Karnataka Board Books

Karnataka Board Books (KSEEB & KTBS)

Free PDF Download - Class 1 to 10 | English, Hindi, Kannada & Telugu Medium | KSEEB Aligned

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All Karnataka Board KTBS books in PDF - no login or registration required

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Kannada, English, Hindi & Telugu medium books for every class

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Classes 1 to 10

Complete KSEEB textbook collection for primary and secondary levels

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Class 10 SSLC exam-focused books aligned to Karnataka Board syllabus

About Karnataka Board - KSEEB & KTBS

Karnataka - "The Elevated Land" is a state located in the southwestern region of India, originally known as Mysore and renamed Karnataka in 1973. It is the only southern state to share land borders with all four southern sister states. Karnataka's education system is managed by two key bodies: the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB), established in 1966, which oversees Classes 1–10 and conducts the SSLC examination annually for over 8 lakh students across 3,000 exam centres; and the Department of Pre-University Education (PUE), which handles Classes 11–12 for over 10 lakh students. Textbooks are published by the Karnataka Textbook Society (KTBS), available in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu mediums. The board digitised most examination-related activities from 2017–18. KSEEB headquarters is in Bengaluru, with divisional offices in Belgaum, Kalaburgi, and Mysore.

Karnataka board books

Karnataka Board (KSEEB / KTBS) - Textbooks for Classes 1 to 10 in Kannada, English, Hindi & Telugu Medium

📘 About KTBS - Who Publishes Karnataka Board Books?

KTBS - Karnataka Textbook Society is the official body that publishes textbooks as prescribed by the Karnataka State Board. KTBS books are designed to align with the latest KSEEB blueprint and updated syllabus, helping students with exam-oriented preparation. The curriculum for secondary school (Classes 6–10) covers Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, and language subjects. For the Pre-University (Classes 11–12) level, students choose from three streams: Arts (History, Sociology, Political Science), Commerce (Accountancy, Economics, Business Maths), or Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Electronics, Computer Science). Bengaluru has also grown into a global education hub with many schools offering IB and Cambridge curricula.

📋 Karnataka Board Examination - Key Facts

SSLC (Class 10) Conducted by KSEEB - March every year
PUC (Class 11–12) Conducted by DPUE - March every year
SSLC Result Declared in May | kseeb.kar.nic.in
PUC Result Declared in April | pue.kar.nic.in
Passing Marks 35% for both SSLC and PUC
Mediums Available Kannada, English, Hindi & Telugu

Frequently Asked Questions - Karnataka Board Books

1How can I get class-wise Karnataka Board books?›
You can easily download class-wise and subject-wise Karnataka Board books in PDF format from this page in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu mediums. All books are free to download without any login or registration. Simply click on the subject link for your class and medium to start downloading.
2What is KSEEB and what does it do?›
KSEEB - Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board is the state government board of school education in Karnataka, established in 1966. It is responsible for prescribing the syllabus, maintaining quality of primary and secondary education, and conducting the annual SSLC (Class 10) board examination. Over 8 lakh students appear for the SSLC examination every year across 3,000 exam centres. KSEEB is headquartered in Bengaluru with divisional offices in Belgaum, Kalaburgi, and Mysore.
3Are Karnataka Board books enough to clear the board exams?›
Yes, Karnataka Board books published by KTBS are well-designed for board exam preparation, covering all necessary topics and concepts as defined by KSEEB. Most board exam questions are directly or indirectly based on these textbooks. However, it is also advisable to practice with sample papers and previous year question papers for better results and higher scores.
4When are Karnataka SSLC and PUC exams held?›
Both the Karnataka SSLC (Class 10) and PUC (Classes 11 and 12) examinations are held in March every year. Results for PUC are declared in April and results for SSLC are declared in May every year. Students can check their results on the official websites - kseeb.kar.nic.in for SSLC and pue.kar.nic.in for PUC.
5What are the passing marks for SSLC and PUC examinations?›
The passing marks for both the SSLC (Class 10) and PUC (Class 12) examinations are 35%. Students must score at least 35% in each subject to pass the board examination. Students who do not meet the passing criteria can appear for the compartment examination usually held in June.
6In which mediums are Karnataka Board books available?›
Karnataka Board textbooks (KTBS) are available in four mediums: Kannada, English, Hindi, and Telugu. All four mediums are available for most subjects from Class 1 to Class 10. This ensures that students from different linguistic backgrounds across Karnataka can access quality education in their preferred language.
7What subjects are covered in Karnataka Board Class 10?›
Karnataka Board Class 10 (SSLC) covers core subjects including Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Physical Education, along with language subjects (Kannada / Hindi / English / Telugu as first, second, and third languages). Science and Social Science are split into Part 1 and Part 2 books. All these books are available for free download on this page in all four mediums.
8What is KTBS and how is it different from KSEEB?›
KTBS - Karnataka Textbook Society is the body that publishes and distributes the official textbooks used in Karnataka government schools. KSEEB, on the other hand, is the examination board that prescribes the syllabus and conducts board examinations. KTBS books are designed strictly as per the KSEEB syllabus and blueprint, making them the primary and most important study material for all Karnataka Board students.
9Can students apply for re-evaluation of Karnataka Board answer sheets?›
Yes. If any student feels there is a discrepancy between their scorecard and their actual performance, they can apply for re-evaluation after the Karnataka Board result is announced. Students need to fill an online application form for the scrutiny process. The admit card is usually released in February and contains the seat number or roll number needed to access results and apply for re-evaluation.
10What streams are available in Karnataka Board Class 11 and 12?›
For the Pre-University Course (PUC), Karnataka Board offers three streams. The Arts stream includes subjects like History, Sociology, and Political Science. The Commerce stream includes Accountancy, Economics, and Business Mathematics. The Science stream includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Electronics, and Computer Science. Students choose their stream based on their career interests and goals.
All Karnataka Board (KSEEB / KTBS) Books are free to download. Content is curated for students of Karnataka government and aided schools. For queries, visit the official KSEEB website at kseeb.kar.nic.in or PUE at pue.kar.nic.in.