MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026: Check Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme & More

• Updated on 4 Sept, 2025 by Mehnaaz Khan

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026 for all the subjects has been released by the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE). As the MP Board 12th Exam is scheduled to begin from February 7 to March 3, 2026, students must go through the exam pattern and syllabus properly and plan their preparation accordingly. Doing this will also give them enough time to do regular revisions and solve sample papers and previous years’ questions.

Additionally, reviewing the exam pattern is important as it provides students with an understanding of the types and number of questions asked, the marking scheme, the minimum passing marks, and other details. Also, students must note that they must score at least 33 marks in subjects without the practical exam. For subjects that have their practicals, the passing marks vary depending on the subject.

Table of Contents

MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 Highlights
MP Board 12th Exam 2026 Preparation Tips
MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 Pattern
MP Board 12th Mathematics Exam Pattern 2026
MP Board 12th Physics Exam Pattern 2026
MP Board 12th Chemistry Exam Pattern 2026
MP Board 12th Biology Exam Pattern 2026
MP Board 12th Geography Exam Pattern 2026
MP Board 12th History Exam Pattern 2026
MP Board 12th Political Science Exam Pattern 2026
MP Board 12th Accountancy Exam Pattern 2026
MP Board 12th Economics Exam Pattern 2026
MP Board 12th English Exam Pattern 2026
MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 Highlights

MPBSE conducts the MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026, and only the students who have passed their Class 11 Exams can appear for the exam, which is to start from February 7, 2025. Many students appear for the exam each year, making it one of the most important state-level examinations. The exam duration is 3 hours, and 75 marks are for the theory paper, and the remaining 25 marks are for practical assessments.

Particular	Details
Full Exam Name	Madhya Pradesh Board 12th Examination
Conducting Body	Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education
Frequency of Conduct	Annually
Mode of Exam	Offline
Exam Duration	3 Hours

MP Board 12th Exam 2026 Preparation Tips

After going through the exam pattern and syllabus, students can go through the following MP Board 10th Exam 2026 Preparation Tips to prepare and perform better:

Students should try studying in groups because it help in better understanding and also gets doubts.
Always go through the syllabus thoroughly, as it has all the important topics and chapters.
Write the answer in own words rather than writing bookish language. Also, try to keep the answer short and simple.
Reach out to the teachers when anything or a concept feels difficult to understand.
Make sure to practise all the important diagrams properly as they are quite marks-fetching.
Long answers should be written in points as it makes them easier to read and remember.

MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 Pattern

Students preparing for the MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 can find below an overview of the exam pattern for their reference:

Group	Subjects	Maximum Marks	Duration
Group (A): Languages	(i) First Language (Special) (ii) Second Language (General)	100 Marks each	3 hours each
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 subjects without practicals (ii) 75 Marks (Theory) + 25 Marks (Practical) for subjects with practicals	3 hours each
Total Subjects	2 (Languages) + 3 (Group B) = 5 subjects	500 Marks	-
Group (C): Additional Subjects (Optional)	Any subject	100 Marks	3 hours
Group (D): Internal Examination	Environmental Education & Disaster Management • Theory (External Exam) - 50 Marks • Project (Internal Exam) - 50 Marks	100 Marks (50+50)	3 hours

MP Board 12th Mathematics Exam Pattern 2026

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

MP Board 12th Physics Exam Pattern 2026

Chapter	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.	17
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, Transformer, etc.
Electromagnetic Waves	Electromagnetic waves, Electromagnetic spectrum, etc.	18
Optics	Reflection of light, Scattering of light, Optical instruments, Wave optics, etc.	18
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Photoelectric effect, Particle nature of light, Matter waves, etc.	12
Atoms and Nuclei	Alpha particles, 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

MP Board 12th Chemistry Exam Pattern 2026

Chapter	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

MP Board 12th Biology Exam Pattern 2026

Chapter	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 Geography Exam Pattern 2026

Part	Unit Name	Marks
Part-A (Fundamentals of Human Geography)	Unit 1: Human Geography	30 + 5 (Map Work) = 35
	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 (Map Work) = 35
	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 Marks

MP Board 12th History Exam Pattern 2026

Part	Unit	Unit Name	Marks
Contemporary World Politics (Part A)	Unit 1	The Cold War Era	15
	Unit 2	The End of Bipolarity	15
	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	10
	Unit 8	Environment and Natural Resources	10
	Unit 9	Globalization	10
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	12
	Unit 16	Rise of Popular Movements	15
	Unit 17	Regional Aspirations
	Unit 18	Recent Developments in Indian Politics
Total			100

MP Board 12th Political Science Exam Pattern 2026

S.No	Units	Marks
Part A - Contemporary World Politics
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

MP Board 12th Accountancy Exam Pattern 2026

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

MP Board 12th Economics Exam Pattern 2026

Part	Unit	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 (Part A)			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	8
Sub-total (Part B)			50
Grand Total			100

MP Board 12th English Exam Pattern 2026

Section A - Reading Skills (14 marks)
1	Unseen Passage	10 Marks
2	Note Making	4 Marks
Section B - Writing Skills (12 marks)
3	Notice / Advertisement / Poster	4 Marks
4	Letter Writing	4 Marks
5	Long Composition	4 Marks
Section C - Grammar (10 marks)
6	Sentence Corrections	5 Marks
7	Do as Directed	5 Marks
Section D - Textbooks (44 marks)
8	Extract from Prose (Flamingo)	5 Marks
9	Extract from Poetry (Flamingo)	7 Marks
10	Prose (Flamingo) - Short Answer Questions	10 Marks
11	Poetry (Flamingo) - Short Answer Questions	6 Marks
12	Supplementary Reader (Vistas) - Short Answer Questions	4 Marks
13	Prose (Flamingo) - Long Answer Questions	6 Marks
14	Poetry (Flamingo) - Long Answer Questions	3 Marks
15	Supplementary Reader (Vistas) - Long Answer Questions	3 Marks
Total

MP Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

Where can I check the MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 pattern?

Madhya Pradesh Board releases the exam MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 pattern online on its official website. The students must note that the board releases the MP Board Class 12 exam pattern in the form of a model paper. Through the model paper, the students can have an idea about the class 10 MP Board exam pattern 2026. As soon as the board releases it, students can check the same at mpbse.nic.in. Apart from the official website, the students can also check the exam pattern in this article.

Does MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 pattern have negative marking?

No, there is no negative marking in MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026. The board does not deduct any marks for incorrect answers in any objective questions. Each correct answer has one mark, and there is no negative marking for any wrong answers. This lets students to attempt all questions asked in MP Board 12th exams without worrying about losing marks. Hence, the students must try to attempt all the questions asked in the MP Board exams.

How much time is needed to cover the MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 syllabus?

Generally, the Board gives students a whole academic year to cover the MPBSE Class 12 syllabus. But, in general, all the students must be done with the preparation of the MPBSE class 12 syllabus at least a month before the board exam. If they do that, they will have enough time to revise the syllabus and practice the sample papers. If students prepare a study plan that includes a daily study time of at least 5 to 6 hours, they can finish the syllabus on time.

Are NCERT books important for MP Board Class 12 exam preparation?

NCERT books are very important for the MP Board Class 12 exam preparation because the majority of the questions come from these books. They have all the topics explained in a simple and easy way. Studying from NCERT Books sincerely helps students score better. Also, students must not ignore the examples and exercises given at the end of each chapter. Always revise the NCERT chapters before trying other reference books.

When will the MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 Pattern be released?

Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has released the MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 Pattern. Students can download the Pattern by visiting the official website of the board. Students are advised to download the MPBSE Pattern at the earliest and make a suitable study plan.

When will MP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 Result be out?

MPBSE is expected to release the MPBSE 12th result 2026 in April 2026. Once the MP Board 12th result 2026 is out, the students can check their result using their roll number at the board’s official portal. An official notification related to the result date and time will be released by the board before publishing the MPBSE 12th results.

How to become the MP board class 12 topper?

For any students wanting to top in the MP Board Class 12 exams, make a proper, realistic study plan that covers the whole syllabus, make proper notes, and practice regularly with previous year's papers and sample papers to know and work on the weaker areas. Regularly revising, focusing on understanding the basic concepts from NCERT textbooks, and maintaining physical and mental well-being are very important for scoring top marks and performing well in MPBSE 12th exams.

What is the timetable of MP Board 12th Exam 2026?

MP Board 12th Exam 2026 will run from February 7 to March 3, 2026. The timetable is: Hindi (February 7), Urdu (February 9), Marathi (February 9), English (February 10), Physics (February 13), Economics (February 13), Sanskrit (February 16), Chemistry (February 18), History (February 18), Accountancy (February 21), Agriculture (February 21), Biology (February 23), Mathematics (February 25), Political Science (February 26), Sociology (March 2), Geography (March 3).