NewsFlash Daily™
23 April 
Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 recorded a historic 94.1% pass percentage, while seven brilliant students secured a perfect 625 out of 625 marks and emerged as state toppers
Bengaluru: The Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 has been officially declared, and this year the state has scripted history with a remarkable 94.1% pass percentage, the highest in recent years.
Out of 7,70,209 students who appeared for the examination, 7,24,794 students passed, setting a new benchmark in secondary education performance across Karnataka.
While Dakshina Kannada district secured the top spot with 98.40% results, Kalaburagi district stood last with 85.06%.
The biggest highlight of the result, however, is that seven students scored a perfect 625 out of 625 marks, earning the title of Karnataka SSLC State Toppers 2026.
Karnataka SSLC 2026 Perfect Scorers: Full Topper List
1. Bharath – Davanagere District
Bharath, a student of Sri Vidyalakshmi Convent School, Kanavebilachi Kabbala village in Channagiri taluk of Davanagere district, secured a flawless 625/625.
He is the son of Girish Rao, a building contractor, and Shilpa. His achievement has brought pride to his village and school.
2. Soujanya – Vijayapura District
Soujanya, a student of Oxford Patils English Medium High School in Nagarabetta village, Muddebihal taluk, scored a perfect 625/625.
School administrators, including Darshanagouda Patil, Headmaster Ismail Maniyar, Kannada medium Head Teacher Manjunath Mankani, and faculty members, congratulated her.
3. Preetham G. Poojari – Udupi District
Preetham G. Poojari, from Mother Teresa Memorial Shankar Narayana High School in Kundapura taluk, also secured 625/625.
His success has added glory to the Udupi district.
4. Prarthana Biradar – Belagavi District
Prarthana Biradar, a student from a Government School in Katageri village, Athani taluk, proved that government school students are second to none by scoring 625/625.
Her family and school expressed immense joy over her outstanding success.
5. Brinda – Chikkamagaluru District
Brinda from Chikkamagaluru district earned a perfect score of 625/625, joining the elite topper list of Karnataka SSLC 2026.
6. Dhanush – Bengaluru North
Dhanush from Bengaluru North also emerged as a topper after scoring 625/625, bringing honour to the city.
7. Sukhdev – Raichur District
Sukhdev from Raichur district completed the topper list with a brilliant 625/625, making his family, school, and hometown proud.
Historic Year for Karnataka Education
The 2026 SSLC results indicate a strong academic year for Karnataka schools, with students across urban and rural regions performing exceptionally well.
The topper list reflects diversity from villages, towns, government schools, and private institutions, showing that talent exists everywhere when opportunity meets dedication.
“From villages to cities, Karnataka’s brightest students have shown excellence knows no boundaries.”
District Rankings
- 1st Place: Dakshina Kannada – 98.40%
- Last Place: Kalaburagi – 85.06%
