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    • CBSE Passing Marks 2026 - How Many Marks Required to Pass Class 10th & 12th Board Exam

    CBSE Passing Marks 2026 - How Many Marks Required to Pass Class 10th & 12th Board Exam

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    Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 17 Feb 2026, 11:52 AM IST

    The Central Board of Secondary Education determines the passing marks for Class 10 and 12. CBSE passing marks 2026 for Class 10th & 12th are the minimum marks required by a student to pass the CBSE 10th exam and 12th exams. A student needs to score at least 33 per cent of the total marks to pass in CBSE 12th and 10th examinations. Students must pass the practicals, internal assessment and theory exams separately.

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    1. What are the CBSE 10th and 12th Passing Marks 2026?
    2. CBSE 12th Passing Marks 2026
    3. CBSE Grading System
    CBSE Passing Marks 2026 - How Many Marks Required to Pass Class 10th & 12th Board Exam
    CBSE Passing Marks 2026

    The board is conducting the CBSE board exams from February 17 to March 11, 2026, and from February 17 to April 10, 2026, for Classes 10 and 12, respectively. The detailed subject-wise CBSE 10th passing marks & CBSE Class 12 pass mark 2026 in the CBSE results will also be mentioned on the official website: cbseacademic.nic.in. Read more details about passing marks in board exams in this article.

    What are the CBSE 10th and 12th Passing Marks 2026?

    As per the CBSE 10th passing criteria, students must score a minimum of 33 per cent marks in theory exams, practicals and internal assessment. They need to remember that the CBSE 10th practical and internal assessment will be conducted by the respective schools of the CBSE Board. Go through the subject-wise CBSE 10th passing marks 2026 along with other details below.

    CBSE 10th Passing Marks Criteria: Theory Subjects

    Subjects

    Maximum Marks

    Passing Marks

    Mathematics - Basic

    80

    27

    Mathematics- Advanced

    80

    27

    Science

    80

    27

    Social Science

    80

    27

    English

    80

    27

    Computer Application

    30

    10

    Other Regional and Foreign Languages

    80

    27

    CBSE Class 10 Passing Marks 2026: Practical Exams

    Subjects

    Maximum Marks for Internal Assessment/Practical Exams

    Passing Marks for Internal Assessment/Practical Exams

    Mathematics - Basic

    20

    6

    Mathematics - Advanced

    20

    6

    Science

    20

    6

    Social Science

    20

    6

    English

    20

    6

    Computer Applications

    70

    23

    Other Regional and Foreign Languages

    20

    6

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    Check the CBSE 10th passing marks for all the subjects below:

    1604911082056

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    CBSE 12th Passing Marks 2026

    In CBSE Class 12 Board exams, students must secure 33 per cent marks in theory and practical exams separately. This is the minimum passing mark in CBSE class 12 exams. The external examiner will be appointed by the Directorate of NCC for the practical exam. Go through the CBSE 10th and 12th passing marks 2026 of all the streams of the CBSE 12th 2026.

    CBSE 12th Passing Marks for Science (PCMB)

    Subject

    Maximum Marks for Theoretical Examination

    Maximum Marks for Practical and Internal Assessments

    Passing Marks for Theoretical Examination

    Passing Marks for Internal Assessment/Practicals

    Physics

    70

    30

    23

    10

    Chemistry

    70

    30

    23

    10

    Mathematics

    80

    20

    26

    6

    Biology

    70

    30

    23

    10

    English Core

    80

    20

    23

    6

    CBSE 12th Passing Marks Commerce

    Subject

    Maximum Marks for Theoretical Exam

    Maximum Marks for Practicals/ Internal Assessment

    Minimum Marks for Theoretical Exam

    Minimum Marks for Practicals/ Internal Assessment

    Business Studies

    80

    20

    27

    6

    Accountancy

    80

    20

    27

    6

    Economics

    80

    20

    27

    6

    Mathematics

    80

    20

    27

    6

    CBSE 12th Passing Marks Arts

    Subject

    Maximum Marks for Theoretical Exam

    Maximum Marks for Practicals/ Internal Assessment

    Minimum Marks for Theoretical Exam

    Minimum Marks for Practicals/ Internal Assessment

    Sociology

    80

    20

    27

    6

    Political Science

    80

    20

    27

    6

    Psychology

    70

    30

    23

    10

    History

    80

    20

    27

    6

    Check the minimum CBSE 12th Passing Marks below:

    1604911130014

    CBSE Grading System

    CBSE assigns grades for each scholastic subject. The CBSE 10th and 12th Assessment Scheme includes components like theory exams, internal assessments, and practicals as per each subject's syllabus. Grades are awarded based on a 9-point grading system for each elective subject.
    Check - CBSE 9 Point Grading System complete details by clicking on the link provided.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What if I fail in one subject in CBSE Board exam?
    A:

    If any student fails in one or two subjects in the CBSE Board exam, they can appear in supplementary exams, which will be conducted in May 2026.

    Q: When will the CBSE Board result 2026 be released?
    A:

    CBSE Board results for Class 12 will be declared in May 2026.

    Q: Do I need to score 33 per cent in aggregate for passing in the CBSE Board exams 2026?
    A:

    No, students need to score 33 per cent individually in theory and practical/project to pass in the CBSE Board exams 2026.

    Q: What is the passing marks out of 80 in CBSE Class 10?
    A:

    Students must achieve a minimum of 33% in each subject to pass. This applies to both theory and practical components, where applicable. When a subject's theory exam is out of 80 marks, students need to obtain approximately 27 marks to pass that theory portion.

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