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    JAC 12th Exam Pattern 2026 Released: Detailed Marking Scheme and Format

    JAC 12th Exam Pattern 2026 Released: Detailed Marking Scheme and Format

    Garima SihagUpdated on 03 Feb 2026, 11:39 AM IST

    The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) publishes the Class 12th exam pattern 2026 for arts, science, commerce stream and vocational courses through its official website. The board outlines the JAC exam pattern for Class 12 through sample papers. These JAC 12th model papers serve as a guide, and the board may also issue separate notifications regarding any changes to the exam pattern. To effectively prepare for the JAC Class 12 board exams, students must thoroughly understand the JAC Class 12 syllabus and the exam pattern.

    This Story also Contains

    1. JAC Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026
    2. Subject-Wise Jharkhand Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026
    3. Passing Marks in JAC Class 12 Exams 2026
    JAC 12th Exam Pattern 2026 Released: Detailed Marking Scheme and Format
    JAC 12th Exam Pattern 2026

    The JAC 12th Board examinations are conducted offline. The board is conducting the exams from February 3 to 23, 2026. The JAC Class 12 subjects include Hindi, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, and Economics/Political Science. Students are further required to select elective subjects based on their chosen stream (science, commerce, or arts).

    JAC Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026

    The JAC 12th exam pattern includes a diverse range of question types, such as objective-type questions (multiple-choice, true/false), short-answer, and long-answer questions. Students can check the number of questions in the JAC 12th exam. The questions are asked from the latest JAC Class 12 syllabus.

    JAC 12th Exam Pattern 2026

    Subjects

    Questions ratio

    Objective or Very Short Answer

    40%

    Very Short Type Question

    20%

    Short Answer

    20%

    Long Answer

    20%

    Subject-Wise Jharkhand Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026

    In terms of marking, most subjects comprise a theory component constituting 80 marks, while subjects with practical components, such as Science and other practical subjects, allocate 20 marks for practical assessments or internal evaluations. Students can check each subject JAC 12th exam pattern below

    JAC Class 12 English Exam Pattern 2026

    Question Type

    Question Nos.

    Number of Questions

    Marks per Question

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

    01-30

    30

    1

    Very Short Answer Type

    31-38

    8 (Answer any 6)

    2

    Short Answer Type

    39-46

    8 (Answer any 6)

    3

    Long Answer Type

    47-52

    6 (Answer any 4)

    5

    Total

    52

    JAC Class 12 Hindi Exam Pattern 2026

    Question Type

    Question Nos.

    Number of Questions

    Marks per Question

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

    01-30

    30

    1

    Very Short Answer Type

    31-38

    8 (Answer any 6)

    2

    Short Answer Type

    39-46

    8 (Answer any 6)

    3

    Long Answer Type

    47-52

    6 (Answer any 4)

    5

    Total

    52

    JAC Class 12 Accountancy Exam Pattern 2026

    Question Type

    Question Nos.

    Number of Questions

    Marks per Question

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

    01-30

    30

    1

    Very Short Answer Type

    31-38

    8 (Answer any 6)

    2

    Short Answer Type

    39-46

    8 (Answer any 6)

    3

    Long Answer Type

    47-52

    6 (Answer any 4)

    5

    Total

    52

    JAC Class 12 Business Studies Exam Pattern 2026

    Question Type

    Question Nos.

    Number of Questions

    Marks per Question

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

    01-30

    30

    1

    Very Short Answer Type

    31-38

    8 (Answer any 6)

    2

    Short Answer Type

    39-46

    8 (Answer any 6)

    3

    Long Answer Type

    47-52

    6 (Answer any 4)

    5

    Total

    52

    JAC Class 12 Physics Exam Pattern 2026

    Section

    Question Nos.

    Number of Questions

    Marks per Question

    A (Multiple Choice)

    01-25

    25

    1

    B (Very Short Answer)

    26-34

    9 (Answer any 7)

    1

    C (Short Answer)

    35-42

    8 (Answer any 6)

    3

    D (Long Answer)

    43-48

    6 (Answer any 4)

    5

    Total

    48

    JAC Class 12 Chemistry Exam Pattern 2026

    Section

    Question Nos.

    Number of Questions

    Marks per Question

    A (Multiple Choice)

    01-25

    25

    1

    B (Very Short Answer)

    26-34

    9 (Answer any 7)

    1

    C (Short Answer)

    35-42

    8 (Answer any 6)

    3

    D (Long Answer)

    43-48

    6 (Answer any 4)

    5

    Total

    48

    JAC Class 12 Biology Exam Pattern 2026

    Section

    Question Nos.

    Number of Questions

    Marks per Question

    A (Multiple Choice)

    01-25

    25

    1

    B (Very Short Answer)

    26-34

    9 (Answer any 7)

    1

    C (Short Answer)

    35-42

    8 (Answer any 6)

    3

    D (Long Answer)

    43-48

    6 (Answer any 4)

    5

    Total

    48

    JAC Class 12 Maths Exam Pattern 2026

    Question Type

    Question Nos.

    Number of Questions

    Marks per Question

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

    01-30

    30

    1

    Very Short Answer Type

    31-38

    8 (Answer any 6)

    2

    Short Answer Type

    39-46

    8 (Answer any 6)

    3

    Long Answer Type

    47-52

    6 (Answer any 4)

    5

    Total

    52

    Passing Marks in JAC Class 12 Exams 2026

    To pass JAC Class 12th, students must achieve a minimum of 33% in both the theory and practical examinations for each subject. Subjects with an 80-mark theory paper require a minimum score of 26 marks, while those with a 70-mark theory paper necessitate a minimum of 23 marks. For practical examinations, students must secure at least 10 marks out of 30 and 7 marks out of 20, depending on the allotted marks.

    JAC Class 12 Exam 2026 Passing Marks

    Subjects

    Theory Marks

    Passing Marks

    Practical Marks

    Passing Marks

    English Core

    80

    26

    20

    7

    English Elective

    80

    26

    20

    7

    Hindi Core

    80

    26

    20

    7

    Sanskrit

    80

    26

    20

    7

    Urdu

    80

    26

    20

    7

    Mathematics

    80

    26

    20

    7

    Physics

    70

    23

    30

    10

    Biology

    70

    23

    30

    10

    Chemistry

    70

    23

    30

    10

    Business Studies

    80

    26

    20

    7

    Economics

    80

    26

    20

    7

    BMT

    80

    26

    20

    7

    ACT

    80

    26

    20

    7

    ETP

    70

    23

    30

    10

    Home Science

    70

    23

    30

    10

    History

    80

    26

    20

    7

    Geography

    70

    23

    30

    10

    Also read

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the weightage of different question types?
    A:

    The weightage of different question types in the JAC 12th 2026 exam is as follows: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Very Short Answer Questions (VSAQs) combined constitute 40% of the total marks, while Short Answer Questions (SAQs) and Long Answer Questions (LAQs) each account for 20%.

    Q: What is the total marks for the JAC 12th exam?
    A:

    According to the JAC Class 12 exam pattern, the total marks for the entire examination are 500. Each subject contributes 100 marks to this total score.

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    Scoring well in Class 12 JAC Jharkhand Academic Council board exams requires a strategic approach combining consistent study smart revision and exam techniques. First understand the syllabus and exam pattern for your stream Science Commerce or Arts and know the marks distribution types of questions and important units. Make a

    Hello,

    Yes, you can access previous year question papers for Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) board. Here is given link:

    https://school.careers360.com/boards/jac/jac-12th-board-questions-papers

    Hope it helps.

    Hello

    Yes, the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) usually allows Class 12 students to apply for improvement exams. However, whether you can apply online as a private candidate depends on the current rules set by JAC for that year.
    Generally, regular students who want to improve their marks can apply for

    You are unable to meet the required percentage in the 2025 JAC improvement exam, you cannot apply again for improvement through the JAC board.

    also you cannot give private as this is for repeating exams not for improving scores.

    Your best option is to take your Class 12 exams through

    The JAC 12th compartment exam 2025 date has not been officially announced yet, but it is expected in July 2025. The application process will start in June through your school. Keep checking the JAC official website or ask your school for updates. Admit cards will come out in early July.