Kerala SSLC Passing Marks 2023– Students requires a minimum Kerala 10th passing mark of 30% in each subject to qualify Kerala board SSLC exams. The total duration of Kerala SSLC exam 2023 is 2 hr 45 mins for 100 marks exam and 1 hr 45 mins for 50 marks subject.
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To be eligible for higher education and get passing grades in Kerala SSLC exam result 2023, student must receive at least a D+ (30-39 percent) in each paper. Kerala SSLC Passing Marks for compartmental exams are also same as annual exams. The below sections provide every information about Kerala SSLC passing marks 2023.
Subject-wise Kerala SSLC Passing marks 2023
Below table shows subject wise criteria for Kerala board 10th passing marks 2023:
| Subjects | Total Score | SSLC passing marks 2023 |
| First Language | 100 | 30 |
| English | 100 | 30 |
| Hindi | 50 | 15 |
| Social Science | 100 | 30 |
| Physics | 50 | 15 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 15 |
| Biology | 50 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 100 | 30 |
| Information Technology (Practical) | 40 | 12 |
| Total | 640 | 192 |
Kerala SSLC Grading system for Class 10
| Percentage Range | Grade | Grade Value |
| 90 – 100 | A+ | 9 |
| 80 – 89 | A | 8 |
| 70 – 79 | B+ | 7 |
| 60 – 69 | B | 6 |
| 50 – 59 | C+ | 5 |
| 40 – 49 | C | 4 |
| 30 – 39 | D+ | 3 |
| 0 – 29 | D | 2 |
How Kerala SSLC passing marks 2023 are evaluated for CCE and Written exams?
Candidates appearing Kerala Board class 10 exams, should know the below marking scheme for scoring the KBPE SSLC Passing Marks 2023. Students can refer to the table below for the scoring system (CCE and written) of Kerala SSLC examination:
Kerala board SSLC has three language subject (English, Hindi and any other local or mother tongue) and six non- language subjects (Mathematics, Social science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Information Technology)
| Subjects | Score for CCE | Score for Written Examination |
| First Language | 20 | 80 |
| English | 20 | 80 |
| Hindi | 10 | 40 |
| Social Science | 20 | 80 |
| Physics | 10 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 40 |
| Biology | 10 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 80 |
| Information Technology (Practical) | 10 + 20 (practical) | 10 |
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Grading system of Kerala SSLC passing marks 2023
Kerala board class 10 passing marks 2023 are evaluated on the basis of a 9-point grading system of Kerala 10th syllabus 2023. Candidates can refer to the grading system given below to understand the grade position and percentage range of the grades:
| Grade | Range |
| A+ | 90%-100% |
| A | 80%-89% |
| B+ | 70%-79% |
| B | 60%-69% |
| C+ | 50%-59% |
| C | 40%-49% |
| D+ | 30%-39% |
| D | 20%-29% |
| E | Below 20% |
How Kerala SSLC grade positions 2023 are evaluated?
Likewise the above table, the below chart shows how the grade position is assessed for Kerala SSLC passing marks 2023:
| Grade | Grade Value | Grade Position |
| A+ | 9 | Outstanding |
| A | 8 | Excellent |
| B+ | 7 | Very Good |
| B | 6 | Good |
| C+ | 5 | Above Average |
| C | 4 | Average |
| D+ | 3 | Marginal |
| D | 2 | Needs Improvement |
| E | 1 | Needs Improvement |
FAQs Related to KBPE SSLC Passing Marks 2023 Kerala Board
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What are the total passing marks of Kerala board class 10 2023?
Kerala SSLC Passing Marks 2023 is set to 30% in each subject by KBPE. Hence, a candidate needs to score 192 out of the total marks of 640 to qualify Kerala SSLC exams.
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Are there any optional subjects in Kerala SSLC exams 2023?
No, there are no optional subjects in Kerala board std 10 exams 2023. KBPE conducts SSLC exams in 9 subjects (as explained above), adding up to a total score of 640. The candidates need to achieve the passing marks of 30% in each subject to qualify the test.
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Do I have to score Kerala SSLC Passing Marks 2023 in both internal and external examination?
Kerala Board requires 30% as SSLC passing marks 2023. Students need to clear both the assessments separately to achieve a combined score of 30 out of 100.
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What are the certificates received for scoring Kerala SSLC passing marks 2023?
Candidates who successfully clear Kerala board SSLC or class 10 exams, are eligible to receive a pass certificate and migration or school leaving certificate.