GSEB HSC Passing Marks: Check GSEB HSC Passing Maximum and Minimum Marks

Q: What are the passing marks out of 100 in the GSEB 12th Science exam?

The GSEB passing marks in the 12th science exam is 33 out of 100 and is the same for other subjects.

Q: What is the GSEB first class percentage?

The 60% in the GSEB HSC exam is considered a first-division pass and also the first-class percentage. Below 60%, second class division is marked up to 49%.

Q: Up to which grade, it is considered that students are first division pass?

Up to grade C1, students are considered first division pass.

Q: Are HSC passing marks the same in GSEB and other boards?

Yes, if the maximum marks in a subject are 100, then passing marks are 33 in almost every board including GSEB.

Q: How can I check the GSEB HSC passing marks?

Students can check their GSEB HSC passing marks on the official website of GSEB or in their previous class mark sheets.

Students appearing for the GSEB HSC Board Exam 2026 must know the passing marks for both theory and practical exams. To pass, a minimum D grade is required in all subjects, with 33 out of 100 generally being the passing mark for many subjects. Scoring less than 33 marks or receiving E1/E2 grades means reappearing for the exam. The GSEB board also awards grace marks for minor shortfalls. Importantly, failing a practical exam, even with a theory pass, results in failing that subject.

Roumik Roy

Updated on - Nov 13, 2025

Table of Contents

GSEB HSC Passing Marks 2026 Stream-Wise
GSEB HSC Passing Marks Criteria
GSEB HSC Passing Marks for Theory Exam
GSEB HSC Passing Marks for Practical Exam
GSEB HSC Grading System 2026
GSEB HSC Re-evaluation and Supplementary Exams

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board conducts class 12th exams for students who are enrolled in Gujarat State Board. Students who are appearing in the GSEB HSC Board Exam 2026 must know what the GSEB HSC passing marks for each subject including practical and theory exams. Knowing the GSEB HSC passing marks will help students prepare better so that they do not score below the passing marks.

In the GSEB HSC exam, up to a D grade, students are considered as pass, and below this grade students are considered as fail. To clear the failed subject, students have to appear for the supplementary exam. In this article, we will be discussing in detail the GSEB HSC passing marks stream-wise, in theory, in practical exams, the GSEB HSC grading system, and tips for scoring good marks.

GSEB HSC Passing Marks 2026 Stream-Wise

The passing marks for class 12th GSEB board students can be checked in the GSEB HSC exam pattern 2026. GSEB HSC passing marks in Hindi, Gujarati, English, Economics, and other subjects is 33 out of 100 maximum marks. A table is shown below for students' reference, including the maximum marks and passing in GSEB HSC subjects.

Subjects	Maximum Marks	Passing Marks
Hindi	100	33
Gujarati	100	33
English	100	33
Economics	100	33
Psychology	100	33
Geography	100	33
History	100	33
Sociology	100	33
Political Science	100	33
Statistics	100	33
Business Studies	100	33
Accountancy	100	33
Computer Application	100	33
Commerce	100	33
Mathematics	100	33
Physics	100	33
Chemistry	100	33
Biology	100	33

GSEB HSC Passing Marks Criteria

The GSEB HSC exam has the following passing marks criteria.

Students should get a minimum grade of D in all the subjects.
Students who have scored less than 33 marks or have got E1 or E2 grades have to re-appear for the exam again.
The GSEB board will award students grace marks who are falling short of one or two marks.
If a student fails a practical exam but passes the theory exam of the same subject, they will be considered as failed in that subject, and have to appear for the practical exam again.

Also Read: GSEB HSC Result 2026

GSEB HSC Passing Marks for Theory Exam

GSEB HSC passing marks in the theory exam are 80, 70, and 100 based on subjects. Students can take their marks from the table below.

Subjects	Marks in Theory Exam
English	100
History	80
Physics	70
Chemistry	70
Mathematics	100
Biology	70
Geography	80
Political Science	80
Gujarati	80

GSEB HSC Passing Marks for Practical Exam

GSEB HSC passing marks in practical exams for different subjects are 20 and 30. The table is attached below for the reference of students.

Subjects	Marks in Theory Exam
History	20
Physics	30
Chemistry	30
Biology	30
Geography	20
Political Science	20
Gujarati	20

Also Read: GSEB HSC Answer Key 2026

GSEB HSC Grading System 2026

The grades and grade points are awarded based on the marks scored by the student on the GSEB HSC board. Marks are given in ranges. If a student's marks fall between any given range, they can check the grades and grade points corresponding to those marks. The below table is shown for the reference of students.

Marks	Grades	Grade Points
91-100	A1	10
81-90	A2	9
71-80	B1	8
61-70	B2	7
51-60	C1	6
45-50	C2	5
33-40	D	4
21-32	E1	3
20 and below	E2	2

GSEB HSC Re-evaluation and Supplementary Exams

GSEB provides a facility for re-evaluation of answer sheets of those students who are not satisfied with their results. Students will have to apply for this procedure separately as directed by the school with the required fees.

Students who couldn't pass one or two subjects can appear for a GSEB HSC supplementary exam 2026. GSEB provides an opportunity for HSC students to re-appear for exams in those subjects in which they couldn't pass. Students can ask about the procedure regarding the GSB HSC compartment exams 2026 after the declaration of final results and if they fail in any of the GSEB HSC subjects. However, if students have got just the passing marks they don’t have to appear for the compartment exam.