Students across Karnataka have an extra chance to register for the upcoming SSLC examinations. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has extended the deadline for online registration for the **March 2026 SSLC Exams** until **November 29, 2025**. This is a final opportunity for all eligible candidates to apply.
The SSLC exam, which stands for Secondary School Leaving Certificate, is a very important Class 10 board examination in Karnataka. Passing this exam is a key step for students to continue their education in Class 11 (PUC 1) and beyond. The extension is good news for many who might have missed the earlier deadline.
Final Chance to Register for SSLC 2026 Exams
The KSEAB, located in Bengaluru, announced this deadline extension following many requests from schools and parents throughout the state. Earlier, the last date for registration was **November 20, 2025**. Now, students have until **November 29, 2025**, to complete their online registration.
This extension applies to all students planning to appear for the March 2026 exams. This includes:
- Fresh Candidates: Students appearing for the SSLC exam for the first time.
- Repeater Candidates: Students who are reappearing for the exam.
- Private Candidates: Students who are not enrolled in a regular school but wish to take the exam privately.
KSEAB officials have made it very clear that this is the **last time** the registration dates will be extended. No further changes to the deadlines will be announced.
New Important Dates to Remember
Students and schools must pay close attention to the updated schedule for registration and fee payments. Here are the revised dates:
| Event Details | Previous Last Date | Extended Last Date |
| Online registration on the Board's website | November 20, 2025 | November 29, 2025 |
| Printing the challan for exam fees | November 25, 2025 | December 5, 2025 |
| Depositing the challan (exam fees) in the bank | November 27, 2025 | December 9, 2025 |
| Information approval by school headmasters (for Private and Repeater candidates) | November 25, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
How to Complete Your Registration
To ensure a smooth registration process, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Online Registration (By November 29, 2025)
Visit the official KSEAB website. Fill in all your personal and academic details carefully. Make sure all information is correct before submitting. This step is mandatory for all candidates. - Step 2: Print Fee Challan (By December 5, 2025)
After completing your online registration, download and print the exam fee challan from the KSEAB website. This challan will have the details of the amount you need to pay for the examination fees. - Step 3: Pay Exam Fees (By December 9, 2025)
Take the printed challan to any designated bank and deposit the required examination fees. Ensure you get a receipt or proof of payment from the bank. - Step 4: School Approval (For Private and Repeater Candidates By December 12, 2025)
If you are a private candidate or a repeater, your school headmaster must review and approve the information you submitted online. Schools must complete this approval by the new deadline.
Do Not Miss This Final Deadline
It is very important for all students and schools to complete these steps within the new deadlines. If a student misses these dates, they will not be able to appear for the Karnataka SSLC Board Exams in March 2026. Students should contact their schools immediately if they need any help or clarification regarding the registration process.
