HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025: HP Class 10 Subject-Wise Passing Marks

Samia Miraj

Updated On: May 15, 2025 03:07 PM

HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025 are 33%. Out of the 80 marks allotted for most theory papers, you need to score 26 to pass successfully. Check details here.
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HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025 are 33%. Usually, the theory papers will be conducted for 80 marks, out of which students have to score 26 marks to pass the exam. 20 marks are reserved for internal assessment, and students have to score 7 marks to successfully pass. Some subjects will include practical exams for 40 marks and students will have to score 13 marks. You can check the marking scheme and the passing criteria available on the official website. The HP board 10th result will be declared at 2:30 pm. After that, students can check their marks on the board's official website. This article provides details on the minimum marks required to pass the HPBOSE Class 10 exams.

On failing to score the minimum passing marks, students will have to appear for the HPBOSE 10th Compartment Exam 2025 . The minimum passing marks for the compartment exams will also be the same. Continue reading for more information about the HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025.

HPBOSE 10th Latest Updates 2025

  • May 15, 2025: HPBOSE 10th Result 2025 has been declared today, on May 15, at 2:30 PM. Students can check their board exam results at hpbose.org. Students can check their board exam results using roll numbers.

HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory 2025

For most of the subjects included in the curriculum, the theory papers will be conducted for 80 marks. Students are required to score 33% marks in every subject. They can check out the subject-wise passing marks for the theory papers from the table given below:

Sr. No.

Subject

Total Theory Marks

Theory Pass Marks (33%)

Total Marks

1

English

80

26

100

2

Hindi

80

26

100

3

Mathematics

80

26

100

4

Science & Technology

60

19

100

5

Social Science

80

26

100

6

Sanskrit

80

26

100

7

Computer Science

40

13

100

8

Art

50

16

100

9

Urdu

80

26

100

10

Economics

80

26

100

11

Home Science

60

19

100

12

Music Vocal

30

10

100

13

Music Instrumental

30

10

100

14

Tamil

80

26

100

15

Telugu

80

26

100

16

Punjabi

80

26

100

17

Commerce (Elements of Business)

80

26

100

18

Commerce (Book Keeping & Accountancy)

80

26

100

19

Commerce (Typewriting Hindi & English)

30

10

100

20

Financial Literacy (Under NSE)

80

26

100

Also Read: HPBOSE Class 10 Marksheet 2025

HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Practical 2025

Out of the 100 marks allotted for every subject, the practical exam will be conducted for different marks according to the different subjects. For usual subjects, 20 marks will be allotted for the internal assessment instead of the practical exam. Students can refer to the information about the marks allotted for practical/internal assessment and the minimum passing marks according to that from the table given below:

Sr. No.

Subject

Practical Marks

Practical Pass Marks

INA Marks

INA Pass Marks

Total Marks (Including Theory)

1

English

20

7

100

2

Hindi

20

7

100

3

Mathematics

20

7

100

4

Science & Technology

20

7

20

7

100

5

Social Science

20

7

100

6

Sanskrit

20

7

100

7

Computer Science

40

13

20

7

100

8

Art

30

10

20

7

100

9

Urdu

20

7

100

10

Economics

20

7

100

11

Home Science

20

7

20

7

100

12

Music Vocal

50

16

20

7

100

13

Music Instrumental

50

16

20

7

100

14

Tamil

20

7

100

15

Telugu

20

7

100

16

Punjabi

20

7

100

17

Commerce (Elements of Business)

20

7

100

18

Commerce (Book Keeping & Accountancy)

20

7

100

19

Commerce (Typewriting Hindi & English)

50

16

20

7

100

20

Financial Literacy (Under NSE)

20

7

100

Also Read: HPBOSE 10th Toppers 2025

HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025 For Vocational Courses

For vocational courses, the theory paper will be conducted for 40 marks, followed by 40 marks allotted to the practical exam, and 20 marks will be allotted for the internal assessment. Students are required to get a minimum passing mark in all three papers to be eligible to pass. Check out the subject-wise passing marks for vocational courses from the table given below:

Theory

Subject

Total Theory Marks

Theory Pass Marks (33%)

Agriculture

40

13

Automotive

40

13

Healthcare

40

13

IT/ITES

40

13

Media and Entertainment

40

13

Retail

40

13

Physical Education

40

13

Private Security

40

13

Telecom

40

13

Tourism and Hospitality

40

13

BFSI

40

13

Apparels, Made-ups & Home Furnishing

40

13

Beauty & Wellness

40

13

Electronics and Hardware

40

13

Plumber

40

13

Food Processing

40

13

Practical/Internal Assessment

Subject

Practical Marks

Practical Pass Marks

INA Marks

INA Pass Marks

Total Marks

Agriculture

40

13

20

7

100

Automotive

40

13

20

7

100

Healthcare

40

13

20

7

100

IT/ITES

40

13

20

7

100

Media and Entertainment

40

13

20

7

100

Retail

40

13

20

7

100

Physical Education

40

13

20

7

100

Private Security

40

13

20

7

100

Telecom

40

13

20

7

100

Tourism and Hospitality

40

13

20

7

100

BFSI

40

13

20

7

100

Apparels, Made-ups & Home Furnishing

40

13

20

7

100

Beauty & Wellness

40

13

20

7

100

Electronics and Hardware

40

13

20

7

100

Plumber

40

13

20

7

100

Food Processing

40

13

20

7

100

HPBOSE 10th Grading System 2025

The grades that the students achieve in the exams have been reflected in their marksheets. Students can use the HPBOSE 10th Grading System 2025 to calculate their percentage along with their CGPA if needed for College admissions. Check out the detailed grading system here:

Marks Range

Grades

Grade Points

91-100

A1

100

81-90

A2

90

71-80

B1

80

61-70

B2

70

51-60

C1

60

41-50

C2

50

33-40

D

40

21-32

E1

C

00-20

E2

C

How To Calculate Percentage in HPBOSE 10th Board 2025?

The marksheet released by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education only includes the subject-wise marks or grades scored by the students along with their overall total. In some cases, it may be required for the students to calculate their percentage. You can follow the simple calculation method given below to check your percentage:

  • Step 1: After downloading your result, add all the marks obtained by you in the different subjects.
  • Step 2: You can also directly take the overall total mentioned in your marksheet. You now have to divide your overall total by the number of subjects included in the curriculum.
  • Step 3: The result will be your percentage. Students can also calculate their CGPA by multiplying their percentage by 9.5.

HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks 2025: Compartment Exams

Students who fail to secure the minimum passing marks in one or more subjects in the HPBOSE Class 10 exams will have the opportunity to appear for compartment exams. These exams serve as a second chance for students to clear their board exams by achieving the required passing marks. The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is expected to conduct the Class 10 compartment exams in July 2025 (tentatively). To appear for these exams, students must complete the application process by filling out the form available on the official website — hpbose.org — and paying a nominal examination fee. The results for the compartment exams are likely to be announced in August 2025. Students must obtain a minimum of 33% marks in the compartment exams to pass. If they fail to do so, they will need to reappear for the board exams the following academic year. Students are advised to check this page regularly for the latest updates on HPBOSE 10th passing marks 2025, compartment exams, and other important announcements.

Also Read: HPBOSE 10th Compartment Result 2025

HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025 must be scored in each subject to get hold of the official result documents. The passing status acquired by the students will be reflected in their mark sheets. You can visit your respective school premises to obtain the original documents after the release of the result.

FAQs

Which grade will students get if they score 92% marks in HPBOSE 10th result 2025?

If students score 92% marks in the HPBOSE 10th result 2025, they will be awarded with A1 grade. The students scoring between 91 to 100% marks will be provided with the same grade. It is the highest grade among all in the HPBOSE grading system. 

Will the passing marks be different for various subjects in the HPBOSE 10th exams 2025?

The board follows a set rule for passing marks for each subject. In the subjects with practical and theory exams, students will have to individually get the passing marks in them. In the subjects with only theory exams, they will have to score at least 33% marks.

How many marks are required to achieve the best grade in HPBOSE 10th?

Students are required to score more than 91% marks in every subject included in the curriculum to be eligible to get the best grade ie A1 in HPBOSE 10th. The aggregate score of the students must also be exceptional. 

What are the HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025 for supplementary exams?

HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025 are 33% for supplementary students. The initial exam marking scheme will be carried forward for the supplementary students. 

What are the HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for practical papers?

Students are required to score 33% marks in every practical exam to pass. HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for practical are 16 out of 50, 13 out of 40, 10 out of 30, and 7 out of 20. 

What if I fail to get the HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025?

Students who were unfortunately unable to get the HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025 will sit for the compartment exams. Registration for the compartment exams will start after the release of the initial result. If you were unable to get 33% marks in any of the subjects then for that subject you will have to take the compartment exam. 

Is there any change in the HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025?

HPBOSE 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2025 are 33%. No new changes have been recorded in the passing criteria according to the latest information released by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education. 

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