require 2nd PUC qualification.
- A pass in Exam 3 means avoiding a lost academic year.
- Students with improved scores can apply to top universities and colleges.
This three-attempt structure also relieves pressure from students during the main board exam.
What After Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025?
Post declaration of the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025, students should:
- Collect original marksheets from their respective schools
- Apply for revaluation/rechecking (if dissatisfied with results)
- Shortlist colleges, courses, and apply for UG admissions
- Consider vocational or competitive options if not planning higher studies
For those who could not pass, the next cycle of Exam 3 will offer another chance.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 – Policy Success
The multiple-exam structure introduced by KSEAB is being hailed as a student-friendly reform. The emphasis on flexibility, reduced academic pressure, and holistic evaluation ensures that Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 reflects a fairer and more accurate representation of student ability.
Other states may take cues from Karnataka’s system, especially in balancing board exams with mental health and performance improvement.
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