Assam Board HS Passing Marks: Check Assam Board HS Passing Maximum and Minimum Marks

Q: Are the Assam Board HS passing marks the same or different in the theory and practical exams?

Assam Board HS passing marks are different for both theory and practical exams. In the theory section, passing marks are 30%, and in the practical section, passing marks are 40%. The passing marks are separated into these two sections so that students also take the internal assessments or practical exams seriously. This will ultimately help them build their analytical skills, and they won't be limited to books only.

Q: Will students be considered pass if they score below Assam Board HS passing marks in one subject?

No, students have to score passing marks in each subject, or else they will have to appear for a compartment exam. The compartment exam is conducted for students who couldn’t score passing marks in one or two subjects so that they can improve their marks.

Q: Does the Assam board have a grace policy for students who missed Assam Board HS passing marks by one or two marks?

Yes, the Assam Board has a grace policy for students who fail by just one or two marks. Under this policy, students who are close to passing marks are awarded passing marks in terms of grace marks.

Q: Does scoring passing marks in internal assessment contribute to Assam Board HS passing marks?

Yes, scoring passing marks in internal assessments contributes to Assam Board HS passing marks. Students need to score passing marks separately in the theory and practical sections, which ultimately contribute to overall passing marks.

Q: Can students appear for the compartment exam if they have scored less than Assam Board HS passing marks?

Yes, the compartment exam is specifically conducted for students to provide them a second chance to score passing marks in subjects they fail. Only those students who fail fewer than three subjects are allowed to sit for the compartment exam. Students who fail in more than two subjects will have to repeat the same classes.

Abhishek Joshi

Updated on - Oct 24, 2025

Table of Contents

Assam Board HS Passing Marks Subject-Wise
Assam Board HS Passing Marks in Theory & Internal Assessment
Assam Board HS Passing Marks for Elective Subjects in Theory & Practical
Assam Board HS Division Classification
Assam Board HS Grading System
Tips to Score Assam Board HS Passing Marks

The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) releases the Assam Board 12th passing marks on the official website at ahsec.assam.gov.in. The passing marks for the Assam HS exam are 30% for the theory section and 40% for the practical section. Students have to score passing marks in both the theory and practical exams.

The Assam Board HS passing marks are the same for all the core subjects. However, the maximum marks are different for theory and practical exams. The theory exams are conducted for a total of 70 marks, and the practical exams are conducted for 30 marks. Out of the maximum marks, students have to score a minimum marks, which are also called the passing marks.

This article contains important information about the Assam Board HS passing marks in a subject-wise format.

Assam Board HS Passing Marks Subject-Wise

Assam Board HS passing marks in all subjects are 33 out of 100 maximum marks. The maximum marks mentioned in the table below include both the theory and practical exams. Students can check the passing marks and maximum marks in each subject from the table mentioned below.

Subjects	Maximum Marks	Passing Marks
Physics	100	33
Chemistry	100	33
Biology	100	33
Biotechnology	100	33
Computer Science and Application	100	33
Geology	100	33
Geography	100	33
Home Science	100	33
Economics	100	33
Logic and Philosophy	100	33
Engineering Drawing	100	33
Entrepreneurship Development	100	33
Sanskrit	100	33
Statistics	100	33
Anthropology	100	33
Swadesh Adhyayan	100	33
Assamese	100	33
Hindi	100	33
Bodo	100	33
Nepali	100	33
English	100	33
Urdu	100	33
Khasi	100	33
Hamar	100	33
Garo	100	33
Mizo	100	33
Manipuri	100	33
Bengali	100	33
Karbi	100	33
Mathematics	100	33

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Assam Board HS Passing Marks in Theory & Internal Assessment

Assam Board HS passing marks in theory exams are 21, and in internal assessments, it is 12, for a total of 33 marks out of 100 maximum marks. Internal assessments are conducted in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and others. Candidates can check the passing marks in theory and internal assessment of the subjects from the table below.

Subjects	Passing Marks in Theory Exam	Passing Marks in Internal Assessment	Total Passing Marks (Internal Assessment and Theory Exam)
Physics	21	12	33
Chemistry	21	12	33
Mathematics	21	12	33
Biology	21	12	33
Accountancy	21	12	33
Business Studies	21	12	33
Economics	21	12	33
History	21	12	33
Political Science	21	12	33

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Assam Board HS Passing Marks for Elective Subjects in Theory & Practical

There are various elective subjects in the Assam Board HS, such as Fine Arts, Garment Designing, Woodcraft, and others. In these subjects, the theory exam is conducted maximum of 70 marks and practical exam is conducted for 30 marks. Passing marks in the theory and practical exams are 21 and 12, respectively.

Subjects	Maximum Marks in Theory and Practical	Passing Marks in Theory and Practical
Fine Arts	70 + 30	21 + 12
Garment Designing	70 + 30	21 + 12
Woodcraft	70 + 30	21 + 12
Music	70 + 30	21 + 12
Computer Science	70 + 30	21 + 12
Home Science	70 + 30	21 + 12
Weaving and Textile Design	70 + 30	21 + 12
Healthcare	70 + 30	21 + 12
Hindi	70 + 30	21 + 12
Agriculture & Horticulture	70 + 30	21 + 12
Tourism & Hospitality NSQF	70 + 30	21 + 12
Retail Trade NSQF	70 + 30	21 + 12

Assam Board HS Division Classification

Students' percentages in the Assam board HS are divided into three divisions: first, second, and third. The division is assigned based on the percentages scored by the student. Distinction is given to students who have scored 80% or more.

Below is a table shown for the reference of students with the division and percentages.

Percentages	Division
60% and above	First Division
Between 60% and 45%	Second Division
Less than 45%	Third Division
80% and above	Distinction

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Assam Board HS Grading System

Now that students know about the Assam Board HS passing marks, students can check the Assam Board HS grading system in the table below. Students are also provided with grades based on the marks they have scored. According to the Assam Board HS Grading system, students who receive less than a D grade are not considered to have passed.

Marks	Grades
91 to 100	A1
81 to 90	A2
71 to 80	B1
61 to 70	B2
51 to 60	C1
41 to 50	C2
35 to 40	D

Tips to Score Assam Board HS Passing Marks

Students should always aim to score more than passing marks. Below are some tips mentioned that will guide students to score better in the Assam Board HS.

Complete the topics mentioned in the syllabus thoroughly.
Solve Assam Board HS previous year question papers to know which are important topics and what weightage is given to them.
Complete the whole syllabus one or two months before the final exam. Reserve the last month for revision.
After completing each topic, students should revise each topic after completion.
Solve Assam Board HS sample papers and mock test papers.

Also Check: Assam HS Model Question Papers