ISC Class 12 Geography Weightage 2026 Unit and Chapter-Wise Marks Distribution

Pratha Shishodia

Updated On: September 22, 2025 03:25 PM

ISC Class 12 Geography Weightage 2026 for each chapter is provided here. Check the marks for each chapter in both parts of Geography and set priorities for the chapter accordingly. The theory exam will be of 70 marks and practical exam will be of 30 marks. Read in detail. 

ISC Class 12 Geography Weightage

ISC Class 12 Geography Weightage 2026 introduces students to the marks weightage for each chapter in Fundamentals of Human Geography and India People and Economy. Both the parts will include questions worth 35 marks each. Besides this, there will be an internal assessment or practical exam of 30 marks in which practical work, project work, and viva-voce are 10 marks each. You can also check the weightage of the topics from ISC Class 12 Geography Syllabus 2025-26 . According to the marks, you can set priorities for each of the chapters, which will help you to cover the important topics on time. Continue reading the article for more information about the ISC Class 12 Geography Weightage 2026.

ISC Class 12 Geography Weightage 2026 Theory Exam - Unit Wise

ISC Class 12 Geography is divided into two books. Both the parts include questions worth 35 marks each.

Book 1 - (Fundamentals of Human Geography)

Parts

Units

Marks

1

Human Geography

03

2

The World Population Density Distribution and Growth

08

3

Human Development

4

Primary Activities

19

5

Secondary Activities

6

Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

7

Transport, Communication and Trade

8

International Trade

9

Map Work

5

Book 2 - (India People and Economy)

1

Population Distribution Density Growth and Composition

05

2

Human Settlement

03

3

Land Resources and Agriculture

10

4

Water Resources

5

Mineral And Energy Resources

6

Planning and Sustainable Development in the Indian Context

7

Transport and Communication

07

8

International Trade

9

Geographical Perspective on selected issues and problems

5

9

Map Work

5

ISC Class 12 Geography Weightage 2026 Practical Exam

In addition to the theory exam, students will have to prepare for the ISC Class 12 Geography practical exam. Check the table below to know the marking scheme for the practical exam.

Particulars Marks

Practical Work

10

Project Work

10

Viva Voce

10

Total

30

ISC Class 12 Geography Question Paper Blueprint 2026

In the ISC 12 Geography exam, students will have to answer questions in different sections. There will be short answer questions and long answer questions for different marks. Check the table below to understand in detail and prepare for the exam.

Components

Details

Marks

Section A: Short Answer Questions

10 questions, each carrying 2 marks. Questions to test basic knowledge and understanding of key concepts (definitions, geographical phenomena, minor calculations).

20 Marks

Section B: Long Answer Questions

5 questions, each carrying 8 marks. Detailed explanations and analysis of geographical patterns (physical environment, resources, population, industries, etc.).

40 Marks

Section C: Map Work and Data Interpretation

Map-based and data interpretation questions. Includes identifying geographical features, analyzing climate or resource data, interpreting charts and maps.

10 Marks

Project Work

Practical File (Sessional Record): 10 Marks

Assignment (Project Report): 10 Marks

Viva Voce: 10 Marks

30 Marks

You can also check ISC Class 12 Geography Sample Paper 2025-26 to get more clarity about the pattern and marking scheme of the paper.

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