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If any person passed 10th, but not got the required percentage for taking science line, then how many percentage is required for taking 11-12 science?

There is no minimum required aggregate in 10th declared by any recognised board to get admission in any specific stream.

So, if you have passed 10th you are eligible for admission in science stream. But, schools have made some criteria ( on qualifying entrance examination or merit basis) on offering specific stream.

So, you must visit the school in which you want to get admission for detail information regarding admission procedure.

Actually the percentage criteria and the cutoff to take science stream in 11th standard vary from School to school because some schools which are highly reputed have set their own eligibility criteria and percentage criteria that is nearly about above 80% where as some other private schools also give admission to candidates who have secured more than 60% so it depends.
So it is generally believed that if a candidate is interested to opt for science stream in intermediate then he or she must have to secure more than 70% marks.

The eligibility to get admission in 11th-12th is :-

Candidate must have passed 10th from a recognised board.

The selection of stream is as according to your choice.

No, recognised board have made a certain parameter on marks basis in selection of stream.

So, you can select science stream. For more information about admission details visit school in which you want to get admission.

To get admission for pursuing 11th and 12th standard with Science stream, you should have passed 10th standard or an equivalent examination in all subjects with minimum qualifying marks from a Government recognized board. Admissions in 11th and 12th standard are done through merit basis of 10th standard board examination marks or through entrance examination conducted by the respective school/ college.

To opt for science stream in 11th standard, aspirants must have percentage above 70% in most of the schools Where as some schools also take candidates above 65%.

To opt for commerce stream , a candidate must have percentage above 55.

To opt for Arts stream a candidate must have percentage above 45%.

This is a General cutoff for most of the schools but it can vary from school to school.

As far as you are concerned about the marks requirement in Class 10th for getting Science stream for pursuing higher secondary school degree then I would like to let you know that officially there is no such requirement as the selection of stream is completely dependent of student's personal choice and strength.

So as it is mentioned that selection of stream is completely dependent of strength and interest of student so I would like to advice you that you must opt for the science stream only if you are interested in it and you feel confident about the same as it would seem easier to you.

Further I would also like to let you know that few institutes do have some criteria or they conduct entrance examination for distribution of stream in their institutes so you must be mindful of admission criteria of your desired institute.

The percentage of marks required in 10th standard to get admission in 11th in any stream vary from school to school, it is not fixed. Top schools or colleges require percentage of marks more than 90% or 10 CGPA.

Some school may take admission even on less percentage of marks like 50-60%. You need to visit the school in which you are interested and find out how much percentage of marks is required to get admission in that school.

As per my knowledge, you have to score minimum of 60% in your 10th class for getting admission in 11-12th science stream.

NAME OF SUBJECTS IN SCIENCE STRAM

** English

** Physics

** Chemistry

** Maths

** Biology (optional)

** Electrronics (optional)

** Comp science (optional)

There is no minimum required percentage declared to get admission in science stream or other discipline.

The eligibility to get admission in science stream is candidate must have passed 10th from a recognised board.

Yes, some of the school offers admission in specific stream only after qualifying in entrance examination or only to candidates with top in merit score. So, visit school in which you want to get admission for details.

No percentage criteria for getting admission to 11th Science. Every schools have their own cut-off every year which also vary and depends on factors as like Number of Applicants, Applicant's Performance in 10th Results, Availability of Seats etc. Many low ranking schools offer the 11th Science for students having only passing score. You can apply for such a schools and get admission.

Steps For 11th Science Admission
- After result declaration of 10th Class, Schools release the notification for their own.
- Get application forms from various schools where you want to apply.
- Fill the application form correctly and submit them to relevant schools.
- Schools will display shortlisted candidates.
- If you are shortlisted for your priority school, then you can confirm your admission by paying the school fees.

To get admission in science stream you must have minimum 75 to 80% marks or about 7.8 CGPA in 10th.
If your marks are below this range it then you are not eligible to get admission in science stream but you are eligible for the Commerce and Arts stream.

Here I will give you list of you top schools

- Sacred Heart School, Dalhousie
- Mayo College, Ajmer
- Doon School, Dehradun
- Delhi Public School
Etc

According to my knowledge one need more than 55 percent aggregate for admission in Science stream. If less than that then you will be eligible for only Arts and Commerce stream.

First thing I would like to let you know that there is no minimum marks requirement in Class 10th for pursuing higher secondary school degree with Science stream or any other stream and selection of stream is dependent of student's personal choice, interest and strength.

But I would also like to mention that few premier institutes do have some marks requirement criteria or they conduct admission test for admission and distribution of stream in their institute but officially there is no percentage criteria for distribution of stream.

There are different percentage criteria required for taking admission in different schools which offer science stream at 10+1 level. If you are not eligible for that particular school then you can seek admission in some other school.

The percentage varies from schools to schools for science stream. Some school even deny admission to candidate who have scored good percentage but some allow candidates to opt science stream even at lesser percentage of marks.

Generally there is only one rule you need to pass in compulsory subjects and the subjects combination for which you are taking admission in the HS and here the Exam Board norms ends. Now there are various schools across the country which follow their own rules regarding admission in 10+2 in relation to marks to be obtained by any candidate wanting to take admission.

Generally the marks are above 90% or 85% in top notch schools like St. Xaviers, DPS, Ryan International, etc but generally in other reputed schools 75% or 80% above they take, and the rest it depends.