Section 71(3)(a) in The Goa, Daman and Diu Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Rules, 1975
(a)The norms for passing in the subject shall be as follows-(i)In the subjects involving theory and practical/oral, a candidate shall obtain a minimum of 25% marks in theory, a minimum of 25% marks in practical/oral and/or a minimum of 25% marks in sessional work separately with a minimum of 35% on the aggregate (marks in theory, practical/oral, sessional taken together) to declare him/her pass in such subjects.(ii)In the subjects involving only theory component, the candidate shall obtain minimum 35% of marks allotted for the subject.(iii)The candidate shall secure minimum E grade for passing in school Assessment Based Subjects.