Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Karnataka Reduces SSLC Passing Marks to 33%
Karnataka is changing how students pass their high school SSLC exams.
Soon, students need 33% overall to pass, which includes scores from classwork and tests.
They must also get at least 30% in each subject.
To pass, students will need at least 206 marks out of 625.
These changes start in the 2025-26 school year.
Karnataka is lowering SSLC exam passing criteria.
The overall passing mark will be 33%, including internal and external assessments.
Students need at least 30% in each subject to pass.
A minimum of 206 out of 625 marks is required overall.
Changes will be in effect from the 2025-26 academic year.
- Who
- The Karnataka government.
- What
- The Karnataka government is reducing SSLC passing marks.
- When
- Effective from the 2025-26 academic year.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- The pass rate declined after webcasting was introduced.
Supporters
Critics
Effect of Change
Supporters
Welcome move to help students.
Critics
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Exam
- SSLC
- Old Pass Percentage
- 35%
- New Pass Percentage
- 33%
- Subject Passing Mark
- 30%
- Minimum Marks (SSLC)
- 206 out of 625
- Effective Year
- 2025-26
Sources
Karnataka reduces SSLC passing criteria: 30% per subject, 33% overall average
Karnataka lowers SSLC pass marks to 33 per cent from 2025-26
Karnataka lowers SSLC pass marks to 33% from 2025-26
SSLC, PUC pass mark reduced to 33 per cent: Feedback sought from public
Karnataka Board Lowers SSLC Passing Marks From 35% To 33%, Check Details
Karnataka Govt Lowers SSLC Exam Pass Percentage From 35% To 33% Starting 2025–26
