RBSE passing marks · Class 5, 8, 10 and 12
RBSE passing marks are 33 per cent in each subject, as reported for every class. In a 100-mark subject that is 33 marks. For Class 10 the aggregate must also be 33 per cent, and for Class 12 the rule is reported as 33 per cent or grade D in each subject and in aggregate. This page puts the class-wise rules in one table, shows the mark splits from the board syllabus, and lists what we could not confirm.
आरबीएसई में पास होने के लिए हर विषय में कम से कम 33 प्रतिशत अंक चाहिए। कक्षा 10 में कुल योग में भी 33 प्रतिशत जरूरी बताया गया है। ग्रेस मार्क्स का कोई आधिकारिक नियम नहीं मिला।
- 33% in each subject
- Class 10 aggregate 33%
- Class 12: D grade or 33%
- No grace-mark rule found
RBSE passing marks: quick answer
Quick answer
33 per cent in each subject. That means 33 of 100 marks in a normal subject. Class 10 also needs 33 per cent in aggregate. For Class 12 the reported rule is 33 per cent or grade D in each subject and in aggregate. We could not read the board’s own scheme text, so check your year’s rule on the board site.
RBSE passing marks: class-wise table
| Class | Passing rule as reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 33 per cent in each subject; grades A to E, with E as the supplementary category | Indian Express, as used in RBSE 5th class result 2026 |
| Class 8 | 33 per cent in each subject; D (33 to 40) is the lowest pass grade, E (0 to 32) goes to supplementary | Times of India, as used in RBSE 8th class result 2026 |
| Class 10 | 33 per cent in each subject and 33 per cent in aggregate | NDTV, 2026 |
| Class 12 | 33 per cent or grade D in each subject and in aggregate | Indian Express, 2024; IE Education, 2026 |
| Supplementary | 33 per cent | Careers360, 2026 |
The rule has a source, but the board’s own scheme document is the final word. See the section on checking your year’s rule below.
Mark splits from the board syllabus
| Subject type | Theory | Sessional | Practical | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most subjects (Hindi, English, Economics, History, Political Science, Business Studies, Sanskrit) | 80 | 20 | 0 | 100 |
| Science subjects with practical (Physics, Chemistry) | 56 | 14 | 30 | 100 |
| Computer Science and Informatics Practices | 56 (from unit marks) | 14 (our inference) | 30 | 100 |
Source: the board’s Class 12 syllabus PDF for 2025-26, for 2025-26. Class 10 is reported to use 80 theory plus 20 internal marks (see RBSE 10th class result 2026). The sessional marks are given by the school. Details on how those marks are checked are in RBSE checking aur marking.
Aggregate marks needed to pass
| Class | Total marks | 33 per cent | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 10 | 600 (six subjects, from the 599 of 600 topper figure) | 198 | NDTV rule |
| Class 12 | 500 (five subjects, from the 499 of 500 topper figure) | 165 | Indian Express rule |
The totals are our reading of the toppers’ figures in RBSE topper list 2026, not a board table. Students with fewer or more subjects, for example an extra subject, should work out their own total.
Grades in Class 5 and 8
| Grade | Marks |
|---|---|
| A | 81 to 100 |
| B | 61 to 80 |
| C | 41 to 60 |
| D | 33 to 40 |
| E (supplementary) | 0 to 32 |
The Class 8 ranges are from the Times of India; Class 5 uses the same ranges (Indian Express). Class 10 and 12 results are shown as marks, not grades. In 2026 the pass percentage was 97.75 for Class 5 and 97.01 for Class 8.
Do theory and practical need separate pass marks?
| Source | What it says |
|---|---|
| One education site (IE Education) | Candidates must score at least 33 of 100 in a subject; it lists 56 plus 14 plus 30 for science subjects |
| Another guide (TrueJobs, Careers360 and others) | Theory and practical each need to be passed at 33 per cent |
The two readings give different results for a student strong in the practical and weak in the paper. We did not find the board’s text on this, so we do not choose one. Ask the school, and read the scheme under your subject on the board’s syllabus page.
Grace marks and rumours
You may see posts about grace marks of one or two marks. We searched for an official rule and found none, so we state no number of grace marks. If the board gives any such rule, it will be in a board order, not on a social media page.
- Do not plan an exam strategy around grace marks.
- Do not pay anyone who says they can add marks.
- If your total is wrong, apply for scrutiny; see RBSE revaluation aur scrutiny 2026.
If you do not pass
A student who fails in one or two subjects is placed in the supplementary category in the reports we read, and can appear in May. The 2026 results of that exam are in RBSE supplementary exam 2026. What happens to a student who fails in more subjects is set by the board notice for your year, and we did not find that rule. For the open school, see RSOS result 2026, which has its own rules.
Supplementary pass mark and results
| 2026 supplementary | Result |
|---|---|
| Class 10 | 64.69% passed (16,991 of 26,266) |
| Class 12 | 71.65% passed (4,822 of 6,730) |
Check the rule for your year
- Open the board’s syllabus page the board’s syllabus page and download the booklet or PDF for your class.
- Find the “examination scheme” block of your subject. It shows paper, sessional and practical marks.
- Look for any line that says “minimum pass marks”. We did not find it in the Class 12 subject pages we read.
- If it is not there, ask the school for the board order on the pass rule for your year.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Correction |
|---|---|
| Thinking 33 means 33 in the paper only | The reported rule is 33 per cent of the subject total; the practical rule is unclear |
| Ignoring the aggregate | In Class 10 the aggregate also matters |
| Relying on a grace-mark post | No official rule found |
| Using last year’s rule without checking | The two-exam change from 2026-27 may bring new rules; see RBSE kya hai |
RBSE passing marks FAQs
What are the RBSE passing marks?
33 per cent in each subject is the rule reported for Classes 5, 8, 10 and 12. For a 100-mark subject that is 33 marks. The board’s own scheme text was not readable for us, so confirm on the board site.
RBSE me pass hone ke liye kitne number chahiye?
Har vishay me 33 pratishat, yaani 100 me se 33 number. Class 10 me NDTV ke anusar 33 pratishat sabhi vishayon ke total me bhi chahiye.
What is the RBSE class 10 passing marks?
33 per cent in each subject and in aggregate (NDTV). A 600-mark total makes the aggregate 198 marks, using the 599 of 600 topper figure as the total.
What is the RBSE class 12 passing marks?
33 per cent or grade D in each subject and in aggregate, as the Indian Express reported in 2024. A 500-mark total makes the aggregate 165 marks.
Do I need 33 per cent in theory and practical separately?
Reports differ. One education site says the combined total of 100 must reach 33, and another says theory and practical must each reach 33 per cent. We found no board text, so ask your school and read the board scheme for your subject.
Is there grace marks in RBSE?
We found no official grace-mark rule and do not state one. Treat posts that promise grace marks as unverified.
What if I get 32 in a subject?
The student is generally placed in the supplementary category. See RBSE supplementary exam 2026 for the 2026 form, fee and result.
What are the pass marks in the supplementary exam?
Careers360 says 33 per cent. The result in 2026 was 64.69 per cent in Class 10 and 71.65 per cent in Class 12.
What are the passing grades for Class 5 and 8?
A grade D (33 to 40 marks) or above is a pass in Class 8, and E is the supplementary category (Times of India). See RBSE 8th class result 2026 and RBSE 5th class result 2026.
Last verified: 4 November 2026
Edited by Anil Kumar. Every date, number and name on this page was read on an official page or in a news report named under “Sources” below, and key facts were matched with a second source. Where we could not confirm something we say so instead of guessing. ParinamSetu is an independent site, not a government website: see our Editorial Policy and Disclaimer.
Sources and how we checked
We name our sources so you can check them yourself. Links go only to official websites; news reports are listed by publisher, headline and date.
- Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan: Class 12 syllabus PDF for 2025-26 (80 plus 20, 56 plus 14 plus 30 and unit marks).
- NDTV (Class 10 pass rule, 2026); Indian Express (Class 12 pass rule, 2024); Indian Express Education (Class 12 pattern, 2026); Times of India (Class 8 grade ranges).
- Careers360 (supplementary pass mark); TrueJobs and others (separate theory and practical rule, not confirmed).
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