Karnataka 2nd PUC English Answer Key 2026

Karnataka 2nd PUC English Answer Key 2026

The Karnataka 2nd PUC English Answer Key 2026 has not been officially released by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) as the exam took place on March 3, 2026.

Exam Overview:

• Exam Name: Karnataka 2nd PUC English Board Examination 2026
• Conducting Authority: Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB)
• Class: 2nd PUC (Class 12)
• Exam Date: March 3, 2026
• Mode: Offline
• Total Marks: 80 (Theory) + Internal Assessment
• Duration: 3 Hours + 15 Minutes Reading Time
• Answer Key Status: Not Released (Official expected late March 2026)

Unofficial Answer Key (Selected Questions):

• Q1: In Romeo and Juliet, ______ is described as “gentle, loving and black-browed”. Answer: b) night
• Q2: In Too Dear!, ______ was the initial punishment to the criminal. Answer: c) death sentence
• Q3: According to the speaker in On Children, “life does not tarry ______”. Answer: d) yesterday
• Q4: Match the items in Column A with Column B with reference to A Sunny Morning. Answer: b) A-iii, B-i, C-ii
• Q5: In The Gardener, ______ bedecked himself with gold, built a mansion and invited scholars to his house. Answer: c) Basavaiah

Release Date (Expected):

The official Karnataka 2nd PUC English Answer Key 2026 is expected to be published in the last week of March 2026.

How to Download (When Available):

1. Visit the official KSEAB website: kseab.karnataka.gov.in
2. Navigate to “Examinations” > “Answer Key” or “2nd PUC” section.
3. Select “2nd PUC Answer Key 2026” and choose English.
4. Download the subject-wise PDF.

Marks Distribution (Indicative):

• Objective/MCQs: 10 marks
• Short Answers: 40 marks
• Long Answers: 6 marks
• Comprehension: 10 marks
• Grammar & Writing: 24 marks