JKBOSE 12th Exam Pattern 2025: Check Latest Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme

JKBOSE 12th Exam Pattern 2025: Students preparing for the JKBOSE 12th exams can check the latest exam pattern and marking scheme in this article.

Twinkle GuptaUpdated on : Dec 30 2024 15:15 IST

JKBOSE 12th Exam Pattern 2025

JKBOSE 12th Exam Pattern 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) releases the exam pattern for Class 12th for Science, Commerce, Arts, and Home Science streams. As per the given information, the JKBOSE Class 12th board exams 2025 for soft zone areas are scheduled to be conducted from February 15 to March 17, 2025 in a pen-and-paper format for a duration of 3 hours. Moreover, the total marks for each paper are 100 marks including theory and practical/project.

By knowing the exam pattern in advance, students can target their prepare more effectively and ensure that they are covering all of the important topics. The JKBOSE class 12th exams assess a variety of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. By practicing exam questions, students can develop these skills and improve their chances of success in the exam.

Also Check: JKBOSE 12th Syllabus 2025

JKBOSE 12th Exam Pattern 2025: Subject-Wise

The curriculum and subject combinations at the higher secondary level have been developed in accordance with national standards. Check the table below to know the compulsory and optional subjects for different streams along with the combination provided for these streams by JKBOSE.

JKBOSE 12th Pattern: Science

Group	Subjects
i	General English (Compulsory)
ii	Physics (Compulsory)
iii	Chemistry (Compulsory)
iv	Mathematics Applied Mathematics
v	Biology Statistics Geography
vi	Geology Biotechnology Microbiology Biochemistry
vii	Computer Science, Information- Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic Studies, Vedic Studies, Buddhist Studies, Electronics, Food Technology
Viii	IT & ITes, Retail, Healthcare, Tourism, Security, Agriculture, Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment, Beauty and Wellness, Physical Education, and sports.

Note: If a student is not enrolled in a vocational programme, they must choose no more than two subjects from groups IV through VII.

JKBOSE 12th Pattern: Commerce

Group	Subjects
i	General English (Compulsory)
ii	Business Studies (Compulsory)
iii	Accounts (Compulsory)
iv	Mathematics Applied Mathematics
v	i. Business Mathematics ii. Type Writing & shorthand iii. Public Administration
vi	Computer Science, Information- Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic Studies, Vedic Studies, Buddhist Studies, Food Technology
vii	IT & ITes, Retail, Healthcare, Tourism, Security, Agriculture, Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment, Beauty and Wellness, Physical Education, and sports.

Note: A student must choose two subjects from groups IV through VI, but no more than one from each category. (For non-vocational students).

JKBOSE 12th Pattern: Arts

Group	Subjects
i	General English (Compulsory)
ii	Urdu, Hindi, Kashmiri, Dogri, Punjabi, Bhoti
iii	Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian, Economics
iv	Mathematics Applied Mathematics Sociology
v	Psychology, Music, Geography, Philosophy, Education
vi	1-History 2-Home Science (Elective) 3-Public Administration
vii	Political Science
viii	Computer Science, Information- Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic Studies, Vedic Studies, Buddhist Studies, Food Technology
ix	IT & ITes, Retail, Healthcare, Tourism, Security, Agriculture, Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment, Beauty and Wellness, Physical Education, and sports

Note: A student must select any four subjects from the II to VIII group but not more than one from each group. (for non-vocational students only).

JKBOSE 12th Pattern: Home Science

Group	Subjects
i	General English (Compulsory)
ii	Human Development (Compulsory)
iii	Clothing for the Family (Compulsory
iv	Extension Education (Compulsory)
v	Computer Science, Information- Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic Studies, Vedic Studies, Buddhist Studies, Food Technology
vi	IT & ITes, Retail, Healthcare, Tourism, Security, Agriculture, Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment, Beauty and Wellness, Physical Education, and sports

Note: A student must select any one subject from Group V. (for non-vocational students only).

JKBOSE 12th Marking Scheme 2025

Knowing the marking scheme for different subjects will help candidates to analyse a preparation strategy. Each exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks including internal and external assessments. For Science stream, 70 marks will be allocated for theory paper while 30 marks will be allocated for practical and internal assessment. Although, Mathematics will only have one theoretical exam and internal assessment. In the commerce stream, practical exams will only be conducted for Entrepreneurship and Accountancy. Check the tables below to understand the JKBOSE 12th marking scheme -

JKBOSE 12th Science Exam Pattern

Check below to know the JKBOSE 12th Science marking scheme -

JKBOSE Subjects	Theory	Internal Assessment	Practical	Total
Physics	70	10	20	100
Chemistry	70	10	20	100
Biology	70	10	20	100
Biotechnology	70	10	20	100
Microbiology	70	10	20	100
Biochemistry	70	10	20	100
Geography	70	10	20	100
Geology	70	10	20	100
Maths	80	20	-	100
Statistics	70	10	20	100
Environmental Science	70	10	20	100
Information Practices	70	10	20	100

JKBOSE 12th Commerce Exam Pattern

Check the table below to know the marking scheme for JKBOSE 12th Commerce -

JKBOSE Subjects	Theory	Internal Assessment	Practical	Total
Business Studies	80	20	-	100
Accountancy	80	5	15	100
Entrepreneurship	80	5	15	100
Business Mathematics	100	-	-	100
Public Administration	100	-	-	100

JKBOSE 12th Arts Exam Pattern

The marking scheme for JKBOSE 12th Arts stream is provided below -

JKBOSE Subjects	Theory	Internal Assessment	Practical	Total
General English	80	20	-	100
Philosophy	100	-	-	100
History	80	20	-	100
Economics	80	20	-	100
Geography	70	10	20	100
Political Science	80	20	-	100
Education	100	-	-	100
Psychology	70	10	20	100
Sociology	80	5	15	100
Home Science (Elec.)	70	10	20	100
Music	50	25	25	100
Statistics	70	10	20	100
Mathematics	80	20	-	100
Islamic Studies	100	-	-	100
Physical Education	60	15	25	100
Public Administration	100	-	-	100
Food Technology	70	10	20	100

JKBOSE 12th Home Science Exam Pattern

Check below to understand the JKBOSE 12th Home Science marking scheme -

JKBOSE Subjects	Theory	Internal Assessment	Practical	Total
Human Development	70	10	20	100
Clothing for the family	70	10	20	100
Extension Education	70	10	20	100
Food Technology	70	10	20	100

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the passing marks for JKBOSE 12th exam?

To pass the JKBOSE 12th examinations, students must obtain at least 33% marks in each subject.

Is the JKBOSE 12th class pattern different from other state boards in India?

Yes, the JKBOSE 12th class structure may differ from those of other Indian state boards. Each state board uses a different format for the question papers and examinations.

Is there any negative marking in JKBOSE 12th?

No, there will be no negative marking in the JKBOSE exam.

How is the JKBOSE 12th class result calculated?

The JKBOSE 12th class result is calculated based on the marks obtained by the student in each subject. The board uses a specific formula to calculate the final score, which takes into account the marks obtained in theory and practical exams.

How long is the JKBOSE 12th class exam?

Students will be provided 3 hours to solve each exam offered by JKBOSE. They must complete the exam in the given time as no additional time will be provided.