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Hi Friends,
My son wants to study Science in his Higher Secondary. But he has scored only 67% in his 10th standard. He is from Maharashtra Board and we live in Thane. So, with this percentage can he able to take Science with the same Board?

Yes, it is possible to take up science in the higher standards with this percentage.

This depends on school to school.
All you need is to shortlist the schools which give admission to the science stream with low percentage and and apply in multiple schools at a time.

Some of the schools will definitely shortlist your son.

Yes, your son is eligible to study Science stream in Higher Secondary course from Maharashtra State Board. Candidates who have qualified 10th standard in all subjects from a recognsied board are eligible to study Higher Secondary course. Since, you have secured a good aggregate of 67% marks in your 10th standard board examinations, you are eligible to study Science stream in Higher Secondary of Maharashtra Board.

Yes, he can take science even with a percentage of 67% in tenth standard. However, since the percentage is not high, so the below actions should be incorporated.

- The application should be made in different schools since the admission chances are less in good schools.
- Certain schools take donation and will offer your son a seat in science stream. Hence, this option should also be considered. If none of the schools are offering seats in multiple list declarations, then this option can be availed.

It will depend on the kind of school you are applying admission for. It will also depend on the marks your son has scored in maths and science subject.

Reputed schools have very high cut off marks for admission in science stream these days. 67% marks is not a bad performance but it will be difficult to get admission in the top schools. You can expect admission in lower ranked schools.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi Friends,
My son wants to study Science in his Higher Secondary. But he has scored only 67% in his 10th standard. He is from Maharashtra Board and we live in Thane. So, with this percentage can he able to take Science with the same Board?

Yes, he can study the Science Group in Higher Secondary of Maharashtra Board. The candidate interests in studying the subjects are most important. You can tell him about the subjects and syllabus, if he feels he can then you can put him in the Science Group. If he feels difficult to handle then you can change the group to arts group or commerce group. You have to tell him about the challenges in studying the science group before you put him in the science group.

Yes, your son can very much get admission in HS under Maharashtra board in 11th science after having scored 67% marks in your 10th board examination as the minimum marks required in order to get admission in 11 science is 60% and however as you have scored 67% marks in your 10th boards, therefore, you are very much eligible to opt for admission in 11 science.