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

Jharkhand Academic Council 10th 2026 ( JAC 10th )

Md Shahzad
Updated on Sep 20, 2025 18:01 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 Board examinations. On this page, we have provided the complete JAC 10th exam exam pattern.

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

The board will announce the JAC 10th time table 2026 in December this year. JAC 10th examinations 2026 are expected to be conducted between February and March 2026.

Table of content
  • Subject-wise JAC 10th Exam Pattern 2026
  • JAC 10th Marking Scheme for Maths
  • JAC 10th Marking Scheme for Science
  • 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:   What is the marking scheme in JAC 10th exams?
A: 

In JAC 10th exams, the marking scheme varies subject to subject. Most subjects contain a maximum of 100 marks. Science and Social Science paper contain a total of 80 marks in the theory paper while 20 marks distributed for internal or practical assessments. On the other hand, subjects like Mathematics and language papers, a total of 100 marks are distributed.

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.

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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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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:   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.

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:   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.

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