JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Jharkhand Academic Council 10th 2025 ( JAC 10th )

14.9K Views50 Comments

Exam On: 11 Feb '25 - 3 Mar '25

Md Shahzad

Md ShahzadSenior Executive - Content

Updated on Oct 14, 2024 16:03 IST

JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2025: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) prescribes the JAC Class 10 exam pattern for the students. Jhrkhnd Bord prescribes the JAC class 10 exam pattern in the form of JAC 10th model question papers. Students can access the JAC class 10 model paper on board's website. Students preparing for the JAC Board 10th exams must check the exam pattern and prepare accordingly. Being aware of the overall JAC 10th Exam Pattern can help you start early preparation for the exam. The JAC 10th Exam Pattern is used to get insight into the marking scheme and the type of questions asked in the JAC Board examinations. On this page, we have provided the complete JAC 10th exam exam pattern.

For a better JAC 10th preparation, students must focus on covering the JAC 10th syllabus entirely. Moreover, they can practice previous years question paper.

The board will announce the JAC 10th time table 2025 in November/December this year. JAC 10th examinations 2025 are expected to be conducted in February 2025.

Q:   What is the exam pattern for JAC 10th board exams?

A:

The JAC 10th board exams follow a traditional pen-and-paper format. JAC Matric exam consist multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short-answer questions, and long-answer questions. The exam is conducted for various subjects like Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, with a total duration of 3 hours per paper. Each subject carries a maximum of 100 marks, with some subjects divided between theory and practical components, especially in Science and Social Science.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   How is the marking scheme distributed in JAC 10th exams?

A:

The marking scheme for JAC 10th exams varies by subject, with most subjects having a maximum of 100 marks. In Science and Social Science, 80 marks are allotted to theory, and 20 marks are for internal or practical assessments. For subjects like Mathematics, the entire 100 marks are based on written examination performance. There is no negative marking in the exam, so students can attempt all questions without losing marks for incorrect answers.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   How much percentage should a student secure to pass the JAC 10th exam?

A:

A candidate should secure a minimum of 33 percent aggregate in order to pass the JAC 10th exam. The board also provide grace marks to the candidates who requires. Up to 5% marks given as grace if a student is failing in a subject. On the other hand, if a students is failing in two subjects then the board will give up to 3% marks in both subjects.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   Are there any changes in the JAC 10th exam pattern in recent years?

A:

In recent years, JAC has not made significant changes to the overall exam pattern, though the structure of questions has seen some updates. The inclusion of more objective-type questions, such as multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions, has increased. Students are encouraged to review the latest guidelines issued by JAC for any minor revisions in the pattern, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic when some changes were introduced temporarily. For an overall idea about the JAC Matric exam pattern, the students must download the model paper for JAC 10th exam.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   Is it necessary to score passing marks in both JAC 10th theory as well as practical exams?

A:

Yes, students need to clear theoretical and practical exams separately. The total score will then be calculated for the final results. Hence, students must prepare to perform well in both theory and practical exams. The board will hold the JAC class 10 practical exams in January 2025, tentatively. It is expected that the final JAC 10th exam 2025 will be held in February 2025. Students must prepare to perform well in both (practical and theory) exams.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   How much weightage do JAC 10th practical exams carry?

A:

The Board is yet to announce the marking scheme for JAC 10th exam 2025. However, based on 2024 exam, the practical exams are expected to carry a weightage of 30 marks for each subject. Students will be required to secure at least 33% marks in each paper.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Subject-wise JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2025

Provided below is the JAC Class 10 exam pattern:

Subject

Total Number of questions

Distribution of marks

Time duration

English

20 questions

100 marks

Section -A (Reading): 20 marks

Section -B (Writing): 20 marks

Section -C (Grammar): 15 marks

Section -D (Textbooks): 45 marks

3 hours

Mathematics

30 questions

80 marks

Section -A: 10 marks

Section -B: 10 marks

Section -C: 30 marks

Section -D: 40 marks

3 hours

Science

39 questions

80 marks

Group A: 54 marks

Q1 - Q10: 1 mark each

Q11 - Q18: 2 marks each

Q19 - Q24: 3 marks each

Q25 & Q26: 5 marks each

Group B: 26 marks

Q27 - Q31: 1 mark each

Q32 - Q36: 2 marks each

Q37 & Q38: 3 marks each

Q39: 5 marks

2.5 hours

Prepare for JEE Main  Entrance Exam with Question Papers, Syllabus, Pattern and Preparation Tips

Download Question Papers

Q:   What is the schedule for conducting the JAC 10th exam 2025?

A:

Jharkhand Board has announced the JAC 10th timetable for the 2025 exam. It was announced on December 17, 2024. As per the announced JAC Matric exam schedule, the JAC 10th Exams 2025 will be conducted from February 11 to March 3, 2025 in pen and paper mode.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   What are the full marks of JAC 10th exam?

A:

The full marks of JAC 10th exam are 500. Students need a minimum of 33 percent marks in every subject to clear the 10th board examinatons. In other words, we can say that te students are required to obtain at least 165 marks to pass the class 10 exam.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   How much percentage is required to obtain a CGPA of 10 in JAC 10th?

A:

JAC 10th result 2024 are expected to be out soon. Students must be aware of the marks required for different CGPA. Test takers willing to get a CGPA of 10 must aim towards securing an aggregate of 91 to 100 percent. Students must prepare well for the JAC 10th exam to obtain CGPA of 10 in the exam. Students are advised to prepare for the entire syllabus and also practice the JAC 10th model papers.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   What is the pass percentage in JAC 10th exam?

A:

Every year, more than 4 Lakhs students appear for the class 10 exam. Out of which, more than 95% students clear the exam. In 2023, 4,27,294 students appeared for the class 10 exam. Out of which,  4,07,559 students managed to clear the exam. In percentage, 95.28% of students passed the exam last year.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
Registration
Coming soon
Exam Date
Results
Cutoff
Counselling

JAC 10th Marking Scheme for Maths

Units

Marks

Number System

6

Algebra

3

6

7

4

Coordinate Geometry

3

3

Geometry

9

3

3

Trigonometry

3

3

6

Mensuration

4

6

Statistics & Probability

7

4

Prepare for NEET  Entrance Exam with Question Papers, Syllabus, Pattern and Preparation Tips

Download Question Papers

JAC 10th Marking Scheme for Science

Units

Marks

Natural Phenomena

7

5

Effect of Current

9

4

Chemical Substances

6

4

8

4

3

World of Living

9

7

3

4

Natural Resources

3

2

2

 

Popular UG Exams

Explore popular UG exams which are accepted by top colleges

JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Sessio...

22 Jan '25 - 24 Jan '25

CLAT Third Allotment List 2025

24 Jan '25

CUET 2025 Application Process

Feb '25 - Apr '25

NEET 2025 Application Process

Mar '25

JEE Advanced 2025 practice tes...

Apr '25

AILET Third Provisional Merit ...

23 Jan '25

MHT CET 2025 Application Form

30 Dec '24 - 15 Feb '25

SLS NOIDA First Merit List

17 Jan '25 - 24 Jan '25

MH CET Law 2025 Application (f...

27 Dec '24 - 27 Jan '25

BITSAT 2025 application form r...

21 Jan '25

AIIMS MBBS 2020 Results

Jun '20

SET 2025: Last date of Registr...

12 Apr '25

KCET 2025 application form

23 Jan '25 - 21 Feb '25

NIFT 2025 Issue of Admit Cards

Jan '25

WBJEE 2025 application form

22 Jan '25 - 23 Feb '25

JIPMER 2020 exam (tentative)

Jun '20

NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Resul...

17 Feb '25

TS EAMCET 2025registration wit...

Feb '25

IISER Aptitude Test 2025 Regis...

Apr '25 - May '25

Is this recommendation relevant?

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Get prep tips, practice papers, exam details and important updates

Download Important Dates for Boards Exams

Explore top 10th exams

22 Jan '25 -

24 Jan '25

JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Sessio...

24 Jan '25

CLAT Third Allotment List 2025

Feb '25

CUET 2025 Application Process

Mar '25

NEET 2025 Application Process

Apr '25

JEE Advanced 2025 practice tes...

23 Jan '25

AILET Third Provisional Merit ...

30 Dec '24 -

15 Feb '25

MHT CET 2025 Application Form

17 Jan '25 -

24 Jan '25

SLS NOIDA First Merit List

27 Dec '24 -

27 Jan '25

MH CET Law 2025 Application (f...

21 Jan '25

BITSAT 2025 application form r...

Jun '20

AIIMS MBBS 2020 Results

12 Apr '25

SET 2025: Last date of Registr...

23 Jan '25 -

21 Feb '25

KCET 2025 application form

Jan '25

NIFT 2025 Issue of Admit Cards

22 Jan '25 -

23 Feb '25

WBJEE 2025 application form

Jun '20

JIPMER 2020 exam (tentative)

17 Feb '25

NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Resul...

Feb '25

TS EAMCET 2025registration wit...

Apr '25

IISER Aptitude Test 2025 Regis...

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

JAC 10th Exam

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered a month ago

Hi, To access the latest syllabus for the JAC 10th exam (2024-25), you can download it directly from the official Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) website. The syllabus is available for all subjects, including Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Science, and ad

...more

A

Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

*Step 1:* Click on the 'JAC 10th Model Question Papers' link.

- *Step 2:* Register using your credentials.

- *Step 3:* You'll be redirected to the link of the JAC 10th model question paper.

- *Step 4:* Download the sample paper and start answering.

 

Some popular websites to download JAC 10th question pa

...more

Q

Qubahusna

Beginner-Level 3