PSEB 12th Passing Marks 2026: Punjab Board Class 10 Passing Maximum and Minimum Marks

Roumik Roy

Updated on - Oct 17, 2025

The passing mark required in the PSEB 12th board is 33%. The PSEB 12th passing marks 2026 are a minimum of 33% in all the subjects in order to pass the 12th board exams. These marks are calculated by adding the theory marks and the practical marks received by the students. Apart from receiving 33% in all subjects, the student must also attain a minimum of 33% as the average percentage. The subject-wise division of passing marks of various streams is provided in the following table:

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is conducting the 12th board exams right now. The board exams are expected to be conducted between February 19, 2026, and April 4, 2026. The results of these exams will be declared on April 30, 2026 (tentatively). The students can check this article to learn the minimum marks required to pass the exams.

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PSEB 12th Passing Marks 2026

The following are the subject-wise passing marks of each subject under the PSEB class 12 exam. The students appearing for the Punjab Board Class 12th board exams can take a look at the passing marks for the exams before the result comes out.

Compulsory Subjects:

Subject (Subject Code)

Maximum Marks

 

Passing Marks

  Project/Internal Assessment Total Marks
  Theory Practical Theory Practical    
General English (001) 80 20 27 7 - 100
General Punjabi (002) 80 20 27 7 - 100
Punjab History And Culture (003) 80 20 27 7 - 100
Environmental Education (139) 40 10 13 3 - 100
Computer Science (146) 50 45 13 15 5 100

Humanities Stream:

Subject (Subject Code)

Maximum Marks

 

Passing Marks

  Project/Internal Assessment Total Marks
  Theory Practical Theory Practical    
Language (Any One): Punjabi (004), Hindi (005), English (006), Urdu (007) 80 20 27 7 - 100
Classical/Foreign Language (Any One): Sanskrit (019), French (023), German (024) 80 20 27 7 - 100
History (025) 80 20 27 7 - 100
Political Science (031) 80 20 27 7 - 100
Sociology (032) 80 20 27 7 - 100
Public Administration (033) 80 20 27 7 - 100
Philosophy (041) 80 20 27 7 - 100
Religion (035) 80 20 27 7 - 100
Geography (042) 70 25 23 8 5 100
Defence Studies (043) 80 20 27 7 - 100
Psychology (044) 70 25 23 8 5 100
Computer Application (072) 60 35 20 12 5 100
Agriculture (065) 70 25 23 8 5 100
Home Science (045) 70 25 23 8 5 100
Music Vocal (036) 45 50 15 17 5 100
Music Instrumental (037) 45 50 15 17 5 100
Music Tabla (038) 45 50 15 17 5 100
Gurmat Sangeet (039) 45 50 15 17 5 100
Music Dance (040) 45 50 15 17 5 100
Physical Education And Sports (049) 50 40 17 14 10 100
Drawing And Painting (046) - 80 - 27 20 100
Commercial Art (048) - 80 - 27 20 100
Modelling And Sculpture (066) - 80 - 27 20 100
Media Studies (150) 80 - 27 - 20 100
National Cadet Corps NCC (209) 70 20 23 7 10 100

Science Stream:

Subject (Subject Code)

Maximum Marks

 

Passing Marks

  Project/Internal Assessment Total Marks
  Theory Practical Theory Practical    
Physics (052) 70 25 23 7 5 100
Chemistry (053) 70 25 23 7 5 100
Biology (054) 70 25 23 7 5 100
Mathematics (028) 80 - 27 - 20 100

Commerce Stream:

Subject (Subject Code)

Maximum Marks

 

Passing Marks

  Project/Internal Assessment Total Marks
  Theory Practical Theory Practical    
Business Studies (141) 80 - 27 - 20 100
Accountancy (142) 80 15 27 5 5 100
Economics (026) 80 - 27 - 20 100
Fundamentals of E-Business (144) 80 15 27 5 5 100

PSEB 12th Grading System 2026 

The students are also allotted grades according to the marks received by they. The students must also receive passing grades in all the subjects in order to pass the board exams. The PSEB 12th grading system has been divided into 7 grades.

The grades range from A+ to D, with A+ being the highest grade and D being the lowest grade. A Student must attain a minimum grade of C+ to pass. The grading system can be explained by the following table:

Range of Marks Grades
91 - 100 A+
81 - 90 A
71 - 80 B+
61 - 70 B
51 - 60 C+
41 - 50 C
00 - 40 D

PSEB 12th Result Revaluation 2026

If a student is not satisfied with his/her marks after the results are declared, he/she can opt for revaluation of the answer sheets. Their copies will be checked again, and if the examiner finds a mistake in checking, he/she will increase the student's marks.

The student will have to pay some nominal fees to apply for rechecking. The results of the revaluation will be declared in July 2026 (tentative).

PSEB 12th Compartment Exam Passing Marks 2026 

A student can apply for the PSEB 12th compartment exams if they don't get passing marks in one or more subjects. These exams will be conducted tentatively in August 2026. A student must get passing marks in the compartment exam, as well as in order to clear the 12th board.

Students who are appearing for the PSEB 12th board examinations can visit this page frequently to get all the information regarding the Punjab class 12th board passing marks and other details.

Also Read: PSEB 12th Compartment Results

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