For CBSE Class 12 (Commerce), what if I failed for 1 main subject and pass for 6th subject (Painting). Will it be considered passed 12th….? And I’m planning to go for b.des after 12th….

Dear Student,

According to the guidelines issued by CBSE, to be declared as “Passed”, a candidate shall obtain a grade higher than E (i.e. at least 33% marks) in all the five subjects of external examination. Read more on CBSE Class 12 Passing Marks 2025 here. Detailed information about the passing status in case students fail to get minimum passing marks in the main exams and get more than 33% in additional subjects can be taken from the respective schools only.