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CBSE Class 10th Passing Marks 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) prescribes the minimum CBSE Board 10th Passing Marks 2026 for the students. According to the board rules, the CBSE class 10 result will be based on subject-wise performance by the students. To pass the exams, each student will be required to score a minimum of 33 percent marks in each paper as well as in aggregate.

Students who appeared for the CBSE Board Class 10 main exams should have a clear understanding of the passing rules before the final CBSE Class 10 result 2026. Knowing the required minimum CBSE 10th Passing Marks 2026 helps students plan their preparation and avoid confusion when checking the CBSE Board class 10 result 2026.

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CBSE Class 10 Exams 2026: Minimum Passing Marks

Here We Are explains the detailed CBSE Class 10 passing marks, subject-wise passing criteria, grading system and what happens if a student fails in a subject.

To pass the CBSE Class 10 board exam, students must score at least 33% marks in each subject. Most subjects carry 100 marks, divided into 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment/practical.

Component Maximum Marks Min. Marks Needed Minimum Marks Required
Theory Exam 80      Around 26 Included in overall 33%
Internal Assessment / Practical 20      Around 7 Included in overall 33%
Total 100       33 33 Marks (Pass Marks)
 
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CBSE Class 10 Exams 2026: Grading System

CBSE CBSE follows a 9-point grading system when preparing Class 10 results. Grades depend entirely on a student's total marks. The CBSE Class 10 grading system is provided below the table:
Marks Range CBSE Class 10th Grade
91–100 A1
81–90 A2
71–80 B1
61–70 B2
51–60 C1
41–50 C2
33–40 D (Pass)
Below 33 E (Fail)

CBSE Board Class 10 Passing Marks 2026: What if a student fails?

If a student fails in one or two subjects, CBSE offers the opportunity to appear in Phase 2 of the CBSE Board Class 10 exams. The second main CBSE Class 10 exam is expected to be held between May 15 and June 1, 2026. Students who failed in Phase 1 can appear in Phase 2 and improve their performance without repeating the entire year.

However, if a student fails in more than two subjects, they may have to repeat the academic year.


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