JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2027: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 18:30 IST

By Md Shahzad, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2027: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) prescribes the JAC Class 10 exam pattern for the students. Jharkhand Board 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 the 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.

Table of contents

JAC Class 10 Exam Pattern 2027: Overview
JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2026 - Subject-wise Weightage & marking Scheme
JAC Board Matric Exam Pattern 2027: Exam Sections and Important Topics
FAQs on JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2027

JAC Class 10 Exam Pattern 2027: Overview

The space below the table includes the Jharkhand Board Matric exam pattern 2027:

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC)
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen-and-Paper)
Total Marks per Subject	100 Marks
Theory Examination	80 Marks
Internal Assessment/Practical	20 Marks
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Question Types	MCQs, Very Short Answer, Short Answer, and Long Answer Questions
Passing Marks	Minimum 33% marks in each subject
Medium of Exam	Hindi and English (subject-wise)

Commonly asked questions

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

The Board has announced the marking scheme for JAC 10th exam 2026. The practical exams carry a weightage of 30 marks for each subject. Students will be required to secure minimum 33% in each paper.

Q: When should I start my JAC 10th exam preparation 2026?

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: Why should I practice the JAC 10th model papers 2026 before the board exam?

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.

JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2026 - Subject-wise Weightage & marking Scheme

Provided below is the subject-wise JAC Class 10 exam weightage and marksing scheme:

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

Commonly asked questions

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

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.

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

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?

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.

JAC Board Matric Exam Pattern 2027: Exam Sections and Important Topics

Students can check the subject-wise exam sections and important topics of JAC 10th Exams 2027 below:

Subject	Exam Sections	Important Topics
Mathematics	Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics & Probability	Real Numbers, Polynomials, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Circles, Surface Areas & Volumes, Statistics, Probability
Science	Physics, Chemistry, Biology	Chemical Reactions & Equations, Acids, Bases & Salts, Carbon and Its Compounds, Life Processes, Heredity & Evolution, Electricity, Light – Reflection & Refraction, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Social Science	History, Geography, Political Science, Economics	Nationalism in India, Rise of Nationalism in Europe, Resources and Development, Agriculture, Manufacturing Industries, Federalism, Political Parties, Development, Money and Credit, Globalisation
English	Grammar, Writing Skills, Prose, Poetry	Modals, Subject-Verb Concord, Formal & Informal Letters, Paragraph Writing, Reading Comprehension, A Letter to God, Nelson Mandela, The Hundred Dresses
Hindi	गद्य, पद्य, व्याकरण, लेखन कौशल	अपठित गद्यांश, व्याकरण, पत्र लेखन, निबंध लेखन, प्रमुख गद्य एवं पद्य पाठ

Commonly asked questions

Q: Are there any changes in the marking scheme for the upcoming JAC 10th board exam 2026?

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?

As per the released pattern, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the objective section. The students must attempt all questions without fear of losing marks.

FAQs on JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2027

Stuents can check the FAQs on JAC Class 10th Exam Pattern 2027 below:

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

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 2026?

The full marks of JAC 10th exam are 500. Students need a minimum of 33 percent marks in every subject to pass the Jharkhand Board class 10 examinatons. In other words, candidates need to obtain at least 165 marks.

Q: How much percentage should a student secure to pass the JAC 10th exam 2026?

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: What is the schedule for conducting the JAC 10th exam 2026?

Jharkhand Board announced the JAC 10th time table 2026. As per the JAC Matric exam schedule, the JAC 10th Exams 2026 were conducted from February 3 to 17, 2026 in pen and paper mode. Students can check the detailed Jharkhand Board Class 10 (Matric) time table 2026 on this page.

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

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

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.