Bihar Board Passing Marks for Class 10 2025 - Check Theory, Practical, Minimum, Maximum Marks Criteria

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Updated On: March 28, 2025 09:39 PM

Bihar Board Passing Marks for Class 10 Theory and Practical are 30% in every subject. Students must score more than 150 marks out of 500 in the aggregate to be considered "Pass". 
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Bihar Board Passing Marks for Class 10 2025: In Bihar board 10th exams 2025, students need to score at least 30% marks in every subject. The students with less than 30 marks out of 100 marks will not get the pass status. Some subjects will include a practical and theory exam. The board will consider the total marks of both exams, but it is mandatory for students to pass the theory as well as the practical exams. The students should score the passing marks in all 5 subjects. The students with 150 marks in total will only be allowed to get enrolled in class 11th. The students will be able to check the marks after the Bihar Board 10th Result 2025 is published online on the official website of the BSEB on March 29, 2025.

In case students fail to obtain 30% marks in a subject, they can appear for the compartment exams. They can appear for a maximum of 2 subjects in compartment exams. Students who fail in four or more subjects will not be eligible to appear for the compartment exams. For more information about the passing marks, students can read the article in detail.

Bihar Board 10th Latest Updates 2025

Bihar Board Passing Marks for Class 10 Theory and Practical: Passing Criteria 2025

It is necessary for students to score the passing marks in the Bihar Board 10th Exam 2025. Read the following points to understand the marking scheme in detail.

  • The students must secure at least 30 marks out of 100 marks in each subject to get the pass status. These marks will be a total of practical and theory exams. Overall, there are 5 subjects in total and some subjects do not include a practical exam.
  • If a student fails to achieve 30 marks in a subject but the overall score of 5 subjects is 150 marks or above, they will have to appear for the compartment exam of that particular subject.
  • The students can only appear for two subjects in compartment exams.
  • In case, students fail in four or all subjects, they will not be allowed to sit for the compartment exams. In this case, students will have to repeat the academic year and appear for the exams in the next year.

Category

Marks

For each subject

30 marks

Overall

150 marks

Bihar Board Passing Marks for Class 10 Theory 2025

Students are required to score a minimum of 30% marks in every subject to successfully pass the board exam. Check the subject-wise passing marks from the table given below:

Subject

Passing marks

English

30

Hindi

30

Mathematics

30

Science

30

Social Science

30

Bihar Board Passing Marks for Class 10 Practicals 2025

Practical exams will be conducted by BSEB for the subjects that need practical knowledge. Students are required to obtain a minimum passing percentage in the practical exams to be declared “Pass” in that subject accordingly.

  • Students must obtain a minimum of 30% marks in their practical exams along with their theory exams to be considered “Pass”

Bihar Board 10th Question Pattern 2025

In Bihar board 10th exams, students will have to answer a variety of questions. The students will find objective questions, short questions, and long questions. Check out the table below to understand the number of questions asked. Also, get an idea about the marks allotted to different types of questions.

Type of Questions

Total No. of Questions

Total No. of Questions to Attempt

Maximum Marks Per Question

Total marks

Objective type

100

50

1

50

Short answer type

30

15

2

30

Long answer type

8

4

5

20

Total

100

Bihar Board 10th Grading System 2025

A division system is followed by BSEB to grade the students based on their marks. There are a total of three divisions available out of which the first division is the highest division that the students can achieve. Students can refer to the Bihar Board 10th Grading System 2025 from the table given below:

Grade/Division

Marks Required

First Division

300 marks and above

Second Division

Between 225 marks and 299 marks

Third Division

Between 150 marks and 224 marks

Failed

149 marks and below

What Happens if Students Fail to Obtain Passing Marks?

If students fail to obtain the minimum passing marks in the Bihar board class 10th exams, the board will follow any one of the options:

  • Re-evaluation or Re-checking: The students can apply for a re-evaluation or re-checking of their answer sheets. If some questions are unchecked, students can be marked for those and the overall score can increase too.
  • Bihar Board 10th Compartment Exams: On failing in one or two subjects, students will have to appear for Bihar Board 10th compartment exams 2025. This will be the second chance for them to score high marks in board exams.
  • Grace Marks: Considering the marks, Bihar board may award grace marks to students in order to help them meet the passing criteria.

Tips to Score Good Marks in Bihar Board 10th Exams 2025

In order t o score high marks in the board exams, students should perform well in all subjects. They should possess an in-depth knowledge of the subject to write perfect answers. The students preparing for the board exam should follow the essential tips provided below.

  • Read the questions carefully and understand the meaning of it before writing the answer.
  • Check the marks allotted to the questions. Write the answers as per the marks. The questions with less marks should be answered in 2 to 4 lines and questions with high marks should be answered including all the relevant points.
  • Keep a track of time. It is important to attempt all the questions. Each question should be answered in a chronological order.
  • For Science questions, students can draw well-labelled diagrams. This will help in scoring good marks.
  • Long answers should be written in a meaningful way. All the paragraphs should be well connected to each other.
  • Revise the answers after completing the question paper. Ensure that all the questions are attempted well.

Bihar Board Passing Marks for Class 10 Toppers - Previous Year

The following list includes the names of toppers from the previous years. After the announcement of the BSEB 10th result 2025, the Bihar Board 10th Topper List 2025 will be provided. The students will be able to check the names, marks, and ranks of toppers.

Rank

Name

School

Marks

1

Mohammad Rumman Ashraf

Islamia High School Sheikhpura

489 (97.8%)

2

Namrata Kumari

Nirmala Shiksha Bhawan H/S Shahpur Pati, Bhojpur

486 (97.2%)

2

Gyani Anupama

Project Girls High School Goh, Aurangabad

486 (97.2%)

3

Sanju Kumari

High School Dallu Bigha, Nalanda

484

3

Bhavna Kumari

Utkramit MS Donwar Yogapati W Champaran, West Champaran

484

3

Jaynandan Kumar Pandit

PB High School Lakhisarai

484

4

Sneha Kumari

Patel High School Daudnagar, Aurangabad

483

4

Neha Praveen

T N Girls H S Shirnia, Khagaria

483

4

Sweta Kumari

Utkramit Madhyamik School Navinagar, Jamui

483

4

Amrita Kumari

Gyaneshwari H/S Gaura, Gopalganj

483

4

Vivek Kumar

B T High School Kishanpur Samastipur

483

4

Shubham Kumar

Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya Jamui

483

5

Suruchi Kumari

M R Puri High School Tajpur, Jamui

481

5

Shalini Kumari

Universal 10 + 2 Public School Bihiya Bhojpur

481

5

Sudhanshu Shekhar

Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya Jamui

481

5

Ahem Keshri

Utkramit M S Marhi Basbutia, Chakai, Jamui

481

5

Unmukt Kumar Yadav

Catholic High School Arrah, Bhojpur

481

5

Sudhanshu Kumar

Durga High School Meghaul, Begusarai

481

5

Sukesh Suman

B P High School Begusarai

481

5

Chandan Kumar

High School Hansopur, Samastipur

481

5

Abhishek Kumar Choudhary

R K Kamla High School Pokhram, Darbhanga

481

    Students must take into account the Bihar Board Passing Marks for Class 10 Theory and Practical when preparing for the board exams. Students have to make a strategy that helps them to not only score passing marks but achieve first division. Try to incorporate some toppers’ tips and tricks in your study plan and practice sample papers every day to work on your time management skills.

    FAQs

    Can I score full marks in Bihar board class 10 practical exams 2025?

    In Bihar board class 10 practical exams 2025, students can score full marks. It is a chance for them to enhance their overall score.

    Is it possible for more than one student to score the same marks in Bihar board class 10 exam 2025?

    Yes, more than one student can score the same marks in Bihar board class 10 exam 2025. Accordingly, they will be given the same rank too.

    How to score good marks in the Bihar board class 10 theory exam?

    With good understanding of the syllabus, students will be able to perform better in exams and score high marks in the Bihar board class 10 theory exam. 

    Will I have to score passing marks individually in theory and practical exam 2025 for each subject?

    In Bihar board class 10 exams, students will have to score the passing marks separately in practical and theory exams. A total of both practical and theory will be considered for the final result. 

    What is the distinction mark for BSEB 10th result 2025?

    Students who will score marks between 400 and 500, that is 90% and above will be awarded a Distinction grade in the Bihar Board class 10 exam 2025.

    Will I be considered “Pass” if I score 150 marks out of the aggregate total of 500 marks according to the Bihar Board Passing Marks for Class 10 Theory and Practical?

    According to the Bihar Board Passing Marks for Class 10 Theory and Practical, students are required to score 30% marks in every subject however if they score 150 marks out of the total 500 marks in aggregate but have scored lower than 30% marks in one subject then they will have to appear for the compartment exam in that specific subject. 

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