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

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

Edited By Manasvini Gupta | Updated on Jul 10, 2025 12:09 PM IST | #Bihar Board 12th

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.

This Story also Contains
  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?
BSEB Passing Marks 2026 for Class 10 and 12: Know Minimum Marks Required in Bihar Board
BSEB Passing Marks 2026 for Class 10 and 12: Know Minimum Marks Required in Bihar Board

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

Subject

Total Marks

Overall Passing Marks

Mathematics

100

30

Science

100

30

Social Science

100

30

Hindi

100

30

English

100

30

Sanskrit

100

30

Bihar Board Class 12 Passing Marks for All Subjects

Subject

Theory Passing Marks

Practical Passing Marks

Overall Passing Marks

English

30

N/A

30/100

Mathematics

30

N/A

30/100

Physics

21 (out of 70)

12 (out of 30)

33/100

Chemistry

21 (out of 70)

12 (out of 30)

33/100

Biology

21 (out of 70)

12 (out of 30)

33/100

Accountancy

30

N/A

30/100

Business Studies

30

N/A

30/100

History

30

N/A

30/100

Geography

30

N/A

30/100

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.

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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.

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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.

Also, Check: Bihar Board Exam Dates 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the passing marks for the BSEB Class 10 Science subject?

For Science, students must score 30% in theory and practicals combined. The passing mark stands at 30 out of 100.

2. Are grace marks awarded in the BSEB Board exams?

Yes, BSEB may award grace marks to students who are close to the passing criteria.

3. Can I apply for re-evaluation if I fail?

 Yes, students can apply for re-evaluation or re-checking of their answer sheets if they suspect errors in marking.

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Questions related to Bihar Board 12th

Have a question related to Bihar Board 12th ?

To find your overall percentage in the Bihar Board 12th result, add the total marks obtained in all subjects, including theory and practicals. Divide this by the maximum possible marks for all subjects, then multiply the result by 100. This will give your final percentage.

The official website of the Bihar Board is biharboardonline.com. Students can find the latest updates, BSEB exam schedules , Bihar board results , and other important information on this website

- For the specific exam dates for 12th class at J.N. College in Madhubani, Bihar, contact the college directly.

- You can also check the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) official website for updates.

- Typically, Bihar Board 12th exams are held in February.

- To get the exact dates, it’s important to check official notifications from BSEB or notices from the college.

Hello Student,

If you have passed all the subjects then you are eligible for some of the competitive exams you wish to appear in your stream. But there are some entrance exams whose eligibility criteria for appearing is to score more than 50 percent in class 12th examination. It actually varies from exam to exam. So you need to check all the details before appearing for that particular exam.

Hello, Ankit

Yes, you are eligible for JEE advance if you have scored 71.2% in 12th but just securing marks in 12th will not work as you need to clear JEE mains first and then you will be able to sit in advance paper.

BEST OF LUCK FOR FUTURE.

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