Board Exam Year 2026

ISC Class 12 Arts Exam Pattern 2026-27

Complete Marking Scheme, Question Paper Pattern & Assessment

Understand the ISC Class 12 Arts exam structure, marks distribution, and assessment criteria for the academic year 2026-27. Your complete guide to ISC Class 12 Arts board examinations.

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8 Core Subjects 80+20/70+30 Pattern 3 Hours Duration Updated for 2026-27

ISC Class 12 Arts Exam Structure 2026-27

ISC Class 12 Arts follows a comprehensive evaluation pattern with periodic assessments, half-yearly exams, and final board examinations for 2026-27.

PT

Periodic Tests

3-4 tests per year
20 marks each

HY

Half-Yearly Exam

November 2026
70-80 marks

BE

Board Exam

February-March 2026
70-80 marks

IA

Internal Assessment

Throughout the year
20-30 marks

Total Marks per Subject: 70-80 marks (Theory) + 20-30 marks (Internal/Practical) = 100 marks

ISC Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2026-27

Component	Marks	Details
Theory Paper	80	3 hours duration
Internal Assessment	20	Assignments + Projects + Class Participation
Total	100	—

Theory Paper Structure

• Section A: Short Answer Questions (20 marks)
• Section B: Long Answer Questions (40 marks)
• Section C: Source-based Questions (20 marks)

Internal Assessment

• Assignments: 5 marks
• Projects: 5 marks
• Practical Work: 5 marks
• Class Participation: 5 marks

ISC Class 12 Political Science Exam Pattern 2026-27

Component	Marks	Details
Theory Paper	80	3 hours duration
Internal Assessment	20	Assignments + Projects + Class Participation
Total	100	—

Theory Paper Structure

• Part A: Political Theory (40 marks)
• Part B: Indian Constitution & Government (40 marks)
• Question Types: Short Answer, Long Answer, Source-based

Internal Assessment

• Assignments: 5 marks
• Projects: 5 marks
• Practical Work: 5 marks
• Class Participation: 5 marks

ISC Class 12 Geography Exam Pattern 2026-27

Component	Marks	Details
Theory Paper	70	3 hours duration
Practical Assessment	30	Map work + Practical record + Project
Total	100	—

Theory Paper Structure

• Part A: Human & Economic Geography (35 marks)
• Part B: Map Work & Environmental Studies (35 marks)
• Question Types: Short Answer, Long Answer, Map-based

Practical Assessment

• Map Work: 10 marks
• Practical Record: 10 marks
• Project/Field Work: 10 marks

ISC Class 12 Psychology Exam Pattern 2026-27

Component	Marks	Details
Theory Paper	70	3 hours duration
Practical Assessment	30	Experiments + Practical record + Viva
Total	100	—

Theory Paper Structure

• Units 1-3: Foundations & Human Behaviour (35 marks)
• Units 4-6: Personality, Development & Abnormal (35 marks)
• Question Types: Short Answer, Long Answer, Case Study

Practical Assessment

• Experiments: 15 marks
• Practical Record: 10 marks
• Viva Voce: 5 marks

ISC Class 12 Sociology Exam Pattern 2026-27

Component	Marks	Details
Theory Paper	80	3 hours duration
Internal Assessment	20	Assignments + Projects + Class Participation
Total	100	—

Theory Paper Structure

• Part A: Social Change & Institutions (40 marks)
• Part B: Indian Society & Stratification (40 marks)
• Question Types: Short Answer, Long Answer, Source-based

Internal Assessment

• Assignments: 5 marks
• Projects: 5 marks
• Practical Work: 5 marks
• Class Participation: 5 marks

ISC Class 12 Economics Exam Pattern 2026-27

Component	Marks	Details
Theory Paper	80	3 hours duration
Internal Assessment	20	Assignments + Projects + Class Participation
Total	100	—

Theory Paper Structure

• Part A: Macroeconomics (40 marks)
• Part B: Indian Economy & Development (40 marks)
• Question Types: Short Answer, Long Answer, Numerical

Internal Assessment

• Assignments: 5 marks
• Projects: 5 marks
• Practical Work: 5 marks
• Class Participation: 5 marks

ISC Class 12 Arts Internal Assessment Summary

Subject	Assessment Type	Total Marks	Breakdown
History	Internal Assessment	20	Assignments (5) + Projects (5) + Practical Work (5) + Class Participation (5)
Political Science	Internal Assessment	20	Assignments (5) + Projects (5) + Practical Work (5) + Class Participation (5)
Geography	Practical	30	Map Work (10) + Record (10) + Project (10)
Psychology	Practical	30	Experiments (15) + Record (10) + Viva (5)
Sociology	Internal Assessment	20	Assignments (5) + Projects (5) + Practical Work (5) + Class Participation (5)
Economics	Internal Assessment	20	Assignments (5) + Projects (5) + Practical Work (5) + Class Participation (5)
English	Internal Assessment	20	Listening Skills (10) + Speaking Skills (10)
Second Language	Internal Assessment	20	Assignments (5) + Projects (5) + Practical Work (5) + Class Participation (5)

Pro Tip: Internal assessment carries 20-30% of your total marks. Pay equal attention to assignments, projects, and practical work for a better overall score.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exam pattern for ISC Class 12 Arts in 2026-27?

ISC Class 12 Arts follows a comprehensive exam pattern with 70-80 marks theory and 20-30 marks practical/internal assessment depending on the subject. All exams are 3 hours duration.

Which subjects have practical components in ISC Class 12 Arts?

Geography has a practical component of 30 marks (Map Work: 10, Practical Record: 10, Project: 10). Psychology has a practical component of 30 marks (Experiments: 15, Record: 10, Viva: 5).

What is the internal assessment breakdown for ISC Class 12 Arts?

For subjects with 80 marks theory, internal assessment is 20 marks including assignments, projects, practical work, and class participation. For subjects with 70 marks theory, practical/internal assessment is 30 marks.

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