HPBOSE 12th Preparation Tips for Chemistry

Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education 12th 2026 ( HPBOSE 12th )

Updated on Apr 24, 2020 17:18 IST
The syllabus of HPBOSE Class 12 Chemistry includes topics such as Chemical Kinetics, p-Block Elements, Electrochemistry, and so on. There are various chemical formulae and equations. Hence, students need to prepare for this subject with complete focus.

The syllabus of HPBOSE Class 12 Chemistry includes topics such as Chemical Kinetics, p-Block Elements, Electrochemistry, and so on. There are various chemical formulae and equations. Hence, students need to prepare for this subject with complete focus. Know the HPBOSE 12th preparation tips o ace the Chemistry paper.

The Board of School Education for Himachal Pradesh (HPBOSE) is a state-level board of education for the Himachal Pradesh state.  HPBOSE conducts Class 12 board examination for Science and other major streams. Chemistry is one of the core subjects in the science stream. This year, HPBOSE Class 12 Chemistry examination was conducted on March 11.

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The syllabus of HPBOSE Class 12 Chemistry includes topics such as Chemical Kinetics, p-Block Elements, Electrochemistry, and so on. Also, there are various chemical formulae and equations in this subject. Students should understand the concepts rather than mugging them up. Hence, students need to prepare for this subject with complete focus.  In this article, preparation tips for HPBOSE 12th Chemistry examination are discussed.

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HPBOSE 12th Exam Pattern and Scheme of Examination for Chemistry

According to the HPBOSE 12th exam pattern, the exam duration for HPBOSE Class 12 Chemistry is three hours. The total marks allocated for the examination is 100 — 60 marks for the theory paper, 25 marks for the practical assessment and 15 marks for the internal assessment.

The unit-wise marks distribution for BSEB HPBOSE 12 Chemistry syllabus is as follows:

Unit

Marks

Solid State

03

Solutions

04

Electrochemistry

05

Chemical Kinetics

04

Surface Chemistry

03

General Principles and Processes of Isolation Elements

02

p-Block Elements

06

d and f-Block Elements

05

Coordination Compounds

03

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

04

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

04

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

05

Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen

04

Biomolecules

03

Polymers

03

Chemistry in Everyday Life

02

Total

60

The marks distribution for BSEB HPBOSE 12 Chemistry practical assessment is as follow:

Experiment

Marks

Volumetric Analysis

08

Salt Analysis

06

Content Based Experiment

03

Class Record and Viva

04

Investigatory Project

04

Total

25

10 Key Preparation tips for HPBOSE 12th Chemistry Examination

 Chemistry is one of the important subjects for Science stream. The students should follow key tips to secure a high score in board examination. Some of the useful preparation tips for HPBOSE 12th Chemistry examination are given below: 

  1. Know the exam and question pattern: Complete knowledge of the exam pattern is essential for every student appearing for the Class 12 board examination. There are one-mark, two-mark, three –mark and four-mark questions in HPBOSE Class 12 Chemistry examination. One-mark questions are to be answered in a word or line, two-mark questions in about 30 words, three-mark questions in about 40 words and four-mark questions in about 50 words. The answers should be crisp and short as there are no long answer type questions
  2. Repeated revision: The students must revise all the topics covered regularly. Regular revision helps students in remembering the formulae and helps in covering all the topics.
  3. Practise sample papers: Once all the topics are covered, students should start practising the sample papers and previous year question papers. Make sure that these papers are completed within the time allotted for each paper. This will help in self-analysing the speed of writing and identifying the areas of improvement. 
  4. Practise solving numerical problems: After learning the formulae and equations thoroughly and understanding the concepts clearly, then students should focus on solving numerical problems daily. Start with the problems that are given at the end of the chapter and then proceed to solve problems in the HPBOSE 12th previous years’ question papers. Daily practice will improve the speed and accuracy of answering numerical questions. 
  5. Note down important points: While practising previous years’ question papers, students can identify questions that are repeatedly asked in board examination over the years. Make short notes that will help in quick revision without going through the entire textbook.
  6. Inorganic Chemistry preparation tips: Many students often consider Inorganic Chemistry to be a difficult topic. Start with memorizing the periodic table as this will help in understanding the properties of p-Block, f-Block, and d-Block elements in a better and easier way.
  7. Physical Chemistry preparation tips: In this section of Chemistry, most questions are numerical, hence, students need to understand the concept, apply the correct formula, and solve problems on a regular basis. 
  8. Organic Chemistry preparation tips: Prepare mental maps to learn and remember various reagents and their reactions. The important thing is to focus on understanding the concepts while learning chapters of Organic Chemistry. 
  9. Reference books: Refer to HPBOSE textbooks as these books are designed by a panel of experts. To understand the concepts better, refer to guide books such as Bahadur book for Physical Chemistry, Solomons for Organic Chemistry, and OP Tandon for Inorganic Chemistry. The students can also refer to the last ten years’ solved papers from Oswal Publications and Gurukul Publications. 
  10. Other tips:
  • Take short breaks. This will help in reducing stress. 
  • Eat healthy food: Avoid oily food and high-calorie food during the examination 
  • Prepare a schedule and stick to it 

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