- PSEB 12th English Blueprint 2026
- PSEB 12th Physics Blueprint 2026
- PSEB 12th History Blueprint 2026
- PSEB 12th Mathematics Blueprint 2026
- PSEB 12th Economics Blueprint 2026
- PSEB 12th Political Science Blueprint 2026
- PSEB Class 12 Biology Blueprint 2026
- PSEB Class 12 Chemistry Blueprint 2026
- PSEB Class 12 Business Studies Blueprint 2026
- PSEB Class 12 Accountancy Blueprint 2026
- PSEB Class 12 Geography Blueprint 2026
- PSEB Class 12 Home Science Blueprint 2026
- PSEB Class 12 Sociology Blueprint 2026
- PSEB Class 12 Blueprint 2026 PDF
- Faqs
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PSEB 12th Blueprint 2026 is now available on the official website of the Punjab School Education Board at pseb.ac.in. There are four streams available for class 12th. Apart from the stream-wise subject, you will find four compulsory subjects in class 12th, namely General English, General Punjabi or Punjab History and Culture, Environmental Education, and Computer Science. 100 marks are allotted for each subject, which are divided into theory and internal assessments/practical. You will be given three hours to complete the theory paper. It is compulsory to pass both the theory and practical exams. Also Read: PSEB 12th Syllabus 2025-26
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PSEB 12th English Blueprint 2026
The English question paper is divided into 3 sections. You can refer to the latest blueprint from the table given below:
Sections | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Section A | READING COMPREHENSION 1. This section will have two passages. a. One unseen passage with a variety of Objective Type Questions, including Multiple Choice questions and Short Answer Questions to test comprehension, interpretation, and inference. The length of this passage will be between 200 - 250 words. Two multiple-choice type questions and eight one-line questions shall be asked from this passage. b. Unseen passage for Comprehension. (passage of 150-200 words) followed by two MCQs, 2 single-line comprehension questions, one question on fill in the blank, and one question on match the words (two). | 16 |
Section B | WRITING SKILLS, GRAMMAR & TRANSLATION 2. Precis writing (passage of about 150 words) 4 marks 3. Letter writing (only official/ business / to the Editor/ Applications) (one out of any two) 6 marks 4. Explaining Newspaper Headlines (15-20 words)/ E-mail writing 3 marks 5. a) Translation from English to Punjabi/Hindi (2 sentences out of 3) 2 marks b) Translation from Punjabi/Hindi to English (2 sentences out of 3) 2 marks 6. Grammar items: a. Determiners b. Use of Non-finites (Infinitives, Gerunds, Participles) c. Transformation of Sentences (2 out of 3) d. Voice (2 out of 3) e. Narration (1 out of 2) | 27 |
Section C | LITERATURE TEXTBOOKS 7. It will consist of 10 objective-type questions carrying one mark each. Objective-type questions may include four questions with one word to one-word-to-one-sentence answers, two fill-in-the-blank, and four multiple-choice type questions. a Lessons meant for intensive study 5×1=5 b Lessons meant for extensive study 5×1=5 8. a) Comprehension question on a given stanza from poetry (4 out of 5 questions, including a question on the name of the poet/poem/ Rhyme scheme / Simile / Metaphor / Personification/ Alliteration/ Imagery, etc). (1 out of two given stanzas to be attempted) 4 marks b) Central idea of poem (1 out of 2) 3 marks 9. Three (out of five) short-answer questions of about 20 to 30 words from Lessons for Intensive study. 3×2=6 10. Two (out of three) short-answer questions of about 20 to 30 words from Lessons for Extensive study. 2×2=4 11. Long answer type questions (100 to 120 words) on theme, incident, content, character, etc. from Lessons for Intensive study (with internal choice) 5 marks 12. Long answer type question (100 to 120 words) from Lessons for Extensive study on Character/incident/theme, etc (with internal choice). 5 marks | 37 |
Total | - | 80 |
PSEB 12th Physics Blueprint 2026
The Physics paper consists of four different types of questions. You can refer to the blueprint from the table given below:
Unit | Title | 1 Mark Question | 2 Marks Question | 3 Marks Question | 5 Marks Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Electrostatics | 02 | 01 or N | 01 | 01 | 12 |
2 | Current Electricity | 02 | 01 or N | 01 | – | 07 |
3 | Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism | 02 | 01 | 01 or N | 1 (Comprehension type question) | 12 |
4 | Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current | 02 | 01 | 01 or N | – | 07 |
5 | Electromagnetic Waves | 01 | 01 | – | – | 03 |
6 | Optics | 05 | – | 01 or N | 01 | 13 |
7 | Dual Nature of Matter | 02 | 01 or N | – | – | 04 |
8 | Atoms & Nuclei | 02 | 01 | 01 | – | 07 |
9 | Electronic Devices | 02 | – | 01 | – | 05 |
Total Questions | (20 Subparts) | 7 | 7 | 3 | 16 | |
Total Marks | 20 | 14 | 21 | 15 | 70 | |
PSEB 12th History Blueprint 2026
A total of 6 sections is included in the history question paper. You can check out the latest blueprint from the table given below:
Section | Type of Question | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | Multiple Choice (Learning checks) | 10 | 1 | 10 |
B | Objective Type (Learning checks) | 5 | 1 | 5 |
C | Short Answer (SA) | 6 (out of 9) | 3 | 18 |
D | Source Based Questions (Passage) | 2 passages | 6 (1 mark each for 6 sub-questions) | 12 |
E | Long Answer (LA) – with 100% internal choice | 4 with 100 % internal choice | 5 | 20 |
F | Map Skill-Based – with 100% internal choice | 1 with 100 % internal choice | 5 + 5 + 5 | 15 |
Total | - | - | - | 80 |
PSEB 12th Mathematics Blueprint 2026
There are 6 units included in the syllabus for Mathematics. You can refer to the detailed blueprint from the table given below:
Sr. No. | Unit | Chapters | Q. Carrying 1 Mark | Q. Carrying 2 Marks | Q. Carrying 4 Marks | Q. Carrying 6 Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Relations & Functions | Relations & Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions | 3 | – | 1 | – | 7 |
2 | Algebra | Matrices, Determinants | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
3 | Calculus | Continuity and Differentiability, Applications of Derivatives, Integrals, Applications of the Integrals, Differential Equations | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 35 |
4 | Vectors and Three Dimensional Geometry | Vectors, Three Dimensional Geometry | 4 | 1 | – | 1 | 12 |
5 | Linear Programming | Linear Programming | 1 | – | 1 | – | 5 |
6 | Probability | Probability | 2 | – | 1 | – | 6 |
Total Questions | 1 (20 subparts) | 7 | 7 | 3 | 18 | ||
Total Marks | 20 | 14 | 28 | 18 | 80 | ||
PSEB 12th Economics Blueprint 2026
The theory paper in Economics will be conducted for 80 marks. Check out the detailed question paper pattern from the table given below:
Type of Questions | Marks per Question | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
Multiple Choice (Learning checks) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Very Short Type (Learning checks) | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Short Answer (SA) | 4 | 4 | 16 |
Source-Based / Case-Study-Based (SB/CSB) | 6 | 2 | 12 |
Long Answer (LA) | 6 | 2 | 12 |
PSEB 12th Political Science Blueprint 2026
The Political Science paper will consist of five sections. You can refer to the details regarding each section from the table given below:
Sections | Marks |
|---|---|
SECTION-A Multiple Choice Type Questions: Question No.1 will have 10 MCQ-type subquestions of 1 mark each. It shall cover the whole of the syllabus. | 10 x 1 = 10 |
SECTION-B Objective Type Questions: Questions No.1 will have 10 objective-type subquestions of 1 mark each, with one word to a sentence answer type. It shall cover the whole of the syllabus. | 10 x 1 = 10 |
SECTION-C Question No.3 comprises two sub-parts, I and II, one will be source-based and one will be case study-based. It should be relevant to the syllabus. Source-based Questions (SOB): Sub-part I will be a comprehension paragraph, which is from the syllabus but not necessarily directly from the textbook. 6 questions of 1 mark each will be asked based on the paragraph. 6 marks Case Study-based Questions: Sub-part II will be a comprehension paragraph of any case study describing a citizen's experience with Political Science. 6 questions of 1 mark each will be asked based on the paragraph. 6 marks | 12 x 1 = 12 |
SECTION-D Short Answer Type Questions (SA): This section comprises 6 questions carrying 4 marks each. There will be an open choice given with a total of 9 questions, out of which any 6 have to be attempted. Answer to each question should be in about 60 to 75 words. This section shall cover the whole of the syllabus | 6 x 4 = 24 |
SECTION-E Long Answer Type Questions (LA): This section comprises 3 questions of 8 marks each with 100% internal choice given. Answer to each question should be in about 125 to 150 words. This section shall cover the whole of the syllabus. | 3 x 8 = 24 |
PSEB Class 12 Biology Blueprint 2026
Find the PSEB Class 12th Biology blueprint 2026 and know the marks weightage and important chapters of the subject from the table below:
| Unit | Name | No of Periods | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reproduction | 30 | 16 |
| II | Genetics and Evolution | 40 | 18 |
| III | Biology and Human Welfare | 30 | 12 |
| IV | Biotechnology and its Applications | 30 | 10 |
| V | Ecology and Environment | 30 | 14 |
| Total | 160 | 70 | |
PSEB Class 12 Chemistry Blueprint 2026
You can check out the unit-wise distribution of marks allotted in the PSEB Class 12 Chemistry Blueprint 2026:
| Serial No. | Unit | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solid State | 05 |
| 2 | Solutions | 05 |
| 3 | Electro-chemistry | 04 |
| 4 | Chemical-kinetics | 05 |
| 5 | Surface chemistry | 05 |
| 6 | General principles & process of isolation of elements | 02 |
| 7 | p-block elements | 07 |
| 8 | d &f-block elements | 07 |
| 9 | Coordination number | 04 |
| 10 | Haloalkanes & Haloarenes | 05 |
| 11 | Alcohol, Phenols & Ether | 04 |
| 12 | Aldehyde, Ketons & Carbooxalic acids | 05 |
| 13 | Organic compounds containing Nitrogen compounds | 03 |
| 14 | Biomolecules | 03 |
| 15 | Polymers | 04 |
| 16 | Chemistry in everyday life | 02 |
| Total | T.Q=17 T.M=70 |
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PSEB Class 12 Business Studies Blueprint 2026
The PSEB Class 12 Business Studies exam will be conducted with a 100 marks weightage, which is divided into: Theory: 80 Marks, Project work: 15 marks, and Internal assessment: 5 marks. The PSEB Class 12 Business Studies Blueprint 2026 is as follows:
Unit No. | Name of the Unit | Section A (1 mark) | Section B (2 marks) | Section C (4 marks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Nature And Significance of Management | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 | Principles of Management | 1 | 1 | 1 |
3 | Business Environment | 2 | 2 | - |
4 | Planning | 1 | 1 | 1 |
5 | Organisation | 2 | 1 | 1 |
6 | Staffing | 2 | 2 | |
7 | Directing | 2 | 1 | 1 |
8 | Controlling | 2 | 2 | |
9 | Coordination | 2 | 2 | - |
10 | Business Finance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
11 | Financial Markets | 1 | 1 | 1 |
12 | Marketing | 2 | 2 | 1 |
13 | Consumer Protection | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Total Marks | 20 | 32 | 28 |
PSEB Class 12 Accountancy Blueprint 2026
The latest PSEB Class 12 Accountancy Blueprint 2026, along with the type of questions and marks weightage allotted to the questions, is given below:
Unit No. | Name of the Unit | 1 mark questions | 2 mark questions | 3 mark questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Section A (Part - I) | ||||
1 | Accounting for partnership Firms | 2 | 2 | 1 |
2 | Accounting for Goodwill | 2 | 1 | 1 |
3 | Change in the profit sharing ratio | 2 | 2 | - |
4 | Admission Partner | 2 | 1 | 1 |
5 | Retirement and Death of Partner | 2 | 2 | 1 |
6 | Dissolution of Partnership Firms | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Marks | 1x12=12 | 2x9=18 | 4x4=16 | |
Section B (Part II) | ||||
7 | Accounting for share capital | 2 | 2 | 1 |
8 | Accounting for debentures | 2 | 2 | 1 |
9 | Analysis of Financial Statements | 2 | 2 | 1 |
10 | Cash Flow Statements | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Marks | 1x8=8 | 2x7=14 | 4x3=12 | |
Or Section C Part - III | ||||
7 | Overview of computerized accounting system | 2 | 1 | 1 |
8 | Using computerized accounting system | 2 | 2 | 1 |
9 | Electronic Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
10 | Accounting application of electronic spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Marks | 1x8=8 | 2x7=14 | 4x3=12 | |
PSEB Class 12 Geography Blueprint 2026
The PSEB Class 12 Geography exam will be based on theory: 70 marks, and practical/ project/ INA: 30 marks. The PSEB Class 12 Geography Blueprint 2026 is tabulated below:
Sections | Types of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Section 1 | Objective type questions | 20 marks |
Section 2 | Short Answer Question | 15 marks |
Section 3 | Long Answer Question | 15 marks |
Section 4 | Source based question | 10 marks |
Section 5 | Map based question | 10 marks |
PSEB Class 12 Home Science Blueprint 2026
You can refer to the different kinds of questions available in the Home Science paper from the table given below:
No. of Questions | Type of Questions | Marks per question | Distribution of questions | Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Foods & Nutrition | Human Development | ||||
Objective type | 1 Mark | 9 | 9 | 18 | |
Short Answer type questions | 4 Marks | 4 | 3 | 28 | |
Long Answer type questions | 6 Marks | 2 | 2 | 24 | |
PSEB Class 12 Sociology Blueprint 2026
There are five sections included in the question paper for Sociology. You can refer to the detailed question paper pattern from the table given below:
Sections | Types of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Section A | Objective type questions | 15 marks |
Section B | Short Answer Question | 05 marks |
Section C | Long Answer Question | 12 marks |
Section D | Source based question | 24 marks |
Section E | Map based question | 24 marks |
PSEB Class 12 Blueprint 2026 PDF
The latest blueprint PDF is now available on the official website of the Punjab School Education Board to be downloaded. You can click on the direct links given below to download the PDF accordingly:
Subject | Download PDF |
|---|---|
Political Science | |
Public Administration | |
Urdu Elective | |
Home Science | |
NCC | |
Commercial Arts | |
Economics | |
Maths | |
History | |
Punjab History and Culture | |
Philosophy | |
Elective English | |
General English | |
Geography | |
Media Studies | |
Modeling and Sculpture | |
Physics | |
Punjabi Compulsory |
Make sure to download the latest PSEB Class 12 Blueprint 2026 online to complete your preparation and bring it up a notch. Try to also solve the PSEB Previous Year Question Papers Class 12 to understand the structure of the question paper.
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FAQs
According to the latest PSEB 12th Blueprint 2026, each theory paper will consist of MCQs along with other types of questions, such as short answer type questions, long answer type questions, etc. A big portion of the question paper will be equipped with objective-type questions for one mark each.
Yes, English is recognised as a medium to appear for the exams in PSEB Class 12. You can also choose Punjabi as your medium. You have to clarify your medium while filling out the application form for class 12th.
PSEB 12th Blueprint 2026 is listed on the official website of the Punjab School Education Board at pseb.ac.in. You have to click on the option called Academic Wings on the menu bar and then click on “Structure of the question paper” from the drop-down menu to download the blueprint.
100 marks are allotted for each subject included in the PSEB Class 12. These marks are divided into theory and internal assessment/practicals. You are required to score 33% marks separately in both theory and practical to pass.
PSEB Class 12 consists of 4 main subjects with three elective subjects to be chosen according to the stream of your choice. There are three streams available in PSEB 12th, including Science, Commerce, Humanities, and Agriculture.
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