ISC Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026: Check ICSE 12th Subject-Wise Marking Scheme, Weightage of Topics

Question 1

Composition Writing

Select one topic from six options: narrative, descriptive, reflective, argumentative, discursive, or original short story.

Length: 400-450 words

Question 2

Directed and proposed writing

(a) Directed Writing:

- Length: 250-300 words

- Topics: feature article, book review, speech, report, statement of purpose

- Skills: amplifying, describing, re-stating

(b) Proposal Writing:

- Format: Introduction, Objectives, Measures, Conclusion

- Must follow CISCE format

Question 3

Grammar & Structure

- Transformation of sentences

- Phrasal verbs

- Verbs/tenses

Question 4

Comprehension Passage

- Passage: 700 words

- Analytical, vocabulary, and inference-based questions

- Summary question with word limit

I. Drama

Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Focus: Acts III, IV, V

II. Short Stories (PRISM)

Published by Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd., New Delhi

1. Atithi / Guest – Rabindranath Tagore

2. The Cookie Lady – Philip K. Dick

3. There Will Come Soft Rains – Ray Bradbury

4. Indigo – Satyajit Ray

5. The Medicine Bag – Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve

III. Poems (RHAPSODY)

Published by Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd., New Delhi

1. Telephone Conversation – Wole Soyinka

2. Tithonus – Alfred, Lord Tennyson

3. Beethoven – Shane Koyczan

4. Small Towns and the River – Mamang Dai

5. Death be not Proud – John Donne

SECTION A: Indian History

1. Towards Independence and Partition (1935-1947)

2. Establishment of Indian Democracy (1947-1966)

3. Development of Indian Democracy (1964-1977)

4. Changing Face of Indian Democracy (1977-1986)

5. India’s Foreign Policy

6. Movements for Women’s Rights

SECTION B: World History

7. World War II

8. De-colonization – Asia (China) and Africa (Ghana & Kenya)

9. Cold War (1945-91) – Origin, Course, End, and Impact

10. Protest Movements (Civil Rights, Anti-Apartheid, Feminist Movement)

11. Middle East: Israeli-Palestine Conflict (1916-1993)

SECTION A: Constitution and Government

1. Forms of Government

2. Constitution

3. Franchise and Representation

4. The Legislature

5. The Executive

6. The Judiciary

SECTION B: Indian Democracy

7. Indian Constitution

8. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

9. Local Self-Government

10. Democracy in India – A Perspective of the Challenges Faced

1. Physical Environment

(i) Locational setting

(ii) Structure of India

(a) Geological evolution

(b) Physiographic divisions

(c) Drainage systems

(iii) Climate

(iv) Natural vegetation

2. Population and Human Settlements

(i) Population of India

(ii) Patterns of population distribution

(iii) Population growth pattern

(iv) Migration trends

(v) Demographic attributes

(vi) Rural settlements

(vii) Urban settlements

3. Resources of India and their Utilisation

(i) Environmental management

(ii) Land resources

(iii) Water resources and irrigation

(iv) Agriculture

(v) Fishing in India

(vi) Sources of Energy

(a) Minerals and power resources

(b) Conventional energy sources

(c) Non-conventional energy sources

4. Infrastructural Resources (Transport and Communication)

(a) Modes of transport

(b) Communication systems

5. Industries

(a) Location and distribution of industries

(b) Major industrial regions

(c) Specific industries

(i) Agro-based industries

(ii) Mineral-based industries

(d) Tourism industry

6. Regional Economic Development (Case Studies)

1. Area development in Chhattisgarh

2. Electronics industry in Bengaluru

3. Growth of Haldia port

7. Map Work

Identification, labeling, and location of geographical features based on topics 1-6

1. Social Institutions

(i) Definition and features of Social Institutions

(ii) Types of Social Institutions: Kinship, Marriage, and Family

2. Religion and Society

(i) Definition and concepts of religion and science

(ii) Theories of religion

(iii) Functions and dysfunctions of religion

(iv) Morality and social control

3. Political Organization

Political Organization and its role in bringing about change in society

Definition of political organization; Panchayati Raj

4. Economic Organisation

(i) Economic Organisation

(ii) Economies of Indian tribes

(iii) Agrarian Economy, Jajmani system, and MGNREGA

(iv) Traditional Markets

5. Tribal India - Past, Present, and Future

(i) Definition of tribe, features

(ii) Dormitories in Tribal India

(iii) Present conditions, problems, and solutions

6. Social Stratification

(i) Social stratification: the elements

(ii) Caste: The caste system

(iii) Gender: Difference between sex and gender

7. Social Change and Development

(i) Social change and Development

(ii) Aspects of Development

(iii) Social Movements: Meaning, causes, and role

(iv) Role of Education in creating Social change

(v) Role of Mass Media in creating Social change

1. Intelligence and Ability

(i) Intelligence

(ii) Aptitude, Achievement and Interest

2. Personality

(i) What is meant by Personality

(ii) Theories of Personality

(iii) How personality is assessed

3. Lifespan Development

(i) Meaning of Development, growth and maturation

(ii) Infancy- motor, cognitive development, socio-emotional development

(iii) Childhood - motor, cognitive development, socio-emotional development

(iv) Adolescence - physical changes, cognitive development, socio-emotional development; some major concerns

4. Stress and Stress Management

(i) Meaning of stress - its basic nature

(ii) Common causes of stress

(iii) Effects of stress on health and performance

(iv) Stress management - ineffective and effective strategies of handling stress

5. Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy

(i) Meaning of “Abnormal behaviour”

(ii) Characteristics of some psychological, behavioural and developmental disorders

(iii) Schizophrenia - meaning; main types; characteristics

(iv) Psychotherapy - Psychoanalysis; Client-centred; Behavioural, Social Rehabilitation

6. Social Thought and Social Behaviour

(i) Social Perception - attribution or the process through which people try to understand behaviour

(ii) Social Influence - how people try to change others’ behaviour; social norms; conformity and obedience

7. Attitudes

(i) Meaning of “Attitude” - how attitudes are formed and changed

(ii) Prejudice – meaning of “prejudice” and discrimination; the origins of prejudice; how to combat prejudice

8. Psychology in Relation to the Environment and Social Concerns

(i) Meaning and nature of counseling

(ii) Environmental effect on human behavior

(iii) Promoting Pro-environmental behavior

(iv) Adverse effects of poverty and deprivation

SECTION A: 60 Marks

1

Partnership Accounts

A. Fundamentals of Partnership

11 Marks

B. Goodwill

15 Marks

C. Reconstitution of Partnership

I. Admission

II. Retirement and Death of a Partner

III. Dissolution of a Partnership Firm

8 Marks

2

Joint Stock Company Accounts

A. Issue of Shares

11 Marks

B. Issue of Debentures

8 Marks

C. Redemption of Debentures

D. Final Accounts of Companies

7 Marks

SECTION B (MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING): 20 Marks

3

Financial Statement Analysis

4 Marks

4

Cash Flow Statement

8 Marks

5

Ratio Analysis

8 Marks

OR SECTION C (COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING): 20 Marks

6

Accounting Application of Electronic Spread Sheet

10 Marks

7

Database Management System (DBMS)

10 Marks

TOTAL

80 Marks

SECTION A: 65 MARKS

1

Relations and Functions

10 Marks

2

Algebra

10 Marks

3

Calculus

32 Marks

4

Probability

13 Marks

SECTION B: 15 MARKS

5

Vectors

5 Marks

6

Three-Dimensional Geometry

6 Marks

7

Applications of Integrals

4 Marks

OR

SECTION C: 15 MARKS

8

Application of Calculus

5 Marks

9

Linear Regression

6 Marks

10

Linear Programming

4 Marks

TOTAL

80 MARKS

1

Electrostatics

14 Marks

2

Current Electricity

3

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

16 Marks

4

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

5

Electromagnetic Waves

2 Marks

6

Optics

18 Marks

7

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

7 Marks

8

Atoms and Nuclei

6 Marks

9

Electronic Devices

7 Marks

TOTAL

70 Marks

1

Solutions (Physical Chemistry)

25 Marks

2

Electrochemistry

3

Chemical Kinetics

4

d -and f -Block Elements (Inorganic Chemistry)

14 Marks

5

Coordination Compounds

6

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (Organic Chemistry)

31 Marks

7

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

8

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

9

Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen

10

Biomolecules

TOTAL

70 Marks

1

Reproduction

16 Marks

2

Genetics and Evolution

15 Marks

3

Biology and Human Welfare

14 Marks

4

Biotechnology and its Applications

10 Marks

5

Ecology and Environment

15 Marks

TOTAL

70 Marks