Mizoram board exam for class 10th and 12th will be conducted around March, 2021. The syllabus for HS and HSS exam 2021 have been reduced due to the loss of classes suffered during the pandemic. The board has uploaded the revised syllabus on its official website. The board has released a notification in which it was mentioned that in view of long closure of schools due to the surge of Covid-19 cases resulting in the loss of classroom instructions the board has decided to reduce the syllabus. The 83rd meeting of the syllabus committee board held on August 5, 2020 concluded that the syllabus of high school and higher secondary school will be reduced by 30%. The policy will be valid only for the academic year 2020-21.
Mizoram Board Class 12 Exam Pattern
The Mizoram Board 12th exams are taken by the Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE). Exams are conducted for the students studying Arts, Science and Commerce. There are a total of five subjects for class 12 including one compulsory language paper and one elective subject. English will be a compulsory subject and students can elect any language or vocational paper as fifth or sixth subject. Students appearing for Mizoram board exam 12th exam have to clear both theory and practical papers to get promoted to the next higher level. The total exam duration is 3 hours and the weightage of every paper is 100 marks. The minimum marks required to pass in the exam is 33% in every subject and 33% aggregate.
Mizoram Board HSSLC Highlights
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Examination | Mizoram Board HSS Examination 2021 |
| Abbreviated as | MBSE HSSLC |
| Conducting Body | Mizoram Board of School Education |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | Intermediate |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Exam Level | Intermediate |
| Languages | Bengali, English, Hindi |
| Mode of Application | Offline(Through School Affiliated to the Board) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Mizoram Board HSSLC Exam Pattern: English
There are three sections in English in the class 12 board exam- (a)Reading (b)Writing (c)Literature. No changes have been made to the exam pattern of the reading section. In the writing section the topics that have been removed are letter writing(formal and informal), article writing and short composition(invitation, posters etc). In the Literature section two poetries, 3 prose and 3 chapters from ‘Vistas’ have been removed for the 202-21 session. The detailed exam pattern are as follows:
| Section | Section | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Reading Skills | 20 |
| B | Advanced Writing Skills | 30 |
| C | Textbook Supplementary Reader | 35 15 |
Mizoram Board HSSLC Exam Pattern: History
In History one chapter each from Section-1, 2 and 3 have been removed. The total marking coverage that has been omitted is 24 marks. The fourth chapter, reads Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings have been removed from the first section. In the second section chapter 5, reads Through the Eyes of Travellers have been dropped off. In the third section chapter 14, reads Understanding Partition have been omitted. All the above mentioned chapters have been completely removed from the syllabus of 2020-21.
| Section | Section Name | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Archaeology & Ancient India | 29 |
| B | Medieval India | 29 |
| C | Modern India | 36 |
| Map Work | 5 | |
Mizoram Board HSSLC Exam Pattern: Mathematics
Mathematics is one of the lengthiest papers in class 12. The syllabus has been removed in line with the CBSE pattern. There are a total of six units in class 12 mathematics and chapters have been omitted from every unit. The written exam will be conducted for 80 marks with the retained chapters. The distribution of marks are as follows:
| Unit | Marks |
|---|---|
| Sets and functions | 29 |
| Algebra | 37 |
| Coordinate geometry | 13 |
| Calculus | 6 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| Statistics and Probability | 12 |
Mizoram Board HSSLC Exam Pattern: Physics
In Physics there are topics deleted from 7 units that were considered less important. Topics from Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Gravitation, properties of bulk matter etc have been omitted. All these topics covered around 25 marks in the question paper. The candidates are suggested to study the dropped-off part on their own to keep a complete knowledge on the topics. The topic wise weightage is tabulated below:
| Unit Name | Marks |
|---|---|
| Electrostatics | 8 |
| Current Electricity | 7 |
| Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism | 8 |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current | 8 |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 3 |
| Optics | 14 |
| Dual Nature of Matter | 4 |
| Atoms and Nuclei | 6 |
| Electronic Devices | 7 |
| Communication Systems | 5 |
Mizoram Board HSSLC Exam Pattern: Chemistry
Around 16 units have been omitted from the Chemistry syllabus for 2020-21 exams. The syllabus of chemistry is believed to be lengthy and so there are so many chapters that have been considered less important. However, it is not a surety that if NTA will follow the same pattern of syllabus revision or not. The students are suggested to tally both the syllabus and prepare accordingly. NTA has not released the revised syllabus yet but it is expected to be released soon.
| Unit Name | 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 | 6 |
| d- and f- Block Elements | 5 |
| Coordination Compounds | 5 |
| 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 |
Mizoram Board HSSLC Exam Pattern: Biology
Biology is divided into two parts in class 11 and 12-(a)Botany (b)Zoology. The changes have been made in five units including both the parts. Chapter number 2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 and 22 are the chapters with no omissions i.e. the entire chapter has been retained in the syllabus. The topic wise weightage are tabulated below:
| Unit Name | Marks |
|---|---|
| Reproduction in Organisms | 14 |
| Genetics and Evolution | 18 |
| Biology and Human Welfare | 14 |
| Biotechnology and its applications | 10 |
| Ecology and Environment | 14 |
Mizoram Board HSLC Exam Pattern
MBSE HSLC Board exams are conducted in the starting week of March each year. The compartment or supplementary exams are conducted post the declaration of the results, these exams are conducted in June each year. Board takes the Mizoram 10th Compartment Exam for those students who were unable to qualify the regular board examination. The exam pattern will be different as compared to the previous years because the board has reduced the syllabus by 30%. The major changes will be done in the topic-wise allotted marks, per-question marks etc. The detailed exam pattern for every subject are as follows:
Mizoram Board HSLC English: Topic-wise Weightage
English is one of the compulsory subjects in class 10. The subject consists of three sections-reading, writing and literature. Every subject will carry a maximum mark of 100. The minimum marks required to pass in the exam will be 33.
| Subjects of HSLC | |
| The learning areas will include: | |
| Two Languages: | |
| (1) English or Hindi (Course A) | 100 marks |
| (2) Anyone from the following: | |
| Hindi (Course B): Mizo, Khasi, Garo, Assamese, Bengali, Manipuri, Nepali, Tynan Die, English | 100 marks |
| (3) Mathematics | 100 marks |
| (4) Science | 100 marks |
| (5) Social Science | 100 marks |
| (6) Physical and Health Education | Grade |
| (7) Work Experience | Grade |
| (8) Art Education | Grade |
| Total Marks | 500 |
Mizoram Board HSLC Revised Syllabus
- UNIT I Commercial Mathematics
- UNIT II TIME, Distance and work
- UNIT III Algebra
- UNIT – IV Geometry
- UNIT-V Co-ordinate Geometry
- UNIT VI Trigonometry
- UNIT - VII Mensuration
- UNIT - VIII Statistics and Probability
CLASS - X Social Science
- Unit I: Events and Processes:
- Unit II: Economies and Livelihoods:
- Unit III: Culture, Identity, and Society
CLASS – X Science
- Natural Phenomena.
- Materials
- How things work
- What are its effects
- Chemical substances, their Nature and behavior
- The world of the living
- Natural resources
Mizoram Board HSLC Mathematics: Topic-wise Weightage
| Chapters | Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Mathematics | Instalments payments and Installments buying | 8 marks |
| Time, Distance and Work | Solution of problems based on time, work and distance. | |
| Algebra | Polynomials, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations in Two Variables, etc. | 21 |
| Geometry | Triangles, Circles, Constructions. | 15 |
| Coordinate Geometry | Coordinate geometry, Distance between two pairs, formula (internal), triangle, etc. | 08 |
| Trigonometry | Proving identities, Heights, Measurements, Distances, etc. | 10 |
| Mensuration | Circle related areas, Surface Areas and Volumes, | 10 |
| Probability | Probability, Mean, Pictorial data | 08 |
| Total Marks 80 | ||
Mizoram Board HSLC Science: Topic-wise Weightage
Science section is divided into two sections including theory part and practical. The detailed science syllabus related to class 12th science is mentioned below:
| Chapters | Topics | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Phenomena | Convergence and divergence of light, related concepts, principal axis, etc. | 10 |
| How things work | Potential, Potential difference, Power, The interrelation between P, V, I and R, etc. Force on current-carrying conductor, Fleming’s left-hand rule, etc. | 10 |
| Materials | Chemical Substances- Nature and behavior, General properties, examples and uses, Chemical reactions, precipitation, neutralization, Basic metallurgical processes, Carbon Compounds, etc. | 23 |
| The World of the Living | Environmental problems, Life Processes, Control and Coordination in plants and animals, Tropic movements, Control and coordination in animals, Reproduction, Heredity and evolution, etc. | 17 |
| Natural Resources | Management of natural resources, Forest and wildlife, Coal and petroleum conservation, Legal perspectives in conservation and international scenario, Big dams: advantages and limitations, Water harvesting, Sources of energy, Solar energy, etc. | 10 |
| Aggregate marks 70 | ||
Mizoram Board HSLC English: Topic-wise Weightage
Since English is a language subject, it is important to focus more on reading, and grammar skills. The details related to the Mizoram board English syllabus for the 10th class is mentioned below:
| Section | Topics/syllabus | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | Literary passage, Short answer Questions, MCQs, etc. | 10 |
| Writing | Short composition of 50 words limit, One long composition, diary entry, Recoding information etc. | 15 |
| Speaking | It will not tested in a formal exam | |
| Grammer | Verbs, sentence structure, Pronouns, prepositions, Antonyms, etc. | 15 |
| Literature | Questions will come from the coursebook including Pros, Poetry, Literature readers. | 40 |
| Total marks 80 | ||
Mizoram Board HSLC Social Science: Topic-wise Weightage
Social science is a theory based subject and it is further divided into history, geography, economics, political science, and disaster management. Referring to the below mentioned table will help students to prepare for their 10th board.
| History- India and Contemporary World | |
| Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|
| Nationalism in Europe | 10 |
| Nationalism in India | |
| Age of Industrialisation | 10 |
| Making of a Global World | |
| Print Culture and Nationalism | 04 |
| Geography; India- Resources and Their Development | |
| Resources and their development | 09 |
| Forest and Wildlife resources | |
| Water Resources | |
| Agriculture | 04 |
| Political Science; Democratic Politics II | |
| Working of Democracy | 05 |
| Power-sharing | |
| Competition and Contestation in Democracy | 04 |
| Outcomes of Democracy | |
| Challenges to Democracy | 03 |
| Economic: Understanding Economic Development-II | |
| The story of Development. | 07 |
| Money and Financial Systems | |
| The Role of Service Sector in Indian Economy | |
| Consumer Awareness | 05 |
| Globalisation | |
| Disaster Management | |
| Disaster Management | 05 |
| Survival Skills | |
| Alternative Communication Systems | |
| Aggregate score | 80 |
Mizoram Board Marking Scheme
The students will be considered passed the High School Leaving Certificate Examination in case they obtain-
- In case they scored 33% of total marks in each theory paper
- 33% of total marks in each practical paper and
- 33% of the aggregate marks.
- ‘D’ grade in the internally assessed subjects.
- A student must have cleared theory and practical exam separately to get promoted to the next class.
Mizoram Board Preparation Tips
- First of all, students need to read the complete syllabus for this academic and understand the course structure, subjects, topics and their weightage in the exam.
- Start studying by making a fixed study plan based on your routine and how much time you can invest in preparing for the exam. Work hard is a must as there many questions will be asked in the exam and you need to clear all the concepts.
- Try to complete the entire MBSE board syllabus 2020-21 at least 1-2 month before starting the exam so that you can get enough time to revise the chapters.
- Once you have completed studying the entire MBSE syllabus 2020-21try to solve more last year question papers as it will help you to boost your performance. Moreover, doing more papers will help students in knowing their weaknesses.
- Last but not the least, stay motivated and don’t take any stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Can I refer to the MBSE HSLC 2020-21 syllabus for the NTSE exam?
Ans: Yes, students can consider the Mizoram board HSLC syllabus while boosting their preparations for the NTSE stage 1 exam.
Ques. Is the revised syllabus of Mizoram Board similar to the syllabus of CBSE?
Ans: Both Mizoram and CBSE board have reduced their syllabus by 30%. The syllabus is almost similar to each other. As per the reports the NTA is also planning to reduce the syllabus of national level examinations in line with the syllabus of CBSE and other state boards.
Ques. How can I download the syllabus from the official website of Mizoram Board?
Ans: The syllabus for both class 10 and 12 are available online on the official website. In order to download the syllabus visit the official website. Go to the notification section and click on ‘reduced syllabus for HSS for academic session 2020-21’. The syllabus will appear on the screen.
Ques. When will the board release the application form for class 12 exam 2021?
Ans: The application form for HSS exam 2021 is likely to be released in the month of January, 2021. The dates may extend due to the situation of the pandemic.
Ques. Can I apply for Mizoram board HSSLC exam as a private candidate?
Ans: The board allows privately appearing candidates to submit the application form for board exam. However, the candidates applying as a private candidate need to register through any of the schools affiliated with Mizoram Board.
*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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