Can I add a 6th subject in class 12?

CBSE gives students the option to study an additional subject, i.e. a 6th subject alongside their 5 regular subjects in class 11th and 12th.

Is Marks of additional subject counted in percentage?

The percentage criteria by CBSE is “the marks of that additional subject are considered in which one scores higher”. So, your percentage should calculated by adding marks of English (Mandatory), Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Physical Education.

How do I calculate the 12th percentage with the 6th additional subject?

First of all since you have 6 subjects , hence best of 5 rule will be applicable,i.e. add the total marks of 5 subjects in which you have scored your best leave the subject with least marks. At last multiply by 100 & you get your percentage.

Can I change my additional subject in 12th?

Yes, you can change your additional subject. You have to get an application signed by your class teacher, and school principal regarding to the change of subject and mentioning the subject you want to opt.

What happen if I fail in additional subject?

In 12th class CBSE if the candidate fails in the additional subjects then they’ll be considered as pass and they’ll be sent to the next class. While calculating the percentage they’ll not consider the additional subject.

How do you find percentage of 6 subjects?

To calculate percentage for 6 subjects in class 12th, you have to calculate the total marks that you have secured in the examinations to the total marks for which the examination is conducted and multiply the obtained result with 100 to get the percentage.

How do I take a percentage out of 6 subjects?

For example, if the total marks of all 6 subjects you have secured is 300 and the total marks for which the examination conducted is 600, then your percentage will be 50\% i.e., (300/600)*100=50\%, so, you need to calculate in the same way to get your percentage for 6 subjects of 12th standard.

Is it compulsory to pass in additional subject in CBSE board?

No it is not compulsory to pass in 6 subjects but you have to pass on 5 subjects. You can consider any one subtext as additional. It is not compulsory to pass the additional subject becoz it’s marks r not included in the result bt it will not look good in marksheet atleast try to get passing marks.