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CBSE Passing Marks for Class 10th & 12th 2023 (Subject Wise): Theory, Practical, Maximum Marks, Minimum Marks

Central Board of Secndary Education prescribes the CBSE Passing Marks for Class 10th & 12th. Students can check the grading system which has been laid forward by the board for 2022-23 exams including Minimum Pass Marks, Marking Scheme and other such details. 

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CBSE Passing Marks for Class 10th & 12th 2023: The minimum marks required to pass the CBSE Board examinations of class 10 and class 12 is an important aspect that every student must be aware of. As the CBSE 2023 Board examinations have already started, it is crucial for students to be well acquainted with the minimum marks required to pass the theoretical, Practicals, Projects, and Internal Assessment separately for Class 10th as well as for 12th. In the article given below, we have descriptively discussed the minimum passing marks required to clear the CBSE class 10th and 12th exams, CBSE Board grading system, etc. Please read the article completely for more information.

After the conclusion of CBSE class 10 and 12 Final exams, students will also be able to check the CBSE result 2023 on this page itself. More than 38 lakh students are eagerly waiting for the CBSE Board Exam Results 2023 which will be released tentatively by the second week of June 2023. CBSE class 10 exam 2023 was concluded on March 21, 2023, whereas the last day of Class 12 examination was on April 5, 2023. The links given in the table below, can be used to access the CBSE Board Result 2023.

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CBSE 10th Minimum Passing Marks 2023 (Subject Wise)

The Minimum Passing Marks for CBSE Class 10 Board exams 2023 are as follows. 

Subject Code

Subject

Pass Marks

Total Marks

002

Hindi Course A

33

100

085

Hindi Course B

33

100

184

Urdu Course A

33

100

003

Urdu Course B

33

100

303

English Language & Lit

33

100

004

Punjabi

33

100

005

Bengali

33

100

006

Tamil

33

100

007

Telugu

33

100

008

Sindhi

33

100

009

Marathi

33

100

010

Gujarati

33

100

011

Manipuri

33

100

012

Malayalam

33

100

013

Odia

33

100

014

Assamese

33

100

015

Kannada

33

100

016

Arabic

33

100

017

Tibetian

33

100

018

French

33

100

020

German

33

100

022

Russian

33

100

023

Persian

33

100

024

Nepali

33

100

025

Limboo

33

100

026

Lepcha

33

100

089

Telugu-Telangana

33

100

092

Bodo

33

100

093

Tangkhul

33

100

094

Japanese

33

100

095

Bhutia

33

100

096

Spanish

33

100

097

Kashmiri

33

100

098

Mizo

33

100

112

Sanskrit

33

100

131

Rai

33

100

132

Gurung

33

100

133

Tamang

33

100

134

Sherpa

33

100

136

Thai

33

100

041

Mathematics Basic

33

100

241

Mathematics Standard

33

100

086

Science

33

100

087

Social Science

33

100

031

Carnatic Music (Vocal)

33

100

032

Carnatic Music Mel.Ins

33

100

033

Carnatic Music Percussion

33

100

034

Hindustani Music (Vocal)

33

100

035

Hindustani Music Mel.Ins

33

100

036

Hindustani Music Percussion

33

100

049

Painting

33

100

064

Home Science

33

100

076

NCC

33

100

165

Computer Applications

33

100

154

Elem. of Business

33

100

254

Elem.of. Booking Keeping & Accountancy

33

100

401

Retail

33

100

402

Information Technology

33

100

403

Security

33

100

404

Automotive

33

100

405

Introduction to Financial Markets

33

100

406

Introduction to Tourism

33

100

407

Beauty & Wellness

33

100

408

Agriculture

33

100

409

Food Production

33

100

410

Front Office Operations

33

100

411

Banking & Insurance

33

100

412

Marketing & Sales

33

100

413

Healthcare

33

100

414

Apparel

33

100

415

Media

33

100

416

Multi Skill Foundation Course

33

100


Also Read: List of Educational Boards in India

CBSE 10th Passing Marks 2023 for Theory Subjects

The table given below showcases the passing marks for CBSE class 10th in theory exams for the year 2023. Please have a look:

Subjects

Maximum Marks for Theoretical Examination

Passing Marks for Theoretical Examination

Mathematics - Basic

80

27

Mathematics- Advance

80

27

Science

80

27

Social Science

80

27

English

80

27

Computer Application

30

10

Other Regional and Foreign Languages 

80

27

CBSE 10th Passing Marks 2023 for Practicals/Internal assessment

The table given below showcases the passing marks for CBSE class 10th in theory exams for the year 2023. Please have a look:

Subjects

Maximum Marks for Internal Assessment/ Practicals

Passing Marks for Internal Assessment/ Practicals

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

Important information about CBSE 10th Passing Marks 2023

All other regional and foreign languages will follow the same pattern as English, with a theoretical examination of 27 marks and internal assessments of 7 marks.
Some schools also offer AI and Information Technology as alternatives for class 10th students, ensuring that their CBSE passing marks are comparable to those of computer applications.
Students should keep in mind that an overall score of 33 percent on the CBSE 10th board exam is necessary in 2023. They must also achieve a combined score of 33 percent in both theory and practical/internal evaluation.

CBSE 12th Minimum Passing Marks 2023 (Subject Wise)

The Minimum Pass Marks for CBSE Class 12 Board exams 2023 are as follows:

CBSE 12th Passing Marks 2023 Science – PCMB (Medical and Non-medical)

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

27

6

Biology

70

30

23

10

English Core

80

20

23

6

CBSE 12th Passing Marks 2023 for Commerce Stream

The combined details about the CBSE Class 12 minimum pass marks for the commerce stream subjects have been provided in the table given below:

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

70

30

23

10

Accountancy

70

30

23

10

Economics

80

20

27

6

Maths

70

30

23

10

CBSE 12th Passing marks 2023 for Arts Stream

This section deals with the CBSE Class 12th passing marks 2023 for the Arts Stream. The table contains the minimum pass marks for theory as well as for practical subjects.

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

Psycology 

70

30

23

10

History

80

20

27

6

CBSE 12th Passing Marks 2023 for other subjects

  • Other subjects in the arts stream, such as geography and biotechnology, have a 70- marks theoretical paper.
  • 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.
  • Consider 33 percent as passing marks in CBSE class 12th when calculating for other subjects.

CBSE Class 10th, 12th Grading System 2023 

For awarding the grades, the board will put all the passed students in an ascending rank order and will award the grades subsequently. As per the CBSE Board Grading System, the grade “A” is the highest grade while grade “E” is the lowest. The CBSE Class 10th and 12th grading system 2023 is as follows:

Grades

Grade Points

Proportion of Students

A-1

10

Top 1/8th of the passed candidates

A-2

9

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-1

8

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-2

7

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-1

6

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-2

5

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-1

4

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-2

C

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

E

C

Failed candidates 


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FAQs

If I score 33 marks in my CBSE Class 10 Math exam, does that mean I passed the exam?

Yes, scoring 33 marks out of 100 in your CBSE Class 10 examination would imply that you have passed the exam. 

What are the minimum pass marks in CBSE 12th Physics practical exam?

To pass in CBSE Class 12 Physics practical exam, students are required to score a minimum of 10 marks out of 30. In the theory exam, which is conducted on 70 marks, students need to score 23 marks to clear it. So, all in all, 33 marks out 100 are required to pass the CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam. 

How much do I need to score to pass in my Class 12 Financial Markets Management theoretical exam 2023?

To pass your CBSE Class 12 Financial Markets Management theoretical exam 2023, you must score a minimum of 23 marks. 

What are the maximum marks that one can score in Class 12 Mathematics exam 2023?

The maximum marks that one can score in CBSE Class 12 Mathematics exam 2023 is 100 where as the minimum marks required to pass the exam is 33.

Do I need to score 33 per cent in aggregate for passing in the CBSE Class 10 exams 2023?

Students are required to score at least 33 per cent marks individually in the theoretical exam as well as practical/ project of each subject to pass the CBSE Class 10th Exams 2023.

What will happen if I fail in CBSE Board exams?

If you fail in your CBSE Class 10 or 12 exams, you will be given an opportunity to appear in CBSE compartment exams. The compartmental exams are conducted about 30-40 days after the declaration of CBSE board result. The dates for CBSE compartmental exams is expected to be in June 2023.

Is there any change in the CBSE Passing Marks for class 10th and 12th for the 2023 board exams?

No, there is no change in the minimum passing marks in CBSE Class 10th and 12th for the academic year 2022-23. Students need to score 33% marks in each subject to clear the class 10th as well as class 12th exams.

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