BSEB Passing Marks 2026 for Class 10 and 12: Know Minimum Marks Required in Bihar Board

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has determined the passing marks required for both BSEB Class 10 and Class 12 board exams 2026. To pass the BSEB 10th exams, students must achieve a minimum of 30% marks for each subject. To pass Class 12 BSEB exams, students need to achieve 30% in subjects without a practical component, whereas 33% marks are required in subjects having a practical component. These criteria apply uniformly across streams, including Science, Arts, and Commerce. The BSEB 10th exams and BSEB 12th exams are tentatively scheduled to be held in February 2026.

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1. Subject-wise Passing Marks for BSEB Class 10 and Class 12
2. Total Marks and Minimum Aggregate Passing Marks for BSEB
3. What Happens If Passing Marks Are Not Achieved?
4. How to Prepare for BSEB Board Exams 2026?

Students must study sincerely to achieve at least passing marks in the final BSEB board examination 2026. In this article, we have provided detailed information about subject-wise passing marks, total marks, and what happens if a student fails to achieve the required marks.

Subject-wise Passing Marks for BSEB Class 10 and Class 12

In the following tables, students can find Bihar board passing marks for Classes 10th and 12th for all the main subjects.

Bihar Board Class 10 Passing Marks for All Subjects

Bihar Board Class 12 Passing Marks for All Subjects

Total Marks and Minimum Aggregate Passing Marks for BSEB

To pass the BSEB Class 10 board exams, students must achieve:

• At least 30% in the theory section of each subject.

• At least 30% in the practical section of applicable subjects.

• A minimum overall aggregate of 30% across all subjects.

To pass the BSEB Class 12 board exams, students must achieve:

• At least 30% in the theory section of each subject (without a practical component).

• At least 33% in the theory and practical sections combined of applicable subjects.

• A minimum overall aggregate needs to be achieved across all subjects.

What Happens If Passing Marks Are Not Achieved?

If a student fails to achieve the minimum passing marks in the Bihar board exam for any subject, the following options are available:

• BSEB Compartment Exams: Students can appear for compartmental exams conducted by BSEB to improve their scores.

• Grace Marks: In some cases, BSEB may award grace marks to students who are marginally short of the passing criteria.

• Re-evaluation or Re-checking: Students can apply for a BSEB re-evaluation or re-checking of their answer sheets to ensure there are no errors in marking.

How to Prepare for BSEB Board Exams 2026?

Preparing for the BSEB Class 10 and Class 12 board exams requires a well-organised approach. Some effective steps to ensure one is fully prepared are as follows:

• Start by thoroughly understanding the updated BSEB 10th syllabus or BSEB 12th syllabus for each subject.

• Solve previous years' question papers BSEB 10th model papers, and BSEB 12th model papers to get familiar with the exam pattern.

• Identify subjects or topics where you face difficulties and focus extra attention on improving them.

• Set aside time for regular revisions, focusing on main concepts and important formulas.

• Keep track of official notifications from BSEB regarding the exam schedule, syllabus changes, or other updates. Students may regularly visit the official website: biharboardonline.com to get regular updates.

• Practice stress-management techniques like meditation or light exercise to stay focused throughout the preparation journey.

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