II PUC exams begin in 1,171 centres across Karnataka

Students appearing for the second PUC exam at a centre in Mysuru on March 1, 2025.
| Photo Credit: M A Sriram

The first annual examination for II PUC students began in 1,171 centres across Karnataka on March 1. On day one, exams for Kannada and Arabic languages are being held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Students could be seen around exam centres early in the morning, making last-minute preparations.

Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa visited the Government PU College examination centre at Malleswaram in Bengaluru, and welcomed students by offering roses.

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is conducting the first annual examination for II PUC for which 3,35,468 boys, 3,78,389 girls and five transgenders, totalling 7,13,862 students, from 5,050 PU Colleges across the State have registered.

KSEAB is web streaming the examination process to prevent malpractices. The board has deployed tight police security at all examination centers.

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and other public transport corporations have provided free bus service for II PU students.