The document provides guidance for students completing 10th grade on their options for 11th and 12th grade education in Karnataka. There are three main streams - science, commerce and arts. Admission to pre-university (PU) colleges is managed by the state board and involves submitting applications within 5 days of 10th grade results being announced. Selection lists are then published according to merit. Students are advised to research colleges in their locality, have application forms and documents ready, and be prepared to opt for provisional admission or waitlists depending on their scores and competition for places in their preferred colleges.

1. Introduction
This document provides a guide to students who have completed their 10th grade and are looking
forward to seek admission into pre university course or 11th
and 12th
grade.
What are the options available?
There are multiple options to select post the 10th
grade. They are classified into three major streams.
There are other branches where students can get a Diploma in a subset of fields related to engineering.
Admission to diploma courses starts after the PU admissions are over

2. What after studies?

3. How admission process works?
There are multiple colleges in and around Bangalore. The Pre university board managed by the
Karnataka government is responsible for conducting the exams which will be the gateway for higher
education.
The list of recognized colleges can be found in the attachment enclosed. It is the responsibility of the
students and parents to ensure that the college is recognized before they admit their children
RecognisedColleges.
pdf
The PU Calendar is issued by the department of Pre university board. The calendar for the year 2015 is
given below for reference. The application forms are distributed only for 5 days after the SSLC results
are announced.
May 18 Last date to issue applications. Forms are issued only for 5 days after the SSLC results are
announced
Step 1: SSLC results announced
May 23 Last date to receive filled applications Step 2 : Step 1 + 5 days
May 26 Roster-wise list of merit candidates Step 3: Step 1 + 8 days
May 27 First list of selected students Step 4: 9th
Day after SSLC results are
announced
May 30 Last date to pay admission fee for those selected in first list Step 5: 12th
Day after SSLC results are
announced
June 5 Second list of candidates
June 9 Last date to pay fees for those selected in second list
June 13 Third list of students
June 15 Commencement of PU I classes
June 17 Last date to pay fees for those selected in third list
June 22 Announcement of list of students admitted by paying fees and announcement of cut-off
percentages
June 25 If there are seats available, last date for selected students to pay fees
June 27 Final list of total students admitted to the college and admission without penal fee
June 28-July 5 Admission by paying late fee of Rs504
July 6-13 Special admission with late fee of Rs1,680 + Rs504
August 8 Last date for those who have passed in SSLC supplementary exams to get admission to PU
courses without penal fee
This year it is believed that the SSLC results are likely to be announced in the first week of May so be
prepared to collect the forms. Expect huge queues in colleges.

4. From the application form until Admission
As per the rules of the pre university board, the numbers of seats are distributed as shown below
The excel sheet enclosed gives the list of colleges around HSR Layout Bangalore and the seats for the
science groups
PUColleges_Bangalor
e_HSRLayout.xlsx

5. Normally the college announces the cut off based on the number of applications they receive. Christ
College alone receives around 40000 applications on day 1.
The rough cut off percentage is shown below (source Indian express)
The tension rises as soon as the SSLC results are announced. Colleges will start issuing application forms
One day before the announcement of the first list, many colleges will individually call students who have
scored above the cut off and provide them direct admission. Some colleges will also provide direct
admission when you go to submit the forms. If you don’t opt for direct admission, then you fall under
the government quota and your name may appear in the selection list. On the other hand if you select

6. the college where you want to join, they will immediately ask you to pay the fees and also submit the
original transfer certificate from your current school. This makes it impossible for you to look out for
better colleges.
Preparation guide
Before the results are announced
1. Visit the colleges around your locality. It is important that you like the college you want to study.
2. Figure out the distance from your residence. How long does it take to travel there by bus? Do
they have the course of your choice?
3. Select at least 2 or 3 colleges where you are sure to get admission based the score you expect to
get. You can use your preparatory score as a reference.
4. You should have a plan B in place because once the first list is announced you will have limited
choice
5. Have at least 10 passport size photographs and 10 stamp size photographs ready
On the day SSLC results is announced
1. Collect application forms from the colleges you have shortlisted. Carry adequate change as the
application form cost Rs 25 per branch. For example if you want to apply for PCMB and PCME,
then you need to submit 2 forms.
2. Fill in the forms you can submit them if the ICSE or CBSE results are announced. If the results are
not announced and the last date has approached, fill in Results awaited and submit the forms.
3. Colleges will not accept forms after the last date.
On the day ICSE/CBSE results is announced
1. Collect your transfer certificate and get your marks card attested from your respective school.
2. Fill in the marks in the application form and rush to the colleges. Expect huge crowd. You can
also get help from your parents and friends to submit forms in multiple colleges.
3. If your percentage is well above the cut off some colleges like Vijaya Junior college, Mahavir Jain
college, St Josephs college, National college will give you an option for Spot admission.
4. If you have got a high score but don’t feel confident of making into your dream college, then opt
for the spot admission and get over with the anxiety.

7. 5. Sometimes you may get PCMB instead of PCMC or PCME because your percentage is a little
short of the cut off percentage. If you are sitting on the wall be brave and wait for the second
list.
6. Be prepared to take bold decisions along with your parents. Be assured that the anxiety levels
during those days will be very high.
7. Once the admission process is over and the fees are paid, you can sit back and enjoy the rest of
your holidays.
Wish you all the very best study well and remain humble.