JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Jharkhand Academic Council 10th 2026 ( JAC 10th )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 3 Feb '26 - 17 Feb '26

Md Shahzad
Updated on Dec 24, 2025 00:11 IST

By Md Shahzad, Senior Executive - Content

JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2026: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) prescribes the JAC Class 10 exam pattern for the students. Jharkhnd 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 & 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 10th examinations.

For a better JAC 10th preparation, students must cover the entire JAC 10th syllabus and solve past year's question paper.

The board announced the JAC 10th time table 2026. JAC 10th examinations 2026 will be conducted from February 3 to 17, 2026.

Table of contents
  • Subject-wise JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2026
  • JAC 10th Marking Scheme for Maths
  • JAC 10th Marking Scheme for Science
  • JAC Class 10th Exam Preparation 2026
  • FAQs on JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2026
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Subject-wise JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2026

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

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

JAC 10th result 2026 are expected to be out in April 2026. 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.

Q:   Are there any changes in the JAC 10th exam pattern for the upcoming board exams?
A: 

No, for the JAC 10th exams 2026, the board has not made any changes yet. As of now, the board has not made any announcement on JAC 10th exam pattern. The board prescribe the final exam pattern through its officially released JAC 10th mode papers. However, in recent years, the board has included more objective-type questions in the exams. For an overall idea about the JAC Matric exam pattern, the students must download the JAC 10th model paper.

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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are there any changes in the marking scheme for the upcoming JAC 10th board exam?
A: 

No, for the JAC 10th exams 2026, the board has not made any changes in the marking scheme. However, in recent years, JAC has included more objective type questions in the papers. The students can check the latest JAC 10th exam pattern on this page.

Q:   Will there be negative marking in the JAC 10th objective paper?
A: 

As per the current pattern, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the objective section. This gives students the chance to attempt all questions without fear of losing marks. However, students should still avoid wild guesses. It is better to make an educated guess if unsure. Reading the textbook carefully helps answer most of the MCQs easily.

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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

 

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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   Why should I practice the JAC 10th model papers before the board exam?
A: 

Before the final exams, every students should solve the JAC 10th model papers. It helps students understand the JAC 10th exam pattern and type and level of questions asked. If the students practice it in a set time limit, It builds their confidence and improves their time management skill. Moreover, if you practice it regularly, it will help you know how is going your preparation so far.

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JAC Class 10th Exam Preparation 2026

Securing marks in the Jharkhand Board 10th exams is not so simple. It requires genuine effort from all the students. For the JAC Matric exam preparation, students must check the JAC 10th Syllabus & JAC 10th exam pattern and prepare a daily study timetable accordingly. On our separate JAC Class 10 exam preparation page, we have provided a few useful JAC 10th preparation tips and tricks. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When should I start my JAC 10th exam preparation?
A: 

All the students are suggested to start their JAC 10th exam preparation from the beginning of the academic session. They shoul try to cover the entire JAC class 10 syllabus at least two month before the final exam. It will give them enough time to revise the syllabus and practice the sample papers and previous year's question papers.

Q:   Can I prepare for competitive exams along with the JAC 10th exam preparation?
A: 

Yes, the students canprepare for the competitive exams like NTSE, Olympiads, or scholarship tests along with the JAC Board 10th exam preparation. Many questions in the competitve exams are asked from the JAC Board 10th syllabus. Hence, you can prepare for the competitive exams along with the JAC 10th exam preparation. You just need to take out some extra time daily for competitive exam preparation.

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FAQs on JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2026

Stuents can check the FAQs on JAC Class 10th Exam Pattern 2026 below:

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Commonly asked questions
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.

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 2026, tentatively. It is expected that the final JAC 10th exam 2026 will be held in February 2026. Students must prepare to perform well in both (practical and theory) exams.

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

Jharkhand Board announced the JAC 10th time table 2026. As per the JAC Matric exam schedule, the JAC 10th Exams 2026 will be conducted from February 3 to 17, 2026 in pen and paper mode.

Last year, JAC class 10 exams were held from February 11 to March 3, 2025.

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.

Q:   How many model papers should I solve before the JAC 10th board exam?
A: 

Try to solve at least 2 to 3 Jharkhand Board 10th model papers per subject before the exam. This will help you get enough practice and boost your confidence. If time allows, solving more will give you extra revision. Also, analyze your mistakes after each paper to avoid repeating them. Quality practice is more important than quantity.

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.

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