Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key: Download PDF

Last Updated: Mar 10, 2026, 12:55 IST

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) conducted the 2nd PUC Chemistry exam on March 9, 2026. The 100-mark paper included 70 marks for theory and 30 for practicals, with a moderate difficulty level. Students can download the question paper and answer key PDFs from here to evaluate their performance. The exam assessed conceptual clarity across physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry topics.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key: Download PDF
Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key: Download PDF

Key Points

  • KSEAB held the 2nd PUC Chemistry exam on March 9, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • The exam consists of a 70-mark theory paper and a 30-mark practical assessment.
  • Students can download the 2026 question paper and answer key PDFs from here.

Today on Monday, March 9, 2026, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) conducted the second PUC Chemistry examination for students across the state. The exam was held from 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM. The Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry paper contains 100 Marks structure that includes a 70 marks theory component and a 30 marks practical assessment.

The theory paper was divided into four sections, each containing a mix of objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), fill-in-the-blanks, and descriptive questions ranging from short responses to long-form 5-mark problems designed to assess conceptual clarity and numerical skill. Students can access the direct link to download the PDF for Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry question paper and answer key 2026. 

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Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry Exam 2026: Key Highlights

Students can find the useful exam details from the table shared below: 

Feature

Details

Exam Date

March 9, 2026

Exam Time

10:15 AM – 1:30 PM

Theory Marks

70 Marks

Practical Marks

30 Marks

Overall Difficulty

Moderate

Passing Criteria

Minimum 35% aggregate (Theory + Practical)

Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry Exam Question Paper 2026 (Download PDF)

The table contains links to access Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry question paper PDF 2026. Students can access the question paper for the ease to check and evaluate their performance in the exam.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry Question Paper 2026 PDF 

Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry Exam Pattern 2026 

Here’s a detailed description of Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry exam pattern 2026. The table provides marks, and other details to help prepare for the exams.

Unit-Wise Marking Overview 

Unit Category

Key Chapters

Weightage (Approx.)

Physical Chemistry

Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics

23-25 Marks

Inorganic Chemistry

d and f Block Elements, Coordination Compounds

18-20 Marks

Organic Chemistry

Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Amines, Biomolecules

25-27 Marks

Overall Marking Distribution 

Component Marks Duration
Theory Examination 70 3 Hours (+ 15 min Cool-off)
Practical Examination 30 2 Hours
Total Marks 100 Minimum 35% required to pass

Students can utilize these exam patterns provided here to analyse the question paper and evaluate their performance.  

Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry Answer Key 2026: Download PDF 

Given here is a link to access Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry answer key PDF. As the board will soon release the answer key, students can anticipate a direct link to download the PDF from here. 

Multiple Choice Questions

Answer:1.  (d) 2-butene.

Answer: 2. (b) 11.7.

Answer: 3 (a) +3.

Answer: 4 (b) vinegar.

Answer: 5 (d) Aspirin.

Answer: 6 (a) an electrophilic substitution reaction.

Answer: 7 (a) Vitamin D.

Answer: 8 Match List I with List II (Oxidation States of Actinoids)

(b) i-e, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b, v-a.

Answer: 9 (d) Yellow.

Answer: 10. (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. Reason: Alcohols are acidic due to the polar O-H bond, but they are weaker acids than water because the alkyl group is electron-donating, destabilizing the alkoxide ion relative to the hydroxide ion.

II. Fill in the blanks: 

16. Oxidation state of 'Ni' in [Ni(CO)4] is zero.

17. In Williamson ether synthesis, an alkyl halide is allowed to react with sodium alkoxide.

18. The carbohydrates which reduce Fehling's solution and Tollens' reagent are called as reducing sugars.

19. The lower aldehydes have sharp pungent odours.

20. Van't Hoff factor (i) for a non-electrolyte in a solution is one.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Chemistry Answer Key 2026 PDF (Link will be generated soon)

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