MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023-24: Check Subject Wise Pattern

Diksha Sharma

Updated On: March 07, 2024 08:41 pm IST

MP Board 12 Exam Pattern 2023-24 has been released by the board. Check here the changes in pattern along with the detailed subject-wise exam pattern.

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MP Board 12 Exam Pattern 2023-24: As the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) conducts the 12th exam annually, the students must review the updated MP Board 12 Exam Pattern and MP Board Class 12 Syllabus. Since the examination results for the 2023 session have recently been released, the updated information regarding questions, patterns, and marking scheme for the 2024 session will soon be notified by the MPBSE. Being updated about the MP Board 12 Exam Pattern 2023-24 would allow the students to improve their preparation strategy based on the latest question paper pattern. Moreover, MP 12th Board exams started in March and concluded in the first two weeks of April. The MP Board has made some changes in the MP Board 12 Exam Pattern 2023-24, which will be discussed on this webpage. We will also discuss other significant topics related to MP Board 12 Exam Pattern 2024, such as subject-wise pattern, marking scheme, grading system, etc.

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern Highlights

Given in the table below are some of the major highlights for MP Board 12 Exam Pattern updated in 2023-24

Exam Mode

Offline

Medium

Hindi & English

Duration

3 Hours

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice, Long/Short Questions

Subjects

Hindi, English Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Additional Subject

Total Marks

100

Negative Marking

No

Theory Exam

80

Internal Assessment

20

Passing Marks

33% Aggregate in Each Subject & Overall

MP Board 12th Group-Wise Exam Pattern 2024

The group-wise MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2024 is given in the table below. The MP Board 12th exam pattern is provided below for students to review in order to become familiar with the pattern, time duration, and other exam-related details.

Group

Max Marks

Group (A): Languages

(i) First Language (Special)

100 Marks

(ii) Second Language (General)

100 Marks

Group (B): 3 subjects from any one group

1. Humanities

(i) 100 marks for papers without a practical exam.

(ii) 75 Marks for papers with practical exam & 25 marks for practical.

2. Science (Maths)

3. Science (Biology)

4. Commerce

5. Agriculture

6. Home Science

7. Language group

8. Fine Art

Total Subjects = 2+3 = 5

Total = 500 Marks

Group (C) Additional subjects (optional)

100 Marks

Group (D) Internal examination:

Theory (External Exam) - 50 marks

Environmental Education and Disaster Management (Compulsory to all faculty)

Project (Internal Exam) - 50 marks

​​​​MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24

The MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 is mentioned below:

  • The exam will be conducted offline (pen and paper).
  • The subjects included in MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 are Hindi, English Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Additional Subject.
  • The exam will be conducted for a total of 2 hours duration.
  • The question papers will be divided into two parts. The first part will consist of 30% multiple choice questions, which the candidates will have to attempt on an OMR sheet.
  • The next part will consist of 70% descriptive questions, which the candidates will have to attempt on an answer sheet.
  • The overall marks as per MP Board 12th Exam Pattern will be 100 (80 marks for theory paper and 20 marks for internal assessment).
MP Board HSSLC exam pattern for the year 2024 has been discussed in the table provided below:

Group

Max. marks

Duration

Min. pass marks

Group (A): Languages

(i) First Language (Special)
(ii) Second Language (General)

100 Marks
100 Marks

3 hours
3 hours

33 Marks
33 Marks

Group (B): Three subjects from any one group

1. Humanities
2. Science (Maths)
3. Science (Biology)
4. Commerce
5. Agriculture
6. Home Science
7. Language group
8. Fine Art

(i) 100 Marks for one paper of the subject in which the practical exam is not prescribed.

(ii) 75 Marks for one paper of the subject in which practical exam is prescribed & 25 marks for practical.

3 hours (each)

33% Marks (each)

Total Subjects= 2+3 = 5

Total = 500 Marks

-

33% Marks

Group (C) Additional subjects (optional)

100 Marks

3 hours

33 Marks

Group (D) Internal examination:
Environmental Education and Disaster Management (Compulsory to all faculty)

Theory (External Exam) - 50 marks

Project (Internal Exam) - 50 marks

3 hours

Marks shall be shown in the grading system.

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 Subject Wise

The MP board 12th exam pattern 2024 subject-wise weightage for subjects in different streams is in the table below. It will help you plan your preparation well and focus only on the important topics.

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 for Mathematics

MP Board 12th Exam 2023-24 for Mathematics will be conducted for 3 hours. The questions will be divided into 4 sections: Very Short Answer Type (VSA) Questions - 6 questions of 1 mark each, Short Answer Type Questions I - 6 questions of 2 marks each, Short answer type questions II - 12 questions of 3 marks each and Long Answer Type Questions - 8 questions of 4 marks each. The exam pattern and topic-wise weightage for class 12th Mathematics can be checked below:

Question Distribution

Type of Question

No of Questions

Remembering (Knowledge-based)

8

Understanding (Comprehension)

8

Application

8

High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

5

Evaluation

1

Topic Wise Mathematics Weightage

Chapter

Weightage (marks)

Circles

10

Polynomials & Rational Expression

7

Ratio & Proportions

5

Trigonometry

10

Constructions

5

Similar Triangles

8

Measure

10

Linear Equation In Two Variables

10

Quadratic Equations

10

Height & Distance

5

Commercial Mathematics

8

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 for Science

MP Board 12th Exam for Science will be conducted for 3 hours. The questions will be divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry & Biology. Each section will consist of 2 Very Short Answer Type (VSA) Questions of 1 mark each, 3 Short Answer Type Questions I for 2 marks each, and 12 Short answer type questions II for 3 marks each, and 6 Long Answer Type Questions of 5 marks each. The exam pattern and topic wise weightage for class 12th Science can be checked below:

Question Distribution 

Type of Question

No of Questions

Remembering (Knowledge-based)

4

Understanding (Comprehension)

7

Application

5

High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

2

Inference & Evaluation

3

Topic Wise Weightage of Physics

Chapters

Topics

Marks

Electrostatics

Electric field, Electric flux, Electric potential, Conductors and Insulators, etc.

Current Electricity

Electric current, cell Internal resistance, Kirchhoff’s laws, Potentiometer, etc.

16

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Concept of the magnetic field, Force on a current, etc.

Electromagnetic induction and alternating current

Faraday’s law induced emf, and current, Alternating currents, AC generator, and transformer, etc.

17

Electromagnetic Waves

Electromagnetic waves, Electromagnetic spectrum, etc.

Optics

Reflection of light, Scattering of light, Optical instruments, Wave optics, etc.

18

Dual nature of matter and radiation

Photoelectric effects, particle nature of light, Matter waves, etc.

Atoms and nuclei

Alpha, Composition, and size of nucleus, etc.

Electronic Devices

Semiconductors, Junction transistor, etc.

12

Communication Systems

Elements of a communication system, propagation of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere, etc.

7

Topic-wise weightage of Chemistry

Chapters

Topics

Marks

Solutions

Types of solutions, depression of freezing point, abnormal molecular mass, etc.

07

Electrochemistry

Redox reactions, Kohlrausch’s Law, lead accumulator, etc.

09

Chemical kinetics

Rate of a reaction, rate law and specific rate constant, etc.

07

D and f block element

General introduction, Lanthanoids, Actinoids, etc.

07

Coordination compound

Introduction, coordination number, bonding, etc.

07

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Haloalkanes, Haloarenes, Uses, and environmental effects of dichloromethane, freons, DDT, etc.

06

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, uses, etc.

06

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Nomenclature, methods of preparation, uses, etc.

08

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

Amines, Cyanides, Isocyanides, Diazonium salts, etc.

06

Biomolecules

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins, Nucleic Acids, etc.

07

Total

70

Topic-wise weightage for Biology

Chapters

Marks

Genetically modified proteins

15

DNA Technology

12

Genomics and Bioinformatics

15

Microbial cell culture and its applications

10

Plant cell

10

Animal cell

08

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 for Social Science

MP Board 12th Exam 2023-24 for Social Science will be conducted for a total of 3 hours. The topics will include history, civics, environmental science and economics, and 2-3 questions based on maps. The exam pattern and topic-wise weightage for class 12th Social Science can be checked below:

Question Distribution

Type of Question

No of Questions

Remembering (Knowledge-based)

4

Understanding (Comprehension)

6

Application

7

High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

6

Evaluation

2

Map skill

1

Topic Wise Weightage 2023-24 for Geography

Unit

Name

Marks

Part-A (Fundamentals of Human Geography)

Unit 1

Human Geography

30+5 for Map work = 35 marks

Unit 2

People

Unit 3

Human Activities

Unit 4

Transport, Communication, and Trade

Unit 5

Human Settlements

Part-A (India- People and Economy)

Unit 6

People

30+5 for Map work = 35 marks

Unit 7

Human Settlements

Unit 8

Resources and Development

Unit 9

Transport, Communication and International Trade

Unit 10

A geographical perspective on selected issues and problems.

Total

70

Topic Wise Weightage 2023-24 for History

Unit

Unit Name

Marks

Contemporary world Politics (Part-A)

Unit 1

The Cold War Era

15

Unit 2

The End of Bipolarity

Unit 3

US Hegemony in World Politics

15

Unit 4

Alternative Centres of Power

Unit 5

Contemporary South Asia

Unit 6

International Organizations

10

Unit 7

Security in Contemporary World

Unit 8

Environment and Natural Resources

10

Unit 9

Globalization

Politics in India since Independence (Part - B)

Unit 10

Challenges of Nation Building

15

Unit 11

The era of One-Party Dominance

Unit 12

Politics of Planned Development

Unit 13

India’s External Relations

8

Unit 14

Challenges to the Congress System

12

Unit 15

Crisis of the Democratic Order

Unit 16

Rise of Popular Movements

15

Unit 17

Regional Aspirations

Unit 18

Recent Development in Indian Politics

Total

100

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 for English

MP Board 12th Exam 2023-24 for English will be conducted for 3 hours. The paper will test both the literature and grammar of the students. The paper will be divided into sections A and B, each with 30 marks. Part A will test the student’s knowledge of literature comprising prose and poetry, and Part B will test the student’s language skills, including grammar, letter writing, essay, and comprehension. The English paper will consist of a total of 15 questions. The exam pattern and topic wise weightage for class 12th English can be checked below:

Serial Number

Unit

Marks

Section A Reading Skills (14 marks)

1.

Unseen Passage

10

2.

Note Making

4

Section B Writing Skills (12 marks)

3.

Notice/Advertisement/Poster

4

4.

Letter writing

4

5.

Long composition

4

Section C Grammar (10 marks)

6. 

Sentence corrections

5

7. 

Do as directed

5

Section D Textbooks (44 marks)

8. 

Extract from prose (Flamingo)

5

9.

Extract from poetry (Flamingo)

7

10.

Prose (Flamingo) Short answer type questions

10

11.

Poetry (Flamingo)Short answer type questions

6

12.

Supp Reader (Vistas) Short answer type questions

4

13.

Prose (Flamingo) Long answer type questions

6

14.

Poetry (Flamingo) Long answer type questions

3

15.

Supp Reader (Vistas) Long answer type questions

3

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 for Hindi

The exam pattern and topic-wise weightage for class 12th Hindi can be checked below:

Section

Marks

Reading Section ( Unseen Passage )

12

Writing and Grammar Section

16

Literature Section

14

Total

40

Internal Assessment

12

Grand Total

50

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 for Computer Applications

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 for Computer Applications can be checked below:

Unit Name

Marks

Basic of Information technology

20

Office tools – II

5

Total

25

Practicals

25

Grand Total

50

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern - Marking Scheme

The most important part of examination preparation is understanding the MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 marking scheme. It will help students create strategies for securing better scores in the board exams. The MP Board 12th exam 2024 will be conducted for a total of 100 marks. The detailed marking scheme for MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2023-24 is explained below:

Marking Scheme For MP Board 12th Exam Pattern

The marking scheme for MP Board 12th exam 2024 is based on the new changes introduced by MP Board in 2023. The students can check the marking scheme for MP Board 12th Exam Pattern for individual subjects from the table below:
  • The overall exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks.
  • The theory exams will be conducted for a total of 80 marks.
  • The internal assessment will be conducted for a total of 20 marks.
  • For Science, the theory exam will be conducted for 70 marks, and the practical exam will be conducted for 30 marks.
  • The minimum passing mark for all the students is 33% aggregate overall.
  • To pass the exam, the students must score at least 33% aggregate in each subject.
  • The internal assessment will consist of 5 monthly tests. So, the marking for the internal evaluation will be divided into five tests.
  • There will be no negative marking.

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern for Internal Assessment

The internal assessment is a significant benchmark for the class 12th exam as it will test the student's eligibility to sit for the written exam. The internal evaluation as per MP Board 12th exam pattern 2023-24 has been divided into multiple components such as:

Internal Assessment

20 Marks

Test 1 MCQ

4 Marks

Test 2 MCQ

4 Marks

Test 3 MCQ

4 Marks

Test 4 Descriptive

4 Marks

Test 5 Descriptive

4 Marks

MP Board 12th Grading System

The MP Board has introduced a grading system for class 12th which will be implemented for each subject. To award the grades, the Board will categorize all the passed students in ranking order as mentioned below:

Grade

Awarded To

Marks Range

A

Top 1/8th of the passed candidates

80 - 100

B

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

60-70

C

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

45-59

D

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

33-44

E*

Essential Repeat

Less Than 33

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FAQs

Where can I check the MP Board 12th exam pattern 2023-24?

 The MP Board class 12 Exam pattern 2023-24  can be viewed from the website of Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, mpbse.nic.in.

When should I aim to finish the MP Board 12th syllabus in 2023-24?

 Students preparing for class 12 exams should aim to finish their MP Board class 12 syllabus by the end of December so that they have enough time for revision and practise.

What does the MP Board Exam Pattern 2024 includes?

MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern includes subject-wise marks distribution, along with theory and practicals exam pattern.

Where can I check the MP Board 12th exam pattern 2023-24?

The MP Board class 12 Exam pattern 2023-24 is updated on notifications at the official website of the  Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, mpbse.nic.in

When should I aim to finish the MP Board 12th syllabus in 2023-24?

Students preparing for class 12 exams should aim to finish their MP Board class 12 syllabus by the end of December to have enough time for revision and practicing sample papers.

 

What are the types of questions asked in the exam as per MP board 12th exam pattern 2024?

According to the MP Board's 12th exam pattern, there will be MCQs, short and long questions. For complete detail, students can check the article above.

 

According to the latest MP Board 12th exam pattern, how long will the exam last in total?

According to the 2024 MP Board 12th Exam Pattern, the exam would last three hours.

What are the marks allotted for practical papers as given in the MPBSE 12th exam pattern?

According to the MPBSE 12th exam pattern, practical papers are given 30 marks. For practical subjects, theory paper will be 70 marks and practical work will be 30 marks. 

 

By when shall I aim to complete the MP Board 12th syllabus 2023-24?

Students preparing for the class 12 exams must aim to complete their MP Board class 12 syllabus at most by December, such that they have ample time for revision and practise

 

What are the passing marks for MP Board 12th Class 2024?

Students must score at least 30 marks or more to pass the 12th class in MP Board 2024.

 

Is the MPBSE 12th class Exam Pattern 2023-24 for English the same for all streams?

Yes, the MPBSE 12th class Exam Pattern 2023-24 for English is common for Arts, Commerce, and Science stream students.

 

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