JKBOSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025 has been released by JKBOSE. The format of question paper for all the subjects shall also be the same as that of last year. For the areas of Kashmir and the U.T of Ladakh(winter zone) the revised syllabus will be applicable as previously for upcoming examinations. Syllabus of every subject have been curtailed by 40% for senior secondary and higher secondary exam 2025.
Check in: JKBOSE 12th Date Sheet 2025
J&K Board Exam Pattern Class 12
There are five subjects in class 12 exam including the compulsory language paper i.e. English. The second language is required to be selected from the list of available languages. Each subject carries 100 marks including practical and theory sections. The summer zone and the winter zone have the same pattern. However, the winter zone examinations are usually delayed due to the random situations in Kashmir. Below is the list of compulsory and additional subjects available for the students:
Check also: JKBOSE 12th Supplementary Exam 2025
Compulsory Subjects:
- First Compulsory Language- Hindi or Urdu
- Second Compulsory Language- English; Mathematics; Social Science- History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Disaster Management, Road Safety Education; Science- Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Additional Subjects:
- Urdu
- Kashmiri
- Arabic
- Persian
- Hindi
- Dogri
- Sanskrit
- Bhoti
- Punjabi
- Computer Education/Science
Check also: JKBOSE 12th Practice Paper 2025
J&K Board Class 10 Exam Pattern 2025: Marks Distribution
| Subjects | Distribution of Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 100 Marks (Theory) |
| Social Studies | 100 Marks (Theory) |
| Maths | 100 Marks (Theory) |
| Science | 84 Marks (+16 Marks Practical) |
Note: Time alloted for each paper is 3 hours, additional 15 minutes to read the paper
J&K Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025
In the higher secondary exam i.e. class 12 there are five subjects including one language paper- English and one optional subject. The optional subject shall be selected at the time of initial registration that is done in class 11. Candidates from commerce stream can also take mathematics as an elective subject. Each paper carries 100 marks and the minimum marks required to pass in the examination is 33% sectional and 33% aggregate.
J&K Board Class 12 Marks Distribution
| Subject | Theory marks | Internal Assessment | External Exams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 70 | 10 | 20 |
| Chemistry | 70 | 10 | 20 |
| Biology | 70 | 10 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 100 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | 70 | 10 | 20 |
| Informatics Practices | 70 | 10 | 20 |
| Computer Science | 70 | 10 | 20 |
| Geography | 70 | 10 | 20 |
Marking Scheme for Home Science
| Subject | Theory marks | Internal Assessment | External Examinations | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development | 70 | 10 | 20 | 100 |
| Clothing for the Family | 70 | 10 | 20 | 100 |
| Extension Education | 70 | 10 | 20 | 100 |
J&K Board Exam Pattern: Commerce Stream
In the commerce stream there are 6 papers in which two are optional. Every subject is of 100 marks including the written and internal/external assessment. In Accountancy 80 marks is for written exam and 5 marks is for internal assessment. The external assessment in accountancy is for 15 marks in which the students are required to prepare an assignment. The topic for assignment is allotted by the school. The similar pattern is followed by the Entrepreneurship paper. For shorthand and typewriting there are no written examinations and only internal and external assessment is conducted. The detailed marking scheme is tabulated below:
| Subject | Marks of theory | Internal Assessment | External Examinations | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | 100 | - | - | 100 |
| Accountancy | 80 | 05 | 15 | 100 |
| Entrepreneurship | 80 | 05 | 15 | 100 |
| Business Mathematics | 100 | - | - | 100 |
| Shorthand and Type Writing | - | 40 | 60 | 100 |
| Public Administration | 100 | - | - | 100 |
JKBOSE 12th Humanities stream Marks Distribution
In the Arts & Humanities stream there are six papers and each paper is of 100 marks. Only History and Geography are the two subjects in which marks are bifurcated as written, internal and external assessment and project work.
| Subject | Marks of Theory | Internal Assessment | External Examinations | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 100 | - | - | 100 |
| History | 80 | 20 (project work) | - | 100 |
| Economics | 100 | - | - | 100 |
| Geography | 70 | 10 | 20 | 100 |
| Political Science | 100 | - | - | - |
| Education | 100 | - | - | 100 |
Topic-wise Weightage in Class 12 Exam
According to the new syllabus around 30% part from every subject have been omitted. The board has provided a list of topics for every subject that has been retained for the upcoming exam. The most important topics from every subject have been retained like Consumer Equilibrium in Economics, Mensuration in Mathematics etc. The section wise weightage for all the subjects is mentioned below:
Economics
| Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Introduction | 4 |
| Unit 2: Consumer Equilibrium and Demand | 18 |
| Unit 3: Producer Behaviour and Supply | 18 |
| Unit 4: Forms of Market and Price Determination | 10 |
| Unit 5: Simple Applications of Tools of Demand and Supply Curves (Non-Evaluative) | - |
| Unit 6: National Income and Related Aggregates - Basic Concepts and Measurement | 15 |
| Unit 7: Determination of Income and Employment | 12 |
| Unit 8: Money and Banking | 8 |
| Unit 9: Government Budget and the Economy | |
| Unit 10: Balance of Payments |
Mathematics
The mathematics syllabus is one of the lengthiest syllabus for any board. So the syllabus for the subject has been curtailed on the basis of the CBSE scheme of syllabus reduction. It was important to keep a similar pattern as the forthcoming entrance exam like JEE Main, NEET etc has also reduced the syllabus following the same pattern.
| Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Matrices & Determinants | 20 |
| Unit 2: Limit and Continuity of a function | 12 |
| Unit 3: Derivatives | 12 |
| Unit 4: Application of Derivatives | 10 |
| Unit 5: Integrals | 16 |
| Unit 6: Differential Equations | 10 |
| Unit 7: Statics | 10 |
| Unit 8: Dynamics | 10 |
Geography
In Geography the topics which are the most important have been retained. Study of environment, agriculture, trade, human activities etc are some of the most important chapters as candidates pursue higher studies connected with the said subjects.
| Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Human Geography: Nature and Scope | 3 |
| Unit 2: People | 5 |
| Unit 3: Human Activities | 10 |
| Unit 4: Transport, Communication and Trade | 10 |
| Unit 5: Human Settlements | 5 |
| Unit 6: Map work on Identification of features based on above units on the outline Political map of World | 2 |
| Unit 7: People | 5 |
| Unit 8: Human Settlements | 4 |
| Unit 9: Resources and Development | 12 |
| Unit 10: Transport, Communication and International Trade | 7 |
| Unit 11: Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems | 4 |
| Unit 12: Map work | 3 |
Political Science
In political Science there are a lot of chapters which are considered important with the perspective of higher studies. Topics like international relations, economic and political power, international organization, security etc have been retained.
| Topics | Marks |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Cold war era in world politics | 7 |
| Unit 2: Disintegration of the “Second World” and the Collapse of Bipolarity | 7 |
| Unit 3: US Dominance in World Politics | 6 |
| Unit 4: Alternative Centres of economic and political power | 4 |
| Unit 5: South Asia in the Post-Cold War Era | 6 |
| Unit 6: International Organization in a unipolar world | 5 |
| Unit 7: Security in Contemporary World | 5 |
| Unit 8: Globalisation and Its critics | 5 |
| Unit 9: Environment and Natural Resources in Global Politics | 5 |
| Unit 10: Nation Building and It's Problems | 5 |
| Unit 11: Era of One-Party Dominance | 6 |
| Unit 12: Politics of Planned Development | 5 |
| Unit 13: India’s External Relations | 6 |
| Unit 14: Challenge to and Restoration of Congress System | 5 |
| Unit 15: Crisis of the Constitutional order | 7 |
| Unit 16: Regional aspirations and conflicts | 5 |
| Unit 17: Rise of New Social Movements | 5 |
| Unit 18: Recent Developments in Indian politics | 6 |
Physics
| Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|
| Electrostatics | 8 |
| Current Electricity | 7 |
| Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism | 8 |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current | 8 |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 3 |
| Optics | 14 |
| Dual Nature of Matters | 4 |
| Atom & Nuclei | 6 |
| Electronic Device | 7 |
| Communication System | 5 |
Chemistry
| Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|
| Solid State | 4 |
| Solutions | 5 |
| Electrochemistry | 5 |
| Chemical Kinetics | 5 |
| Surface chemistry | 4 |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of elements | 3 |
| p-Block elements | 8 |
| d- and f- Block elements | 5 |
| Coordination Compounds | 3 |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 4 |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | 4 |
| Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 6 |
| Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen | 4 |
| Biomolecules | 4 |
| Polymers | 3 |
| Chemistry in Everyday life | 3 |
Biology
| Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|
| Reproduction in Flowering Plants | 7 |
| Genetics | 9 |
| Biology & Human Welfare (Botany) | 7 |
| Ecology & Environment | 12 |
| Reproduction in Human | 11 |
| Genetics & Evolution in Human | 12 |
| Biology & Human Welfare (Zoology) | 7 |
| Biotechnology & its applications | 5 |
JKBOSE Preparation Tips
The pattern has been changed and the syllabus has been revised. In this situation the best way to prepare for the board exam is to understand the syllabus and act accordingly. Some preparation tips that can help the students for board exam 2025 are as follows:
- Read the revised syllabus carefully and mark the retained chapters in your books
- Keep a clear idea of new exam pattern in context to weightage of topics
- Attend all the classes conducted by the concerned school through online portals and try to clear your doubts
- Develop the habit of studying daily as in the present situation only self study can help to secure good marks
- Study only from the books recommended by the board as the questions will be framed directly from such books
Also Check: JKBOSE Class 12 Admit Card 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What are the separate divisions or zones based on which the JKBOSE 12th exams are conducted?
Ans. The JKBOSE 12th exams are taken into two divisions. The Soft Zone includes the exams taken in Jammu while the Kashmir division is famous as the Hard Zone.
Ques. What is the new Exam Pattern for the 12th Class Exam studying in Jammu?
Ans. The JKBOSE SSC exam pattern includes information related to the total marks, sections, topics, etc. Each Paper will be of 100 Marks and the maximum time allotted for each paper is 3 Hours.
Ques. What are the options available for fifth paper in class 12th JKBOSE Syllabus?
Ans. The available options are Sanskrit, Hindi, English, Maths, Computers, Science, SST, Home Science, Health and Physical Education. Candidates can select any of the above subjects. However, English will remain as the compulsory subject.
Ques. When will the new syllabus be introduced?
Ans. The new or revised syllabus has already been implemented for the academic year 2022. Candidates can get the detailed syllabus(revised) from the official website of J&K Board.
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