The CBSE Results 2025 for both Class 10 and Class 12 are just around the corner. While many students wait eagerly to celebrate their success, some might face disappointment. Failing in a subject or two is undoubtedly tough, but it’s not the end of the road. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) provides various options and support systems for students who do not clear the board exams on their first attempt.
In this blog by Reliable Study, we’ll guide you through your next steps if you fail to clear the CBSE Class 10 or 12 exams in 2025.
📌 CBSE Class 10 Passing Criteria 2025
To pass the CBSE Class 10 board exams, students must:
- Score a minimum of 33% marks in each subject (combined theory and internal assessment).
- Pass at least five subjects, including two languages (one must be Hindi or English).
📌 CBSE Class 12 Passing Criteria 2025
To qualify in the CBSE 12th board exams:
- Students need 33% in each subject, both individually in theory and practical exams (where applicable).
- Internal assessment and theory scores are counted separately.
📅 Board Exam Result Date 2025
The CBSE Class 10 and 12 result date 2025 will be announced soon. Stay updated by visiting:
❓What If You Fail in CBSE Board Exams 2025?
🔁 1. Apply for Re-evaluation
Students unsatisfied with their scores can apply for:
- Photocopy of evaluated answer sheets
- Verification of marks
- Re-evaluation of specific answers
✅ New in 2025: CBSE now provides scanned copies of answer sheets before verification.
📝 2. Take the Compartment Exam
If you fail in one or two subjects, you can take the compartment exam, which is held in:
- July/August 2025
- March/April 2026
- July/August 2026
Students get three attempts to clear their failed subject(s).
🔁 3. Repeat the Class
If a student fails all three compartment attempts, they must reappear for all subjects in the next academic session.
🧪 What About Subjects with Practical Exams?
- If you pass the practical but fail theory, your practical marks are carried forward.
- If you fail the practical, you must retake both theory and practical.
🔍 How to Stay Updated on CBSE Result 2025?
Keep checking the following official CBSE portals:
✅ Final Thoughts
Failing in the CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 exams 2025 doesn’t define your future. The CBSE board gives multiple chances to help students get back on track. Whether it’s re-evaluation, compartment exams, or starting fresh, each path leads you forward.
Stay calm, focus on improvement, and remember — Reliable Study is here to guide you at every step of your academic journey.