MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2025-26: Check Subject Wise Pattern, Marking Scheme, Best Books

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Updated On: August 14, 2025 08:44 AM

MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26 is a great way to learn more about the question paper pattern. It will also help you to understand the weightage allotted for each unit included in the curriculum. 

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MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26 can be checked on the official website of MPBSE at mpbse.nic.in. Three streams are included in the curriculum for class 12 students. The curriculum consists of two language papers along with three elective subjects to be chosen according to the stream. Usually, the theory paper will be conducted for 80 marks, with 20 marks allotted for the internal assessment; however, for subjects with practical knowledge, the theory paper will be conducted for 70 marks, and 30 marks will be provided for the practical exam. The question paper will consist of objective-type questions followed by 20% analytical-type questions. You must also check out the MP Board 12th Syllabus 2025-26 to learn about the curriculum. The minimum passing marks for class 12 students are 33%. Want to learn more about the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26? Read below:

Also Read: MP Board 12th Previous Year Question Papers

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MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26

The MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2025-26 is mentioned below:

  • The exam will be conducted offline (pen and paper).
  • The subjects included in the MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2025-26 are Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and an Additional Subject.
  • The exam will be conducted for a total of 2 hours.
  • 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 the MP Board 12th Exam Pattern will be 100 (80 marks for the theory paper and 20 marks for the internal assessment).

Group

Maximum marks

Duration

Group (A): Languages

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

100 Marks
100 Marks

3 hours
3 hours

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)

Total Subjects= 2+3 = 5

Total = 500 Marks

-

Group (C) Additional subjects (optional)

100 Marks

3 hours

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

MP Board Class 12 Blueprint 2025-26 Subject Wise

The 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:

Mathematics

MP Board 12th Exam 2025-26 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. Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Mathematics Exam Pattern 2025-26

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

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper

Topic-Wise Mathematics Weightage

Chapter

Weightage (marks)

Circles

10

Polynomials & Rational Expressions

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

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Mathematics Model Paper 2025-26

Physics

70 marks will be provided for the theory exam. You can check the details information about the units covered in the curriculum from the table given below:

Chapters

Topics

Marks

Electrostatics

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

16

Current Electricity

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

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

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

17

Electromagnetic induction and alternating current

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

Electromagnetic Waves

Electromagnetic waves, Electromagnetic spectrum, etc.

18

Optics

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

Dual nature of matter and radiation

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

12

Atoms and nuclei

Alpha, Composition, and size of nucleus, etc.

Electronic Devices

Semiconductors, Junction transistor, etc.

Communication Systems

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

7

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Physics Exam Pattern 2025-26

Chemistry

Theory paper for Chemistry will be conducted for 70 marks, and the following units will be included in the curriculum to be studied by the students in detail:

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

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus 2025-26

Biology

The Biology paper will be conducted for 70 marks. You can refer to the information about the exam pattern and the units covered in the curriculum from the table given below:

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

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Biology Exam Pattern 2025-26

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2025-26 for Geography

The exam will be conducted for a total of 3 hours. Check the exam pattern from the table given below:

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-B (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

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Geography Exam Pattern 2025-26

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2025-26 for History

You can refer to the detailed information about the exam pattern for History from the table given below and prepare for the exam accordingly:

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

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2025-26

MP Board 12th Blueprint 2025-26 for Political Science

The theory exam in Political Science will be conducted for 80 marks. The information about the unit is included in the table given below:

S.No

Units

Marks

1

The End of Bipolarity

07

2

Contemporary Centres of Power

06

3

Contemporary South Asia

05

4

International Organizations

07

5

Security in the Contemporary World

05

6

Environment and Natural Resources

06

7

Globalization

04

PART B-POLITICS IN INDIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE

8

Challenges of Nation-Building

06

9

Era of One-Party Dominance

03

10

Politics of Planned Development

03

11

India’s External Relations

07

12

Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

03

13

The Crisis of Democratic Order

07

14

Regional Aspirations

07

15

Recent Developments in Indian Politics

04

TOTAL

80

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Political Science Exam Pattern 2025-26

MP Board 12th Blueprint 2025-26 for Accountancy

The theory exam in Accountancy will be conducted for 80 marks and the following exam pattern will be followed to construct the question paper:

Sr. No.

Chapter

Marks

1

Partnership Accounting Basic Concepts

12

2

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Admission of Partner

12

3

Reconstitution of a Partnership Firm: Death of a Partner

08

4

Dissolution of partnership firm

04

5

Accounting for share capital

16

6

Issue of debentures

08

7

Company financial statement

08

8

Accounting Ratio

04

9

Cash flow statement

08

Total

80

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Accountancy Exam Pattern 2025-26

MP Board 12th Blueprint 2025-26 for Economics

The theory paper in Economics will be conducted for 100 marks. The following units are included in the curriculum according to last year's PDF syllabus:

Units

Topics

Marks

Part A

Introductory Macroeconomics

Unit 1

National Income and Related Aggregates

12

Unit 2

Money and Banking

8

Unit 3

Determination of Income and Employment

14

Unit 4

Government Budget and the Economy

8

Unit 5

Balance of Payments

8

Sub-total

50

Part B

Indian Economic Development

Unit 6

Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991

15

Unit 7

Current Challenges facing Indian Economy

27

Unit 8

Development Experience of India*- A Comparison with Neighbours

08

Sub-total

50

Total

100

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Economics Exam Pattern 2025-26

English

The exam will be conducted for 3 hours. 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

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 English Exam Pattern 2025-26

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2025-26 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

Computer Applications

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2025-26 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

You are required to download the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26 to prepare well for the exams and to check the number of units that are included in the curriculum. Make sure that you download the latest PDF as soon as it is uploaded on the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. The exam pattern is extremely important to plan out your studies for the board exams.

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FAQs

Is the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26 for English the same for all streams?

Yes, the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26 for English is common for Arts, Commerce, and Science stream students.

By when shall I aim to complete the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26?

Students preparing for the class 12 exams must aim to complete their MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26 at most by December, such that they have ample time for revision and practice.

What are the marks allotted for practical papers as per the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26?

According to the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26, practical papers are given 30 marks. For practical subjects, the theory paper will be worth 70 marks, and practical work will be worth 30 marks. 

What is the duration of the exam as per the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26?

According to the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26, the exam would last three hours.

What are the types of questions asked in the exam as per MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26?

According to the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26, there will be MCQs, short, and long questions. For complete details, students can check the article above.

What does the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26 include?

MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26 includes subject-wise marks distribution, along with theory and practical exam pattern.

Where can I check the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26?

MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025-26 can be viewed from the website of Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, mpbse.nic.in.

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