ISC 12th Passing Marks: Check ISC Class 12 Passing Maximum and Minimum Marks

Abhishek Joshi

Updated on - Apr 16, 2025

ISC 12th Passing Marks 2025: The ISC class 12th exams (Indian School Certificate Class 12th exams) are conducted by the CISCE. The ISC class 12 passing marks are 40% for each subject. The overall aggregate percentage required to pass is 35%. 

Students need to obtain the required passing marks to clear the examination. Students who fail to do so can appear for the ISC 12th improvement exam. However, students who have failed in more than 2 subjects have to repeat the class.

Students can read more about the ISC 12th passing marks 2025 in this article.

ISC 12th Passing Marks 2025: Highlights 

The table below specifies the crucial points related to the ISC 12th passing marks.

Particulars  Details 
Name of the Exam  ISC 12th Exam 
Exam Conducting Body CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)
ISC 12th Passing Marks 40% for each subject and overall, 35% in aggregate
ISC 12th Result Date  1st week of May 2025 (tentative)
Official Website cisce.org 
Official Results Website results.cisce.org

Check the Detailed Marking Scheme: ISC Class 12 Exam Pattern

Stream-wise ISC 12th Passing Marks 2025

The ISC 12th passing marks for each subject are 40%. However, if the overall aggregate percentage is evaluated, a candidate needs 35% marks to pass this exam. The results of the ISC board 12th exam will be announced in the 1st week of May 2025 (tentative schedule). After downloading the provisional mark sheet, students can check their scores in each subject and also the pass/fail status.

The table below provides information about the ISC 12th passing marks.  

Name of the Subject  Theory Paper Marks  Internal Assessment Marks/Practical Paper Marks   ISC 12th Passing Marks (Theory + Practical)
English Literature 100 - 40
English Language  100 - 40
Economics  100 - 40
Mathematics  80 20 40 
Business Studies  80 20 40 
Accountancy  80 20 40 
History  80 20 40 
Physics  70 30 40
Chemistry 70 30 40
Biology 70 30 40
Geography  70 30 40
Aggregate ISC 12th Passing Marks 35%

The above table depicts ISC 12th passing marks for various subjects. It covers all the subjects of science, commerce, and arts streams. In some subjects, there is no practical paper. While in others, the internal/practical assessment will be either 20 or 30 marks. As a combination of theory and practical, 40 marks are required to pass each subject. The aggregate pass percentage is 35%. 

Also Read: ISC Previous Year Question Papers

ISC 12th Passing Marks: Grading System 

The ISC 12th class grading system ranges from A to E. A is the highest grade score and E is the lowest grade score. The minimum grade required to pass the examination is 'D'.
The table below provides detailed information about the ISC 12th grading system. 

Grade  Remarks 
A Very Good 
B Good 
C Satisfactory Result
D Fair
E Fail 

ISC 12th Passing Marks: Some Crucial Aspects 

There are certain important aspects related to the ISC 12th passing marks. Students must explore the information shared below.

  • Candidates should aim to secure at least 40 percent in every subject because then only they will receive a pass status in that respective subject. 
  • For the ISC class 12th exam, a student can appear in a maximum of 6 subjects. 
  • Every student must compulsorily take English as one of their primary subjects. The other subjects will be dependent on the specific stream and the individual choice of the candidate.
  • The passing certificate will be issued to only those students who can achieve at least an overall aggregate of 35%.
  • Those who fail in one or a maximum of two subjects will have to appear for the improvement exam. 
  • Students should keep a regular eye on cisce.org. It is the designated website of the board and all the forthcoming notifications will be published on this platform.
  • The CISCE has discontinued the compartment exam system. Hence, if a student fails in a subject then he/she will have to appear for the improvement paper. 
  • The improvement exam can be given for a maximum of two subjects. 

Also Check: ISC Class 12 Exam Preparation Tips

How to Check ISC Class 12th Result?

Checking ISC class 12th results is a very simple process. Here are the steps for that :

  • Step 1: Visit the result-based website of the CISCE, results.cisce.org. 
  • Step 2: On the home page, all the instructions related to the ISC 12th Result will be visible.
  • Step 3: Students will find empty box-like structures where they will have to select the course, UID, and Index number. 
  • Step 4: The candidates must enter their login credentials (course, UID, index number) and captcha code. 
  • Step 5: After filling in all the necessary details, click on the icon that states 'show result'.
  • Step 6: The result for the ISC class 12th will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 7: The students can take a printout of the result or a screenshot of the same for future reference. 

The results for the ISC class 12th are expected to be out in May 2025. Students must note that this is a tentative schedule. The most up-to-date information about the ISC class 12th results will be notified by the board through cisce.org.

Conclusion

The ISC 12th passing marks are 40% for each subject, and overall, the aggregate percentage required to pass is 35%. In these exams, every subject must be taken seriously, and students should aim to clear both practical and theory papers with good marks. The results of the ISC class 12th exam will be declared in May 2025 (tentative). The students who fail to achieve the passing marks criteria will be required to appear for the improvement exam. The improvement exams are scheduled to take place in July 2025 (tentative schedule). 

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