The Government of Karnataka has notified the Karnataka Pre-University Examination (Scheme of Evaluation) Rules, 2025, which shall come into effect from the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette. These new rules are applicable to all students appearing for the II PUC Board Examination from the academic year 2025–26 and onwards, marking a significant reform in the pre-university evaluation system.
MINIMUM PASS PERCENTAGE CRITERIA
Under the revised rules, the minimum passing requirements are defined as follows:
Overall Passing Criteria:
A student shall be considered to have passed the II PUC examination if they secure:
- At least 30% marks in each subject, combining both written examination and internal assessment/practical components, and
- At least 33% in aggregate marks across all subjects taken together.
Subjects Without Practical/Internal Assessment:
For subjects evaluated purely on written examinations (out of 80 marks), a candidate must score a minimum of 24 marks to pass.
Note: The minimum marks may be relaxed or modified under exceptional circumstances, as determined by the State Government.
Subjects With Practical/Internal Assessment:
For subjects with a practical or internal component (written exam out of 70 marks), the minimum pass mark is 21 in the written exam.
Note: Relaxations may apply under specific circumstances, as per State Government directives.
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
In a key change from previous practice, the practical examination will now carry 20 marks, instead of 30. The remaining 10 marks will be awarded to students who meet the following conditions:
- 75% minimum attendance in each subject (including theory and practical).
- Completion of the minimum required practical experiments as prescribed.
- Proper documentation and submission of the practical record book, duly certified by the subject lecturer.
- Mandatory appearance in the practical examination.
These updated rules aim to bring clarity, standardization, and fairness to the evaluation process, ensuring students are assessed holistically on both theory and practical knowledge. The modifications reflect the State Government’s focus on academic rigor, attendance discipline, and practical skill development—crucial for shaping well-rounded pre-university graduates, for more details CLICK HERE
