MBOSE HSSLC Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Exam On - 18 Feb '26 - 13 Mar '26

Updated on Dec 23, 2025 12:01 IST

MBOSE HSSLC Exam Pattern 2026: The Meghalaya board prescribes the MBOSE 12th exam pattern 2026 along with the syllabus and marking scheme for the MBOSE HSSLC exam. Subjects are divided into Science, Commerce, Arts, Modern Indian languages, Elective languages, and Vocational streams. Most Science, Commerce, and Arts exams have a duration of 3 hours and a total score of 100 marks. These papers have a section of multiple-choice, objective-based questions. All language papers, both Modern Indian languages and Elective languages, have a duration of 3 hours and a total score of 100 marks. These papers have a section of multiple-choice, objective-based questions as well. The vocational stream has a total of four papers and does not have any multiple-choice, objective-based questions section. Two of these papers are for 45 marks and are to be attempted in 2 hours.

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MBOSE HSSLC exam Pattern 2026 Subject-wise
FAQs on MBOSE HSSLC Exam Pattern 2026

MBOSE HSSLC exam Pattern 2026 Subject-wise

If a student aspires to qualify MBOSE HSSLC exams 2026 with a good score, they must solve as many Meghalaya HSSLC question papers as possible. Attempting these questions gives one an insight into the marking scheme, frequent topics, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.

Click on the subjects links provided below to know the marking scheme, duration of the exam and more.

MBOSE 12th Exam Pattern 2026

Subject	Download link
Alternative English	Exam Pattern PDF
Assamese Elective	Exam Pattern PDF
Assamese MIL	Exam Pattern PDF
Bengali Elective	Exam Pattern PDF
Bengali MIL	Exam Pattern PDF
Education	Exam Pattern PDF
Garo Elective	Exam Pattern PDF
Garo MIL	Exam Pattern PDF
Hindi Elective	Exam Pattern PDF
Hindi MIL	Exam Pattern PDF
Khasi Elective	Exam Pattern PDF
Khasi MIL	Exam Pattern PDF
Mizo Elective	Exam Pattern PDF
Mizo MIL	Exam Pattern PDF
Nepali Elective	Exam Pattern PDF
Nepali MIL	Exam Pattern PDF
Philosophy	Exam Pattern PDF
Statistics	Exam Pattern PDF

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Where can I find the pattern of MBOSE HSSLC exam?

Students can find the MBOSE HSSLC exam pattern 2026 on the official website- mbose.in or they can click on this link for MBOSE HSSLC exam pattern 2026. They can also find the marking scheme here.

Q: How should I start preparing for MBOSE HSSLC exams?

Students have to understand the MBOSE HSSLC syllabus and start preparation accordingly. Regular revision is very important to score good marks in the MBOSE 12th exams. Practicing previous year question papers will help students to score better marks. They are advised to make short notes of important formulas and theorems. They can use these notes for quick revision. Through daily learning and revision, they can easily clear the MBOSE 12th exams.

FAQs on MBOSE HSSLC Exam Pattern 2026

Students can find below the FAQs on MBOSE 12th exam pattern 2026:

Commonly asked questions

Q: Are questions from previous year asked in MBOSE 12th boards?

Not exactly the same, but, MBOSE can ask questions similar to what were asked in the previous years of MBOSE 12th exams. Thus, you are advised to download and practice the previous years' question papers thoroughly for better preparation.

Q: Are there important chapters in MBOSE HSSLC which students should prepare to score good marks?

MBOSE does not advise students to do selective study for MBOSE Class 12 examinations. The Board has prescribed syllabus for every subject. Students are expected to study thoroughly from the entire MBOSE 12th syllabus and understand the concepts in order to score good marks in exams.

Q: Can I use a scientific calculator in the MBOSE 12th board exams?

NO. No type of calculators, mobile phones, or any technological gadget is allowed during MBOSE exams. Any student caught carrying these will be barred from writing their exam.

Q: Can I be promoted without scoring passing marks in MBOSE 12th?

Many students wish to clear their board exams without studying, however, please note that you will not be able to pass the 12th class without securing the minimum passing marks of 33 in all subjects and also 33 percent in aggregate and will have to repeat an academic year.

Thus, you are advised to go through the MBOSE 12th syllabus, and know the exam pattern so that you are able to build a strategy to score well in exams. Make notes of important points as you study. Stay confident and focus your energy on studies and you'll be able to pass with flying colours.