CBSE Board Result 2025: How Much You Need To Score To Pass

Minimum Requirement: To pass a CBSE board exam (both Class 10 and 12), students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in each subject.

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Theory and Practical: For subjects with both theory and practical components, this 33% applies separately to both the theory and practical exams, as well as the overall total for that subject.

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No Aggregates: CBSE does not award overall aggregate marks or divisions. The focus is on individual subject performance.

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Class 10 Internal Assessment: For Class 10, internal assessment subjects are graded on a five-point scale (A to E). A minimum grade above E is required to pass.

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Class 12 Internal Assessment: Similarly, for Class 12, students need a grade higher than E in all subjects, including internal assessments, to receive a pass certificate.

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Failing Subjects: If a student fails in one or two subjects in Class 10 or Class 12, they are eligible to appear for compartment exams.

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Grace Marks: In cases where a student misses the passing mark by a small margin (e.g., 1 mark), grace marks might be awarded in exceptional circumstances.

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Focus on Knowledge: While passing is essential, CBSE emphasizes knowledge acquisition throughout the academic year rather than solely focusing on achieving the minimum marks.

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