High School (Class 10) Exam Pattern

Subjects Required

  • Total Subjects: 6 (Minimum)
  • Compulsory: 1 Language (Hindi/English/Regional)
  • Optional: Any 4 from the remaining subjects

Popular Subjects

  • Languages: Hindi (201), English (202), Sanskrit (209), Urdu, etc.
  • Mathematics (211)
  • Science (212): Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  • Social Science (213): History, Geography, Political Science, Economics
  • Commerce (214): Basic Business Studies
  • Vocational Subjects: Computer Science, Home Science

Exam Structure

Component Marks Details
Theory Exam 80 Conducted twice a year (April-May & Oct-Nov)
Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) 20 Internal assessment (Submitted before exams)
Passing Criteria 33% overall (Combined theory + TMA)

Grading System (Class 10)

Marks RangeGrade
91-100A1
81-90A2
71-80B1
61-70B2
51-60C1
33-50C2
Below 33D (Fail)

2. High School Exam Pattern

  • Subjects: Hindi, English, Maths, Science, Social Science, Vocational Courses.
  • Exam Mode: Once or twice a year (varies).
  • Passing Marks: 33% in each subject.

3. Vocational & Skill-Based Subjects

  • VOC: Vocational
  • NSQF: National Skill Qualification Framework (Skill course)

4. Key Features of Open Schooling (Class 10)

  • ✅ No Age Limit – Anyone can appear
  • ✅ Flexible Exam Dates – Twice a year (NIOS)
  • ✅ Credit Accumulation System (CAS) – Pass subjects over multiple attempts
  • ✅ Online & Offline Learning – Study from home