The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has officially announced the details for the 2026 Class 10 (Matriculation) Board Exams. The session introduces a significant focus on competency-based learning and a structured 80+20 marking scheme.
The board exams are scheduled to take place in February 2026.
Theory Exams: 2026.
Practical/Internal Assessment: 2026.
JAC follows a specific 30-50-20 formula for the 2026 session to balance objective and descriptive skills.
| Component | Weightage | Description |
| Objective (MCQs) | 30% (30 Marks) | Single-correct multiple-choice questions. |
| Subjective/Descriptive | 50% (50 Marks) | Includes very short, short, and long-form answers. |
| Internal Assessment | 20% (20 Marks) | Based on periodic tests, projects, and school activities. |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks | Per subject (80 Theory + 20 Internal). |
Minimum Marks: Students must score at least 33% in each subject to pass.
Aggregate: A total score of 165 out of 500 across five main subjects is required for a pass certificate.
Most core subjects (Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Hindi, and English) follow the 80-mark theory paper structure.
Mathematics: 52 total questions, including 30 MCQs. Focus areas include Algebra (20 marks) and Geometry (15 marks).
Science: Divided into Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Group A (Physics/Chem) carries 54 marks; Group B (Biology) carries 26 marks.
English: Heavily weighted towards Literature (45 marks) and Reading/Writing (40 marks).
Social Science: Equal weightage (20 marks each) to History, Geography, Civics, and Economics.
Solve Model Papers: JAC has already released model question papers in PDF format on their
Focus on Competency: 50% of the paper now targets "competency-based" questions (case-based or source-based), so focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization.
No Negative Marking: Since there is no penalty for wrong answers in MCQs, ensure you attempt every objective question.
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