UK Board Class X Compartment Exam 2027 is expected to be held in August 2027, offering a second chance to students who fail in one or two subjects in the UBSE annual board examination. Students who score an E1 grade (21–32 marks out of 100) in up to two subjects in the UK Board Class X 2027 main exam are eligible to appear in the compartment exam. The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), headquartered at Ramnagar (Nainital), conducts this supplementary examination every year as a structured opportunity for students to pass without losing an entire academic year.
As of September 2026, the 2027 cycle is yet to begin — the main Class X annual exam is scheduled for February–March 2027 and the compartment window follows in August 2027. Students appearing in the compartment exam must clear the failed subject(s) with at least 33% marks separately in both the theory and the practical/internal components. All 2027 dates and notifications will be published on the official UBSE website after the main result is declared.
Passing the compartment exam earns students a final mark sheet with Pass (Compartment) status, accepted for Class XI admissions and further education. Students who fail the compartment exam or fail in three or more subjects in the main exam must re-enrol as regular students for the next academic year’s board examination.
- Students who fail in 1 or 2 subjects with E1 grade in UK Board Class X 2027 are eligible for the compartment exam.
- The UK Board Class X compartment exam 2027 is expected in August 2027 — in 2025, it ran from August 4 to August 11.
- Students must score minimum 33% marks separately in theory and practical/internal components to pass.
- Only the failed subject(s) are reattempted — marks in already-passed subjects are retained from the main exam.
- An E2 grade (below 21 marks) disqualifies a student from compartment; they must repeat the full academic year.
- The compartment result in 2026 was declared on August 19, 2026; in 2025 it was declared on October 3, 2025.
- All compartment exam updates are published on ubse.uk.gov.in and results on uaresults.nic.in.
UK Board Class X Compartment Exam 2027
UBSE conducts board examinations for more than 3 lakh students annually across 1,300+ exam centres in Uttarakhand. In recent years, approximately 10–15% of Class X examinees fall in the compartment or improvement category. The 2026 compartment result was declared on August 19, 2026 — significantly earlier than 2025 (October 3, 2025) — showing that UBSE result timelines can vary year to year. Students preparing for the 2027 compartment cycle should monitor ubse.uk.gov.in regularly after the main Class X result is declared in May 2027.
- UK Board Class X Compartment Exam Datesheet 2027
- UK Board Class X Compartment Admit Card 2027
- UK Board Class X Compartment Exam Syllabus
- UK Board Class X Compartment Exam Pattern 2027
- Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions
- UK Board Class X Compartment Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027
- UK Board Class X Compartment Exam Fee Structure
- UK Board Class X Passing Marks Criteria 2027
- UK Board Class X Grading System
- UK Board Class X Compartment Exam FAQs
UK Board Class X Compartment Exam Datesheet 2027
The UK Board Class X compartment exam 2027 datesheet will be released by UBSE on its official website after the main board result is declared in April–May 2027. Based on the 2025 and 2026 cycles, the compartment exam is consistently held in early August — in 2025, it ran from August 4 to August 11 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The subject-wise schedule for 2027 will follow a similar structure and will be notified through official circulars sent to affiliated schools.
| Event | Expected Date / Period (2027) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UK Board Class X Annual Exam 2027 | February – March 2027 | Expected |
| UK Board Class X Result 2027 | April – May 2027 | Expected |
| Compartment Exam Notification Release | May 2027 | Expected |
| Compartment Exam Application Opens | May – June 2027 | Expected |
| Last Date to Submit Application | June 2027 | Expected |
| Admit Card Release | July 2027 | Expected |
| UK Board Class X Compartment Exam 2027 | August 2027 (Likely August 4 – August 12, based on 2025 pattern) | Expected |
| Compartment Exam Result 2027 | August – October 2027 | Expected |
Note: All dates above are projected based on the 2025 (August 4–11) and 2026 (early August) compartment exam cycles. Official 2027 dates will be published on ubse.uk.gov.in. The exam is held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM; students get 15 minutes of reading time from 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM before writing begins.
UK Board Class X Compartment Admit Card 2027
UBSE releases the compartment exam admit card approximately two to three weeks before the exam. For the 2027 cycle, the admit card is expected in July 2027 and will be available on the official website ubse.uk.gov.in. No student is permitted to enter the exam hall without a valid admit card — it must be carried on all days of the compartment exam.
- Regular Students: The school submits a list of eligible compartment students to UBSE and collects printed admit cards on their behalf. Students receive the admit card from their school prior to the exam.
- Private Students: Private students registered under UBSE must download the admit card directly from ubse.uk.gov.in using their application form number or roll number allotted during registration.
The admit card contains the student’s name, roll number, date of birth, exam centre address, and subject-wise exam schedule. Students must verify all details on the admit card immediately upon receipt and report errors to the school or UBSE without delay.
Where are UK Board Class X compartment exams held?
UBSE conducts the compartment exam at the same designated exam centres used for the main annual Class X board examination. The exam centre is printed on the admit card and is typically within the student’s district or region. UBSE maintains more than 1,300 exam centres across all districts of Uttarakhand. Students must report to the exam centre by 9:45 AM; entry is not allowed after 10:15 AM under any circumstances.
UK Board Class X Compartment Exam Syllabus
The syllabus for the UK Board Class X compartment exam is identical to the full syllabus prescribed for the main annual board examination — UBSE does not release a reduced or special syllabus for the compartment window. Students must prepare the complete prescribed syllabus for the subject(s) they failed; no chapter or unit is excluded for compartment.
The official subject-wise syllabus and examination scheme documents for Class X are published on the UBSE website under the Examination Scheme section. Students should download the 2027 syllabus PDF once published and use UBSE-prescribed textbooks for preparation.
| UK Board Class X Subject | Syllabus / Examination Scheme PDF |
|---|---|
| Hindi (First Language) | Download from UBSE Official Website |
| English | Download from UBSE Official Website |
| Mathematics | Download from UBSE Official Website |
| Science | Download from UBSE Official Website |
| Social Science | Download from UBSE Official Website |
| Sanskrit / Third Language | Download from UBSE Official Website |
Note: The official subject-wise syllabus PDFs and examination scheme for 2027 will be updated on the UBSE examination scheme page (ubse.uk.gov.in/document-category/examination-scheme/). Students should always refer to the most recent official documents rather than third-party compilations.
UK Board Class X Compartment Exam Pattern 2027
The UK Board Class X compartment exam follows the same paper pattern as the main annual board examination. Each theory paper is 3 hours long and is held in offline (pen-and-paper) mode at designated exam centres across Uttarakhand. Every subject is assessed in two parts — the theory exam and the internal/practical assessment — and students must independently clear each component with a minimum of 33% marks. High marks in one component cannot compensate for a score below the threshold in the other.
| Subject | Theory Marks | Practical / Internal Assessment | Key Sections | Types of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi (First Language) | 80 | 20 (Internal Assessment) | Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grammar, Literature | Long answer, short answer, objective/MCQ |
| English | 80 | 20 (Internal Assessment) | Reading, Writing, Grammar, Literature Prose & Poetry | Long answer, short answer, objective/MCQ |
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 (Internal Assessment) | Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics | Long answer, short answer, objective/MCQ |
| Science | 75 | 25 (Practical Examination) | Physics, Chemistry, Biology units | Long answer, short answer, diagram-based, MCQ; practical-based assessment |
| Social Science | 80 | 20 (Internal Assessment) | History, Geography, Civics, Economics | Long answer, short answer, map-based, objective/MCQ |
| Sanskrit / Third Language | 80 | 20 (Internal Assessment) | Grammar, Translation, Literature (Prose & Poetry) | Long answer, short answer, objective/MCQ |
UK Board Class X Compartment Exam 2027 Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
| Duration per Paper | 3 hours |
| Exam Timing | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Reading Time | 15 minutes (10:00 AM – 10:15 AM); writing begins at 10:15 AM |
| Total Marks per Subject | 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal, or 75 Theory + 25 Practical for Science) |
| Minimum Passing Marks | 33% in each component separately |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Subjects Covered | Only the failed subject(s) — passed subjects are not reattempted |
| Conducting Body | Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Ramnagar, Nainital |
| Official Website | ubse.uk.gov.in |
Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions PDF
Solving previous year UK Board Class X question papers is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the compartment exam. These papers give an accurate sense of the difficulty level, question distribution across sections, and the marking pattern — all of which remain consistent from the main annual exam to the compartment paper.
| UK Board Class X Question Paper | Download PDF |
|---|---|
| UK Board Class X Mathematics Question Paper 2026 | Download from UBSE Official Website |
| UK Board Class X Science Question Paper 2026 | Download from UBSE Official Website |
| UK Board Class X English Question Paper 2026 | Download from UBSE Official Website |
| UK Board Class X Hindi Question Paper 2026 | Download from UBSE Official Website |
| UK Board Class X Social Science Question Paper 2026 | Download from UBSE Official Website |
| UK Board Class X Sanskrit Question Paper 2026 | Download from UBSE Official Website |
Note: Previous year question papers are released by UBSE on the official website. Students should use these papers alongside UBSE-prescribed textbooks. The compartment exam uses the same paper format as the main board exam, so past main exam papers are equally useful for compartment preparation.
UK Board Class X Compartment Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027
UBSE allows students who narrowly miss the passing threshold in one or two subjects to appear in the compartment exam, avoiding a full-year repeat. The key eligibility condition is the grade received in the failed subject — only students with an E1 grade (21–32 marks out of 100) in the failed subject(s) are allowed to sit the compartment exam.
Students with an E2 grade (below 21 marks) in any subject are not eligible for compartment; neither are students who fail in three or more subjects. Both these groups must re-enrol as regular Class X students and appear in the next year’s annual board examination. This E1/E2 distinction is unique to UBSE’s grading framework and is a critical eligibility filter not found in the same form in central board exams.
| Criteria | Details | Key Insights |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Failed Subjects | Fail in 1 or 2 subjects only | Fail in 3 or more subjects → ineligible for compartment; must repeat the full year as a regular student |
| Grade in Failed Subject(s) | Must have E1 grade (21–32 marks) in the failed subject | E2 grade (below 21 marks) renders the student ineligible for compartment; a full-year repeat is required even if only one subject was failed |
| Attendance Requirement | Must have fulfilled the 75% minimum attendance requirement in the main annual exam cycle | Students who were debarred from the main exam due to attendance shortage cannot appear in the compartment exam |
| Exam Attempt Rule | One additional attempt (compartment) is offered per academic cycle after the main annual exam | There is no second compartment window in the same academic year; failing compartment means repeating the full year |
| Passing Criteria | Minimum 33% marks in theory component AND 33% in practical/internal component, independently | A high internal assessment score cannot compensate for a theory score below 33% — both must be individually cleared |
| Board Affiliation | Must be enrolled in a UBSE-affiliated school or registered as a private student under UBSE | Students from CBSE, ICSE, or other boards cannot appear in the UBSE compartment exam |
What is the rule of compartment exam in UK Board Class X?
- Regular Students: A regular student placed in the compartment category (E1 in 1–2 subjects) appears only in the failed subject(s) in August. Marks in all cleared subjects are carried forward from the main exam without reattempting those subjects.
- Private Students: Private students registered under UBSE can also appear in the compartment exam if they hold E1 grade in 1–2 subjects from the same cycle’s annual exam. They must submit their application directly via the UBSE portal.
- Improvement Students: Students who passed all subjects but wish to improve their scores can appear in a separate improvement examination held alongside the compartment window, as per a distinct UBSE notification. Improvement attempts follow their own eligibility conditions.
How many chances are given in UK Board Class X compartment?
UBSE offers one compartment attempt per academic cycle — held in August after the main board result. If a student fails the compartment exam, no further compartment attempt is available in that cycle; the student must re-enrol as a regular Class X student and sit the next year’s annual board examination. In terms of structured attempts: the first is the main annual exam (February–March 2027), the second is the compartment exam (August 2027), and the third structured path — for those who fail compartment — is the following year’s main annual exam as a regular student (February–March 2028).
UK Board Class X Compartment Exam: Number of Attempts
| Attempt | Tentative Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main Annual Exam (1st Attempt) | February – March 2027 | All enrolled students appear; result expected April–May 2027; students with E1 in 1–2 subjects are placed in compartment |
| Compartment Exam (2nd Attempt) | August 2027 | Only students with E1 grade in 1–2 failed subjects; only those failed subject(s) are reattempted; passed subjects are not reattempted |
| Re-enrol as Regular Student (3rd Path) | February – March 2028 | For students who fail the compartment exam or fail in 3+ subjects in the main exam; must complete the full academic year again before appearing |
UK Board Class X Compartment Exam Fee Structure
Students must pay the prescribed compartment examination fee per failed subject at the time of submitting the application form. The fee for the 2027 cycle will be specified in the official UBSE compartment exam notification, which is released after the main Class X result. Students submitting their forms through school pay via the school; private students pay directly through the UBSE portal or designated bank challan mode as instructed in the notification.
| Candidate Category | Fee per Subject | Late Fee (Additional) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Students (UBSE-affiliated schools in Uttarakhand) | To be announced in official 2027 notification | To be announced in official 2027 notification |
| Private Students | To be announced in official 2027 notification | To be announced in official 2027 notification |
Note: The UBSE fee structure is updated annually and published at ubse.uk.gov.in/document-category/fee-structure/. Students should verify the exact fee from the official compartment exam notification to avoid discrepancies at the time of form submission. Late fees apply when applications are submitted after the regular deadline but within the extended window.
UK Board Class X Passing Marks Criteria 2027
UBSE prescribes a minimum of 33% marks for passing each subject in Class X. Students must score at least 33% separately in both the theory examination and the practical/internal assessment component — a high score in the practical component cannot substitute for a theory score below the threshold. This dual-component passing rule applies equally to the main annual exam and the compartment exam.
| Subject | Theory Marks | Practical / Internal Marks | Passing Marks (Theory) | Passing Marks (Practical / Internal) | Total Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi (First Language) | 80 | 20 | 27 | 7 | 33 out of 100 |
| English | 80 | 20 | 27 | 7 | 33 out of 100 |
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 | 27 | 7 | 33 out of 100 |
| Science | 75 | 25 | 25 | 9 | 33 out of 100 |
| Social Science | 80 | 20 | 27 | 7 | 33 out of 100 |
| Sanskrit / Third Language | 80 | 20 | 27 | 7 | 33 out of 100 |
UBSE also applies a grace marks policy for students who are just below the passing threshold. Grace marks are applied automatically before the result is published and are reflected in the final grade awarded — students do not need to apply separately for grace marks.
Is 27 a passing mark out of 80 in UK Board Class X?
Yes. 27 marks out of 80 is the minimum passing score for the theory component in most UK Board Class X subjects — Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, and Sanskrit. This is because 33% of 80 equals 26.4, which rounds up to 27. For Science, where the theory paper is 75 marks, the minimum passing threshold is 25 marks (33% of 75 = 24.75, rounded up to 25). However, crossing the theory threshold alone is not sufficient — students must also clear the internal or practical component at 33%, meaning at least 7 out of 20 (for most subjects) or 9 out of 25 (for Science practical).
UK Board Class X Passing Marks — Component Reference
| Component | Total Marks | 33% of Total | Minimum Passing Marks (Rounded Up) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory — most subjects (Hindi, English, Maths, Social Science, Sanskrit) | 80 | 26.4 | 27 |
| Internal Assessment — most subjects | 20 | 6.6 | 7 |
| Theory — Science | 75 | 24.75 | 25 |
| Practical — Science | 25 | 8.25 | 9 |
| Overall (all subjects) | 100 | 33.0 | 33 |
UK Board Class X Grading System
UBSE uses a 9-point grading scale for Class X, from A1 (highest achievement) to E2 (deepest failure). Grades D through A1 represent passing performance; E1 means fail but eligible for the compartment exam; E2 means fail and ineligible for compartment — the student must repeat the full academic year. This grading system is distinct from CBSE’s scale and applies to both the main annual result and the compartment result.
| Grade | Marks Range | Grade Point | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 91 – 100 | 10 | Pass |
| A2 | 81 – 90 | 9 | Pass |
| B1 | 71 – 80 | 8 | Pass |
| B2 | 61 – 70 | 7 | Pass |
| C1 | 51 – 60 | 6 | Pass |
| C2 | 41 – 50 | 5 | Pass |
| D | 33 – 40 | 4 | Pass (Minimum Passing Grade) |
| E1 | 21 – 32 | — | Fail — Eligible for Compartment Exam |
| E2 | Below 21 | — | Fail — Must Repeat Full Academic Year |
The final mark sheet also shows a Division classification based on the overall aggregate percentage across all five main subjects:
- First Division with Distinction: 75% and above
- First Division: 60% – 74%
- Second Division: 45% – 59%
- Third Division: 33% – 44%
- Pass (Compartment): Cleared failed subjects through the compartment exam; this status is shown on the final mark sheet issued after compartment results
UK Board Class X Compartment Exam FAQs
Ques. Who is eligible for the UK Board Class X compartment exam 2027?
Ans. Students who fail in 1 or 2 subjects with an E1 grade (21–32 marks out of 100) in the UK Board Class X 2027 annual exam are eligible for the compartment exam. Students with an E2 grade (below 21 marks) in any subject, or those who fail in three or more subjects, are not eligible — they must re-enrol as regular students and appear in the 2028 annual board examination.
Ques. When will the UK Board Class X compartment exam 2027 be conducted?
Ans. The UK Board Class X compartment exam 2027 is expected in August 2027, based on consistent patterns from previous years — in 2025 it ran August 4 to August 11, and in 2026 it was held in early August as well. The exact subject-wise schedule will be released by UBSE on ubse.uk.gov.in after the main Class X result is declared in April–May 2027.
Ques. How many subjects can a student appear for in the UK Board Class X compartment exam?
Ans. A student can appear for a maximum of 2 subjects in the UK Board Class X compartment exam. You appear only for the subject(s) in which you received an E1 grade — if you failed only one subject, you sit that one paper only. Students who failed in 3 or more subjects are not eligible for compartment and must repeat the full academic year.
Ques. What are the passing marks for the UK Board Class X compartment exam?
Ans. You must score at least 33% marks separately in both the theory paper and the internal/practical assessment. For most subjects (theory of 80 marks), the minimum is 27 marks in theory and 7 out of 20 in internal assessment. For Science (theory of 75 marks), the minimum is 25 in theory and 9 out of 25 in practical. A high practical score cannot compensate for a theory score below 27 (or 25 for Science).
Ques. What happens if I fail the UK Board Class X compartment exam?
Ans. If you fail the compartment exam, you must re-enrol as a regular Class X student and appear in the next year’s annual UBSE board examination — that is, the UK Board Class X 2028 exam. There is no second compartment window within the same academic cycle. You will need to complete the full academic year again and clear all subjects in the regular annual exam.
Ques. Are marks from already-passed subjects retained if I appear in compartment?
Ans. Yes, absolutely. In the compartment exam, only the failed subject(s) are reattempted. Marks from all subjects you passed in the main annual exam are carried forward. Your final mark sheet is prepared by combining these retained scores with your compartment exam scores in the failed subject(s). You do not need to reattempt any subject in which you already hold a passing grade.
Ques. What is the difference between E1 and E2 grade in UK Board Class X?
Ans. In UBSE’s grading scale, E1 (21–32 marks) indicates the student failed but scored close enough to the passing threshold to be considered for the compartment exam. E2 (below 21 marks) represents a deeper level of failure — students with E2 in any subject are ineligible for compartment and must repeat the full academic year as a regular student. Both grades appear on the mark sheet as fail status, but their consequences for the student’s academic path are fundamentally different.
Ques. How do I apply for the UK Board Class X compartment exam 2027?
Ans. The application process for the 2027 compartment exam will begin after the main Class X result is declared in May 2027. Typically, these are the steps: (1) Visit ubse.uk.gov.in and access the compartment exam application form; (2) Fill in your personal details and select the subject(s) in which you received E1 grade; (3) Pay the prescribed fee per subject through your school or directly on the UBSE portal; (4) Submit the form before the last date mentioned in the official notification; (5) Download or collect your admit card in July 2027. The exact procedure will be specified in the official UBSE compartment notification.
Ques. Is the UK Board Class X compartment result accepted for Class XI admission?
Ans. Yes. Once you pass the compartment exam, UBSE issues your final Class X mark sheet with "Pass (Compartment)" status. This mark sheet is a valid qualification for Class XI admission in Uttarakhand schools and is generally accepted by educational institutions across India. Some institutions or entrance exams may have specific provisions for compartment results — students are advised to verify with the specific school or institution they intend to join.
Ques. Where can I check the UK Board Class X compartment result 2027?
Ans. The UK Board Class X compartment result 2027 will be declared on the official UBSE website ubse.uk.gov.in and the state results portal uaresults.nic.in. Based on previous cycles, the result is expected between August and October 2027 — in 2026 it was declared on August 19, while in 2025 it came on October 3, so the exact date can vary. Students can check their result by entering their roll number on the results portal once it is declared.
Disclaimer: The information on this page about the UK Board Class X Compartment Exam 2027 is based on official UBSE notifications, the 2025 and 2026 exam cycles, and UBSE’s publicly available examination scheme. All dates marked as "Expected" are projections and subject to change. Students are strongly advised to regularly visit the official Uttarakhand Board of School Education website at ubse.uk.gov.in for the latest and most accurate information on dates, fee structure, and official notifications.
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