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HPBOSE 12th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2026 are 33% in each subject. This 33% is combined for both theory exams and practical or internal assessments. Additionally, students must also get this passing percentage in aggregate to get the passing certificate. The HPBOSE 12th passing marks 2026 for the 60 marks paper are 20, and for the 80 marks paper, it is 26. Some of the theory exams will be for 50, 60, and 80, and the practical exam will be for 10 and 20 marks, depending on the stream.
In all subjects, you should try to score at least a grade 'D' to pass the exam. If you wish to improve your score in any two subjects, you can fill out the form for the HPBOSE 12th Compartment Exam 2026, which will be held in August, and the result will be declared in September 2026. Get more details on passing marks from the article below.
Also Read: HP Board 12th Result 2026
HPBOSE 12th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical 2026
The minimum passing marks for HPBOSE 12th are 33%. You can check out the subject-wise passing marks for the different criteria below:
Academic Subjects
Sr. No. | Subject | Theory Max Marks (Term I & II) | Theory Pass Marks | INA Max Marks | INA Pass Marks | Practical Max Marks | Practical Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | English | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – | – |
2 | History | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – | – |
3 | Economics | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – | – |
4 | Political Science | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – | – |
5 | Hindi | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – | – |
6 | Sociology | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – | – |
7 | Geography | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 |
8 | Sanskrit | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – | – |
9 | Physics | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 |
10 | Chemistry | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 |
11 | Biology | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 |
12 | Mathematics | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – | – |
13 | Accountancy (For 12th) | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 |
15 | Business Studies (For 12th) | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 |
17 | Physical Education | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 |
18 | Computer Science | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 |
19 | Psychology | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 |
Music & Performing Arts
Sr. No. | Subject | Theory Max | Theory Pass | INA Max | INA Pass | Practical Max | Practical Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Music (Vocal) | 30 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 50 | 16 |
21 | Music (Inst. Melodic) | 30 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 50 | 16 |
22 | Music (Inst. Percussion) | 30 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 50 | 16 |
23 | Dance (Kathak) | 30 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 50 | 16 |
24 | Dance (Bharatnatyam) | 30 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 50 | 16 |
Languages & Others
Sr. No. | Subject | Theory Max | Theory Pass | INA Max | INA Pass | Practical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 | Urdu | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – |
26 | Public Administration | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – |
27 | Human Ecology & Family Science | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 |
28 | Yoga | 60 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 20 |
29 | French | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – |
30 | Philosophy | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – |
31 | Financial Literacy | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | – |
Vocational Subjects
Sr. No. | Subject | Theory Max | Theory Pass | INA Max | INA Pass | Practical Max | Practical Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
32 | Agriculture | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
33 | Automotive | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
34 | Healthcare | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
35 | IT/ITES | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
36 | Media & Entertainment | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
37 | Retail | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
38 | Physical Education | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
39 | Private Security | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
40 | Telecom | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
41 | Tourism & Hospitality | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
42 | BFSI (Banking, Finance, Service & Insurance) | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
43 | Apparels, Made-ups & Home Furnishing | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
44 | Beauty & Wellness | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
45 | Electronics & Hardware | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
46 | Plumber | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 40 | 13 |
HPBOSE 12th Grading System 2026
HP Board follows a 9-point grading system that ranges from A1 to E2. Here, grade A1 is the highest, and grade E2 is the lowest grade. Check out the details of the HPBOSE 12th Grading System 2026 here:
Marks Range | Grades | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
91-100 | A1 | 100 |
81-90 | A2 | 90 |
71-80 | B1 | 80 |
61-70 | B2 | 70 |
51-60 | C1 | 60 |
41-50 | C2 | 50 |
33-40 | D | 40 |
21-32 | E1 | C |
00-20 | E2 | C |
Also Read - HPBOSE Class 12 Marksheet 2026
HPBOSE 12th Compartment Exams 2026
The compartment exams will be conducted for those who fail to achieve the minimum passing marks in one or two subjects of the curriculum. You can find the HPBOSE 12th Compartment Exam Date Sheet 2026 on the official website. The compartment exams will be conducted in June or July 2026. The minimum passing marks for the compartment exams are also 33%, which are to be scored individually in each subject for which you have appeared.
Passing marks are the most important aspect of qualifying for the next stages of education after class 12th. You can check out the detailed passing marks for each subject above and prepare for the exam accordingly.
FAQs
If students fail in any one of the subjects in HPBOSE 12th, they will not be provided with the pass status or grace marks. The Himachal Pradesh board does not provide any grace marks to students. Instead, they can register themselves for compartment exams by filling the form and appearing again for the subject. This will help them to score the passing marks and save a year.
Yes, there are chances for students to score full marks in HPBOSE 12th Science subjects. You should learn to write correct exams, draw well-labelled diagrams, and write answers as per the marks allotted to the questions.
On scoring 68% marks in the HPBOSE 12th, the students will be awarded with B2 grade. The grades range from A1 to E2 and it is necessary to score at least grade D in order to pass the exams. D grade is provided to students scoring between 33 to 40 marks.
Yes, the passing marks will be the same for all streams. The Himachal Pradesh board follows a particular marking scheme as per which the students need to score a minimum of 33% marks in each subject. They will have to individually pass the theory and practical exams in each subject.
Yes, students need to obtain 33 percent in both theoretical and practical exam separately. The maximum marks for theory and practical marks may differ based on the streams and subjects. Apart from this, they also need to get 33 per cent in aggregate marks.
