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    Manipur Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme and Question Format

    Manipur Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme and Question Format

    Garima SihagUpdated on 14 Aug 2025, 04:44 PM IST

    The Council of Higher Secondary Education (COHSEM) publishes the Manipur Class 12 exam pattern online. Students can download the Manipur Board 12th exam pattern on the official website at cohsem.nic.in. Each subject in the Manipur Board 12th exam is allocated 100 marks. The COHSEM 12th question paper comprises a combination of objective questions, such as multiple-choice questions, and subjective questions, including short and long-answer questions. Also, separate Manipur Board 12th practical exams are conducted for subjects that involve practical components.

    This Story also Contains

    1. COHSEM Exam Duration 2026
    2. Types of Questions Asked in Manipur Board 12th Exam
    3. COHSEM Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026: Subject-wise
    4. Manipur Board Class 12 Grading System 2026
    Manipur Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme and Question Format
    Manipur Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026

    COHSEM Exam Duration 2026

    For all subjects, Manipur Board Higher Secondary Examination, theory papers with 100 or 70 marks have a duration of three hours. COHSEM theory papers with maximum marks of 50, 40, or 30 are allotted 2.5 hours and 2 hours, respectively. Manipur Board Class 12 practical examinations are conducted over three hours. All COHSEM theory papers allow an extra 15 minutes for reading the questions, while no extra time is provided for the practical examination.

    Types of Questions Asked in Manipur Board 12th Exam

    The Manipur Class 12 exam pattern 2025-26 marking scheme outlines the marks that are awarded for different question types. Following are the details:

    • Very short answer questions carry one mark each,

    • Short Answer I questions are worth two marks each, and

    • Short Answer II questions are valued at three marks each.

    • There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

    • Also, internal assessments contribute a total of 20 marks to the final grade.

    • To pass the Manipur 12 exam, students must achieve a minimum score of 30 marks.

    COHSEM Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026: Subject-wise

    The Manipur Board 12th exam pattern is determined by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur (COHSEM), and is available on their official website alongside the Manipur 12th syllabus. This includes the COHSEM exam pattern for each subject. Understanding the Manipur Board 12th exam pattern is crucial for effective exam preparation. This article provides subject-wise COHSEM 12th exam pattern, study plans, and Manipur Class 12 exam time table

    Manipur Class 12 Chemistry Exam Pattern 2026

    Weightage to the form of questions:

    No. of Questions

    Time (in minutes)

    Marks

    Percentage

    Essay/Long Answer (E/LA)

    3

    60

    15

    21%

    Short Answer (SA-I)

    6

    36

    18

    26%

    Short Answer (SA-II)

    10

    40

    20

    29%

    Very Short Answer (VSA)

    10

    30

    10

    14%

    MCQ

    7

    14

    7

    10%

    Total:

    36

    180

    70

    100%

    Manipur Class 12 Chemistry Exam Pattern 2026

    Weightage to the form of questions:

    No. of Questions

    Time (in minutes)

    Marks

    Percentage

    Essay/Long Answer (E/LA)

    3

    60

    15

    21%

    Short Answer (SA-I)

    6

    36

    18

    26%

    Short Answer (SA-II)

    10

    40

    20

    29%

    Very Short Answer (VSA)

    10

    30

    10

    14%

    MCQ

    7

    14

    7

    10%

    Total:

    36

    180

    70

    100%

    Manipur Class 12 English Exam Pattern 2026

    Weightage to the form of questions:

    No. of Questions

    Time (in minutes)

    Marks

    Percentage

    Essay/Long Answer (E/LA)

    5

    70

    34

    34%

    Short Answer (SA-I)

    6

    50

    24

    24%

    Short Answer (SA-II)

    1

    5

    3

    3%

    Short Answer (SA-III)

    12

    30

    24

    24%

    Very Short Answer (VSA)

    6

    10

    6

    6%

    MCQ

    9

    15

    9

    9%

    Total:

    39

    180

    100

    100%

    Manipur Class 12 Maths Exam Pattern 2026

    Form of Questions

    No. of Questions

    Time (in minutes)

    Marks

    Percentage

    Essay/Long Answer (E/LA)

    6

    65

    36

    36%

    Short Answer (SA-I)

    7

    51

    28

    28%

    Short Answer (SA-II)

    8

    28

    16

    16%

    Very Short Answer (VSA)

    10

    18

    10

    10%

    MCQ

    10

    18

    10

    10%

    Total

    41

    180

    100

    100%

    Manipur Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2026

    Question Type

    Total Question

    Marks Per Question

    Total Marks

    Objective Type

    20

    1

    20

    Very Short Answer

    4

    3

    12

    Short Answer

    2

    5

    10

    Long Answer

    4

    6

    24

    Map Based

    1

    14

    14

    Total

    -

    -

    80

    Manipur Class 12 Political Science Exam Pattern 2026

    Question Type

    Total Question

    Marks Per Question

    Total Marks

    Objective Type

    20

    1

    20

    Very Short Answer

    4

    3

    12

    Short Answer

    2

    5

    10

    Long Answer

    4

    6

    24

    Map Based

    1

    14

    14

    Total

    -

    -

    80

    Manipur Class 12 Geography Exam Pattern 2026

    Question Type

    Total Question

    Marks Per Question

    Total Marks

    Objective Type

    20

    1

    20

    Very Short Answer

    4

    3

    12

    Short Answer

    2

    5

    10

    Long Answer

    4

    6

    24

    Map Based

    1

    14

    14

    Total

    -

    -

    80

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    Manipur Board Class 12 Grading System 2026

    The table below presents the grading system as outlined in the Manipur Class 12 exam pattern for the 2025-26 academic year.

    Marks

    Grade

    Remarks

    90% & above

    A

    Outstanding

    80-89%

    B

    Excellent

    70-79%

    C

    Very Good

    60-69%

    D

    Good

    50-59%

    E

    Average

    40-49%

    F

    Being Average

    30-29%

    G

    Fair

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the duration of the Manipur Board theory exams?
    A:

    The allotted time for COHSEM 12th theory papers varies based on their maximum marks. Papers with 100 or 70 marks are given three hours, while those with 50, 40, or 30 marks are allotted 2.5 hours and 2 hours respectively.

    Q: What types of questions are included in the Manipur 12th exam?
    A:

    The COHSEM 12th question papers include a mix of objective (multiple-choice questions) and subjective questions (short and long-answer questions).

    Q: What is the exam mode for the Manipur Board 12th exam?
    A:

    The Manipur Board 12th exams are conducted offline, with students writing in pen-and-paper mode.

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    Manipur board  exams 2022 result will be published soon in the official website of BSEM ,i.e.manresult.nic.in. can search in the website putting their own roll number and password. The result of Manipur board halse will be published by the month of June 2022. Board of secondary Education Manipur

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    There is no exact date announced by the CBSE,since exams are not finished yet. However,  students can expect to get the results on the 2nd or 3rd week of july 2022. To keep yourself updated about the results, click on the link provided below.


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