The SSLC Exam-2 for the academic year 2025-26 has officially begun today across Karnataka, with 115,112 students participating at 358 centres statewide. This examination, organized by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB), will continue until May 25. The registered candidates comprise 76,673 boys and 38,439 girls, reflecting a significant participation from various educational institutions. Specifically, the candidates hail from 5,488 government schools, 3,250 aided schools, and 5,060 unaided schools. Among the total, 11,881 students are aiming to improve their previous scores, while 61,205 regular freshers and 18,505 private freshers are also registered. Additionally, 32,833 regular repeaters and 2,569 private repeaters are set to take the exam. Notably, 7,658 students who missed the earlier SSLC Exam-1 due to attendance shortages are now appearing as private candidates. This exam is crucial for students as it significantly impacts their academic progression.