The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has set the passing marks for Class 10 and Class 12for the 2024-25 academic session. Students must meet both theory and practical passing criteria to qualify.
JKBOSE Class 10 Passing Marks 2025
Minimum Passing Marks: 33% in each subject
| Subject | Total Marks | Theory Marks | Practical/Internal Assessment | 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 2025
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Minimum Passing Marks:
✔ General English: 33%
✔ Elective Subjects (Theory + Practical combined): 36%
| Subject | Total Marks | Theory (Max) | Theory (Pass) | Internal Assessment (Max) | Internal Assessment (Pass) | External Practical (Max) | External 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: ‘PW’ likely refers to Project Work in subjects like Mathematics and Business Studies.
Detailed JKBOSE Passing Criteria for Class 12
✅ 1. General English
🔹 Minimum Passing Marks: 33%
✅ 2. Elective Subjects
🔹 Minimum Passing Marks: 36% (Theory + Practical combined)
✅ 3. Subjects with Practical Exams
📌 Theory Passing Marks: 36%
📌 Practical Passing Marks: 36% (Internal + External Practical combined)
📌 Overall Passing Marks: 36% in total
✅ 4. Internal Assessment Importance
Students must pass the internal assessment separately.
Failing in practical/internal assessment results in failing the subject.
Notional Marks (Grace Marks) Provision
🔹 Candidates who fail by 1-5 marks in a subject can receive notional marks to pass.
🔹 These marks do not increase the total aggregate but only help in passing.
🔹 Notional marks are not applicable for practical/internal assessments.
📌 Key Takeaways for JKBOSE Students
✔ Class 10 students need 33% in all subjects to pass.
✔ Class 12 students need 33% in English & 36% in elective subjects.
✔ Subjects with practicals require separate passing marks in theory and practical.
✔ Notional marks up to 5 can help in passing theory exams but not practicals.
Students must prepare accordingly to meet the required passing marks criteria and focus on both theory and practical components for a successful result. 🎯
