HPBOSE 12th Grading System 2025 - Check HP Board Class 12 Marks vs Grades, Passing Marks Criteria

Samia Miraj

Updated On: May 06, 2025 06:40 PM

HPBOSE 12th Grading System 2025 is specified by the Himachal Pradesh board to grade the students based on the number of marks that they have achieved which includes grades from A1 to E2. Check the detailed information here:
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HPBOSE 12th Grading System 2025 is a nine-point grading system. It includes grades from A1 to E2. According to the marks achieved by students, they will be awarded with the grades. A1 is the highest grade and E2 is the lowest grade among all. On scoring above 90 marks, students will be awarded with A1 grade, which is the highest grade. The students should try to score at least the minimum passing marks. On scoring 33 marks, students will be provided with at least grade “D”. If they score below 33 marks, grades E1 (21 to 32 marks) and E2 (00 to 20 marks) will be given. The grades will be awarded to students on the basis of total marks. For more details about the grading system, students can continue reading the article. Also Read - HP Board 12th Result 2025

HPBOSE 12th Latest Updates 2025

March 25, 2025: HPBOSE 12th result 2025 is to be announced in May 2025. The board will release the result on the official website for all three streams. Use your login credentials to check the result online. The board will also release the compartment exam dates.

HPBOSE 12th Grading System 2025

According to the official HPBoSE Grading System, grades from A1 to E2 are available. Check out the details of the HPBOSE 12th Grading System 2025 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

Also Read - HPBOSE 12th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical

HPBOSE 12th Passing Criteria 2025

HPBOSE follows specific guidelines as per which students must secure a minimum of 33% marks. It is necessary to pass both theory and practical/internal examinations. Check the following table to know the minimum passing marks required in each subject.

Theory Exam

The theory papers are normally conducted for 80 marks however some papers can also be conducted for 60 marks depending upon the curriculum. Students can check the passing marks for all these subjects from the table given below:

Subjects

Minimum Passing Marks

Total Marks

English

26

80

Mathematics

26

80

Physics

19

60

Chemistry

19

60

Biology

19

60

Business studies

26

80

Accountancy

26

80

Economics

26

80

History

26

80

Sociology

26

80

Political science

26

80

Practical Exam

The practical exams are usually conducted for 20 marks out of which students need to score 6 marks. However, some practicals are conducted for more than 20 marks, students can check the major information about the passing marks for those subjects here:

Subjects

Minimum Passing Marks

Total Marks

English

06

20

Math

06

20

Physics

09 + 05 (CCE)

25 + 15 (CCE)

Chemistry

08 + 05 (CCE)

25 + 15 (CCE)

Biology

09 + 05 (CCE)

25 + 15 (CCE)

Business studies

06

20

Accountancy

06

20

Economics

06

20

History

06

20

Sociology

06

20

Political science

06

20

Also Check - HP Board 12th Toppers 2025

HPBOSE 12th Grading System 2025: Exam Pattern

The students can check out the major information about the HP 12th Exam Pattern 2025 given below and prepare themselves accordingly:

  • 80% marks will be given based on the theory exams conducted by the board authorities.
  • 20% marks will be provided on the evaluation done by the schools.
  • Out of the 20% marks, the school would give 4% marks based on the comprehensive academic evaluation and the other 16% marks will be provided based on the extracurricular activities.
  • HPBoSE 12th board exams will be conducted once a year. There will be only one annual exam conducted in a single morning shift.

HPBOSE 12th Previous Year’s Result Statistics

From the table below, students can check the previous year result statistics. After the declaration of HPBOSE 12th 2025 result, details will be updated here.

Year

Boys Pass %

Girls Pass %

Overall Pass %

Total Students

2023

79.40%

1,05,369

2022 (term 1)

104363

2021

92.77

1,00,799

2020

72.42

79.75

76.07

86,633

2019

57.74

66.77

62.01

95492

2018

66

74

69.67

98,281

2017

84.71

85.3

72.89

1,02,007

2016

78.56

77.11

78.93

1,01,104

Also Read - HP Board 12th Compartment Date Sheet 2025

Importance of HPBOSE 12th Marksheet

The HPBOSE 12th Result 2025 is a crucial document for students who plan to pursue further studies. After checking the HP Board 12th result online, candidates can download a PDF of the result. Alternatively, they can print the result page and use it as a provisional mark sheet until the original mark sheet is issued by the board.

Important Points to Note:

  • Printed or downloaded copies of the result are for informational purposes only and cannot be used as the official mark sheet for admission to higher studies.
  • Once students receive the original mark sheet from their school authorities, they must use it for verification when applying for higher education.

HPBOSE 12th Rechecking/Revaluation 2025

The HPBOSE 12th revaluation and rechecking results for 2025 will be released in June 2025. These results will be available on the official HPBOSE website, hpbose.org, and can be accessed by entering the student's roll number. To be eligible for revaluation or rechecking, candidates must have scored at least 20% marks in the respective subject. The students need to consider the HPBOSE 12th Grading System 2025 to check the total number of marks that they have obtained in the board exam. They can also calculate their overall grades and eventually calculate their percentage using the grading system followed by the Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education.

For latest updates about the HP board class 12 grading system 2025, students can keep visiting the page at regular intervals.

FAQs

Will the HPBOSE provide the grades for theory and practical exams individually?

HPBOSE will not provide the grades for theory and practical exams individually. The grades will be given to students on the basis of total marks obtained in a subject.

Will it be necessary to pass both theory and practical exams separately?

 

Yes, it is essential to pass both theory and practical exams separately for each subject. If students fail to score passing marks in any of them, you will not get the pass status.

Is it possible to get the grades changed after the release of the HPBOSE 12th result 2025?

If the students are unsatisfied with the marks obtained in any subject and apply for revaluation of that subject after the release of the HPBOSE 12th result 2025, there are chances of change in the marks. If the marks are increased, an upper grade can be expected or if the marks fall, the students will accordingly be provided with the deserving grade. Due to this, there can be a lower grade provided to students. 

Who will get A2 grade in the HPBOSE 12th result 2025?

As per the HPBOSE 12th result 2025, the board will provide A1 grade to the students who score between 81 to 90 marks. As per the grading system, A1 is the highest grade and E2 is the lowest grade among all. 

Will the students of HPBOSE class 12 get separate grades for practical exams?

The Himachal Pradesh board will award students with the grades for their overall performance in a subject. The grades will not be provided individually for theory or practical exams. Still, it will be necessary for students to score the passing marks in practical exam.

If I score 50 marks in HP board class 12 exams 2025, which grade will I achieve?

On scoring 50 marks in HP board class 12 exams 2025, students will achieve grade "C".

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