If you are a student of JKBOSE Class 11th (Higher Secondary Part-I) or a parent looking to confirm the passing marks criteria for 2025, this article will help you clearly understand the minimum marks required subject-wise as per the latest JKBOSE Marks Distribution Scheme for Academic Session 2024–25 (Annual Regular 2025).
Many students remain confused about how much they need in theory, practical, internal assessment, and overall aggregate to pass. JKBOSE has clarified this in an official notice, and we have explained it in simple words below.
JKBOSE Class 11 Passing Marks 2025 – Key Highlights
As per JKBOSE scheme:
- General English pass percentage: 33%
- Other subjects pass percentage: 36%
- Passing marks are calculated subject-wise and depend on:
- Theory exam
- Internal Assessment (IA)
- Practical / External practical (where applicable)
👉 This criteria applies to Science, Arts/Humanities, Commerce, Home Science, etc.
According to the official JKBOSE notice (Page 1), the board states:
- English: 33% passing
- Remaining 4 elective subjects: 36% passing (including practical/internal wherever available)
JKBOSE 11th Passing Marks 2025 (Subject-wise Criteria)
1) General English (All Streams)
Total Marks: 100
- Theory Max: 80
- Theory Pass Marks: 26
- Internal Assessment Max: 20
- Internal Pass Marks: 07 ✅ Total Minimum Pass Marks: 33/100
(Shown in the table on Page 1)
2) Passing Marks in Subjects with Practical + Internal (36% Rule)
For most Science and many other subjects, the marking breakup is generally:
- Total: 100
- Theory: 70
- Internal Assessment: 20
- External Practical: 30
✅ Passing is calculated to meet 36% overall, with minimums in components.
Science Subjects (Example Pattern)
For:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Geography (Science)
- Geology
- Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
Common breakup (as per Page 1):
- Theory (70): Minimum 25
- Internal (20): Minimum 04
- Practical (30): Minimum 07 ✅ Total Pass: 36/100
3) Passing Marks in Subjects without Practical (Mostly Arts & Some Commerce)
Many Arts/Humanities subjects have only:
- Theory: 80
- Internal: 20
So generally:
- Theory Minimum: 29
- Internal Minimum: 07 ✅ Total Pass: 36/100
As listed on Page 2 for subjects like:
- Hindi, Urdu, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian
- Philosophy, History, Economics, Political Science, Education
- Sociology, Home Science (Elective), English Literature
- Functional English
- Public Administration (Arts/Commerce)
(Shown clearly in the subject-wise table)
JKBOSE 11th Passing Marks 2025 – Commerce Subjects
The same 36% rule applies.
Subjects shown in the table (Page 2) include:
- Business Studies
- Accountancy
- Entrepreneurship
- Typewriting / Short Hand (where applicable)
- Travel Tourism and Hotel Management
- Physical Education
- Computer Science
- Informatics Practices
Most Commerce theory subjects follow:
- Theory (80): Pass 29
- Internal (20): Pass 07 ✅ Total: 36/100
JKBOSE 11th Vocational Subjects (Part-2nd) Passing Marks 2025
JKBOSE has separate scheme for Vocational subjects (Page 3).
Vocational Passing Scheme
Total: 100
- Theory/Written Test: 50
- Practical Test: 50
Minimum pass marks:
- Theory: 18 marks (36%)
- Practical: 18 marks (36%) ✅ Total Pass: 36/100
So, vocational students must ensure they pass in both components, not just overall.
Important Rule: JKBOSE Notional/Statutory Marks (Grace Marks)
This is an important relief rule mentioned on Page 3:
✅ If a candidate fails in one or more subjects by a deficiency of not more than 5 marks, they may be declared pass by adding up to five (5) notional/statutory marks, for the student’s best advantage.
⚠️ But:
- Notional marks are not added to total aggregate.
- Notional marks are not available in practical examination, including internal or external practical.
(As written in the notice)
How to Check Your Passing Status (Simple Method)
To confirm whether you have passed:
✅ For English
You must get:
- 26/80 in theory
- 07/20 in internal
- Total 33/100
✅ For Other Subjects
You must get:
- Total 36/100 And also minimum in:
- Theory component
- Internal
- Practical (if subject has practical)
FAQs – JKBOSE 11th Passing Marks 2025
Q1. What are JKBOSE 11th passing marks in 2025?
English: 33 marks
All other subjects: 36 marks
Q2. Is practical compulsory to pass?
Yes, if your subject has practical, you must achieve minimum practical pass marks as shown in the JKBOSE scheme.
Q3. What is internal assessment passing marks?
Mostly it is:
- 07/20 for theory subjects
- 04/20 for subjects listed with IA pass 04
Q4. Are grace marks given?
Yes, JKBOSE mentions up to 5 notional/statutory marks, but not in practical.
JKBOSE Class 11th Passing Marks Criteria 2025 is very clear:
✅ English = 33%
✅ Elective subjects = 36%
✅ Students must pass according to marks distribution in:
- Theory
- Internal Assessment
- Practical (where applicable)
If you want to check the exact subject-wise table, it is best to read the official PDF.
Official PDF Link (JKBOSE Passing Marks Criteria 2025)
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