Students appearing in the TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026 must score a minimum of 33 marks out of 100 in each subject to pass — with at least 33% required separately in theory and practical components wherever applicable.
The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) conducts the Higher Secondary Compartment Exam for students who failed in one or two subjects in the main HS examination. The 2026 compartment exam is scheduled for June 25, 2026. Knowing the exact marking scheme and subject-wise passing thresholds helps you set a clear score target before you walk into the exam hall.
- Each subject carries a total of 100 marks in the TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026.
- Minimum passing marks are 33 out of 100 in every subject (33%).
- For subjects with practicals, you must pass theory and practical separately — both components at 33%.
- The compartment exam follows the same marking scheme as the TBSE HS final exam.
- TBSE may award up to 5 grace marks per subject (maximum 10 total) for borderline cases.
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TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026 Marking Scheme
The TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026 uses the same marking structure as the main Higher Secondary examination. Every subject is evaluated out of 100 marks, distributed between a theory paper and an internal assessment or practical component depending on the subject.
The compartment exam re-evaluates only the theory component for most subjects — practical marks from the main examination are carried forward unless TBSE specifies otherwise. The final score in the compartment exam replaces the failed subject score in your marksheet.
| Component | Subjects Without Practical (e.g. English, Maths) | Subjects With Practical (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
|---|---|---|
| Theory Paper | 80 marks | 70 marks |
| Internal Assessment / Practical | 20 marks | 30 marks |
| Total | 100 marks | 100 marks |
| Theory Paper Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Minimum Passing Marks Per Subject in TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026
You need a minimum of 33 marks out of 100 (33%) to pass any subject in the TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026. For subjects with a separate practical or internal assessment, you must clear each component individually at 33% — a high theory score cannot compensate for a failed practical.
| Component | Total Marks | Minimum Passing Marks (33%) |
|---|---|---|
| Theory — Subjects Without Practical | 80 | 27 |
| Internal Assessment — Subjects Without Practical | 20 | 7 |
| Theory — Subjects With Practical | 70 | 23 |
| Practical — Subjects With Practical | 30 | 10 |
| Overall (any subject) | 100 | 33 |
Students who score below the minimum in any single component — even if the combined total is 33 or above — are declared failed in that subject and must re-appear in the supplementary examination.
Subject-wise Marks Distribution for TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026
The marks distribution across streams and subjects is listed below. Check your subject to know exactly how the 100 marks are divided and what your target score should be:
| Subject | Theory Marks | Practical / Internal | Total Marks | Min. Pass (Overall) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (Core) | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 100 | 33 |
| Physics | 70 | 30 (Practical) | 100 | 33 |
| Chemistry | 70 | 30 (Practical) | 100 | 33 |
| Biology | 70 | 30 (Practical) | 100 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 100 | 33 |
| History | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 100 | 33 |
| Political Science | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 100 | 33 |
| Economics | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 100 | 33 |
| Accountancy | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 100 | 33 |
| Business Studies | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 100 | 33 |
| Geography | 70 | 30 (Practical) | 100 | 33 |
Practical marks in compartment exams are typically carried over from the main examination. Verify subject-specific patterns at tbse.tripura.gov.in.
How to Calculate Your Score in TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026
Use these steps to estimate whether your expected performance will result in a pass:
- Identify your subject type — check if your subject has a practical (70+30 split) or only internal assessment (80+20 split).
- Add theory and practical or internal marks — your theory score plus your practical or internal assessment marks gives your total out of 100.
- Check the 33% threshold for each component — you must score at least 23/70 or 27/80 in theory, and at least 10/30 or 7/20 in practical or internal.
- Check the overall threshold — your combined total must be at least 33 out of 100.
- Factor in grace marks — if you fall 1–5 marks short of the theory minimum, TBSE grace marks may close the gap.
Example (Chemistry — 70 marks theory + 30 marks practical): A score of 25 in theory and 15 in practical gives a total of 40. Theory minimum cleared (25 ≥ 23), practical minimum cleared (15 ≥ 10), overall above 33. Result: Passed.
Example of a component fail: A score of 21 in theory and 18 in practical gives a total of 39. Theory minimum not cleared (21 < 23) — the student is declared failed despite the overall total being above 33.
TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026 Grace Marks Policy
TBSE applies a grace marks policy to support students who fall just short of the minimum passing threshold. Based on previous years’ practice:
- Up to 5 grace marks can be awarded in any single subject.
- The maximum total grace marks across all subjects is 10 marks per exam cycle.
- Grace marks are applied automatically before the result is declared — you do not need to apply separately.
- Students who pass after grace marks receive a regular pass certificate; the marksheet does not indicate grace-mark passes separately.
TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026 FAQs
Ques. What are the minimum passing marks in the TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026?
Ans. You need a minimum of 33 marks out of 100 to pass any subject in the TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026. For subjects with practicals, you must score at least 33% separately in both the theory paper and the practical component.
Ques. Is the marking scheme for the TBSE compartment exam the same as the main exam?
Ans. Yes. The TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026 follows the same marking scheme as the main Higher Secondary exam — 100 marks per subject split between theory and practical or internal assessment, with the same 33% passing threshold.
Ques. Are practical marks re-evaluated in the TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026?
Ans. Practical marks from the main examination are generally carried forward. Only the theory paper is re-evaluated in the compartment exam unless TBSE specifies a different arrangement for a particular subject.
Ques. When is the TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026?
Ans. The TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026 is scheduled for June 25, 2026. Visit the official website at tbse.tripura.gov.in for the complete date sheet and subject schedule.
Ques. How do grace marks work in the TBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026?
Ans. TBSE may award up to 5 grace marks per subject with a maximum of 10 grace marks in total. These are applied automatically before the result is declared and can help borderline students clear the minimum passing threshold.
Ques. Can a student who fails the theory minimum still pass if the overall total is above 33?
Ans. No. For subjects with practicals, passing is evaluated component-wise — you must clear the theory minimum and the practical minimum separately. A high practical score cannot compensate for a failed theory component.








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