UP Board Exam 2025: Grace Marks (Bonus Number) Policy
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) provides **grace marks** (often referred to as "bonus numbers") to help students meet the minimum passing criteria. Here are the full details based on official guidelines and recent updates:
1. Eligibility for Grace Marks
- **Minimum Marks Requirement**: Students must score **at least 33% marks** in each subject (theory and practical separately, if applicable) and an **overall aggregate of 33%** to pass .
- **Shortfall Allowance**: If a student falls short by **up to 5 marks** in **one or two subjects**, the board grants grace marks to bridge the gap .
- Example: A student scoring 28% in one subject may receive 5 grace marks to reach 33%.
2. Key Rules for Grace Marks
- **Subject Limitations**: Grace marks are applicable only if the student fails in **1–2 subjects**.
- **No Cumulative Benefit**: The total grace marks awarded cannot exceed **5 marks per student**.
- **Practical Exams**: For subjects with practical components, students must pass both theory and practical separately. No grace marks are awarded if a student fails the practical exam .
3. Compartment Exams for Failed Candidates
- **Eligibility**: Students failing in **1–2 subjects** can appear for **compartment exams** instead of repeating the entire year.
- **Result Declaration**: Compartment exam dates are announced after the main results, typically in August 2025 .
- **Failure in >2 Subjects**: Students failing in **3 or more subjects** must retake all exams the following year .
4. Anti-Fraud Measures
- **Strict Warnings**: UPMSP explicitly prohibits bribing examiners or using unethical means to increase marks. Such actions lead to disqualification and legal consequences .
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5. How to Check Grace Marks
Grace marks are automatically applied during result processing. Students can verify their marks through:
- **Official Websites**: [upmsp.edu.in](https://upmsp.edu.in) or [upresults.nic.in](https://upresults.nic.in) .
- **SMS Service**: Send `UP10 <Roll Number>` (Class 10) or `UP12 <Roll Number>` to 56263 .
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