JKBOSE Class 12 Passing Marks: Check JKBOSE Class 12 Passing Maximum and Minimum Marks
The JKBOSE Class 12 board exams for hard zones are currently being held from November 8 to December 3, 2025, with tentative results expected in June 2026. Students appearing for these exams must know the passing criteria. To pass, a minimum of 33% is required in General English. For the other four optional subjects, students need to secure at least 36%. The total passing marks are calculated based on both theory and practical exams, where applicable. Students failing to achieve these minimum marks will be considered as failed.
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JKBOSE 12th Passing Marks 2026: The Jammu Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is currently conducting the 12th board exams for the hard zones. The exams are being held between November 8 and December 3, 2025. The results of the JKBOSE Class 12 Exam 2026 will be out in June 2026 (tentative).
The students who are appearing for the Jammu and Kashmir 12th board exams can have a look at this article to know about the passing marks 2026. This article provides all the information related to the JKBOSE 12th Passing Marks 2026.
JKBOSE 12th Passing Marks 2026
The passing marks differ for different subjects. A student must attain a minimum 33% in General English and a minimum of 36% in the other four subjects, which the student has opted for, to pass in the exams. The total percentage is calculated based on marks obtained in both theory and practical exams. If a student is unable to get the passing marks they will be considered as fail. The following table lists the subject-wise passing marks for JKBOSE 12th board exams:
| Subjects |
Maximum Marks |
Passing Marks |
Total Marks | ||||
| Theory | Internal Assessment | Practical | Theory | Internal Assessment | Practical | ||
| English | 80 | 20 | - | 26 | 7 | - | 100 |
| Physics | 70 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 70 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 100 |
| Biology | 70 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 100 | - | - | 36 | - | - | 100 |
| Environmental Science | 70 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 100 |
| Information Practices | 70 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 100 |
| Computer Science | 70 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 100 |
| Human Development | 70 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 100 |
| Clothing For The Family | 70 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 100 |
| Extension Education | 70 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 100 |
| Business Studies | 100 | - | - | 36 | - | - | 100 |
| Accountancy | 80 | 05 | 15 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 100 |
| Entrepreneurship | 80 | 05 | 15 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 100 |
| Public Administration | 100 | - | - | 36 | - | - | 100 |
| Economics | 100 | - | - | 36 | - | - | 100 |
| Philosophy | 100 | - | - | 36 | - | - | 100 |
| History | 80 | 20 | - | 26 | 7 | - | 100 |
| Geography | 70 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 100 |
| Political Science | 100 | - | - | 36 | - | - | 100 |
| Sociology | 80 | 20 | - | 26 | 7 | - | 100 |
| Education | 100 | - | - | 36 | - | - | 100 |
Also Read: JKBOSE Class 12 Result
JKBOSE 12th Grading System 2026
The Jammu and Kashmir board also follows the grading system in which students are allotted certain grades according to the marks obtained by them. The grading system is divided into 7 grades ranging from A to G. A is the highest grade while G is the lowest grade. Students with a grade F and a grade G are considered as failures. The grading system of JKBOSE 12th boards is described in the table down below:
| Marks Range | Description | Grade |
| 75 - 100 | Excellent | A |
| 60 - 74 | Very Good | B |
| 52 - 59 | Good | C |
| 45 - 51 | Average | D |
| 33 - 44 | Fair/Satisfactory | E |
| 15 - 32 | Marginal | F |
| 00 - 14 | Poor | G |
Also Check: JKBOSE 12th Grading System
JKBOSE 12th Revaluation System 2026
After the results are out, some students may not be satisfied with their marks. Those students can apply for the revaluation of their answer sheets. The students can apply for revaluation through the official website of Jammu Kashmir Board Of School Education (JKBOSE) jkbose.nic.in. The students must obtain a minimum of 20% to apply for revaluation. Students obtaining marks less than 20% are not eligible for applying.
The students will have to pay a nominal fee to apply for revaluation. The fees which the students have to pay are INR 495 per subject for the application of revaluation. If the students want to get the photocopy of their answer sheet, they need to pay Rs. 255 per subject. The result of the rechecked copies will be declared in July 2026 (tentative). The marks may increase, decrease or even stay the same. This result will be final and the students cannot apply again for revaluation.
JKBOSE 12th Compartment Exam 2026
If the students are not able to get passing marks in any subject, they become eligible to sit in the JKBOSE 12th supplementary exams conducted by the board. The compartment exams provide a second chance to the students who fail in one or more subjects. The students are allowed to give the compartment exams for only two subjects. After the declaration of the results, the students can apply for the compartment exams on the board's official website.
The compartment exams will be conducted in July 2026 (tentative) and the results for these exams will be declared in August 2026 (tentative). If a student does not score passing marks in the compartment exam too, he/she will have to repeat the class and give the 12th boards in the following academic year.
JKBOSE 12th Notional Marks 2026
The Jammu and Kashmir board has a provision for notional marks for the students who fail by a very small margin. These notional marks are a kind of grace marks for students. If a student is failing in one or more subjects by only 5 marks, he/she will be given the required marks to pass. These marks will not be added to the subject marks or total aggregate marks but will be directly provided to the student. The notional marks do not apply to practical marks.
Students who are appearing for the Jammu and Kashmir 12th board examinations can visit this page frequently to get all the information regarding the JKBOSE class 12th boards passing marks 2026 and other details.
Must Read: JKBOSE Class 12 Supplementary Result
FAQs on JKBOSE 12th Passing Marks
Q: When are the JKBOSE Class 12 board exams 2026 being conducted for hard zones?
Q: When can students expect the JKBOSE Class 12 Exam 2026 results?
Q: What is the minimum passing percentage for General English in JKBOSE Class 12?
Q: What is the minimum passing percentage for other optional subjects in JKBOSE Class 12?
Q: How are passing marks calculated for subjects with practical exams like Physics?
