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

Jharkhand Academic Council 10th 2026 ( JAC 10th )

Md Shahzad
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
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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)

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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

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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

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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?
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 2026?
A: 

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: 

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 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:   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. 

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

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.

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