Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 Toppers: 7 Students Score 625/625, District-wise Details
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has officially released the SSLC Result 2026, marking one of the most successful academic outcomes in recent years.
The overall performance shows a significant improvement compared to previous years, with a record-breaking pass percentage and strong district-wise results across the state.
Overall Result Statistics
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Students Appeared | 7,70,209 |
| Total Students Passed | 7,24,794 |
| Total Students Failed | 45,415 |
| Overall Pass Percentage | 94.10% |
| Approx. Students Absent | 1,20,000+ |
Gender-wise Performance
| Category | Appeared | Passed | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls | 3,92,922 | 3,77,922 | 96.18% |
| Boys | 3,77,287 | 3,46,872 | 91.94% |
School-wise Performance
| School Type | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|
| Government Schools | 93.97% |
| Aided Schools | 92.44% |
| Unaided Schools | 95.40% |
District-wise Pass Percentage
The following table provides a detailed district-wise pass percentage across Karnataka. Coastal districts continue to dominate, while several northern districts show steady improvement.
| District | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|
| Dakshina Kannada | 98.40% |
| Udupi | 98.18% |
| Uttara Kannada | 98.09% |
| Kodagu | 97.80% |
| Shivamogga | 97.50% |
| Hassan | 97.20% |
| Chikkamagaluru | 96.90% |
| Bengaluru Rural | 96.70% |
| Mysuru | 96.50% |
| Chamarajanagar | 96.20% |
| Mandya | 95.90% |
| Tumakuru | 95.40% |
| Kolar | 95.10% |
| Chikkaballapur | 94.80% |
| Davanagere | 94.50% |
| Haveri | 94.30% |
| Ballari | 93.80% |
| Vijayanagara | 93.40% |
| Bagalkot | 93.10% |
| Gadag | 92.80% |
| Belagavi | 92.50% |
| Raichur | 92.20% |
| Bengaluru Urban | 92.00% |
| Koppal | 91.90% |
| Bidar | 89.80% |
| Vijayapura | 89.50% |
| Kalaburagi | 89.20% |
| Yadgir | 88.70% |
Top Performers and Highlights
Seven students secured full marks (625 out of 625), setting a high academic benchmark. Coastal districts such as Dakshina Kannada and Udupi continue to lead in performance. More than 6,000 schools recorded a 100 percent pass rate.
Rural districts performed slightly better than urban regions in overall results. North Karnataka districts like Yadgir and Kalaburagi showed noticeable improvement compared to previous years.
SSLC 2026 – Students Scoring 625/625 (Full Marks)
According to the official highlights released by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board, a total of 7 students secured a perfect score of 625 out of 625 in the SSLC 2026 examination. This represents the highest level of academic achievement in the state for this year.
District-wise Distribution of 625/625 Toppers
| District | Number of Students (625/625) |
|---|---|
| Dakshina Kannada | 2 |
| Udupi | 2 |
| Shivamogga | 1 |
| Kodagu | 1 |
| Bengaluru Rural | 1 |
The distribution of full-mark scorers shows a strong presence from coastal districts such as Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, which continue to maintain high academic standards.
At the same time, representation from districts like Shivamogga, Kodagu, and Bengaluru Rural indicates that top-level performance is spread across different regions of Karnataka.
The board has currently limited the release of detailed personal information of toppers in line with privacy guidelines. However, the number of students achieving perfect scores and their district distribution have been officially confirmed.
Performance Analysis
The SSLC Result 2026 reflects a balanced academic improvement across Karnataka. The consistent dominance of coastal districts indicates strong educational infrastructure and effective teaching practices in those regions.
Meanwhile, the narrowing performance gap in northern districts suggests that targeted government interventions and student support programs are yielding positive outcomes.
Gender-wise analysis shows that girls have once again outperformed boys, continuing a long-standing trend in SSLC results. The higher pass percentage among girls highlights better academic consistency and exam performance.
The overall pass percentage of 94.10 percent is the highest recorded in recent years, making this result a significant milestone for the Karnataka education system.
Conclusion
The Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 stands as a strong indicator of academic progress and improved student outcomes across the state. With record-breaking pass percentages.
improved district performances, and consistent gender-wise achievements, the results reflect both institutional effort and student dedication. The focus now shifts to maintaining this momentum and addressing remaining gaps in lower-performing districts.
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