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

Last Updated: Mar 10, 2026, 14:59 IST

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) conducted the 2nd PUC Economics exam on March 10, 2026. The 100-mark paper, comprising 80 theory and 20 internal assessment marks, tested conceptual clarity. Students can download the question paper and answer key PDF from here to evaluate their performance and understand the detailed exam pattern.

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

Key Points

  • KSEAB held the 2nd PUC Economics exam on March 10, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • The exam is worth 100 marks: 80 for theory and 20 for internal assessment.
  • Results are expected in April 2026; students can download the question paper PDF.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) conducted the second PUC Economics exam across the state. The exam time started from 10:15 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics paper carries 100 marks, with an 80 mark assigned for theory paper and 20 marks for internal assessment.

The theory paper was divided into five parts (Parts A-E), which included objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), fill-in-the-blanks, match the following, and descriptive questions ranging from short responses to long-form 6 mark analytical answers and 5 mark project-oriented questions. The paper is designed to test conceptual clarity and economic reasoning of students in the subject. Students can find direct PDF link to download the Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics question paper and answer key 2026 from here. 

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Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Exam 2026: Key Highlights

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

Feature

Details

Exam Date & Time

March 10, 2026 (10:15 AM – 1:30 PM)

Total Marks

100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

Mode of Exam

Offline (Pen and Paper)

Passing Criteria

Minimum 24 out of 80 in theory; 35% overall aggregate

Result Expectation

Expected in April 2026

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

The table contains links to access Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics 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 Economics Question Paper 2026 PDF (Link to be generated soon)

Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Exam Pattern 2026 

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

Unit-Wise Marking Overview 

Section

Question Type

Questions Asked

Questions to Answer

Marks per Question

Total Marks

Part A

Objective (MCQs, Fill in the blanks, Match the following, 1-word answers)

20

20

1

20

Part B

Very Short Answer

10

6

2

12

Part C

Short Answer

9

5

4

20

Part D

Long Answer

5

3

6

18

Part E

Project-Oriented / Assignment

3

2

5

10

Total

 

47

36

 

80

Chapter-Wise Distribution 

Unit / Chapter Name

Expected Weightage (Marks)

Part A: Introductory Microeconomics

 

1. Introduction to Microeconomics

6

2. Theory of Consumer Behaviour

20

3. Production and Cost

10

4. The Theory of the Firm Under Perfect Competition

11

5. Market Equilibrium

10

Part B: Introductory Macroeconomics

 

6. Introduction to Macroeconomics

5

7. National Income Accounting

17

8. Money and Banking

12

9. Determination of Income and Employment

8

10. Government Budget and The Economy

10

11. Open Economy Macroeconomics

12

Total Marks (Including Internal Choices)

121

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

Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Answer Key 2026: Download PDF 

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

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

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