Manipur Board has released class 10th and 12th Exam Pattern 2023 on their official website. Students can download it in the form of PDF files. It is important for the students to be aware of the exam in which they are appearing. Manipur Board class 10th exam will be held from March 16 to April 3, 2023 and 12th exam will be held from February 23 to April 1, 2023.
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Manipur Board Class 10 Exam Pattern
In class 10 there are four compulsory subjects including English as the compulsory language paper. The fifth subject is elective and candidates can select it from the available options. It is necessary to secure passing marks in both optional and compulsory subjects in order to pass the examination. Students can elect language papers as fifth/sixth subject from the available language options.
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Manipur Board Class 10 Marking Scheme
The total marks of the paper shall be 100. In order to pass, students need to secure 33 marks out of 100 in all the subjects. Also, an aggregate mark of 33% is necessary to pass the exam. If any student secured 33% aggregate marks but less than 33% in a subject then he/she shall appear in the supplementary examination. The criteria is the same for compulsory as well as optional subjects.
Students will be classified into the following divisions based on their marks out of 500 (600 in case of students with an additional subject)
- 1st Division: 330 marks and above
- 2nd Division: 225 marks and above, but below 300
- 3rd Division: 165 marks and above, but below 225
Marks of the Mathematics practical and Science practical shall also be considered for pass, division and rank.
Compulsory and Elective Subjects
The compulsory subjects that the students are required to study are First language, Second language (English), Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Work Experience and Health and Physical Education.
The First Language can be chosen from the following: Manipuri, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Mizo, Paite, Hmar, Ruangmei, Tangkhul, Nepali, Zou, Thadou-Kuki, Kom, Vaiphei and Mao. In place of the First Language, students may take up Additional English, Elementary Manipuri and Elementary Hindi.
Students can take up one additional subject, if they want to, out of the following:
- Hindi (for the students who have not taken it up as the First Language)
- Home Science
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Higher Mathematics
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Marks Distribution for Practical and Written exams
The 10th grade subjects that include practical education along with theory are Science and Mathematics. There are separate exams conducted for theory and practical assessments. The marks distribution has been tabulated below:
| Subject | Mathematics | Science |
|---|---|---|
| Theory (Maximum Marks) | 90 | 90 |
| Practical (maximum Marks) | 10 | 10 |
The Maths and Science practical marks will depend on the student’s laboratory notebook, viva-voce and experiment exercise.
| Parameter | Marks |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Notebook | 2 marks |
| Viva-Voce | 3 marks |
| Experimental Exercise | 5 marks |
| Total | 10 marks |
Preparation Tips
- Pay attention during class lessons. If most of the concepts are clear as they are taught, it will be easier to revise during exams.
- Take notes and highlight the important parts in the books. Read the notes and the highlighted parts to have them embedded in your memory.
- Do not shy away from reaching out to the teachers, in case of doubts and queries.
- Attempt sample papers and previous years’ question papers to test your own level of preparation. This way you will know where you lack and need to improve.
- Study thoroughly and try not to leave out topics, especially when you have the time.
- Devise time tables to help you manage studying and other activities because study breaks are important too.
- Also, learn to manage time while attempting the question papers.
Manipur Board Class 12 Exam Pattern
The Council of Higher Secondary Education plans the syllabus and conducts the examinations for classes XI and XII. The exams are conducted in the months of February and March every year and the results are released by the month of May. In class 12 the syllabus will be reduced in line with CBSE and NTA pattern. The syllabus for national level competitive examinations like JEE Main and NEET are likely to be reduced as the candidates have lost precious time during the pandemic. The aspirants of such exams shall carefully tally the syllabus of the two exams and prepare accordingly. However, none of the authority has made any announcement regarding the reduction of syllabus yet.
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Manipur Board Class 12 Marking Scheme
The overall marks of one subject shall be 100. For subjects that also require practical assessment, the mark distribution shall be divided (70 for Theory and 30 for Practical) and the total will still remain of 100 marks.
| Theory Papers | Practical Papers | Pass Marks out of 100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Marks | Pass Marks | Max. Marks | Pass Marks | |
| 100 | 33 | - | - | 33 |
| 70 | 21 | 30 | 12 | 33 |
| 40/30 | 12 | 60/70 | 21 | 33 |
| 50 | 15 | 50 | 18 | 33 |
Topic-wise Weightage
The topic-wise weightage may vary from subject to subject according to the syllabus. Generally, the paper aims to test the student’s knowledge, understanding, application and skills.
| Objective | Percentage of Marks |
|---|---|
| Knowledge | 20 |
| Understanding | 46 |
| Application | 30 |
| Skills | 4 |
Optional and Compulsory subjects
The subjects for study include English, one of the modern Indian languages and three elective subjects. The subjects chosen in class XI will continue till class XII and students will not be allowed to change their subjects in class XII.
- The mandatory modern Indian language can be chosen from - Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Hmar, Kom, Manipuri, Mao La, Mizo, Nepali, Paite, Ruangmei, Tangkhul, Thadou Kuki, Vaiphei, Zou.
Alternative English
- The three complementary subjects are to be chosen from one of the streams – arts, science and commerce.
- Students can additionally also take up a fourth elective subject from one of the groups.
The groups include the following subjects:
| Group-I Arts | Group-IIScience | Group-IICommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Any one of the Elective Languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Hindi, Manipuri, Sanskrit) Economics Education Fine Arts Geography History Home Science Manipuri Dance Mathematics Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Physical Health Education Sports Statistics Sociology Thang-Ta | Anthropology Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Drawing Geology/ Geography Home Science Physics Physical Health Education & Sports Mathematics Statistics Thang-Ta | Accountancy Business Studies Computer Science/Economics/Mathematics/Thang-Ta |
Marks Distribution for Practical and Written exams
The subjects that require practical assessments are biology, physical education, chemistry, physics, computer science, psychology, geography etc. The total assessment is out of hundred marks, wherein 70 marks are for theory and 30 marks are for practical assessment.
| Subjects | Theory Marks | Practical Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 70 | 30 |
| Physical Education | 70 | 30 |
| Physics | 70 | 30 |
| Chemistry | 70 | 30 |
| Computer Science | 70 | 30 |
| Home Science | 70 | 30 |
| Engineering Drawing | 70 | 30 |
| Psychology | 70 | 30 |
| Geography | 70 | 30 |
| Biotechnology | 70 | 30 |
Preparation Tips
Preparation tips for the students are mentioned below:
- Read and make notes. Highlight the important parts of the text and focus on them while revising.
- Keep a time table and divide your time for studying and other activities wisely. Give time to enjoyable activities as study breaks.
- Try to understand the topics that seem difficult to grasp by asking for help from teachers and friends.
- Study regularly instead of leaving everything up to the last moment, which can be intensely pressurising.
- Attempt previous year question papers and sample papers, as often as possible. This will help in understanding the level of preparation and students can work harder on areas where they lack. It will also help in learning to manage time for the final examinations.
- Ask for guidance from teachers, peers, parents or counsellors if you feel lost or too pressurised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When will the board announce the final exam for class 12?
Ans. Manipur Board class 12th exam will be held from February 23 to April 1, 2023. Students are suggested to check the official website regularly for all such information.
Ques. Can I apply for Manipur board class 12 exam as a private candidate?
Ans. Candidates can apply with a private candidate but the application form for the exam shall be filled through any school that is affiliated with the Manipur Board.
Ques. Is the marking scheme the same for open school candidates and regular candidates?
Ans. The marking scheme shall be the same for all candidates appearing from regular, private, or open school candidature.
Ques. What are the passing marks for Manipur Board class 10 exam?
Ans. Minimum marks to pass in the board exam is 33% in each subject and 33% aggregate.
Ques. What will be the full marks for class 12 exam according to the new exam pattern?
Ans. There will be no change in the marking scheme in the revised exam pattern. The full marks for a subject will be 100.
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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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