JAC 12th Grading System 2026 - Check Jharkhand Board Class 12 Division System & Passing Marks Criteria

Pratha Shishodia

Updated On: December 23, 2025 07:23 PM

JAC 12th Grading System 2026 includes 5 grades. The board also provides divisions that the students can check in their marksheets. Continue reading the article for complete infromation. 
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JAC 12th Grading System 2026 is set by the Jharkhand board. As per the board, students are provided grades ranging from A+, A, B, C, and D. On scoring 75% and above, students secure A+ grade. A grade is awarded to students on scoring between 60% to 75% marks. B grade is secured by students scoring between 45% to 60% marks. Similarly, C grade is provided to students on securing 33% to 45% marks. If students score less than 33% marks, they will fail and be provided with “D” grade. For more information related to the JAC 12th Grading System 2026, continue reading the article in detail. All the information about the grades and division system is provided here. The students can check here the grades they can score.
Also Read - JAC 12th Result 2026

JAC 12th Grading System 2026 Highlights

The table below highlights key aspects of the JAC Class 12 grading system. Students can refer to the details provided below.
Particulars Details
Exam Organizing Authority Jharkhand Academic Council (also called JAC)
Exam’s Name JAC 12th Exam
Exam Date February 11, 2025 to March 4, 2025
Grading System It ranges from A+ to D.
A+ is the highest grade (distinction) and D is the lowest grade (fail).
Pass Percentage To pass each subject in the JAC Class 12th exam, students must secure a minimum of 33%. This 33% requirement applies separately to both theory and practical components. Therefore, a student must achieve at least 33% in the practical exam and 33% in the theory exam to pass the subject.
Minimum Grade Required to Pass C (aggregate marks range of 165 to 224)
Also Read - JAC 12th Marksheet 2026

JAC 12th Grading System 2026

The JAC Class 12 grading system follows a 5-scale mechanism. Students scoring 375 marks or more (75% and above) receive an A+ grade, the highest grade, signifying a distinction. Those with an aggregate score below 165 marks (less than 33%) are awarded a D grade, indicating failure. Students who fail in one or more subjects must appear for the JAC 12th supplementary exam. Students can check out the major information about the JAC 12th Grading System 2026 from the table given below:

Grade

Marks

Percentage

Description

A+

375 or more

75 % and above

Distinction

A

375 to 300

60 to 75 %

1st Division

B

300 to 225

45 to 60 %

2nd Division

C

225 to 165

33 to Less than 45 %

3rd Division

D

Less than 165

Less than 33 %

Marginal/Fail

JAC 12th Passing Marks 2026

To pass each subject in the JAC Class 12th exams, students must score a minimum of 33% in both the theory and practical components. The theory-to-practical ratio varies by subject, with some following an 80:20 split and others a 70:30 split. For an 80-mark theory paper, students must score at least 26 marks to pass. For a 70-mark theory paper, a minimum of 23 marks is required. In a 30-mark practical exam, students need at least 10 marks to pass. For a 20-mark practical exam, at least 7 marks are necessary.

Theory

The JAC class 12 passing marks for the theoretical examinations are tabulated below.

Subjects

Total Marks

Passing Marks

English Core

80

26

English Elective

80

26

Hindi Core

80

26

Sanskrit

80

26

Urdu

80

26

Mathematics

80

26

Physics

70

23

Biology

70

23

Chemistry

70

23

Business Studies

80

26

Economics

80

26

BMT

80

26

ACT

80

26

ETP

70

23

Home Science

70

23

History

80

26

Geography

70

23

Practical

The JAC class 12 passing marks for the practical examinations are tabulated below.

Subjects

Total Marks

Passing Marks

English Core

20

7

English Elective

20

7

Hindi Core

20

7

Sanskrit

20

7

Urdu

20

7

Mathematics

20

7

Physics

30

10

Biology

30

10

Chemistry

30

10

Business Studies

20

7

Economics

20

7

ACT

20

7

BMT

20

7

ETP

30

10

Home Science

30

10

History

20

7

Geography

30

10

How To Calculate Percentage Using JAC 12th Grading System 2026?

Students can calculate their percentage by using the grading system followed by JAC. Follow the simple steps given below to easily calculate your percentage by using your overall score:

  • Step 1: You need to first add all the marks that you have received in the different subjects included in the curriculum. Make sure that your calculation is accurate.
  • Step 2: Now, you need to divide the total sum by the number of subjects. The product will be your overall percentage.

JAC 12th Provision for Grace Marks 2026

To make it easy for them, the Jharkhand Board provides grace marks to students. The ones who fail by a small margin can be promoted based on certain criteria. Check out the points that provide grace marks to students:

  • If a student fails in a subject by less than 5%, he/she will be given the grace marks to pass the subject.
  • If a student fails in two subjects by less than 3% in each subject, he/she will be provided with grace marks in both subjects.
  • The students who have not availed any marks by availing the above-mentioned conditions and miss a higher division by not more than five marks shall be given the minimum marks necessary for securing the higher division. However, the position in the higher division shall be determined based on the original marks secured by the candidate.

JAC 12th Marking Scheme 2026

Students can check out the number of different types of questions that will be included in the question paper according to the latest marking scheme followed by the Jharkhand Academic Council from the table given below:

Subjects

JAC Recommendation (In %)

MCQ +VSA

VSA

Short Answers

Long Answers

Total

Hindi

40

20

20

20

100

English

40

20

20

20

100

Sanskrit

40

20

20

20

100

Mathematics

40

20

20

20

100

Physics

40

20

20

20

100

Chemistry

40

20

20

20

100

Biology

40

20

20

20

100

History

40

20

20

20

100

Geography

40

20

20

20

100

Political Science

40

20

20

20

100

Accountancy

40

20

20

20

100

Economics

40

20

20

20

100

Business Studies

40

20

20

20

100

Entrepreneurship

40

20

20

20

100

Business Mathematics

40

20

20

20

100

JAC 12th Compartment Exams 2026

Students who fail to secure the minimum passing marks will have to sit for the compartment exams. The minimum passing marks for the compartment exams are the same as that of the main exams. The application form for the compartment exam will be filled out by the students with the help of their school authorities. The information about the JAC 12th Compartment Exam Date 2026 and the application form will be available on the official website of the Jharkhand Academic Council at jac.jharkhand.gov.in. The JAC 12th Compartment Result 2026 will also be available on the official website. Students only require their roll number to easily check the compartment results online.

The JAC Class 12 grading system offers a clear understanding of the relationship between aggregate marks and grades, as well as division-based classification. Grades range from A+ to D, where A+ signifies distinction, and D indicates failure. To receive a passing certificate, students must secure at least 33% in both theory and practical exams for each subject. With dedicated effort and preparation, students can achieve distinction in their exams. Best of luck!

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FAQs

Are the students provided with grades on the basis of marks secured in theory exams?

The students are provided with grades on the basis of overall marks secured in a subject. The board provides grades and divisions according to the overall result.

How can I get Distinction as well as A+ grade in Jharkhand board class 12 exams?

It is possible for students to get Distinction as well as A+ grade in Jharkhand board class 12 exams by scoring high marks. On scoring 375 and above marks or 75% and more, students can secure A+ grade as well as Distinction. 

How to know the grades secured in the JAC 12th Grading System 2026?

Once the result is announced, the students will be able to check their grades in the marksheet. The board will provide the grades to students as per the JAC 12th Grading System 2026. 

Is it possible to score the highest grade easily as per the JAC 12th Grading System 2026?

Yes, the students can easily score the highest grade easily as per the JAC 12th Grading System 2026. They should aim at scoring high marks that help them to get higher grades. 

Which grade is provided to students on scoring 350 marks out of 500 in JAC 12th exams 2026?

On scoring 350 marks out of 500 in JAC 12th exams 2026, students are provided with “A” grade. The students who score between 60% to 75% marks can secure A grade.

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