Passing marks are 33% for the UPMSP exam, in case of every subject. Each subject comprises 100 marks, out of which one needs to secure 33% to qualify. The total marks for the UP board 10th examination are 100, out of which 70 marks incorporate theory and 30 for practical.

The examinations are held once a year approximately around Feb/March. The examinations last for 3hr 15 mins. The question paper carries Mcqs, short and long question answers. The system comprises grades ranging from A1 to E2. Students scoring 90% and above in each subject fall under A1 grade in every subject. 

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad is responsible for determining and establishing Up Board 10th grading system for board exam evaluation to assess students’ learning and skills. Qualifying students are promoted to the next class based on the score proposed by the UP Board 10th grading system. 

According to the CCE Evaluation criteria, if a candidate fails to pass two subjects then he/she can appear for the compartment exam. There's also such provision that if the candidate is unsuccessful in clearing 3 subjects, then they can appear only 3 subjects in the coming academic year. 

UP Board 10th Passing Criteria 2025

The UP board 10th mark sheet shows the grades obtained by the student in each subject. Total marks are 100, out of which, 70 marks are for theory and 30 marks are for practical and internal tests. 

Theory Examination Passing Marks

The following are the minimum makes to score in the UP Board 10th theory exam.

• Hindi - 26/80
• English - 26/80
• Maths - 26/80
• Social Science - 26/80
• Science - 23/70

Read More: UP Board 10th Supplementary Exam

UP Board 10th Grading Scheme

A minimum of 33% marks are required for passing the exam. Candidates unable to score the minimum marks may appear for the compartment exam.

Practical subject marks are counted for the final report. Grade points according to the marks scored :

• 91 - 100 = A1
• 81 - 90 = A2
• 71 - 80 = B1
• 61 - 70 = B2
• 51 - 60 = C1
• 41 - 50 = C2
• 33 - 40 = D
• 21 - 32 = E1
• Less than 21 = E2

Read More: UP Board 10th Supplementary Results

UP Board 10th Calculation of percentage 

Students shall check on the grades of each subject according to the marks scored. To calculate the overall grade, sum up the grade points and divide them by the total number of subjects.

This is the Cumulative Grading Point Average. Now to get the percentage, multiply the CGPA by 9.5 for an approximation percentage. After calculation, add all the grade points and divide the grade points with the total number of subjects and the final value obtained by calculation will be the UP board GPA.

Illustration for Calculation of CGPA

A minimum D grade is required for the candidate to pass the UP board exam. Below is a table on how to calculate the GPA.

Check the calculation below.

• Total grade points = 35
• GPA = Total of grade points/ Total no. Of subjects ( 5 in this case) 
• GPA = 35/5 = 7
• Overall GPA = 7 , Grade Point = B2
• Percentage=  7 × 9.5 = 66.5%

Important Pointers of UP Board 10th Passing Marks 2025

In instances, where the candidate is unable to pass two examinations he/she has to appear for the compartment examinations. Students can improve their scores in case they've obtained less than the required marks through supplementary examinations. The grading scale varies from A1 to E based on the marks obtained by the students.

The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is the reflector of the overall performance of the students. Marks scored by students in the practical examination are also added to the final mark sheet.

UP Board 10th Important Books

For class 10 students on the UP board, essential readings are NCERT or UP board books. The NCERT books ar easily available on the official site of NCERT. In addition to this, candidates may refer to other books for advance preparation for UP board 10th exams. 

UP Board 10th Subject-wise List

• Science - class 10 physics, chemistry, biology ( Manjit Kaur and Lakhmir Singh ), Principles of physics ( S. Chand books and N.K. Chowdhary, Together with science study material for class 10 by Arihant
• Maths - class 10 all-in-one mathematics by Arihant, R.D Sharma.
• English - exam idea ( VK global )
• Social Science - exam idea, all in one social science by Arihant.

UP Board 10th Result 2025

The result is announced by UPMSP in online mode. The candidates may check their results with the help of their roll number and the year in which they have appeared for the examination. 

Check the details carefully in case of any discrepancy, the candidate must contact their respective school/board authority. 

Details mentioned in the result are as follows:

• Student's names
• Roll number
• School name and code
• Mother/ Father's name
• Subject-wise marks in theory
• Subject-wise marks in practical 
• Total marks 
• Grade obtained 
• Status of qualification i.e pass/fail

Read More: UP Board 10th Results

Latest updates

The UPMSP exams are scheduled between Feb 24 - Mar 12, 2025. The examinations are conducted in two shifts morning and evening. The result is expected to be announced in April by UPMSP. 

The students can check their results in online mode on-site, at upmsp.edu.in, and upresulta.nic.in with the help of their roll numbers.