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Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Out: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially declared the 2nd PUC Exam 1 results for 2026 today, April 9. The announcement was made during a press conference held by Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, marking the end of anticipation for over 7 lakh students across the state. The toppers names will be announced at the press conference. A total of 86% of students have passed the Second PUC examination this year, up from 73.45% last year, recording a sharp increase in the pass percentage. Vaishnavi, a student of Jnanasudha PU College in Karkala, Udupi district, topped the science stream by scoring 597 out of 600 marks. Also, Arnavi also from the same college, scored 597 out of 600 in the science stream. Disha, a student of Alva's College in Dakshina Kannada district, has secured first place in the state by scoring 600 out of 600 marks in the commerce stream. The KSEAB has reduced the minimum passing requirement from 35% to 30% for this year, offering relief to many students. Those who are not satisfied with their scores will have the option to apply for scrutiny once the window opens. Students are advised to stay updated with official announcements and regularly check reliable platforms for the latest information on compartment exams and further procedures. In 2025, Udupi district had recorded the highest success rate with a 93.90% pass percentage, while Yadgir remains at the bottom with 48.45%. Girls have outscored boys this year. The performance of individual toppers, districts and colleges shows major differences across Karnataka. Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 district-wise performance Coastal districts dominated the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025, with Udupi and Dakshina Kannada leading the table. Udupi posted 93.90%, followed closely by Dakshina Kannada with 93.57%. Several Bengaluru and Malnad districts also reported strong results, while many northern districts, including Yadgir and Kalaburagi, stayed well below the state average. The district performance pattern again highlights a sharp gap between coastal, urban and some northern regions. Yadgir's 48.45% pass rate is the lowest in the state and points to continuing issues in access, infrastructure and academic support. The detailed district-wise pass percentage for the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 is given below. Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 stream and rank toppers The Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 has produced several near-perfect scores in the Science stream. Amulya Kamath from Expert PU College, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, topped the state Science list with 599 out of 600 marks. The Science toppers' strong scores show the competitive nature of this stream. Sharing that top score of 599, R. Deeksha from Vagdevi PU College, Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district, was placed second. Close behind, Bindu Navale scored 598 marks and secured third rank. Two more Science students, Raja Yaduvanshi Yadav and Vijeth G. Gowda, also scored 598, taking the fourth and fifth ranks. In the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 Commerce list, Deepashree from Canara PU College, Dakshina Kannada, achieved 599 out of 600. In the Arts stream, Sanjana Bai from Indu PU College, Bellary, scored 597 marks. These stream toppers underline strong performances beyond Science, especially from coastal and north Karnataka institutions. Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 gender and region analysis Girls have again performed better than boys in the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025. Out of 3,45,694 girls who appeared, 2,69,212 passed, giving a pass percentage of 77.88%. Among 2,92,111 boys, 1,99,227 cleared the exams, which is noticeably lower. Bengaluru and nearby districts saw strong results alongside the coastal belt. Bangalore South recorded a pass percentage of 85.36%, while Bangalore North reported 83.31%. Kodagu achieved 83.84%, and Uttara Kannada stood at 82.93%. These urban and semi-urban areas stayed well above the state average in the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025. Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 college-wise performance and initiatives The Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 figures also show a clear difference between types of colleges. Government PU colleges registered a pass percentage of 57.11%, while aided PU colleges achieved 62.69%. Unaided PU colleges performed better with 82.66%, and BBMP PU colleges reported 68.88%. Divided PU colleges recorded a pass rate of 78.58%, and residential schools led among institutions with 86.18%. These Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 numbers highlight how resources and academic support may differ between government, private and residential setups, especially for rural and first-generation learners. During the announcement of the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025, Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa confirmed fee relief for repeat attempts. Students will not have to pay any exam fee for the second and third attempts this year. Special evening classes are planned in the Kalyana Karnataka region for supplementary exam preparation. Speaking about support for unsuccessful candidates, Madhu Bangarappa said, "Those who didn't clear have two more chances," and mentioned that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has backed the plan. Students have been asked to download and print their provisional marksheets for college admissions and counselling. Original marksheets will be issued by respective schools in the coming weeks.
Bengaluru: Mysuru Dasara is set to run for 11 days this year -- a rare extension driven by celestial alignment and cultural planning -- with the inaugural ceremony on Sept 22 and the grand Jamboo Savari taking place on Oct 2, coinciding with Vijayadashami and Gandhi Jayanti.Chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha Friday, chief minister Siddaramaiah said, "Mysuru Dasara in 2025 will be celebrated for 11 days, due to a unique astronomical occurrence -- the Panchami tithi (fifth lunar day) will appear on two consecutive days, Sept 26 and 27, a rare alignment that hasn't occurred in nearly ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. Also Read | Ganeshotsav 2025: MSRTC To Run 5,000 Special Buses to Konkan From August 23 to September 7, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik Announces; Group Bookings Start July 22. "At Li ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 29 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to announce compensation for people affected by floods in north Karnataka, including his hometown Kalaburagi. Speaking to reporters here, Kharge said he would write a detailed letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after receiving a report on the extent of flood damage. The chief minister and the ministers concerned will visit the flood-affected areas tomorrow. After the visit, the CM will decide on compensation for the affected people," Kharge said. Kalaburagi, Bidar, Vijayapura, and Y ...Read More >
KALABURAGI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed senior officials of the flood-affected districts of Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir, and Vijayapura to continue taking up emergency rescue and relief works till normalcy is restored. Chairing a meeting of the district in-charge ministers of the aforementioned districts along with senior officials, Siddaramaiah said that Maharashtra released excess water from its Ujani dam owing to heavy rain, resulting in the flooding of the Bhima river in Karnataka. The CM instructed the officials to take steps to build temporary or permanent barrie ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI): The Karnataka government on Thursday reissued a 2013 circular that prohibits the use of government school grounds for private purposes, potentially clamping down on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activities on school premises. While speaking with ANI, on circular banning use of school grounds for non-educational activities, Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa said, "Parents and children have complained about their ideological mentality, so we had to make an order in the interest of children. Anything not good for children will not ...Read More >
During a recent event in Dakshina Kannada featuring Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, a total of ten attendees experienced health issues, primarily due to dehydration and delays in the distribution of food and gifts in the midst of a large gathering. Fortunately, most of those affected have since been released from the hospital. Atleast 10 people fell ill during an event of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Dakshina Kannada on Monday. The incident happened when Karnataka CM was addressing the event, 'Ash ...Read More >
Chikkaballapur (Karnataka) [India], July 2 (ANI): Karnataka cabinet on Wednesday sanctioned funds worth Rs 3,400 crore for the development works being carried out in the state. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that this was a pressing response to the charges levelled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has been alleging a "lack of funds" in the state government. Also Read | Opium in Anardana Goli: Delhi Police Bust International Drug Cartel, Kingpin Among 2 Arrested for Smuggling Narcotics Concealed in Ayurvedic Products. The cabinet held discussions concerning a total of 48 issues ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Bengaluru is all set to host the Independence Day celebrations at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground on Friday. The district administration, along with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), has made all necessary arrangements for the event. Addressing a joint press conference in Bengaluru on Wednesday, BBMP Chief Commissioner Maheswar Rao M, Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G shared the details of the arrangements made. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will hoist the national flag at 9 am before reviewing the parade and ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 14 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and several political leaders have expressed grief over the death of veteran South Indian actress B Saroja Devi, remembering her as "Abhinaya Saraswati", as she was fondly addressed. Saroja Devi died on Monday at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. She was 87. She has worked in over 200 Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi films. Siddaramaiah, in his condolence message posted on X, said her departure is a great loss to the Indian cinema. "The news of the death of veteran Kannada actress B ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Sunday accused Congress of supporting those who hail Pakistan, and oppose those who say Bharat Mata ki Jai. Ashoka's comments come amid the Karnataka government denying permission for a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary march in Chittapur, citing concerns over law and order. The local authorities cited concerns over maintaining law and order in the region as the reason for denying permission. Continuing his criticism, the BJP leader claimed that the BJP never banned F ...Read More >
Vijayapura: For farmers in North Karnataka, the dream of raising the height of the Almatti Dam has been a decades-old aspiration. They see it as a lifeline for agriculture in a region constantly grappling with drought. However, just as the demand began to gather momentum again, fresh opposition from neighbouring Maharashtra has added a new political twist to this long-standing issue. The Karnataka government has been pushing to increase the height of the Lal Bahadur Shastri (Almatti) Dam from 519.6 metres to 524.256 metres. Maharashtra has objected to this move, and only two days ago, Maharas ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLCs under the Governor's quota by the state government was a slap in the face for both the BJP and the ...Read More >
Kalaburagi/Vijayapura: Heavy rainfall over the past week and excess water released from rivers and reservoirs in Maharashtra have triggered widespread flooding across northern Karnataka, impacting Kalaburagi, Bidar, and Vijayapura districts. Thousands of residents have been displaced, crops damaged, and roads and public infrastructure affected, while authorities continue relief and rescue operations in the worst-hit areas. In Kalaburagi district, the administration has opened 53 relief centres, providing shelter and assistance to 6,664 people, including 3,050 men, 2,270 women, and 1,344 child ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The govt has approved the changes proposed for the evaluation pattern of SSLC and II PU exams starting from 2025-26 academic year. These include reducing pass marks to 33 from the existing 35 and inclusion of internal assessment to calculate the overall passing score.The move will provide a level-playing field for Karnataka students as several other states and central boards like Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have fixed 33% as pass marks. The state govt notified the draft ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 3 (PTI) The Karnataka government on Tuesday requested the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to investigate and take necessary action against a West Bengal-based manufacturer, amid concerns that recent maternal deaths in Ballari district, could be linked to substandard Ringer Lactate solution supplied by the company. In a letter, Karnataka Health Principal Secretary Harsh Gupta, drew the attention of the DCGI to the supply of several batches of "Compound Sodium Lactate I P (Ringer's Lactate I P)" by the West Bengal-based pharmaceutical company Paschim Banga Pharmaceutical ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress-led government in the state over the flood and waterlogging situation in Bengaluru, saying that the city's reputation has suffered at the global level. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka, in a statement on Monday, demanded that the government immediately release Rs 1,000 crore for relief operations following the rain-induced disaster in Bengaluru. On Sunday night, rainfall ranging from 103 to 130 mm caused havoc across the city, said Ashoka and urged the government to swiftly undertake relief operations and ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Based on specific intel, ...Read More >
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], October 1 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday that a combined package amounting to more than Rs 2000 to 2500 crore will be provided as compensation, as crops have been damaged in an area of 10 lakh hectares in the state due to excessive rainfall in four districts of the State. At a press conference in Kaaburagi on Tuesday, Karnataka CM said, "After the aerial survey, I had a lengthy discussion with the Ministers, MLAs, and officials, reviewing the situation in the four districts: Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir, and Vijayapur, regarding ...Read More >
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has asked Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to postpone the inauguration of key infrastructure projects in Shivamogga, saying he was not consulted or officially informed about the July 14 event, despite his name appearing on the draft invitation. In response, Gadkari said the chief minister had been duly invited on July 11, and a follow-up letter was sent offering the option to join virtually.In a letter, Siddaramaiah said he was neither consulted nor officially informed about the event, despi ...Read More >
Bengaluru, August 18: The administrations of seven districts in Karnataka declared a holiday on Monday for schools and colleges in various taluks following heavy and incessant rain. The precautionary measures were taken in Mangaluru, Udupi, Karwar, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Madikeri and Davanagere districts. The rain has been lashing coastal Karnataka and the hilly regions of the state, disrupting normal life. The parched lands of north Karnataka are also receiving heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the weather in Bengaluru resembled that of a hill station, as the week began with drizzle and cold condit ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The administrations of seven districts in Karnataka declared a holiday on Monday for schools and colleges in various taluks following heavy and incessant rain. The precautionary measures were taken in Mangaluru, Udupi, Karwar, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Madikeri and Davanagere districts. The rain has been lashing coastal Karnataka and the hilly regions of the state, disrupting normal life. The parched lands of north Karnataka are also receiving heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the weather in Bengaluru resembled that of a hill station, as the week began with drizzle and cold conditions. In ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 26 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday directed district officials to complete the ongoing socio-educational survey by October 7, stating unequivocally that the deadline will not be extended. He issued these firm instructions during a high-level video conference review meeting. The Chief Minister stated that the initial technical glitches have been resolved and ordered officials to accelerate the pace of work immediately. "You must achieve a daily progress rate of at least 10% to meet the target," he said, emphasising the goal of c ...Read More >
"We occasionally have meals," said Siddaramaiah. (File) Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah while responding to rumours surrounding the dinner meet hosted by him for his Cabinet Ministers in Bengaluru, asked on Monday that "having a meal with Cabinet Ministers is supposed to be a major crime". He spoke to reporters after inaugurating the Kittur festival torch before travelling to Hubballi. When journalists asked about the dinner arranged on Monday for his Cabinet Ministers, the C ...Read More >
Bengaluru Weather Update: A week after the rains from Cyclone Fengal subsided, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow advisory for Bengaluru and the nearby areas on Wednesday. Another four days of rain is predicted to begin on Wednesday in Bengaluru and the surrounding districts of southern Karnataka. IMD forecasted that a low-pressure system would form over the Bay of Bengal, resulting in widespread moderate rainfall over Karnataka. A yellow alert has been issued for several districts until December 13, including Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chitradurga, Kolar, and Ra ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Dismissing any dissatisfaction within the state unit of the Congress party, KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said AICC General Secretary's visit was only about party organisation. Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said, "AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala has come to the state to discuss and prepare the ground for the next elections by delegating responsibilities." He was replying to a question if some of the MLAs expressed their dissatisfaction before the visiting AICC General Secretary. Asked about notice issue ...Read More >
Akola: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan emphasised that in order to stop cotton imports and initiate exports by 2030, high-density cotton planting techniques will be promoted nationwide. Chauhan highlighted that the Akola pattern of high-density cotton planting, implemented by farmer Dilip Thakre, has received national recognition.Similarly, Dilip Pohane from Wardha, with support from the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), achieved increased productivity through dense cotton planting. As the benefits of these methods become evident, the govt plans to promote these ac ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday asked district officials to complete the socio-economic and Academic survey, known as the caste census, by October 7, stating unequivocally that the deadline will not be extended. He issued these firm instructions during a high-level video conference review meeting held in Bengaluru. Giving special focus to Bengaluru city, where the survey began on Friday, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure enumeration starts without delay in the BBMP limits, which contain nearly 50 lakh households. The Chief M ...Read More >