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

Diksha Sharma

Updated On: October 23, 2024 10:31 AM

MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 will be released by the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. The curriculum PDF will be listed on the website and include information about the units and chapters.

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About MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25

There are three streams available to choose from for class 12th students in the MP Board. Students need to appear for two language subjects followed by 3 elective subjects from their prescribed stream. For the subjects with practical knowledge such as Physics, Chemistry, or Biology theory paper will be conducted for 75 marks and 25 marks will be provided for the practical exam. One additional subject can also be chosen by the students. One internal examination on the topic of environmental studies will be conducted for 100 marks which will include a theory paper and project for 50 marks each. The question paper will consist of 40% objective-type questions, 40% subjective-type questions, and 20% analytical-type questions. Students must try to complete their MP Board 12th Syllabus 2024-25 on time to get good scores on the exam.

For the subjects without any practical knowledge such as language papers, the theory paper will be conducted for 100 marks. The duration for each paper will be 3 hours. Students are required to score minimum passing marks in both theory and practical exams to be eligible to pass. Check out more information about the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 here:

Also Read: MP Board 12th Previous Year Question Papers

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MP Board Class 12 Blueprint 2024-25: Overview

Given in the table below are some of the major highlights for the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25:

Board Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE)

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 Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25

The MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2024-25 is mentioned below:

  • The exam will be conducted offline (pen and paper).
  • The subjects included in the MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2024-25 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).

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 2024-25 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 2024-25 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 2024-25

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 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

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Mathematics Model Paper 2024-25

Physics

70 marks will be provided for the theory exam. Students 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 2024-25

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 2024-25

Biology

The Biology paper will be conducted for 70 marks. Students 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 2024-25

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2024-25 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-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

Also Read: MP Board Class 12 Geography Exam Pattern 2024-25

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2024-25 for History

Students 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 2024-25

MP Board 12th Blueprint 2024-25 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 2024-25

MP Board 12th Blueprint 2024-25 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 2024-25

MP Board 12th Blueprint 2024-25 for Economics

The theory paper in Economics will be conducted for 100 marks and 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 2024-25

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 2024-25

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2024-25 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 2024-25 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 Class 12 Grading System 2025

Students can refer to the detailed information about the MP Board 12th Grading System 2025 from the table given below:

Grade

Percentage/Marks Range

Grade Point

Remarks

A+

90% – 100%

9

Outstanding

A

80% – 89%

8

Excellent

B+

70% – 79%

7

Very Good

B

60% – 69%

6

Good

C+

50% – 59%

5

Above Average

C

40% – 49%

4

Average

D+

30% – 39%

3

Marginal

D

20% – 29%

2

Need Improvement

E

Less Than 20%

1

Need Improvement

MP Board Class 12 Passing Marks 2025

A minimum of 33% marks is required by the students to successfully pass the exams. Students can refer to the MP Passing Marks for Class 12 2025 here:

Theory

Subjects

Maximum Marks

Passing Marks

Hindi

80

26

English

80

26

Sanskrit

80

26

Urdu

80

26

Marathi

80

26

History

80

26

Political Science

80

26

Economics

80

26

Sociology

80

26

Accounting

80

26

Business Studies

80

26

Mathematics

80

26

History of Indian Art (Fine Arts)

80

26

Practical

Subject

Practical Marks

Passing marks

Mathematics

20

07

Physics

20

07

Chemistry

20

07

Biology

20

07

Computer Science

20

07

Social Science

20

07

Students are required to download the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 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.

FAQs

Is the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 for English the same for all streams?

Yes, the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 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 2024-25?

Students preparing for the class 12 exams must aim to complete their MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 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 2024-25?

According to the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25, 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 2024-25?

According to the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25, the exam would last three hours.

What are the types of questions asked in the exam as per MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25?

According to the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25, there will be MCQs, short and long questions. For complete details, students can check the article above.

Where can I check the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25?

MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 will be updated on the Notifications tab at the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, mpbse.nic.in.

What does the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 include?

MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 includes subject-wise marks distribution, along with theory and practical exam pattern.

Where can I check the MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25?

MP Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 can be viewed from the website of Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, mpbse.nic.in.

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