NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks: Check NBSE HSSLC Passing Maximum and Minimum Marks

Q: Is there any role of attendance in NBSE HSSLC passing marks?

There is no role of attendance in NBSE HSSLC passing marks as such. However, if the attendance of students is less than 80%, then they are not eligible to sit for the NBSE HSSLC examination. So, it is mandatory to maintain 80% attendance in the class.

Q: How can students check their results after receiving NBSE HSSLC passing marks?

The NBSE HSSLC passing marks will be mentioned in the mark sheet of the student, or if not mentioned, they can check it online on the official website of NBSE and other online websites. To check results, students have to visit the official portal of NBSE. There, they need to enter their credentials, and after that, they can see their result.

Q: Do NBSE HSSLC passing marks remain the same every year?

Yes, NBSE HSSLC passing marks remain the same every year. They have not changed. Whether it is a theoretical or practical exam, NBSE has set passing marks in each, and those many marks have to be scored by every student to be considered as pass.

Q: Will there be any fees required in the re-evaluation process if students are not satisfied with NBSE HSSLC results?

Yes, there is a separate process of re-evaluation for which students have to register. Only students who are confident that their marks can be increased and their answer sheets need to be rechecked can apply for the re-evaluation process.

Q: How does NBSE decide in case of a tie in ranks?

If NBSE finds that there is a tie in ranks while generating the results, then internal assessment grades will be checked to generate the ranks. The candidate who has received better and higher grades will be given a higher rank in such cases.

Students taking the NBSE HSSLC exams must secure 33% passing marks in each subject, covering both theory and practical components separately. Those who don't meet these requirements can appear for compartment exams, unless they fail in more than two subjects, in which case they must repeat the class. Passing marks vary based on the maximum marks for theory and practical exams, and students must also achieve specific aggregate scores and grades to pass overall.

Abhishek Joshi

Updated on - Nov 7, 2025

Table of Contents

NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks 2026
NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks: Division Classification
NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks: Grading System
NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks: Pass Criteria
NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks: Tips to Score

NBSE HSSLC passing marks are 33% in all the subjects, considering theory and internal assessments/practical exams. Students have to secure passing marks in every subject of the NBSE HSSLC Board exam. Students who fail to obtain the required passing marks can appear for the NBSE HSSLC compartment exam. As the passing marks are separate for theory and practical exams, students have to secure passing marks for both exams separately.

NBSE HSSLC passing marks in theory and practical or internal assessments are the same for most of the subjects and different for a few subjects. Those students who fail to secure passing marks in more than two subjects are not eligible for compartment exams. They have to repeat the same class.

Students can read more about the subject-wise NBSE HSSLC passing marks in this article.

NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks 2026

The NBSE HSSLC passing marks are different for the theory and practical exams. Students have to secure passing marks in both exams.

NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks in Theory Exam

In NBSE HSSLC, the theory exams are conducted maximum of 80 or 70 marks. The passing marks out of 80 marks are 27, and out of 70 maximum marks, the passing marks are 21. The NBSE HSSLC passing marks in theory exams for all the subjects are mentioned in the table.

Subjects	Maximum Marks	Passing Marks
Physics	70	21
Chemistry	70	21
Mathematics	80	27
Biology	70	21
Business Studies	80	27
Accountancy	80	27
Economics	80	27
History	80	27
Political Science	80	27
Sociology	80	27
Geography	70	21
English	80	27

NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks in Practical/Internal Assessment

The practical or internal assessments in NBSE HSSLC are conducted of 20 and 30 marks, out of which 6 and 12 are passing marks respectively. The table shown below represents the NBSE HSSLC passing marks in practical or internal assessments of each subject.

Subjects	Maximum Marks	Passing Marks
Physics	30	12
Chemistry	30	12
Mathematics	20	06
Biology	30	12
Business Studies	20	06
Accountancy	20	06
Economics	20	06
History	20	06
Political Science	20	06
Sociology	20	06
Geography	30	12
English	20	06

Important: NBSE HSSLC Exam Pattern

NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks: Division Classification

Based on the total marks students have obtained, their result is classified into a division. Including all the subjects, the HSSLC exam is conducted of aggregate 500 marks, and the marks mentioned below in the table are the range of marks considered to assign the division to students. Below 165 marks, no division is allotted, and the student is considered not qualified to be promoted to the next class. Check out the table below for more details.

Marks	Division
300 marks and above	First Division
225 to 299 marks	Second Division
165 to 224 marks	Third Division

Also Check: NBSE HSSLC 10th Sample Papers

NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks: Grading System

In the NBSE HSSLC exam, the grades are also awarded in each subject and internal assessments/projects along with marks. The grades are awarded to represent the performance of candidates. Students can check the NBSE HSSLC grading system in the tables below.

NBSE HSSLC Grading System for Theory Exams

Based on marks students have received on different subjects, the grades and remarks are given to them. A1 is the highest grade awarded if the student has secured marks between 91 and 100. E1 and E2 are the lowest grades awarded to students based on their marks. The passing grade is D, below which if students receive any grade, they have to re-appear for that exam again.

Marks	Grades	Remark
91 to 100	A1	Truly Outstanding
81 to 90	A2	Outstanding
71 to 80	B1	Excellent
61 to 70	B2	Very Good
51 to 60	C1	Good
41 to 50	C2	Above Average
40	D	Average
31 to 39	E1	Scope of Improvement
Below 30	E2	Scope of Improvement

NBSE HSSLC Grading System for Internal Assessments

The internal assessments at NBSE HSSLC are also awarded grades, with A being the highest grade and E being the lowest. The table shown below represents the grades and remarks corresponding to the percentages.

Percentages	Grades	Remark
75% to 100%	A	Excellent
60% to 74%	B	Very Good
45% to 59%	C	Good
33% to 44%	D	Satisfactory
32% and below	E	Unsatisfactory

NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks: Pass Criteria

NBSE HSSLC has certain passing criteria that every student must be aware of. Such important pass criteria are mentioned below.

Out of 100 total marks, including theory and practical, 33 marks are the passing marks.
Subjects for which theory exam is conducted of 90 marks and internal assessments/projects of 10 marks, 30 marks and 3 marks will be the passing marks, respectively.
The candidate must obtain 165 marks out of 500 marks to be considered passed.
A minimum of a D grade is required in all the internal assessments to be considered a pass.
Students are required to pass in at least five subjects to be promoted to the next class including all the compulsory subjects.

NBSE HSSLC Passing Marks: Tips to Score

Scoring passing marks and above can be easy for students if they follow the points mentioned below

Students should complete their syllabus thoroughly.
Each topic should be revised twice or thrice.
Students should also complete the previous years' question papers and sample papers. This will help them understand the important topics and their weightage.
Make notes of important formulas, concepts, and definitions if required.
Try to make daily, weekly, and monthly targets.