Whether you want to pursue science or opt for commerce, or humanities, good scores in class 12th can help you get into the college or university of your choice.
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The CBSE Class 12th board exams are super important because they open the door to higher education. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts Class 12th board exams annually for students across the country.
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As the CBSE 2024 12th board exam is going to start on 15 Feb 2024 and students have already started their preparation, it’s important for students to have a clear understanding of the CBSE Class 12th Marking Scheme 2024.
This scheme outlines the exam pattern and grading system for each subject, providing students with a framework for preparing effectively and performing well in their upcoming board exams in 2024.
Before starting the marking scheme of different subjects, check the table below to take an overview of the type of questions asked and marks distribution:
| Exam conducting authority | Central Board Of Secondary Education |
| Question Paper Pattern | 20% MCQs 30% Competency Based Questions are 30% in the form of Multiple-Choice Questions, Case Based Questions, Source Based Integrated Questions or any other type. 50% Short Answer/Long Answer Questions |
| Total Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 20% MCQs 30% Competency Based Questions are 30% in the form of Multiple-Choice Questions, Case-Based Questions, Source Based Integrated Questions or any other type. 50% Short Answer/Long Answer Questions |
CBSE 12th Board Exam Marking Scheme 2024- English
The CBSE 2024 class 12th English subject includes reading skills, creative skills, and Literature. Students can check the table below for a better understanding:
| Section | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| Reading Skills | 22 |
| Creative Writing Skills | 18 |
| Literature Textbooks and Supplementary Reading Texts | 40 |
| Total | 80 |
| Internal Assessment | 10 |
| Project Work | 10 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
CBSE 12th Board Exam Marking Scheme 2024- Mathematics
In the table below, students can check the CBSE 12th marking scheme of maths:
| Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark | 20 | 20 × 1= 20 |
| 2 Marks | 5 | 5 × 2= 10 |
| 3 Marks | 6 | 6× 3= 18 |
| 4 Marks | 3 | 3 × 4= 12 |
| 5 Marks | 4 | 5 × 4 = 20 |
| Total Theory | 38 | 80 |
| Internal Assesment | – | 20 |
| Total Marks | – | 100 |
CBSE 12th Board Exam Marking Scheme 2024- Physics
Physics has a total 35 number of questions in the theory examination. Read the table below to know the details:
| Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark Questions | 18 | 18 |
| 2 Mark Questions | 7 | 14 |
| 3 Mark Questions | 5 | 15 |
| 5 Marks Questions | 3 | 15 |
| 4 Mark Questions | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 35 | 70 |
CBSE 12th Board Exam Marking Scheme 2024- Chemistry
See the CBSE class 12 Chemistry exam pattern 2024:
| Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark | 16 | 16 |
| 2 Marks | 5 | 10 |
| 3 Marks | 7 | 21 |
| 4 Marks | 2 | 8 |
| 5 Marks | 3 | 15 |
| Total | 35 | 70 |
CBSE 12th Board Exam Marking Scheme 2024- Biology
The CBSE 12th Biolog includes 70 marks theory exam and 30 marks assessment. Let’s read the table below to know the marks distribution of the theory part:
| Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark | 16 | 16 |
| 2 Marks | 5 | 10 |
| 3 Marks | 7 | 21 |
| 4 Marks | 2 | 8 |
| 5 Marks | 3 | 15 |
| Total | 33 | 70 |
CBSE 12th Marking Scheme for Science- Internal Assessment
CBSE has set the 30 Marks of internal assessment for the science subject students. Read the table to know in detail:
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Two experiments one from each section | 7+7 Marks |
| Practical record [experiments and activities] | 5 Marks |
| One activity from any section | 3 Marks |
| Investigatory Project | 3 Marks |
| Viva on experiments, activities and project | 5 Marks |
| Total | 30 |
CBSE 12th Board Exam Marking Scheme 2024- Business Studies
Below is a table that contains the Class 12 Business Studies marking scheme:
| Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark | 20 | 20 |
| 3 Marks | 4 | 12 |
| 4 Marks | 6 | 24 |
| 6 Marks | 4 | 24 |
| Total | 34 | 80 |
CBSE 12th Board Exam Marking Scheme 2024- Accountancy
CBSE conducts an 80-mark theory exam and a 20-mark practical exam for the CBSE 12th accountancy exam. Below is a table that contains the Class 12 Accountancy marking scheme:
| Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark | 20 | 20 × 1= 20 |
| 3 Marks | 6 | 6× 3= 18 |
| 4 Marks | 3 | 3 × 4= 12 |
| 6 Marks | 5 | 6 × 5 = 30 |
| Total | 34 | 80 |
CBSE 12th Board Exam Grading Scheme 2024
The CBSE Class 12th Board Exam Grading Scheme 2024 plays an important role in evaluating and categorizing students’ performance.
The grading system is designed to provide a qualitative assessment of student’s achievements, reflecting their understanding and proficiency in the respective subjects as per their marks.
| Marks | Grades |
|---|---|
| 91-100 | A1 |
| 81-90 | A2 |
| 71-80 | B1 |
| 61-70 | B2 |
| 51-60 | C1 |
| 41-50 | C2 |
| 33-40 | D |
| 32 and below | Repeat |
The comment section is below if you have any doubts related to the CBSE 2024 class 12th marking scheme you can ask questions freely and our team will assist you ASAP
FAQs
A: The CBSE Class 12th board exams for 2024 are scheduled to start on February 15, 2024.
A: The CBSE Class 12th Biology exam in 2024 has a duration of three hours.
A: In the CBSE Class 12th Mathematics exam in 2024, marks are distributed across different types of questions: 20 marks for 1-mark questions, 30 marks for 2-mark questions, 24 marks for 3-mark questions, 15 marks for 4-mark questions, and 20 marks for 5-mark questions.
A: For scores between 33 and 40 marks in CBSE Class 12th exams in 2024, the grade assigned is ‘D’.
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