PSEB 12th exam pattern 2023 has been released on the official website. Students can check the exam pattern of each subject to know the marks distribution for different types of questions. Punjab class 12 exams will be conducted from February 20 to April 13, 2023.
- The duration for each exam is 3 hours.
- Students should also check the detailed PSEB class 12 syllabus to know the important topics.
Check Also: Punjab Board 12th Date Sheet
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PSEB 12th Exams 2023: Highlights
Students can check the important details about the Punjab class 12 exams from the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Board | Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) |
| Exam Level | Senior Secondary |
| Medium | Punjabi, Hindi, English, Urdu |
| Exam Dates | February 20 – April 13, 2023 |
| Official Website | pseb.ac.in |
PSEB 12th Exam Pattern 2023
The key highlights of the class 12 exam pattern are as follows:
- The total marks for each subject are divided into theory, practicals, and CCE.
- General English and Punjabi paper are conducted for a total of 75 marks (theory 65 marks & CCE 10 marks). The minimum passing marks are 25.
- Environmental Education is conducted for a total of 50 marks (theory 45 marks & CCE 5 marks). The minimum passing marks are 17.
- Computer Science and Elective subjects are conducted for 100 marks.
- Computer Science theory is for 50, practicals for 40, CCE for 10 marks, and passing marks are 33.
- Elective subjects’ theory papers are conducted for 90 marks, CCE for 10 marks. The passing marks are 33.
Compulsory Subjects
The marks distribution for compulsory subjects is tabulated below:
| S. No. | Subjects | Theory | Practical | Project Work or Internal Assessment | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General English | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 2. | General Punjabi Or Punjab History and Culture | 80 80 | - | 20 20 | 100 100 |
| 3. | Environmental Education | 45 | - | 05 | 50 |
| 4. | Computer Science | 50 | 45 | 05 | 100 |
| 5. | Swagat Zindagi (Welcome Life) | 50 | 40 | 10 | 100 |
Elective Subjects
In addition to the compulsory subjects, every candidate shall opt for any of the following groups:
- Group I – Humanities
- Group II – Science
- Group III – Commerce
- Group IV – Agriculture
Note: In addition to the elective subjects offered to a candidate, a student can also choose one additional subject from the same group.
Check More: PSEB 12th Result 2023
PSEB 12th Exam Pattern: Science
The students who are preparing for the PSEB class 12 examinations are suggested to understand the exam pattern completely. The exam pattern for science stream students is given in the table below:
| Subjects | Total Marks | Theory | Practicals | CCE | Minimum Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 100 | 70 | 25 | 5 | 33 |
| Chemistry | 100 | 70 | 25 | 5 | 33 |
| Biology | 100 | 70 | 25 | 5 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 100 | 80 | – | 20 | 33 |
PSEB 12th Exam Pattern: Commerce
The Commerce stream has a total of four subjects for class 12 students. These four subjects include Business Studies, Accountancy, Business Economics & Quantitative Methods, and Fundamentals of E-Business. Given below is the question paper pattern of each subject.
| Subjects | Total Marks | Theory | Practicals | CCE | Minimum Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies II | 100 | 80 | – | 20 | 33 |
| Accountancy II | 100 | 80 | 15 | 5 | 33 |
| Business Economics & Quantitative Methods II | 100 | 80 | – | 20 | 33 |
| Fundamentals of E-Business | 100 | 80 | 15 | 5 | 33 |
PSEB 12th Exam Pattern: Arts & Humanities
There are a total of four subjects in the Arts and Humanities stream in the Punjab Board. The main subjects are History, Geography, Economics, and Political Science. The exam pattern for all the subjects is mentioned below:
History Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for History is given below:
| Type of Questions | Marks Per Question | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type (Learning Checks) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Short Answer Type (VSA) | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Source-Based Question | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Long Answer Type (LA) | 6 | 4 (7) | 24 |
| Map Skill Based | 10 + 4 | 1 | 14 |
| Total | - | - | 80 |
Geography Exam Pattern
The marks distribution for the class 12 Geography paper is as follows:
| Type of Questions | Marks Per Question | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type (Learning Checks) | 1 | 08 | 08 |
| Short Answer (VSA) | 2 | 07 | 14 |
| Short Answers (SA) | 4 | 05 | 20 |
| Long Answer (LA) | 6 | 03 | 18 |
| Map Skills Based | 5 | 02 | 10 |
| Total | - | 25 | 70 |
Political Science Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for Political Science is given below:
| Type of Questions | Marks Per Question | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type (MCQs) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Very Short Answer (VSA) | 2 | 08 | 16 |
| Short Answers (SA) | 4 | 05 | 20 |
| Long Answer (LA) | 6 | 04 | 24 |
| Total | - | 37 | 80 |
Economics Exam Pattern
The types of questions and marks weightage for Economics are provided below:
| Type of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions | 20 |
| Objective Type Questions | 10 |
| Short Answers Questions | 30 |
| Long Answer Questions | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation)
CCE stands for Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation which PSEB will use to evaluate a student’s knowledge:
- Under the CCE procedure, students will be evaluated on the basis of two criteria. 40 marks lie in the hands of the school and the theory paper will be based on the rest 60 marks.
- The 40 marks will be awarded to the students based on their attendance, interaction methods with teachers or other students, and more.
- This is a scientific method of evaluation and has been formulated after a complete analysis by the board so that no parent or student has any complaints or doesn't feel any other student is being favored.
Read Also: PSEB 12th Admit Card 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When will the PSEB class 12 exams 2023 be conducted?
Ans. PSEB 12th board exams will be held from February 20 to April 13, 2023.
Ques. How many subjects are there in the Punjab class 12 board?
Ans. There are a total of four compulsory subjects and two choice-based subjects in Punjab Board class 12.
Ques. What is CCE?
Ans. CCE stands for Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation. It is the procedure where a student is evaluated on a 40:60 formula. Here 40 marks are awarded on the basis of the student’s attendance, interaction capability, etc., and 60 marks for their performance in the theory paper.
Ques. How can I download the Punjab class 12 syllabus for the 2023 exams?
Ans. Students can download the PSEB 12th syllabus from the official website pseb.ac.in.
Ques. What are the minimum passing marks for PSEB 12th board exams?
Ans. The minimum passing marks for PSEB 12th exams are 33 for each subject as well as in aggregate.
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