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Karnataka to Adopt Common Question Papers for 1st PUC Exams from 2027
✍️ NDTV
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:47 AM
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The Karnataka State Examination Board will prepare a single set of question papers for all 1st PUC students across the state starting in 2027, replacing the current college‑level system.
The Karnataka government has announced that, beginning in 2027, a unified set of question papers will be used for the First Pre‑University Course (1st PUC) examinations across the state. The move is aimed at creating a level playing field for students by eliminating the disparate college‑level papers currently in use.
Under the existing arrangement, individual colleges design their own question papers, leading to variations in difficulty and content coverage. The new centralized system will see the Karnataka State Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) develop a single paper that will be administered simultaneously in all affiliated institutions.
KSEAB officials said the board will take responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and printing the state‑level papers, ensuring alignment with the prescribed curriculum. By standardising the assessment, the board expects more reliable evaluation of student performance and easier comparison of results across districts.
Education experts have welcomed the initiative, noting that a common paper can reduce disparities caused by differing teaching resources and improve overall academic standards. The transition will be closely monitored to address any logistical challenges during the rollout.
Under the existing arrangement, individual colleges design their own question papers, leading to variations in difficulty and content coverage. The new centralized system will see the Karnataka State Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) develop a single paper that will be administered simultaneously in all affiliated institutions.
KSEAB officials said the board will take responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and printing the state‑level papers, ensuring alignment with the prescribed curriculum. By standardising the assessment, the board expects more reliable evaluation of student performance and easier comparison of results across districts.
Education experts have welcomed the initiative, noting that a common paper can reduce disparities caused by differing teaching resources and improve overall academic standards. The transition will be closely monitored to address any logistical challenges during the rollout.