Worried about clearing your JKBOSE Class 12 exams? You’re not alone! Every year, thousands of students in Jammu and Kashmir stress over the minimum passing marks needed to avoid compartment exams. The good news? The JKBOSE 12th passing criteria for 2025 are straightforward—but there’s a catch. You need 33% in General English and 36% in elective subjects, with separate benchmarks for theory and practicals. Miss these, and you’ll face supplementary exams. 🗓
This guide breaks down subject-wise passing marks, grading systems, and re-evaluation rules—plus real student experiences and expert tips to help you pass confidently.
Example: Riya from Srinagar scored 24/70 in Physics theory but aced her practicals (18/20). She still failed because she missed the 25-mark theory cutoff .
Practical Exams
Internal assessments and lab work count too! Check these benchmarks:
Subject
Internal Assessment (Pass Marks)
External Practicals (Pass Marks)
Physics
4/10
7/20
Chemistry
4/10
7/20
Computer Science
4/10
7/20
Accountancy
2/5
5/15
Pro Tip: “Always cross-check your practical marks with teachers—errors are common!” — Prof. A. Khan, JKBOSE examiner .
Grading System: From ‘A’ to ‘G’ 🏆
JKBOSE uses a 7-point grading scale. Here’s how it works:
Marks Range
Grade
Performance
75%+
A
Excellent
60–74%
B
Very Good
52–59%
C
Good
45–51%
D
Average
33–44%
E
Pass
15–32%
F
Marginal Fail
<15%
G
Poor
Fun Fact: In 2024, 25,435 students scored ‘A’ grades—but 30,218 failed .
What If You Fail? Re-evaluation & Compartment Exams 🔄
Re-evaluation
Cost: ₹495 per subject.
Eligibility: Score at least 20% in the subject.
Deadline: Apply within 2 weeks of results .
Real Story: Arjun from Jammu upgraded his English score from 30 to 38 after rechecking—saving his college admission!
Supplementary Exams
Dates: July 2025 (tentative).
Max Subjects: 2.
Result: September 2025 .
Subject-Wise Passing Marks (2025) 📊
Science Stream
Subject
Theory Pass Marks
Practical Pass Marks
Physics
25/70
7/20
Chemistry
25/70
7/20
Biology
25/70
7/20
Math
29/80
7/20 (Project)
Commerce Stream
Subject
Theory Pass Marks
Practical Pass Marks
Accountancy
29/80
5/15
Business Studies
29/80
7/20
Economics
29/80
7/20
Note: Failing one subject? You can retake it in July. Fail more than two? Repeat the year .
Expert Tips to Ace JKBOSE 12th Exams 🎯
Prioritize Weak Subjects: “Students often ignore English, but 33% is non-negotiable.” — Dr. S. Gupta, Education Consultant .
Practice Previous Papers: 60% of questions repeat yearly .
Double-Check Practical Marks: Schools sometimes record scores incorrectly.
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