JKBOSE 12th board exam 2026 begins today; passing criteria for all subjects

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) will conduct the JK Board Class 12th English exam 2026 for all soft zones today. To pass the JK Class 12th board exams 2026, students must secure atleast 36 marks out of 100, including the theory and practical exam.

JKBOSE will hold the General English exam today for all streams, and the minimum passing mark for the English paper is 33 marks atleast. However, for elective subject students must secure atleast 36% marks to meet the passing criteria.

JK Board will conduct JKBOSE 12th board exams from February 23 to March 28 for all soft zone areas. Students are advised to carry their admit card along with their school IDs for verification purposes. The JK board exam 2026 is set to begin at 10 am.

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JK Board 12th Passing Marks

To pass the JKBOSE Class 12th board exam, students have to score an allotted minimum of marks in internal assessments, practicals, and board exams, comprising 100 marks total. The passing criteria for each exam are as follows.

JK Board 12th passing criteria

JK Board Exams 2026: Guidelines to follow

Students can check the exam day instructions for the JK board exams 2026, as listed by JKBOSE, below.

• All students must reach the exam centre atleast 30 minutes before the exam begins.
• Students will have an additional 15 minutes to go through the JKBOSE 12th question paper.
• Any electronic devices, such as mobile phones, calculators, etc are completely forbidden in the exam hall.
• Candidates are not allowed to write anything on their JKBOSE Class 12 admit card 2026.
• Any use of illegal means in the examination hall is prohibited, and the student will be expelled immediately if caught.