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CBSE Passing Marks 2027 and Supplementary Exam Rules for Class 10 and 12

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“I got 33%, so I passed” is true only if you understand where the 33% is counted. The rule differs slightly between Class 10 and Class 12, and the result status printed on your marksheet depends on it.

In this article

The pass rule
Result status words and what they mean
How a sixth subject can save your result
Supplementary exam for Class 12
What about Class 10?
Will “Compartment” be written on the final marksheet?
Does CBSE give grace marks?

The pass rule

Class	Minimum required
Class 10	33% in each subject. In recent years theory and internal assessment have been counted together for this purpose.
Class 12 (subjects with practical)	33% in theory and 33% in practical separately, and 33% in the subject overall.
Class 12 (subjects without practical)	33% in the subject, including project or internal marks as applicable.

Result status words and what they mean

PASS: you met the criteria in five subjects as per the scheme of studies.
COMP (Compartment): you missed the pass mark in a subject and get another chance without repeating the year.
ER (Essential Repeat): you have to appear again in the next year’s main exam.
ABST: absent in that paper.
RT / RW / UFM: repeat in theory, result withheld, or unfair means case. Contact the school for these.

How a sixth subject can save your result

If you studied an additional (sixth) subject and failed one main subject, CBSE’s replacement rules may allow the additional subject to take its place, subject to conditions about languages and subject groups. Check the result status before assuming you have a compartment.

Supplementary exam for Class 12

It is held after the main result, usually in July.
Students placed in compartment appear in that subject. Passed students can also use it to improve performance in one subject.
Regular students apply through their school; private candidates apply on the CBSE website.
The result comes in a few weeks and a combined marksheet is issued.

What about Class 10?

For Class 10 the second board exam plays this role. Compartment students and those who want to improve appear in it, and the better score is kept. See CBSE two board exams explained.

Will “Compartment” be written on the final marksheet?

Once you clear the supplementary or second exam, the document shows your passing marks. The session of the exam is printed, but there is no “failed” remark.

Does CBSE give grace marks?

The board follows a moderation policy and does not publish a fixed grace number. Do not plan around rumours of “5 grace marks”. If you are short by a small margin, first check whether verification or re-evaluation is a realistic option.

Pass rules are reviewed by CBSE every session. Confirm the current rule in the examination bye-laws or the circular issued with the 2027 result.

This is an independent information website and is not affiliated with any education board. Always confirm dates and rules from the official board notification.