ISC Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025: Check Subject-wise pattern, Marking scheme & Preparation tips

ICSE exam pattern 2025 is released by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on its official website. The exam pattern for different subjects varies.

Twinkle GuptaUpdated on : Mar 03 2025 15:33 IST

ISC 12th Exam Pattern 2025: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) releases the exam pattern for ISC class 12 exam 2025 in online mode. Students studying for the ISC 12th board exam need to be familiar with the format of the various subject exams. Group I, Group II, and Group III are the three groups into which the subjects are split. It's essential to keep in mind that Group I's four subjects are all mandatory.

The ISC class 12 exams 2025 were started on February 13, 2025, and will be continue till April 5, 2025. CISCE conducts the ISC class 12th exam in pen and paper mode annually. The duration for most of the exams is 3 hours. Students appearing for the examination can check the updated exam pattern & syllabus of Class 12.

This year, the CISCE Board revised the ISC Class 12 syllabus 2025 for selected subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Commerce, Accounts, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Legal Studies. It must be noted that the syllabus for the remaining subjects remains the same.

ISC Class 12th Exam Pattern 2025

According to the ISC 12th exam pattern, subjects in Groups I and II also include 20% of their total marks for the internal exam, whereas Group III subjects include 50% of their total marks for the internal exam. English is a necessary subject, and students are obliged to select a maximum of six subjects from each of the three groupings. Candidates must select the optional subjects during the registration procedure. It should be emphasised that after the subjects have been selected, there will be no room for alteration.

ISC 12th Exam Pattern 2025: Group-wise Subjects

Students can check the group-wise subjects in the table below:

Groups	Subjects
Group I	English, History, Civics, Geography, Second Language (one/two)
Group II	Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Mathematics, Commercial Studies, Economics, Environmental Science, A Classical Language, A Modern Foreign Language
Group III	Physical Education, Yoga, Cookery, Home Science, A Modern Foreign Language, Arts, Performing Arts, Computer Applications, Economic Applications, Commercial Applications, Fashion Designing, Technical Drawing Applications, Environmental Applications

ISC Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme

Groups	Marking Scheme
Group I	80% External Exam + 20% Internal Exam
Group II	80% External Exam + 20% Internal Exam
Group III	50% External Exam + 50% Internal Exam

Subjects	Details
English	Paper 1 (Theory): 80 Marks There will be four sections in the paper: Section 1: Composition needs to be written by students in 400-500 words Section 2: Directed writing, Proposal Writing based on a given situation Section 3: Short-answer questions on grammar Section 4: Grammar
History	The question paper will be divided into two parts: Part 1: Short answer questions will be asked in the exam (20 marks) Part 2: Long form questions will be asked in this section (60 marks)
Physics	The physics paper will be of 70 marks and questions will be asked from the following topics like Current Electricity, Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Electromagnetic Waves, Electromagnetic Induction, and others
Chemistry	The paper will comprise 3 units. Unit 1: 25 Marks Unit 2: 20 Marks Unit 3: 25 Marks
Biology	The Biology paper will be of 70 marks and questions will be asked from Biology & Human Welfare, Ecology & Environment, Biotechnology and its applications, Reproduction, and Genetics & Evolution.
Mathematics	The paper consists of 3 sections where Section 1 is compulsory, while there is a choice between section 2 & section 3 Section 1: 65 Marks Section 2/Section 3: 15 Marks
Accounting	The paper will of 80 marks with a duration of 3 hours

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the ISC Class 12 exam pattern for English?

ISC Class 12 English exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 & Paper 2. While Paper 1 is a Language component, Paper 2 is a Literature component.

What is the duration of ISC Class 12 written exam?

The duration of ISC Class 12 written exam is 3 hours

What are Group I subjects for ISC Class 12 written exam?

The Group 1 subjects in ISC 12th exam 2023 are English, History, Civics, Geography, and Second Language (one/two).

How many marks allotted to Group I written exam?

For Group I subjects, 80% of marks are allotted for written exams and 20% of marks are allotted for Group 2 written exams.

Is there a negative marking in ISC Class 12 Exam 2025?

No, there is no negative marking in ISC class 12 written exam 2025.

What is the passing marks criteria for ISC Class 12 exam?

Candidates must secure 40% marks in each subject and 35% marks as an aggregate to pass the exam.

How to check ISC class 12 exam pattern 2025?

The ISC class 12 exam pattern and marking scheme for the upcoming session 2024-25 from the official website.

Are there any changes in ISC Class 12 syllabus 2025?

Yes, the CISCE board revised the ISC class 12 syllabus 2025 for selected subjects i.e., Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Commerce, Accounts, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Legal Studies. It must be noted that the syllabus for remaining subjects remains the same.