JKBOSE has published the Class 10 syllabus and exam pattern for the 2024–25 session. Students must secure at least 33% in both theory and practical components to pass. The board arranges compartment exams in July for candidates who fall short in one or more subjects; registration for the JKBOSE Class 10 Compartment Exams 2025 is expected to begin in late June 2025.
Key points for the JKBOSE Class 10 Examination 2025 are summarized below:
Important dates for the JKBOSE Class 10 (2025) exam cycle are listed here:
The JKBOSE Class 10 date sheet for the 2024–25 session (Jammu Division) has been released. Exams for the soft zone will run from February 15 to March 19, 2025, while the hard zone schedule is provisionally set for April 4 to May 6, 2025.
Additional / optional languages and subjects: Arabic, Kashmiri, Dogri, Bhoti, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit
Social Science covers History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Disaster Management and Road Safety Education
First language options: Hindi or Urdu
Second language: General English
Vocational subjects include Agriculture; Apparel, Makeup and Home Furnishing; Automotive; Beauty and Wellness; Health Care; IT & ITES; Physical Education and Sports; Plumbing; Retail; Security; Telecommunication; Tourism and Hospitality; Electronics and Hardware
Computer Science is also offered as a subject option
The final date sheet is available on the official JKBOSE website. Students can download the JKBOSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2025 PDF by following the instructions provided on the site.
Practicing JKBOSE Class 10 sample papers helps students become familiar with the question format, marking distribution and difficulty level. Sample papers for several subjects are linked below:
Soft-zone exams are scheduled from February 15 to March 19, 2025. Registration for JKBOSE Class 10 (2025) has closed; schools submitted registration forms on behalf of students.
Below is a step-by-step guide to completing the JKBOSE Class 10 application form for 2025:
Ensure all details on the registration form are accurate and submit the completed form to your school along with the required fee.
Admit cards for the Jammu Division (soft zones) are expected to be released in the 3rd week of January 2025. Admit cards for Kashmir Division will be issued shortly thereafter. School authorities can download student admit cards by following the board’s official procedure:
Students must follow the official rules and instructions for the JKBOSE Class 10 exams. These guidelines cover permitted items, dress code, reporting time and conduct in the examination hall.
Most subjects carry a maximum of 100 marks. In general, the assessment is divided into theory and internal assessment components; commonly this is structured as an 80-mark theory paper and 20 marks for internal/practical assessment unless specified otherwise.
Students will be allotted three hours to complete each theory paper, with an additional 15 minutes provided at the start as reading time. The subject-wise exam pattern for JKBOSE Class 10 2025 is described below:
Below is the JKBOSE Class 10 exam pattern for General English for 2025:
The Mathematics paper is divided into Sections A, B, C and D. The theory portion carries up to 80 marks; the distribution of marks across sections is outlined in the table below:
The Social Science paper is split into Sections A, B, C and D. Section A is fully compulsory, and internal choices are provided in other sections. See the detailed pattern for Social Science below:
The Science paper is organized into Sections A, B, C and D and includes questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (with the detailed mark split shown below):
The exam structure for the JKBOSE Class 10 Hindi paper for 2025 is presented in the table below:
View the subject-wise JKBOSE Class 10 exam patterns for 2024–25 in the tables that follow.
Students appearing for the JKBOSE Class 10 exams will take five compulsory papers. In addition, each student may choose one optional subject from the board’s offerings. The list of compulsory and additional subjects appears below:
Subject-wise syllabi for JKBOSE Class 10 (2024–25) are provided in the sections that follow.
The Mathematics syllabus for Class 10 (JKBOSE 2024–25) is given below:
The Social Science syllabus for Class 10 (JKBOSE 2024–25) is presented in the table below:
The Science syllabus for JKBOSE Class 10 (2024–25) is listed below:
Note: After revaluation, marks may increase, decrease, or remain unchanged. The procedure to apply for revaluation of JKBOSE Class 10 results is described below:
The revaluation fee for each answer copy is ₹495. Revaluation results for JKBOSE Class 10 are expected to be published on the official website around July 2025. Students can check updated scores on JKBOSE’s site once results are released.
The compartment exam registration form will be posted on the JKBOSE website. Candidates must complete the form and pay the required fee. The steps to register for JKBOSE Class 10 Compartment Exams 2025 are explained below:
Further instructions and schedules will be communicated to students by their respective school authorities.
A recommended list of reference books for each JKBOSE Class 10 subject is provided below to assist with exam preparation:
JKBOSE is expected to announce Class 10 results by June 2025. Results are usually published online and via SMS; students will also be notified through their schools when results are available.
There are two main ways to view JKBOSE Class 10 results on the official website: by district code or by entering the candidate’s roll number and registration number. Choose the method most convenient for you.
To check the JKBOSE Class 10 result using a district code on the official portal, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the board:
To check JKBOSE Class 10 results using the candidate’s roll number and registration number, follow the board’s online procedure outlined below:
If the official website is inaccessible due to heavy traffic, students can retrieve JKBOSE Class 10 results via SMS using the board’s prescribed format. The SMS method is a useful backup when the site is overloaded.
After sending the SMS in the specified format, students will receive a return message containing their result details. Delivery can take a few minutes to an hour, so please wait patiently if there is a short delay.
Students typically take five compulsory subjects plus one optional subject, each carrying a maximum of 100 marks. To pass, a student must secure at least 33% in compulsory subjects. Final grades are awarded based on the overall percentage.
Students who score below 33% are assigned a D grade and must appear in the compartment examinations to improve their score.
JKBOSE often issues an Eligibility Certificate along with official marksheets to confirm whether a candidate has passed the Secondary School Examination. The passing requirements and related details are summarized in the following points:
Here are several key preparation tips to help students prepare effectively for the JKBOSE Class 10 exams in 2025:
Ques. When will the JKBOSE Class 10 exams 2025 be held?
Ans. The soft-zone exams are scheduled for February 15 to March 19, 2025; dates for hard-zone exams will be announced separately.
Ques. What are the passing marks for JKBOSE Class 10 2025?
Ans. Students must obtain at least 33% overall to pass the JKBOSE Class 10 exams in 2025.
Ques. What is 33% out of 80 marks in the JKBOSE Class 10 theory paper?
Ans. Since the theory paper is typically out of 80 marks, 33% of 80 equals 26.4, so a candidate should aim for approximately 26 marks out of 80 to meet the minimum theory requirement.
Ques. Which JKBOSE Class 10 subject is considered the most challenging?
Ans. Among the five compulsory subjects, Science is often viewed as the most demanding because it covers multiple disciplines and requires regular practice to master key concepts.
Ques. Are calculators permitted in JKBOSE Class 10 board exams?
Ans. Calculators are not allowed in JKBOSE Class 10 board examinations. Students must avoid bringing prohibited items to the exam center as per board regulations.
Ques. What is the marking scheme for JKBOSE Class 10 exams in 2025?
Ans. Each subject generally carries 100 marks, split between the theory paper and internal assessment/practical. Commonly the theory paper is for 80 marks and internal assessment is for 20 marks.
Ques. When were the JKBOSE Class 10 registration dates for 2025?
Ans. Registration forms could be submitted between November 29 and December 13, 2023, without a late fee. With a late fee, registrations were accepted until January 2, 2024.
| Particulars | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | JKBOSE Class 10 Examination |
| Name of Conducting Board | Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) |
| Exam Level | Matriculation |
| Exam Mode | Offline (pen-and-paper) |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Official Website | jkbose.nic.in |
| JKBOSE Class 10 Exam 2025 Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Release Date | 3rd week of January 2025 (Jammu Division) |
| Date Sheet Release Date | December 27, 2024 (Soft Zone); February 2025 (Hard Zone) |
| Theory Exam (Soft Zone) | February 15 – March 19, 2025 |
| Theory Exam (Hard Zone) | April 4 – May 9, 2025 (tentative) |
| Declaration of Results | June 2025 |
| Application For Supplementary Exams/ Revaluation | July 2025 |
| Supplementary Exams | August 2025 |
| Exam Dates | Subjects |
|---|---|
| February 15, 2025 | Optional / Additional languages: Arabic, Kashmiri, Dogri, Bhoti, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit |
| February 17, 2025 | Social Science (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Disaster Management and Road Safety Education) |
| February 20, 2025 | Hindi / Urdu |
| February 24, 2025 | English |
| February 27, 2025 | Vocational subjects (see board list for specifics) |
| March 03, 2025 | Science (Physics / Chemistry / Life Science) |
| March 06, 2025 | Computer Science |
| March 10, 2025 | Mathematics |
| March 13, 2025 | Home Science |
| March 17, 2025 | Music |
| March 19, 2025 | Painting / Art & Drawing |
| Tentative Exam Dates | Subjects |
|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 | Vocational subjects including Agriculture, Apparels, Makeup & Home Furnishing, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Health Care, IT & ITES, Media & Entertainment, Physical Education & Sports, Plumbing, Retail, Security, Telecommunication, Tourism & Hospitality, Electronics & Hardware |
| April 8, 2025 | Music |
| April 12, 2025 | Additional / Optional languages (Arabic, Kashmiri, Dogri, Bhoti, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit) |
| April 15, 2025 | Painting / Art & Drawing |
| April 21, 2025 | Home Science |
| April 23, 2025 | Social Science (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Disaster Management, Road Safety Education) |
| April 28, 2025 | Computer Science |
| April 30, 2025 | General English |
| May 2, 2025 | Hindi / Urdu |
| May 4, 2025 | Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Science) |
| May 9, 2025 | Mathematics |
| Subject | Sample Paper |
|---|---|
| Urdu | Open PDF |
| Social Science | Open PDF |
| Computer Science | Open PDF |
| Hindi | Open PDF |
| English | Open PDF |
| Maths | Open PDF |
| Science | Open PDF |
| Fees Category | Student Category | Registration Fees (per candidate) | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Fee | Candidates with 5 Compulsory Subjects | Rs. 1120/- | Last week of November – 1st week of December 2024 |
| Candidates with Additional / Optional Subjects (5+ Subjects) | Rs. 1320/- | ||
| Late Fee | Candidates with 5 Compulsory Subjects | Rs. 1120 + Rs. 735 = Rs. 1855/- | December 24, 2024 |
| Candidates with Additional / Optional Subjects (5+ Subjects) | Rs. 1320 + Rs. 735 = Rs. 2055/- | ||
| Candidates with 5 Compulsory Subjects | Rs. 1120 + Rs. 1890 = Rs. 3010/- | January 2, 2025 | |
| Candidates with Additional / Optional Subjects (5+ Subjects) | Rs. 1320 + Rs. 1890 = Rs. 3210/- |
| Subject | Theory Marks | Internal Assessment / Practical Exam Marks |
|---|---|---|
| First Language (Hindi / Urdu) | 80 | 20 |
| General English | 80 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 |
| Social Science | 100 | - |
| Science | 80 | 20 |
| Computer Science | 40 | 60 |
| Topics | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|
| Section A - Reading Comprehension (15 Marks) | |
| One poem from the prescribed text with related short tasks: fill-in-the-blanks, device identification, matching expressions, etc. | 1×5 = 5 Marks |
| One passage from the textbook with objective and short-answer questions: comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms and inference | 1×5 = 5 Marks |
| An unseen passage with questions covering comprehension, title selection, vocabulary and inference | 1×5 = 5 Marks |
| Section B - Grammar (15 Marks) | |
| Modals | 2 Marks |
| Articles | 2 Marks |
| Relative Clauses | 3 Marks |
| Narration | 3 Marks |
| Contextual editing exercise testing tenses, articles, parts of speech and punctuation | 5 Marks |
| Section C - Writing Skills (20 Marks) | |
| Dialogue Writing | 3 Marks |
| Notice Writing | 3 Marks |
| Message Writing | 4 Marks |
| Letter Writing (formal / informal / to editor) | 5 Marks |
| One short speech / article / paragraph to be written from given options | 5 Marks |
| Section D - Literature (30 Marks) | |
| Attempt any three of five very short answer questions from poems in the prescribed text | 3×2 = 6 Marks |
| Attempt four out of six short answer questions from chapters in the prescribed text | 3×4 = 12 Marks |
| Answer one of two long questions related to character, plot, scene or theme from the play | 6×1 = 6 Marks |
| Answer one of three long questions based on a short story from the prescribed text | 6×1 = 6 Marks |
| Section | Question Type | Marks on each question | No. Of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | MCQ Type Questions | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| B | Very Short Answer Type Questions | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| C | Short Answer Type Questions | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| D | Long Answer Type Questions | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Total | 40 | 80 | ||
| Section | Question Type | Marks on each question | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | MCQ-Type Questions | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| B | Short Answer Type Questions | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| C | Long Answer Type Questions | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| D | Map Skill-Based Questions | 2.5 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 38 | 80 | ||
| Section | Question Type | Marks on each question | No. Of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | MCQ-Type Questions | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| B | Very Short Answer Type Questions | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| C | Short Answer Type Questions | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| D | Long Answer Type Questions with sub-sections | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Total | 36 | 80 | ||
| Section | Question Type | Marks per Question | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reading Comprehension – Unseen Passage | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| B | MCQ-Type Questions based on Hindi Grammar | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| C | Objective, very short and short answer questions on poems and stories from the textbook | - | - | 24 |
| D | Essay Writing | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Letter | 6 | 1 | 6 | |
| General MCQ questions based on prescribed text | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| Questions on Nouns | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Total | 80 Marks | |||
| Compulsory Subjects | Additional Subjects |
|---|---|
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| Units | Topics | Marks Allocated |
|---|---|---|
| Number Systems | Real Numbers | 5 |
| Algebra | Polynomials | 5 |
| Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables | 7 | |
| Quadratic Equations | 10 | |
| Arithmetic Progression | 7 | |
| Trigonometry | Introduction to Trigonometry | 7 |
| Heights and Distances | 7 | |
| Coordinate Geometry | Lines in 2D | 8 |
| Geometry | Triangles | 9 |
| Circles | 6 | |
| Constructions | 7 | |
| Mensuration | Areas Related to Circles | 4 |
| Surface Areas and Volumes | 7 | |
| Statistics and Probability | Statistics | 4 |
| Probability | 7 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Title | Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| India and the Contemporary World – II (HISTORY) (Total Marks: 25) | The Rise of Nationalism in Europe | 6 Marks |
| Nationalism in India | 5 Marks | |
| Livelihoods, Economies and Societies — One chapter between The Making of a Global World or The Age of Industrialization | 6 Marks | |
| Print Culture and the Modern World | 5 Marks | |
| Post Independence Era: Jammu and Kashmir on the Path of Modernisation | 3 Marks | |
| Contemporary India – II (GEOGRAPHY) (Total Marks: 20) | Resources and Development | 5 Marks |
| Forest and Wildlife | For Periodic Tests | |
| Water Resources | For Periodic Tests | |
| Agriculture | 5 Marks | |
| Minerals and Energy Resources | 4 Marks | |
| Manufacturing Industries | 3 Marks | |
| Life Lines of National Economy | 3 Marks | |
| Democratic Politics – II (POLITICAL SCIENCE) | Power Sharing | 5 Marks |
| Federalism | 5 Marks | |
| Democracy and Diversity | For Assessment in Periodic Tests | |
| Gender, Religion and Caste | 3 Marks | |
| Popular Struggles and Movements | For Assessment in Periodic Tests | |
| Political Parties | 3 Marks | |
| Outcomes of Democracy | 2 Marks | |
| Challenges to Democracy | For Assessment in Periodic Tests | |
| Addendum: The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 | 2 Marks | |
| Economics, Disaster Management and Road Safety Education (ECONOMICS) | Understanding J&K Economy | 5 Marks |
| Employment Generation | 5 Marks | |
| Financial Literacy (Stock Market Operations) | For Assessment in Periodic Tests | |
| Protecting Ourselves from Disasters | 5 Marks | |
| Road Safety Education | For Assessment in Periodic Tests |
| Section | Units | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Light – Reflection and Refraction | 10 |
| The Human Eye and the Colourful World | 5 | |
| Electricity | 6 | |
| Magnetic Effects of Current | 4 | |
| Sources of Energy | 3 | |
| Chemistry | Chemical Reactions and Equations | 5 |
| Periodic Classification of Elements | 4 | |
| Carbon and its Compounds | 8 | |
| Metals and Non-metals | 6 | |
| Acids, Bases and Salts | 5 | |
| Biology | Life Processes | 6 |
| Control and Coordination | 4 | |
| How do Organisms Reproduce? | 6 | |
| Heredity and Genetics | 4 | |
| Our Environment | 4 | |
| Management of Natural Resources | 4 |
| Subject | Name of the Book | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| General English: Grammar | A Practical English Grammar by Thomson and Martinet | Oxford University Press |
| High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin | S Chand Publishing | |
| English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy | Cambridge University Press | |
| General English: Literature | Tulip Series Book - X, A Textbook of English for Class X | Published by Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education |
| Mathematics | JKBOARD Mathematics Textbook for 10th Class | Published by Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education |
| Social Science | A Textbook of History for Class 10 (India and the Contemporary World-II) | Published by Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education |
| A Textbook of Geography for Class 10 (Contemporary India-II) | Published by Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education | |
| A Textbook of Political Science for Class 10 (Democratic Politics-II) | Published by Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education | |
| A Textbook of Economics, Disaster Management and Road Safety Education for Class 10 | Published by Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education | |
| Science | A Textbook of Science for Class X | Published by Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education |
| Grade | Percentage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| A | 75% to 100% | Excellent |
| B | 60% to 74% | Very Good |
| C | 45% to 59% | Good |
| D | 33% to 44% | Average / Need Improvement |
