PSEB 12th Arts Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Students must score atleast 33% marks in each subject to clear the PSEB class 10, 12 board exam 2026. Students must score overall 33 marks out of 100 in each subject. Theory papers of Punjab Board class 10, 12 are conducted for 80 marks and students must score at least 26 marks to clear the examination.

Yes, PSEB textbooks include all the topics mentioned in the PSEB 10th syllabus and PSEB 12th syllabus. Students must thoroughly go through all the chapters from these books before they refer any other book. 

Students appearing for PSEB 12th Board Exam must understand the strategy to utilize PSEB date sheet for their preparation. PSEB 12th Exams are expected to be held between February 17 and April 4, 2026. Now, let us understand ways to use PSEB date sheet to commence PSEB Class 12 preparation. 

Prepare a subject-wise list for PSEB Class 12

List down all the subjects of Punjab Board Class 12 Board Exam. Students appearing for their Class 12 Board Exam will commonly be appearing for English, Mathematics, Physics, Accounts, History etc.

List down Punjab Board Class 12 syllabus and list of topics to cover

Students are advised to cover the complete PSEB 12th syllabus. It is important for students to cover the whole syllabus to score well in board exams. Students must also not forget to make note of important topics to cover to avoid last minute hassles.

Know your subject-wise strengths and weakness

Prioritize the subjects you think you are weak in. Try to cover the whole syllabus using time management. It is important to cover weak subjects before the ones you feel confident about. Use the PSEB 12th timetable to know the number of preparatory days allotted to each subject. Try and cover lengthy subjects much prior to any other subjects.

Make Notes for Revision

While preparing for PSEB Board Exams Class 12, students are advised to make notes for all the subjects. The short notes prepared during the preparation process will help students in last-minute revisions.

Don't forget to test yourself!

 While preparing for PSEB Class 12 Board Exam, students are advised to keep testing themselves. Practice as many PSEB Class 12 Sample Papers. Use previous year question papers to revise and practice for the exams. Practicing sample papers will not only help students understand their preparation level but also teach them time management while making under the PSEB 12th exam pattern.

Yes, you can attempt questions in any sequence in Punjab Board class 12. Just ensure that while attempting your exam that you have attempted all the answers with the correct question number written in such a way that examiner can see it properly. And in order to get good marks, it is important to make an impression which can be made by attempting those questions first that you know well. Thus, if you know question no. 12, then instead of 1, 2, attempt those question that you remember properly. 

You can treat the PSEB sample paper as a mock test and time yourself while answering it. This will make you familiar with the exam pattern and marking scheme, after which you will eventually find the PSEB board paper easy. 

You can download the PSEB 12th sample papers and question papers by clicking on the link below:

PSEB 12th sample paper and previous year question papers