UP Board 10th Grading System 2026 - Check UP Board Class 10 Grading System, Passing Marks & Passing Criteria

UP Board 10th Grading System 2026 includes 9 grades from A1 to E2. The students are provided with grades as per the marks scored by them. Among all grades, A1 is the highest grade awarded on scoring between 91 to 100 marks and E2 is the lowest grade provided on scoring less than 21 marks. Atleast, grade “D” is required to get the pass status in UP board 10th theory exams. Similarly, students are provided with grades in the practical exams too. The grades A, B, C, D, and E are provided to students in practical exams. A is the highest grade provided on scoring between 80 to 100 marks and E is the lowest grade provided in practical exams. Read the article thoroughly for detailed information about the grades in the theory and practical exams.

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UP Board 10th Grading System 2026

You can check out the UP Board 10th grading system 2026 that the board follows while marking grades to its students:

Grades	Range of Marks	Grade Points
A1	91-100	10
A2	81-90	9
B1	71-80	8
B2	61-70	7
C1	51-60	6
C2	41-50	5
D	33-40	4
E1	21-32	--
E2	Less than 21	--

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UP Board 10th Grading System 2026 for Theory

The UP Board grading system for theory examinations is a nine-point scale grading system, with “A1” as the highest grade and “E2” as the lowest. The lowest grade one needs to secure to pass the UP Board theory examination is a ‘D. ’ The detailed UP Board 10th Grading System 2026 is represented below:

RANGE OF MARKS	GRADE AWARDED	GRADE POINTS
91-100	A1	10
81-90	A2	9
71-80	B1	8
61-70	B2	7
51-60	C1	6
41-50	C2	5
33-40	D	4
21-32	E1	C
<21	E2	C

UP Board 10th Grading System 2026 for Practicals

The weightage of practical marks in the overall score is 30%. The grades are awarded to you with a range of 20 marks in the practical exams. The minimum passing grade is a ‘D’ for Class 10 practicals. Given below is the UP Board 10th Grading System 2026 for practicals.

RANGE OF MARKS	GRADES
80-100	A
60-79	B
45-59	C
33-44	D
<33	E

UP Board 10th Grading System 2026: Calculate CGPA

To calculate Grade Points, the following formula is to be used:

CGPA Formula = Total of grade points obtained in subjects / Total number of subjects.

• After calculating the grade points of each subject, add all the grade points.
• Divide the sum of the grade points by the total number of subjects, and the final value thus obtained will be the UP Board Grade Point Average (GPA).

For eg, suppose you secure 8 Grade points in English, 8 in Hindi, 9 in Mathematics, 6 in Science, and 9 in Social Science. So, as per the data, the sum of the grade points i.e. 8+8+9+6+9 = 40. Now, if we divide this sum by the total number of subjects, we get 8 as the GPA, i.e. 40/5 = 8.

So, the Overall GPA is 8, and the grade is B1.

Conversion of GPA to Percentage

You can follow a simple procedure to convert their GPA into percentages. Check out the simple procedure from the pointers given below:

• To calculate the percentage using the GPA scores, the following formula is to be used:
• Percentage = GPA X 9.5
• For eg, Percentage in Above Example = 8 X 9.5 = 76%

UP Board 10th Grading System 2026: Passing Marks Criteria

You are required to score minimum passing marks as set forward by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad to be considered a “Pass”. Each State Board sets its minimum passing marks criteria, and the UP Board follows specific guidelines for its Class 10 examinations. To pass, you must understand the UP Board High School passing marks, which are evaluated based on the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) pattern. Under this system, theory exams carry a weightage of 70 marks, while practical and internal tests contribute 30 marks. The UP Board 10th result mark sheet reflects grades for each subject as per the grading system. As per CCE guidelines, students failing in one subject, except Hindi, are still declared to have passed. Those who fail in two subjects can appear for compartment examinations, while students unable to clear three subjects are permitted to reappear in those specific subjects in the next academic year. The passing criteria involve both theory and practical assessments. Check the detailed UP Board Passing Marks for Class 10th 2026 here:

UP Board 10th Grading System 2026 for Theory

Subject	Maximum Marks	Passing Marks
English	100	33
Accountancy	100	33
Business Studies	100	33
Economics	100	33
Hindi	100	33
History	100	33
Geography	70	23
Home Science	100	33
Mathematics	100	33
Political Science	100	33
Sociology	100	33
Sanskrit Elective	100	33
Urdu Core	100	33
Physics	70	23
Biology	70	23
Chemistry	70	23
Physical Education	50	20
Computer Science	60	20

UP Board 10th Marking Scheme 2026

You can go through the latest UP Board class 10 marking scheme 2026 as listed below:

• Each paper will be conducted for 100 marks in total.
• In UP Board 10th exam papers, 20 marks will be for MCQs of Section A and 50 marks for Section B, which will have both short and long questions.
• The theory paper will be held for 70 marks for 3 hours and 15 minutes.
• Out of the 70 marks, 50 marks will be for descriptive-type questions, and 20 marks will be for objective-type questions.
• 30 marks will be allotted for practical examinations.

Subjects	Marks Allotment	Types of Questions
Science	Theory Paper: 70 Marks Practical Paper: 30 Marks	MCQ - 1 Mark Short Questions - 2 Marks Long Questions - 4 Marks Very Long Questions - 7 Marks
Social Sciences	Theory Paper: 80 Marks Practical Paper: 20 marks	Very Short Questions Short Questions Long Questions Very Long Questions
English	Theory Paper: 80 Mark Practical Paper: 20 marks	Section-A (20 Marks) Section-B (30 Marks) Section - C (30 marks)
Mathematics	Theory Paper: 80 Marks Practical Paper: 20 marks	MCQ - 1 Mark Very Short Questions - 1 Mark Short Questions - 2 Marks Long Questions - 4 Marks Very Long Questions - 6 Marks
Hindi	Theory Paper: 80 Marks Practical Paper: 20 marks	Part A: 15 Marks Part B: 15 Marks Part C: 25 Marks Part D: 25 marks

UP Board 10th Grading System 2026: Scrutiny

If you are unsatisfied with the number of marks that you have achieved in the board exam, then you can apply for the scrutiny of their answer sheets. Under scrutiny, the answers that the students have written in their answer sheets will be re-checked by the examiners. Students can also apply to get a photocopy of their answer sheets. The results for scrutiny will be published on the official website of UPMSP to be checked by the students accordingly. After scrutiny, no other request of the students will be entertained by UPMSP regarding the revaluation.

UP Board 10th Grading System 2026: Grace Marks

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad provides extra marks for students who are unable to pass a subject with a slight margin. Check the provision for grace marks here:

• Grace marks are only provided if you have secured in less than two subjects.
• You are subjected to only get 2 or fewer marks if needed in any subject.

You can use the UP Board 10th Grading System 2026 to calculate their CGPA or percentage if required for admissions to courses or diplomas after class 10th. The information about the marks you have secured in the board exams, along with your grades, will be reflected in your mark sheet.