JKBOSE Passing Marks 2025 Subject Wise: 33% for Class 10th, 36% for Class 12th
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JKBOSE Passing Marks 2025 Subject Wise: 33% for Class 10th, 36% for Class 12th

Manasvini GuptaUpdated on 30 Apr 2025, 09:24 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) determines the passing marks for secondary and higher secondary classes. For the 2024-25 academic session, JKBOSE has outlined specific passing marks and conditions for Class 10 and Class 12.

JKBOSE Passing Marks 2025 Subject Wise: 33% for Class 10th, 36% for Class 12th
JKBOSE Passing Marks 2025

The passing criteria aim to ensure that students have acquired the minimum necessary knowledge and skills in each subject for the JKBOSE Class 10 and JKBOSE Class 12 exams. In this article, we provide detailed subject-wise passing criteria for both classes and have addressed significant aspects related to the JKBOSE board examination system.

JKBOSE Passing Marks 2025

In the following tables, students can find the details of passing marks for the main subjects for Class 10 and Class 12th exams JK board. The information includes both theory and practical passing criteria, along with the overall minimum marks required. Students are advised to refer to these tables carefully to understand the subject-wise passing criteria.

JKBOSE Class 10 Passing Marks 2025 (All Subjects)

Subject

Total Marks

Total Theory Marks

Total Practical/I.A

Passing Marks

English

100

80

20

33

Hindi

100

80

20

33

Urdu

100

80

20

33

Mathematics

100

80

20

33

Science

100

80

20

33

Social Science

100

80

20

33

JKBOSE Class 12 Passing Marks

Subject

Total Marks

Passing Marks (General English: 33%; Elective Subjects: 36%)

General English

100

33

Elective Subject 1

100

36 (Theory + Practical combined)

Elective Subject 2

100

36 (Theory + Practical combined)

Elective Subject 3

100

36 (Theory + Practical combined)

Elective Subject 4

100

36 (Theory + Practical combined)

Details of JKBOSE Class 12 Passing Marks 2025 (All Subjects)

Subject

Total Marks

Theory Marks (Max)

Theory Marks (Pass)

Internal Assessment (Max)

Internal Assessment (Pass)

Ext. Practical (Max)

Ext. Practical (Pass)

Total Pass Marks

General English

100

80

26

20

7



33

Physics

100

70

25

10

4

20

7

36

Chemistry

100

70

25

10

4

20

7

36

Biology

100

70

25

10

4

20

7

36

Geography

100

70

25

10

4

20

7

36

Mathematics

100

80

29

20 PW

7



36

Statistics

100

70

25

10

4

20

7

36

Computer Science

100

70

25

10

4

20

7

36

Business Studies

100

80

29

20 PW

7



36

Note: The official notice does not explicitly state this, but ‘PW’ in the table above could potentially stand for Project Work.

Detailed Passing Criteria for JKBOSE Class 12

The JKBOSE Class 12 passing criteria are targeted to evaluate students' comprehensive understanding across both theory and practical components. Below is a detailed explanation of these criteria:

1. General English Passing Marks

  • Students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in the General English subject to pass.

2. Elective Subjects Passing Marks

  • For each of the four elective subjects, the minimum percentage of passing marks is 36%.

  • Students must ensure they achieve 36% marks in every elective subject to meet the passing criteria.

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3. Subjects with Practical Components

In subjects that include practical examinations, students must meet the following conditions:

  • Theory Passing Marks: A minimum of 36% is required in the theory component.
  • Practical Passing Marks: A minimum of 36% is required in the practical examination, which includes both the practical test and internal assessment.
  • Aggregate Passing Marks: Students must also achieve 36% in the combined total of theory and practical marks.

4. Importance of Internal Assessment

The internal assessment is an important aspect of practical subjects and must meet the passing criteria independently. Failing to achieve 36% in either the practical test or internal assessment will result in failing the subject.

Notional Marks Provision in JKBOSE

JKBOSE provides a notional marks concession to help candidates who narrowly miss passing criteria in theory exams. The details are as follows:

  • Candidates failing in one or more subjects by a margin of up to 5 marks can receive the required marks to pass.

  • These marks are not added to the subject marks or the total aggregate but are granted solely to help the candidate pass the exam.

  • The notional marks do not apply to practical examinations, including internal assessments and external practical tests.

Note: The notional marks may be considered similar to grace marks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What happens if a student fails in one subject?
A:

Students can appear for supplementary or compartment exams conducted by JKBOSE.

Q: Are there separate passing marks for theory and practical exams in Class 12?
A:

 Yes, students must secure at least 36% in both theory and practical exams separately, as well as in the aggregate.

Q: How much is the minimum passing percentage for JKBOSE General English in Class 12?
A:

The passing percentage for General English is 33%.

Q: What are the passing marks for JKBOSE Class 10 subjects?
A:

Students must secure a minimum of 33% in each subject to pass Class 10 exams.

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Hello

https://school.careers360.com/boards/jkbose/jkbose-10th-syllabus

You can visit the above link, which will help you with all the details regarding this.

The JKBOSE Class 10 syllabus covers all main subjects like Math, Science, Social Science, and English. Each subject is divided into chapters like Real Numbers, Light, Nationalism in India, and more. Topics are planned to build up gradually, so you can prepare step by step. Knowing what’s coming next helps you stay ahead and feel more confident.

In Jammu and Kashmir state Boards,

For 10th, a candidate must score a minimum of 36 percentage in each subject to be promoted. For subjects having practices, Students must pass in both theory and practical.

For class 12th, A student must score a minimum of 36% marks in each subject to pass the exam. For subetcs having practicles, Students must pass in both theory and practical. For subjects with 70 marks theory exam, one must score a minimum of 25 in that subject and for subjects with 80 marks theory paper, candidates must score 36 to be considered as pass in that subject.

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Hello dear candidate,

here is the syllabus of standard 10th of JKBOSE in the link which is mentioned below :-

https://school.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jkbose-10-class-10-syllabus

I hope you find this helpful.

Thank you.

Hello dear candidate,

Here is the link to view or download JKBOSE class 10th English question paper :-

https://school.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jkbose-class-10-english-question-paper-2025

I hope you find this helpful.

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Hello dear candidate,

The syllabus of class 10th JKBOSE is given in the link given below :-

https://school.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jkbose-class-10-syllabus

you can download the syllabus from the link.

I hope you find this helpful, Thank you.