ISC Exam Pattern 2026, ISC Class 12 Exam Structure, Marking Scheme

Papers

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Total Marks

Paper I - Theory

I. Drama: Macbeth: William Shakespeare (Acts III, IV, & V)

II. Prism: A Collection of ISC Short Stories

III. Rhapsofy: A Collection of ISC Poems

80 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

Written Assignment

20 Marks

Papers

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Total Marks

Paper I - Theory

Section A - Constitution and Government

1. Forms of Government

2. Constitution

3. Franchise and Representation

4. The Legislature

5. The Executive

6. The Judiciary

Section B - Indian Democracy

7. Indian Constitution

8. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

9. Local Self-Government

10. Democracy in India - A Perspective of the Challenges Faced

80 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

1. Case Study

2. Survey study including a questionnaire

3. Research-based project with in-depth analysis

4. Local/ national/ global political issues

5. Book review/ film review/ documentaries/ posters/ newspapers/ advertisements/ cartoons and art

20 Marks

Papers

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Total Marks

Paper I - Theory

Section A - Indian History

1. Towards Independence and Partition: the last phase (1935-1947)

2. Establishment of Indian Democracy (1947-1966)

3. Development of Indian Democracy (1964-1977)

4. Changing face of the Indian Democracy (1977-1986)

5. India’s Foreign Policy

6. Movements for Women’s Rights

Section B - World History

7. World War II

8. De-Colonisation - In Asia (China) and Africa (Ghana & Kenya)

9. Cold War 1945-91 - Origin, Course, end and impact

10. Protest Movements

11. Middle East: Israeli-Palestine Conflict (1916-1993)

80 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

List of Suggested Projects

20 Marks

Papers

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Total Marks

Paper I - Theory

1. Business Environment

2. Financing

3. Management

4. Marketing

80 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

List of Suggested Projects

20 Marks

Paper

S. No.

UNIT

TOTAL WEIGHTAGE

Paper I - Theory

SECTION A: 60 Marks

1

Partnership Accounts

A. Fundamentals of Partnership

11 Marks

B. Goodwill

15 Marks

C. Reconstitution of Partnership

I. Admission

II. Retirement and Death of a Partner

III. Dissolution of a Partnership Firm

8 Marks

2

Joint Stock Company Accounts

A. Issue of Shares

11 Marks

B. Issue of Debentures

8 Marks

C. Redemption of Debentures

D. Final Accounts of Companies

7 Marks

SECTION B (MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING): 20 Marks

3

Financial Statement Analysis

4 Marks

4

Cash Flow Statement

8 Marks

5

Ratio Analysis

8 Marks

OR

SECTION C (COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING): 20 Marks

6

Accounting Application of Electronic Spread Sheet

10 Marks

7

Database Management System (DBMS)

10 Marks

TOTAL

80 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

List of Suggested Projects

20 Marks

Paper

S.No.

Unit

Total Weightage

Paper I - Theory

Section A: 65 Marks

1

Relations and Functions

10 Marks

2

Algebra

10 Marks

3

Calculus

32 Marks

4

Probability

13 Marks

Section B: 15 Marks

5

Vectors

5 Marks

6

Three-Dimensional Geometry

6 Marks

7

Applications of Integrals

4 Marks

or Section C: 15 Marks

8

Application of Calculus

5 Marks

9

Linear Regression

6 Marks

10

Linear Programming

4 Marks

Total Marks

80

Paper II - Project Work

1

Section A

20 Marks

2

Section B or Section C

Paper

S. NO.

UNIT

TOTAL WEIGHTAGE

Paper I - Theory

1

Electrostatics

14 Marks

2

Current Electricity

3

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

16 Marks

4

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

5

Electromagnetic Waves

2 Marks

6

Optics

18 Marks

7

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

7 Marks

8

Atoms and Nuclei

6 Marks

9

Electronic Devices

7 Marks

TOTAL

70 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

1

Practical

15 Marks

2

Project Work

10 Marks

3

Practical File

5 Marks

TOTAL

30 Marks

Paper

S.No.

UNIT

TOTAL WEIGHTAGE

Paper I - Theory

1

Solutions

Physical Chemistry 25 Marks

2

Electrochemistry

3

Chemical Kinetics

4

d -and f-Block Elements

Inorganic Chemistry 14 Marks

5

Coordination Compounds

6

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Organic Chemistry 31 Marks

7

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

8

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

9

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

10

Biomolecules

Total

70 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

1

Practical

15 Marks

2

Project Work

10 Marks

3

Practical File

5 Marks

TOTAL

30 Marks

Paper

S.No.

UNIT

TOTAL WEIGHTAGE

Paper I - Theory

1

Reproduction

16 Marks

2

Genetics and Evolution

15 Marks

3

Biology and Human Welfare

14 Marks

4

Biotechnology and Its Applications

10 Marks

5

Ecology and Environment

15 Marks

Total

70 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

1

Practical

15 Marks

2

Project Work

10 Marks

3

Practical File

5 Marks

TOTAL

30 Marks

Papers

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Total Marks

Paper I - Theory

1. Introduction to Biotechnology

2. Cell Biology

3. Biomolecules and related techniques

4. Developmental Biology and Immunology

5. Genetics

70 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

1. Practical Work

2. Project Work and Practical File

30 Marks

Papers

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Total Marks

Paper I - Theory

a. Questions on grammar

b. Unseen translation from English to Sanskrit

c. Translation from the prescribed books

d. Short answer questions

80 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

List of suggested project works/assignments

20 Marks

Papers

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Total Marks

Paper I - Theory

Section A - Language - 40 Marks

Section B - Prescribed Textbooks - 40 Marks

80 Marks

Paper II - Project Work

List of suggested project works/assignments

20 Marks