PSEB 12th Grading System 2025 - Check Punjab Board Class 12 Grading System, Grades & Passing Marks Criteria

Pratha Shishodia

Updated On: January 28, 2025 03:14 PM

Punjab Board Class 12 Grading System 2025 consists of grades from A+ to D. The grades are allotted based on the marks of the students. Students can check the grading system to calculate their percentage. 
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Punjab Board Class 12 Grading System 2025 consists of grades from A+ to D. Students who score more than 91 marks in every subject will be awarded with A+ grade with a grade point of 10. Students whose scores are between 0 to 40 marks in any subject will get a D grade. The minimum passing mark required for the students to pass the board exam is 33% which needs to be scored separately in every subject. Students are also required to score the minimum passing marks separately in theory and practical exams conducted by PSEB according to the curriculum.

The grades that the students have achieved in the board exam will be reflected in their PSEB 12th Result 2025 . Students can also calculate their percentage by using the grading system followed by PSEB. The overall grade that the students achieve in the board exams will be calculated as per the grading system. PSEB 12th Toppers 2025 will be among the students who get A+ grades in every subject included in their curriculum. Check out more information about the Punjab Board Class 12 Grading System 2025 here:

Latest Updates

  • January 28, 2025: Punjab School Education Board has released the class 12th date sheet on their official website at pseb.ac.in. The class 12th exams will be conducted from February 19 to April 4, 2025.

Punjab Board Class 12 Grading System 2025

Students can refer to the table below to check the Punjab Board Class 12 Grading System. The table includes grades and points allotted as per the range of marks.

Grades

Marks

Points

A+

91-100

10

A

81-90

09

B+

71-80

08

B

61-70

07

C+

51-60

06

C

41-50

05

D

01-40

04

Also Read: PSEB Class 12 Arts Toppers 2025

Punjab Board Class 12 Passing Marks 2025

The minimum passing marks for class 12 students are 33%. Students can check out the subject-wise marks for the different subjects in the different streams from the tables given below:

Compulsory Subjects

Most of the theory papers will be conducted for 80 marks in compulsory subjects, out of which students are required to score 27. Check the subject-wise marks here:

Subject (Subject Code)

Theory Marks

Theory Pass Marks (33%)

Practical Marks

Practical Pass Marks (33%)

Project/ Internal Assessment

Total Marks

General English (001)

80

27

20

7

-

100

General Punjabi (002)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Punjab History and Culture (003)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Environmental Education (139)

40

13

10

3

-

50

Computer Science (146)

50

17

45

15

5

100

Humanities Stream

There are a lot of subjects included in the Humanities stream. Students should score at least 33% separately in theory and practical to be eligible to pass. Check the pass marks here:

Subject (Subject Code)

Theory Marks

Theory Pass Marks (33%)

Practical Marks

Practical Pass Marks (33%)

Project/Internal Assessment

Total Marks

Language (any one): Punjabi (004), Hindi (005), English (006), Urdu (007)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Classical/Foreign Language (any one): Sanskrit (019), French (023), German (024)

80

27

20

7

-

100

History (025)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Economics (026)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Business Studies (141)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Accountancy (142)

80

27

15

5

5

100

Mathematics (028)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Political Science (031)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Sociology (032)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Public Administration (033)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Philosophy (041)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Religion (035)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Geography (042)

70

23

25

8

5

100

Defence Studies (043)

80

27

20

7

-

100

Psychology (044)

70

23

25

8

5

100

Computer Application (072)

60

20

35

12

5

100

Agriculture (065)

70

23

25

8

5

100

Home Science (045)

70

23

25

8

5

100

Music (Vocal) (036)

45

15

50

17

5

100

Gurmat Sangeet (039)

45

15

50

17

5

100

Music (Instrumental) (037)

45

15

50

17

5

100

Music (Tabla) (038)

45

15

50

17

5

100

Music (Dance) (040)

45

15

50

17

5

100

Physical Education and Sports (049)

50

17

40

14

10

100

Drawing and Painting (046)

-

-

80

27

20

100

Commercial Art (048)

-

-

80

27

20

100

Modeling and Sculpture (066)

-

-

80

27

20

100

Media Studies (150)

80

27

-

-

20

100

National Cadet Corps (NCC) (209)

70

23

20

7

10

100

Science Stream

There are three main subjects included in the Science stream. Students can check out the exam pattern along with the passing marks from the table given below:

Sr.

Subject (Subject Code)

Theory Marks

Theory Pass Marks (33%)

Practical Marks

Practical Pass Marks (33%)

Project/Internal Assessment

Total Marks

1

Physics (052)

70

23

25

8

5

100

2

Chemistry (053)

70

23

25

8

5

100

3

Biology (054)

70

23

25

8

5

100

Or

Mathematics (028)

80

27

-

-

20

100

Commerce Stream

Three main subjects are included in the Commerce streams for which the passing marks and exam pattern are mentioned here:

Sr.

Subject (Subject Code)

Theory Marks

Theory Pass Marks (33%)

Practical Marks

Practical Pass Marks (33%)

Project/Internal Assessment

Total Marks

1

Business Studies (141)

80

27

-

-

20

100

2

Accountancy (142)

80

27

15

5

5

100

3

Economics (026)

80

27

-

-

20

100

Or

Fundamentals of E-Business (144)

80

27

15

5

5

100

Agriculture Stream

Students can choose the Agricultural stream in which three main subjects are included for which students are required to score 33% marks to pass. Students can refer to the passing marks along with the marking scheme for each subject here:

Sr.

Subject (Subject Code)

Theory Marks

Theory Pass Marks (33%)

Practical Marks

Practical Pass Marks (33%)

Project/Internal Assessment

Total Marks

1

Agriculture (065)

70

23

25

8

5

100

2

Physics (052)

70

23

25

8

5

100

3

Chemistry (053)

70

23

25

8

5

100

Or

Economics (026)

80

27

-

-

20

100

Or

Geography (042)

70

23

25

8

5

100

Also Read: PSEB Class 12 Science Toppers 2025

Punjab Board Class 12 Subjects 2025

As per the PSEB 12th Exam Pattern 2024-25 , subjects are divided into two groups - compulsory and elective. From the list of elective subjects, students can choose any four of them. In total, students have to study 8 subjects, out of which 4 are mandatory.

PSEB 12th Compulsory Subjects

For class 12th students, some mandatory subjects need to be studied by everyone. Here is a list of the subjects, check out:

  • General Punjabi
  • General English
  • Environmental Education
  • Computer science

PSEB 12th Elective Subjects

Based on the interests of students, they can choose any of the subjects, such as:

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Business studies
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Political science

Also Read: PSEB Class 12 Commerce Toppers 2025

Punjab Board Class 12 Result Re-evaluation 2025

The Punjab Board Class 12 Re-evaluation Result 2025 will be announced in July 2025. The students who were unsatisfied with the marks obtained in class 12 exams had the option to apply for a re-evaluation of the exams. Once the re-evaluation result is announced by the Punjab board, it will be considered final. There are good chances of dedication, increase, or no change in marks during the re-evaluation.

After the re-evaluation result is announced, the students will be able to notice the same marks in their marksheets. The result will be provided online and students will be able to check the result by entering the required details on the official website. The students will be able to check their names, roll numbers, marks obtained, and pass status. The original marksheet will be available for students after a few days. They will have to visit the respective schools to collect the PSEB Class 12 Marksheet 2025 .

Punjab Board Class 12 Compartment Exams 2025

Students appearing for PSEB Class 12 board exams need to pass practical as well as theory exams. They should score at least 33% marks in aggregate to get the pass status in the result. In case, a student fails in any subjects, he/she will have to appear for the PSEB 12th Compartment Exam 2025 to improve the marks and save an academic year. Through the compartment exams, students do not need to wait for a year to appear for the exams. After the announcement of the result, the PSEB will release the compartment exam forms. Students can fill in and submit the forms to appear for the compartment exams.

The board will release the compartment exam dates and issue the admit cards for students. Students can make the most of it by trying to score good marks. PSEB 12th Compartment Result 2025 will be released online after the conclusion of the compartment exams. Students can check the compartment result just like the initial Board result by using their roll number and visiting the official website of PSEB.

According to the marks that the students achieve in the board exam, the grades will be allotted to them based on the Punjab Board Class 12 Grading System 2025. Students need to secure more than 91% marks in every subject to be awarded with the highest grade and Grade Point. Detailed information about the grading system will also be mentioned in the official marksheet released by PSEB after the result declaration.

FAQs

What are the minimum passing marks for practical exams in PSEB 12th Board 2025?

For subjects with practical components, students are required to score 33% marks separately in both theory and practical exams to pass. 

How can I achieve the highest grade in the Punjab Board Class 12 Grading System 2025?

According to the Punjab Board Class 12 Grading System 2025, students who achieve more than 91% marks in any subject will be awarded the highest grade which is A+. Students need to work hard and practice using model test papers to get an A+ in every subject.

Is a “D” grade considered a “Pass” in PSEB 12th Board 2025?

A “D” grade is provided to the students if they have achieved more than 40 marks in any subject. Since the minimum passing marks for  PSEB 12th Board 2025 are 33% if you have achieved a “D” grade in any subject then you will be considered a pass. 

Will grades be mentioned in the PSEB 12th Marksheet 2025?

Yes, the grades achieved by the students in the different subjects will be reflected in their PSEB 12th Marksheet 2025. The overall grade achieved by the students will also be mentioned along with their subject-wise total and their passing status.  

What are the minimum pass marks for internal assessments in PSEB 12th Board 2025?

There are no minimum marks required to pass the internal assessments given that the students have successfully submitted the assessments and appeared for them. The aggregate total of the students combined in theory and internal assessments must be more than 33% to pass.

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