MBSE HSLC Grading System: Grading Process, Passing Marks, Grace Marks
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The Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) has a structured and transparent grading system that evaluates the results of its students in the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination. The MBSE HSLC Grading System not only helps students understand their academic standing but also encourages them to strive for excellence through a well-defined reward system.
The Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) evaluates its students using a grading system that ranges from A1 to F. To pass the MBSE HLSC exam, students must score a minimum of 33% marks in theory and practical examinations in each subject separately, along with 33% in the overall aggregate.
Students who score above 75% are rewarded with distinction, and those who score between 60-75% are first division pass out. Students scoring between 50% and 59% are classified as second division, while those scoring between 33% and 49% fall under the third division category.
MBSE HSLC Grading System 2025
The table below shows the Grading system issued by the Mizoram Board of School Education. A1 is graded to those who score above 90 marks, whereas those who score below 33% are given an F grade and have to appear for the supplementary exam.
| Marks Range (%) | Grade | Grade Point |
| 91 – 100 | A1 | 10 |
| 81 – 90 | A2 | 9 |
| 71 – 80 | B1 | 8 |
| 61 – 70 | B2 | 7 |
| 51 – 60 | C1 | 6 |
| 41 – 50 | C2 | 5 |
| 34 – 40 | D1 | 4 |
| 0 – 33 | F | Fail |
The MBSE HSLC also rewards its students based on division, depending on the marks scored by them. The table below shows the division system that is awarded to the students based on mthe arks scored by them:
| Percentage Range | Division |
| 75% and above | Distinction |
| 60% – 74% | First Division |
| 50% – 59% | Second Division |
| 33% – 49% | Third Division |
Read More: MBSE HLSC Results 2025
MBSE HSLC Passing Marks
The minimum percentage required to pass the MBSE 10th Examination is 33. To qualify, one needs to pass both the theory and the practical sections separately. There are five main subjects: English, Mizo or an alternative language (for non-Mizo students), Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, along with one elective subject.
Below is the list of Elective subjects that a candidate can opt for based on their preferences :
- Bookkeeping & Accountancy
- Introductory Information Technology (IIT)
- Home Science
- Civics
- Commercial Studies
- Music
- Health & Physical Education
The elective subject varies from school to school, depending on the resources available in the institution. For subjects that follow the 80+20 marking scheme, one needs to score 26 in theory and 7 in practical /internal examination. For science, it differs; it follows the 70+30 marking scheme where the passing mark is 23 in theory and 10 in practical.
| Subject | Type | Theory Marks | Theory Pass Marks | Practical/Internal Marks | Practical/Internal Pass Marks | Total Marks | Total Pass Marks |
| English | Compulsory | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | 100 | 33 |
| Mizo / Alternative Language | Compulsory | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | 100 | 33 |
| Mathematics | Compulsory | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | 100 | 33 |
| Science | Compulsory | 70 | 23 | 30 (20 Practical + 10 Internal) | 10 (7 Practical + 3 Internal) | 100 | 33 |
| Social Science | Compulsory | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | 100 | 33 |
| Elective Subject (any one) | Optional | 80 | 26 | 20 | 7 | 100 | 33 |
MBSE HLSC Grace Marks
The Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) offers grace marking to those students who fall short of the passing mark, which is 33%.
- If a student is short by 1–2 marks in any subject, they may be awarded up to 2 grace marks per subject to help them pass.
- If a student fails in just one subject, they may receive grace marks up to 12 to pass the examination
- If a student fails in two subjects, and the total marks they are short of across both subjects is 12 or less, those marks can be split between the two to help them pass.
These grace marks are meant to give students a second chance when they're very close to the passing mark without compromising the exam's standards.
| Condition | Grace Marks Allowed | Purpose |
| Failing by 1–2 marks in any subject | Up to 2 marks per subject | To help pass if slightly short of passing marks |
| Failing in one subject | 12 marks in total for that subject | To allow passing in a single subject when the shortfall is significant |
| Failing in two subjects | 12 marks distributed across both subjects | To assist in passing two subjects when the combined shortfall is ≤ 12 marks |
MBSE HSLC Result Revaluation and Compartment Exam
MBSE allows its student to re-evaluate their marks if they are not satisfied with their results. A student can apply for Revaluation by visiting the official website of MBSE and has to pay 500 rupees per subject. Students should be aware that Revaluation marks are final and can't be changed.
Students who can't score the minimum percentage of 33 in one or more subjects have to appear for the MBSE HSLC compartment exam. The compartment exam will be held in June 2025, shortly after the declaration of the main results. The MBSE HSLC compartment results will tentatively come out in July 2025.
FAQs on MBSE HSLC Grading System
Q: What is the minimum passing mark for MBSE HSLC exams?
Q: What is the grading scale used by MBSE for HSLC exams?
Q: What is the division system based on MBSE HSLC results?
Q: Does MBSE offer grace marks to students?
Q: What can a student do if they are not satisfied with their results or fail in a subject?
