CBSE / State Board & College Exam Passing Marks & Grace Calculator
Calculate minimum passing marks out of 70, 80, and 100 for CBSE Class 10/12, State Boards, and Universities with theory/practical separation & compartment rules.
Official Board & University Passing Criteria
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CBSE Class 12 (70 Theory + 30 Practical)
Min 23/70 in Theory + 10/30 in Practical (Separate 33%)
CBSE Class 12 (80 Theory + 20 Internal)
Min 26/80 in Theory + 7/20 in Internal (Separate 33%)
CBSE Class 10 (80 Theory + 20 Internal)
33/100 Aggregate Combined (Theory + Internal together)
UP Board Class 12 (70 Theory + 30 Practical)
Min 23/70 Theory + 10/30 Practical (Grace up to 5 Marks)
Bihar Board 12th (BSEB Intermediate)
Min 21/70 Theory (30%) + 12/30 Practical (40%)
University Degree / Engineering / B.Tech
40% Minimum Passing Criteria (40 out of 100)
CISCE (ICSE 10th / ISC 12th)
35% Minimum Passing in ISC 12th / 33% in ICSE 10th
Frequently Asked Questions on Passing Marks
1. What are the passing marks for CBSE Class 12 Theory & Practical?
In CBSE Class 12, students must score at least 33% marks separately in Theory (23 out of 70, or 26 out of 80) and 33% in Practicals (10 out of 30, or 7 out of 20).
2. How does CBSE Class 10 passing rule differ from Class 12?
For Class 10, passing requires an aggregate of 33% combining Theory + Internal Assessment together (minimum 33 out of 100 overall).
3. What are the eligibility criteria for Compartment / Supplementary Exams?
Students failing in 1 subject in Class 12 or up to 2 subjects in Class 10 are placed in Compartment category and can reappear in the supplementary examination.
4. How do Grace Marks work in board examinations?
Most state boards award up to 5 grace marks if a student fails in a single subject, enabling them to clear the overall examination without a compartment.
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