PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Check Punjab Board 10th Marking Scheme, Grading System

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Updated On: August 28, 2024 12:20 pm IST

PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 is available on the official website. The exam pattern provides information about the marking scheme, duration of the exam, different types of questions to be asked, etc. 

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About PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25

The exam pattern has been released on the official website at pseb.ac.in. As per the latest PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25, students will have to appear for 8 subjects out of which it is mandatory to pass in 6 subjects from Group A and compulsory to appear in 2 subjects of Group B. A total weightage of 650 marks has been allotted to the exam and students will have to score a minimum of 33% marks in total theory, practical, and INA. In theory of each subject, students will have to obtain a minimum of 25%.

Each subject carries a weighted average of 100 marks, of which 80 pertain to theory and the remaining 20 to practical and internal assessments. However, the examination for Punjabi or Punjab History and Culture consists of two parts, Paper A and Paper B, each of which has a total weight of 75 marks, of which 65 are for theory and 10 are for practical and internal assessments. The exam time is 3 hours for all the subjects. Based on the PSEB 10th exam pattern, the subjects to be studied in class 10 are Punjabi/Punjab History and Culture, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Health Education, and Computer Science as well as the elective subjects. Students are advised to go through the PSEB 10th Syllabus 2024-25 which has already been released. Read the article below to learn more about the PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25:

PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Overview

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will administer the boards in a single format. Check the major highlights of the PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 here:

Board name

Punjab School Education Board

Level 10th
Year 2025
Passing Marks 33%

Exam Mode

Offline

Official website

www.pseb.ac.in

PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25

Exam anxiety is decreased and students feel more confident before the exam thanks to the exam pattern that is provided here, which gives students a clear idea of the original PSEB 10th Question Paper 2024-25 . Students are also advised to check and practise the PSEB 10th Previous Year Question Paper . The detailed subject-wise PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 is added below.

Subject

Theory

Practicals

INA

Total Marks

Punjabi or Punjab History and Culture

Punjabi -A

65

-

10

75

Punjabi -B

65

-

10

75

Punjab History and Culture - A

65

-

10

75

Punjab History and Culture - B

65

-

10

75

English

80

-

20

100

Hindi

80

-

20

100

Maths

80

-

20

100

Science

80

-

20

100

Social Science

80

-

20

100

PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: List of Subjects

Each student will have to appear for a total of 8 subjects out of which it is compulsory to pass all the subjects from Group A. Group A subjects include:

  • Social Science
  • Punjabi – A & B or Punjab History and Culture – A & B
  • English
  • Hindi or Urdu
  • Mathematics
  • Science

The first language option for students can be either Punjabi or Punjab History and Culture. The following are the subjects from Group B. This will include elective subjects, NSQW, and prevocational subjects:

Computer Science

-

Elective Subjects

Urdu Elective, Sanskrit, French, German, Agriculture, Home-Science, Cutting and Tailoring, Mech. Drawing and Painting, Music (Vocal), Music (Tabla), Music (Instrumental), Health and Physical Education

NSQF (National Skill Qualification Framework)

Retail, Automobile, Health Care, Information Technology/Information Technology Enable Services, Security, Beauty and Wellness, Travel and Tourism, Physical Education and Sports, Construction, Agriculture, Apparel

Pre-Vocational Subjects

Computer Science, Rep & Maint of HHEA, Electronics and Technology, Rep & Maint of Farm Machinery, Knitting (Hand and Machine), Engg Drafting and Duplicating, Food Preservation, Manufacturing of Leather Goods.

PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Subject Wise

There are 6 main subjects included in the curriculum according to the latest exam pattern. Students must have perfect information regarding the exam pattern of the same to successfully appear and get good marks in the result. Check the subject-wise exam pattern from the tables given below:

English

The theory paper in English will be conducted for 80 marks. Students can check the exam pattern regarding the same from the table given below:

Details

Marks

Section A: Reading Comprehension

10 Marks

(a) Unseen Reading Comprehension (5 MCQs)

5 marks

(b) Unseen Poster Based Comprehension (5 MCQs)

5 marks

Section B: Objective Type Questions

8 Marks

Objective-type questions (One word to one sentence answer, Fill in the blanks, True/False, or multiple choice type questions)

English Main Course Book (4 questions)

English Supplementary Reader (4 questions)

8 marks

Section C: English Textbooks

27 Marks

English Main Course Book: Prose

(a) Short Answer Type Questions (3 out of 5)

6 marks

(b) Long Answer Type Question (1 out of 2)

4 marks

English Main Course Book: Poetry

(a) Stanza (2 out of 3 questions)

4 marks

(b) Central idea/Long Answer Type Question (1 out of 2)

4 marks

English Supplementary Reader

Short Answer Type Questions (3 out of 5)

9 marks

Section D: Vocabulary

Pair of Words, Idioms, Proverbs, One Word Substitution, and Correct the Sentence

4 marks

Section E: Grammar, Translation, and Composition

31 Marks

(a) Translation from English to Punjabi/Hindi (3 out of 5)

3 marks

(b) Translation from Punjabi/Hindi to English (3 out of 5)

3 marks

Grammar (Do as directed)

10 marks

(a) Message/Advertisement/Note-making/Notice Writing (to attempt any one out of the given two)

4 marks

(b) Paragraph (1 out of 2)

4 marks

(c) Letter writing (1 out of 2) (any two from personal, business, and official)

7 marks

Science

The theory paper in Science will be conducted for a total of 80 marks. Students can refer to the marking scheme allotted for the different chapters included in the curriculum from the table given below:

S.No

Chapter Name

One mark question

2 marks question

3 marks question

5 marks questions

Total marks

1

Chemical Reactions and Equations

2

1

1

0

7

2

Acids, Alkalis, and Salts

2

1

0

0

4

3

Metals and Non-metals

2

0

0

1

7

4

Carbon and Its Compounds

1

1

1

0

6

5

Life Processes

3

2

0

0

7

6

Control and Coordination

2

1

1

0

7

7

How do organisms reproduce?

2

0

0

1

7

8

Heredity

1

1

0

0

3

9

Light – Reflection and

Refraction

2

1

1

0

7

10

The Human Eye and the Colourful World

2

1

1

0

7

11

Electricity

2

0

0

1

7

12

Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

2

1

0

0

4

13

Our Environment

2

1

1

0

7

-

Total

25

22

18

15

80

Mathematics

The theory paper in Mathematics will be conducted for a total of 80 marks. Students can refer to the exam pattern regarding the same from the table given below:

S.No

Chapters

One mark question

2 marks question

4 marks question

6 marks questions

Total marks

1

Real number

2

1

-

-

4

2

Polynomials

2

1

-

-

4

3

Pairs of linear equations in two variables

3

-

-

1

9

4

2 exponential equations

2

-

1

-

6

5

Arithmetical series

2

-

1

-

6

6

Triangle and circle

4

-

-

1

10

7

Directional numerals

2

-

1

-

6

8

Introduction to trigonometry

3

-

1

-

7

9

Some applications of trigonometry

-

-

1

-

4

10

Areas associated with circles

2

1

-

-

4

11

Surface area and volume

3

-

1

-

7

12

Statistics

2

-

-

1

8

13

Probability

3

1

-

-

5

-

Total

30

4

6

3

80

PSEB 10th Passing Marks 2025

To pass, the students must receive at least 33% in each subject, including theory and practical. Below are the subject-specific PSEB Class 10th Passing Marks for Theory and Practical for 2025.

PSEB 10th Passing Marks 2025 for Theory

Subjects

Maximum marks

Passing marks

Punjabi

75

24

Hindi/Urdu

75

24

English

80

26

Math

80

26

Science

80

26

Social science

80

26

Pre- Vocational

80

26

PSEB 10th Passing Marks 2025 for Practical and CCE

Subjects

Practical/CCE Maximum marks

Practical/CCE Passing marks

English

20

06

Hindi

20

06

Math

20

06

Science

20

06

Social science

20

06

PSEB 10th Grading System 2025

Punjab Board Grading System 2025 is a seven-point-scale grading system, with the highest grade as 'A1' while the lowest being 'D'. This Grading System helps the Punjab Board to examine the grades of the students in correlation with the marks scored by them in the Board examination. The tabulated arrangement given below represents the Punjab Board Grading System 2025 .

MARKS

GRADE POINTS

GRADE

91-100

10

A+

81-90

9

A

71-80

8

B+

61-70

7

B

51-60

6

C+

41-50

5

C

00-40

4

D

Students can download the latest PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 by visiting the official website of PSEB. Students can check the marking scheme of each subject by using the exam pattern and syllabus PDF available online. Make sure to only refer to the latest exam pattern.

FAQs

Is PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 available in English?

Punjab School Examination Board has released the latest PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 in only Punjabi. Students can take the help of their teachers to obtain the exam pattern and curriculum in the language that they are comfortable with. 

How to download the PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25?

To download the PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25, go to the official website of the Punjab School Examination Board at pseb.ac.in. Go to the Academics Wing option present on the menu bar and then click on Structure of Question Paper. On the new page, click on class 10th and now you can download the exam pattern according to the subject of your choice. 

Are there any changes in the new PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25?

No major changes have been reported in the latest PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 however students must still download the latest curriculum since minor syllabus changes can be found in the units and the chapters included for each subject. This year, MCQs will be included in every subject of the curriculum. 

What is the PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25?

According to the PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25, theory papers will be conducted for 80 marks and 20 marks will be provided for the practical exams. The question papers will consist of MCQs, short-answer-type questions, long-answer-type questions, and essay-type questions. 

Is the PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 released?

Punjab School Examination Board has released the latest copy of the PSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 on their official website to be downloaded by the students in a PDF format. No major changes have been made in the curriculum so the students can continue using old books. 

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