- CBSE passing marks 2024 for class 10th and class 12th are the minimum marks required by students to pass the CBSE board examination.
- As per passing marks in CBSE Class 10 and 12, students need a minimum of 33% in order to pass the examination.
- Students must score at least 26 marks out of 80 to pass the exams, as per an official notice.
CBSE passing marks out of 80
CBSE Passing marks 2024 Class 10, 11 and 12 will be the same. The minimum CBSE pass marks out of 80 are 26 marks. So you need to achieve 26 pass marks out of 80.
It is mandatory for students to get at least passing marks in CBSE Class 12 and 10 practicals, theory and internal assessment, separately. Here are the CBSE passing criteria for Class 10 and 12.
| Out of | Passing Marks (33%) | Rounding-off |
|---|---|---|
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 10 | 3.3 Marks | 3 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 15 | 4.95 Marks | 5 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 20 | 6 Marks | 6 Marks (says official notice) |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 25 | 8.25 Marks | 8 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 30 | 9.9 Marks | 9 Marks (says official notice) |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 35 | 11.55 Marks | 12 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 40 | 13.2 Marks | 13 Marks (says official notice) |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 45 | 14.85 Marks | 15 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 50 | 16.5 Marks | 17 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 55 | 18.15 Marks | 18 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 60 | 19.8 Marks | 19 Marks (says official notice) |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 65 | 21.45 Marks | 21 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 70 | 23.1 Marks | 23 Marks (says official notice) |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 75 | 24.75 Marks | 25 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 80 | 26.4 Marks | 26 Marks (says official notice) |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 85 | 28.05 Marks | 28 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 90 | 29.7 Marks | 30 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 95 | 31.35 Marks | 31 Marks |
| CBSE Passing Marks out of 100 | 33 Marks | 33 Marks (says official notice) |
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>>CBSE board exam result 2024 class 10 to be out.<<
Central board of Secondary education (CBSE) releases the CBSE passing marks for class 10th and 12th board exam 2024 on their official website at cbseacademic.nic.in. Practice with CBSE OMR Sheet 2024 and boost preparation to pass the exams.
CBSE Grading System 2024
For awarding the grades, the Board shall put all the passed students in a rank order and will award grades as follows :
- A-1 Top 1/8th of the passed candidates
- A-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
- B-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
- B-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
- C-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
- C-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
- D-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
- D-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
- E Failed candidates
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CBSE Passing Marks 2024 for Class 10th
CBSE class 10th examinations will be conducted in March 2024. It is mandatory for each student to score at least CBSE passing marks for class 10 2024 to go to next class. Know How to Prepare for CBSE Class 10 Exam 2024 and score good passing marks.
Out of 40 marks passing marks which are required to score by each student are 13 marks in each mandatory subject. Below, given are the subject wise CBSE 10th board exam passing marks 2024:
| Subject | Maximum marks for theoretical examination | Passing marks for theoretical examination |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics – Basic | 80 | 27 |
| Mathematics – Standard | 80 | 27 |
| Science | 80 | 27 |
| Social Science | 80 | 27 |
| English | 80 | 27 |
| Computer application | 30 | 10 |
| Other regional and foreign languages | 80 | 27 |
| Subject | Maximum marks for Practicals/Internal assessment | Passing marks for Practicals/Internal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics – Basic | 20 | 6 |
| Mathematics – Standard | 20 | 6 |
| Science | 20 | 6 |
| Social Science | 20 | 6 |
| English | 20 | 6 |
| Computer application | 70 | 23 |
| Other regional and foreign languages | 20 | 6 |
Important points regarding CBSE Passing marks class 10th 2024
- All the other regional and foreign languages will be having the same pattern as English with 27 passing marks for theoretical examination and 7 marks for internal assessments.
- Some schools also provide options for AI and Information Technology for class 10th students, so their CBSE passing marks will be similar to that of computer application.
- Students keep in mind that 33% CBSE 10th board exam passing marks 2024 are required in aggregate. Along with it, they have to score 33% marks in both theory and practical/internal assessment individually.
Check Class 10 Other Articles
- CBSE board Class 10 new syllabus 2024
- CBSE 10th class admit card download 2024
- CBSE 10th Topper 2024
- CBSE Supplementary result 2024 Class 10
- CBSE Board Exam 2024 Class 10 Date Sheet
CBSE Passing marks 2024 for class 12th
In CBSE Class 12 Board exams, students must secure 33 per cent marks separately in theory and practicals/internal assessments. This is the minimum passing marks in CBSE Class 12 must be secured by a student to get passing certificate so follow CBSE Class 12 preparation tips 2024 to boost exam preparation.
If any student unable to score CBSE Class 12 passing marks 2024, then he/she will have to appear for compartment exams. Below are the passing marks for CBSE class 12 2024 of all streams;
CBSE Passing marks class 12th 2024 Science – PCMB (Medical and Non-medical)
| Subject | Maximum marks for theoretical examination | Maximum marks for Practicals/Internal assessment | Passing marks for theoretical examination | Passing marks for Practicals/Internal assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 70 | 30 | 23 | 10 |
| Chemistry | 70 | 30 | 23 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 | 27 | 6 |
| Biology | 70 | 30 | 23 | 10 |
| English core | 80 | 20 | 27 | 6 |
CBSE Passing Marks for Class 12 2024 Commerce
| Subject | Maximum marks for theoretical examination | Maximum marks for Practicals/Internal assessment | Passing marks for theoretical examination | Passing marks for Practicals/Internal assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | 70 | 30 | 23 | 10 |
| Accountancy | 70 | 30 | 23 | 10 |
| Economics | 80 | 20 | 27 | 6 |
| Maths | 70 | 30 | 23 | 10 |
CBSE 12th Passing marks 2024 – Arts
| Subject | Maximum marks for theoretical examination | Maximum marks for Practicals/Internal assessment | Passing marks for theoretical examination | Passing 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 |
Also Read Class 12 Other Articles
- CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2024
- CBSE Topper 2024 Class 12
- CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Result 2024
- CBSE Compartment Admit Card 2024 Class 12
CBSE Passing Marks Class 12th 2024 for other subjects
- Some of the other subjects for arts stream like geography, biotechnology etc. have their theoretical paper of 70 marks.
- CBSE skill subjects which are more practical like painting, graphics, sculpture, computer application etc. are usually held for 30 marks of theory and thus, will follow relevant criteria.
- For calculation of other subjects, consider 33% as passing marks in CBSE.
Some of the passing marks for common exams are given below:
| Maximum marks for theory | Passing marks for theory | Passing marks for practical/internal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | 27 | 6 |
| 70 | 23 | 10 |
| 50 | 17 | 17 |
| 40 | 13 | 20 |
| 30 | 10 | 23 |
FAQs CBSE Passing Marks 2024 Class 10 and 12
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What will be CBSE 12th total marks 500 or 600 in 2024?
Total marks of CBSE class 12th examination are 500 marks excluding additional subjects for each class. Addition subject marks are not calculated in total marks so that marks are excluded from total marks.
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What if I fail in one subject in the CBSE Board examination?
If a student fails in any one or two subjects, then he/she can appear for compartmental examination which will be there in the month of July 2024.
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Can 33% passing marks be the total of theory and practical?
No, Students have to score 33% separately in theory and practical examination along with aggregate.
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Will all students pass this year CBSE 10th exam 2024?
Only students who secure at least 33% marks will be passed in CBSE Class 10 exam. But, other students who secure less than 33% marks will be able to avail one more to chance to pass exam by appearing in compartment exam and save academic year. Know about CBSE Class 10 Compartment Date Sheet 2024
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What is the passing marks out of 80 in CBSE?
The minimum passing marks in CBSE class 10 2024 are 33% of total marks. So, the passing marks out of 80 will be 26 marks (rounding off). Thus, a student need to score at least 26 marks in exam.
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What is the passing marks out of 35 in CBSE class 11?
CBSE Class 11 passing marks 2024 out of 35 are 12 marks. Students need to achieve at least 12 marks out of 35.
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What is the passing marks out of 40 in CBSE class 9?
The passing marks out of 40 in CBSE Class 9 are 13 marks. So each student need to get at least 13 marks out of 40 in each subject of CBSE 9th class.
Marks for 5 subjects (English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science) will be considered for counting the final percentage of Class 10th.
How many subjects will be counted for deciding final % of class 10th, if have six subjects English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Info.Tech