MP class 12 board exam 2026 will begin from February 10, 2026. Students appearing for the MPBSE class 12 board exam 2026 in Science, Commerce and Humanities streams can check last minute tips, MP Board paper pattern and other details.
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) will commence the MP Board class 12 exam 2026 from tomorrow, February 10, 2026. Reportedly, over 7 Lakh students will appear in MPBSE 12th board exam 2026. The examination will be conducted for students in Science, Commerce and Humanities streams. The annual MP Board class 12 exam 2026 will be conducted from February 10 to March 7, 2026.
Students who are appearing for the exam can quickly check the MP Board class 12 paper pattern 2026 and last-minute exam guidelines to ensure they do not miss any important updates during the examination. Hence, for the help of students, provided below is important information about the MPBSE class 12 board exam 2026 including MP board 12th paper pattern 2026, and last-minute tips to follow before and during the examination.
MP Board Class 12 Question Paper Pattern
Students can check the MPBSE 12th paper pattern 2026 below:
| Question type | Marks per question | Number of questions | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective type (MCQ) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Very short answer | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Short answer | 3 | 16 | 48 |
| Long answer | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Very long answer | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Total | 80 marks |
MP Board Exam 2026 Last Minute Tips
Students can check the below last-minute tips for MP board class 12 exam 2026 and ensure they do not miss any important updates:
- Students must arrive at the centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Use a formula chart or short summary sheet for a final day check at high-weightage topics
- Keep your original MP board exam Admit Card, a valid School ID or government photo ID, and transparent stationery items (blue/black ballpoint pens, pencils, eraser, ruler) in one place.
- Ensure you have your full school uniform ready, as it is often necessary for entry at MP Board centres.
- Aim for at least 6–8 hours of rest before the exam day.
- Avoid starting entirely new chapters now. Focus on what you already know via summaries and short notes.
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No, the MP Board does not apply negative marking for incorrect answers in objective-type questions. Each correct answer is awarded one mark in the MP Board 10th exams. On the other hand, each incorrect answers do not lead to any deductions. This allows students to attempt all questions without the fear of losing marks.
The board releases the MP Board class 10 sample paper for the students on its website. Sample papers released by the board also include the marking scheme of the exam. The total marks of each subject is 100. The subjects which have practical tests are marked as 80 for theory and 20 for practical. Both multiple-choice and subjective-type questions are asked in the exam.
Usually, each MCQ is of one mark. On the other hand, the marking scheme for subjective-type questions may vary from section to section. Students need to secure at least 33% marks in each subject to clear the exam.
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So far, for the MPBSE 10th exams 2026, the board has not made any changes in the exam pattern. Last year, the board revised the MP Board class 10th exam pattern. The number of short-answer-type questions (2 marks) was now increased, while the number of long-answer questions (4 marks) was decreased.