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The Telangana State Secondary Education Board (TSBSE), also known as the Telangana Board, conducts Class 10 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams in the state. The students appearing in these exams have to get the minimum TS board class 10th passing marks to get promoted for the higher class. TS Board was established in 2014 under the Telangana Act of 2014 and conducts SSC board exams in an offline manner.
Telangana has introduced a novel grading system to determine the passing status for candidates. The information present on the SSC mark sheet include the students’ grades, grade points, and subject-wise marks, which are considered for the grading purpose. Telangana SSC marks list is made available to schools within two weeks post the declaration of TS SSC result. Based on the TS board class 10th passing marks, students are admitted into higher programs.
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The total number of marks allotted to each paper is 100, out of which theory paper is of 80 marks while the weightage of practical exam is 20. The students have to obtain 35 marks in each subject. While the non-language papers are of 50 marks each. Out of 50, 40 marks will be allocated in the theory exam while the remaining 10 marks will be awarded as internal assessment.
Further details regarding the same are explained below:
Subject |
Total Marks |
Passing Marks |
First Language (Hindi/Urdu/Telugu) |
100 |
35 |
Second Language (Hindi/Telugu) |
100 |
35 |
Third Language (English) |
100 |
35 |
Mathematics (Paper 1) |
50 |
17 |
Mathematics (Paper 2) |
50 |
17 |
Biological Science |
50 |
17 |
Physical Science |
50 |
17 |
Geography and Economics |
50 |
17 |
History and Civics |
50 |
17 |
TS board exam is of 600 points (with each subject of 100 marks). Out of the total, the board exams carry a weightage of 480 points while internals are of 120 marks.
The students appearing for the TS board class 10th exam have to obtain at least 35% in each topic, including theory and practical, to qualify. The tabular data provided below highlights the TS board class 10th passing marks for theory.
Subject |
Total Marks |
Passing Marks |
First Language (Hindi/Urdu/Telugu) |
80 |
28 |
Second Language (Hindi/Telugu) |
80 |
28 |
Third Language (English) |
80 |
28 |
Mathematics (Paper 1) |
40 |
14 |
Mathematics (Paper 2) |
40 |
14 |
Biological Science |
40 |
14 |
Physical Science |
40 |
14 |
Geography and Economics |
40 |
14 |
History and Civics |
40 |
14 |
Also Read: TS SSC Syllabus
The tabular information outlines the minimum practical/internal assessment passing marks that students must obtain. Practical exam is of 20 marks and students have to score at least 7 marks in the practical.
Subject |
Practical/Internal assessment maximum marks |
Practical/Internal assessment Passing marks |
First Language (Hindi/Sanskrit/Telugu) |
20 |
07 |
Second Language (Hindi/Telugu) |
20 |
07 |
Third Language (English) |
20 |
07 |
Mathematics (Paper 1) |
10 |
03 |
Mathematics (Paper 2) |
10 |
03 |
Biological Science |
10 |
03 |
Physical Science |
10 |
03 |
Geography and Economics |
10 |
03 |
History and Civics |
10 |
03 |
The TS SSC exam consists of a grading system. The details regarding the same are explained below:
Marks |
Percentage |
Grade |
750 and above marks |
75% or above marks |
A |
600- 749 marks |
Greater than/equal to 60% and less than 75% |
B |
500- 599 marks |
Greater than/equal to 50% and less than 60% |
C |
350- 499 marks |
Greater than/equal to 35% and less than 50% |
D |
The final result indicates both the marks secured and the grade achieved in each subject. The grading system focuses on the students’ academic performance beyond just pass and fail, creating a more holistic evaluation.
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Some of the tips that prove beneficial to the students are:
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