The SSLC Exam-2 for 2026 begins today, with over 1.15 lakh students registered to take part across 358 examination centers in Karnataka. The exams will take place from May 18 to May 25, covering a variety of subjects. The first language paper is scheduled for today, while the social science paper will be held on May 23. The final examination will focus on Junior Technical School subjects on May 25. Among the registered candidates, 76,673 are boys and 38,439 are girls. A breakdown of the school registrations reveals that 55,403 students from 5,488 government schools, 31,436 students from 3,250 aided schools, and 28,273 students from 5,060 unaided schools will be appearing for the exams. Additionally, 11,881 students have registered to improve their previous results, and 7,658 students who could not attend the SSLC Exam-1 due to attendance shortages are participating as private candidates. This examination period is crucial for students as they aim to secure their academic futures.