Punjab Board Class 10 Scheme of Studies 2024-25
Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has released the scheme of studies for Class 10 for the academic session 2024-25. Every student must appear in a total of eight subjects, with compulsory passing in Group-A subjects. Below is the detailed structure of subjects, marks distribution, and evaluation criteria.
Group-A (Compulsory Subjects)
Students must pass all the subjects from Group-A.
| Subject | Subject Code | Theory Marks | Practical Marks | Internal Assessment (INA) | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjabi-A | 01 | 65 | - | 10 | 75 |
| Punjabi-B | 72 | 65 | - | 10 | 75 |
| Punjab History & Culture Part-A | 07 | 65 | - | 10 | 75 |
| Punjab History & Culture Part-B | 73 | 65 | - | 10 | 75 |
| English | 02 | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| Hindi/Urdu | 03/71 | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 04 | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| Science | 05 | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| Social Science | 06 | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
Group-B (Elective Subjects & NSQF Trades)
Students must choose one elective subject or an NSQF vocational trade.
Elective Subjects
| Subject | Subject Code | Theory Marks | Practical Marks | Internal Assessment (INA) | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urdu | 10 | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| Sanskrit | 09 | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| French | 15 | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| German | 16 | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| Agriculture | 35 | 50 | 30 | 20 | 100 |
| Home Science | 33 | 60 | 20 | 20 | 100 |
Group-C (Activity-Based Subject)
- Welcome Life (92): This subject is based on activities, and marks are awarded under Internal Assessment (INA).
Important Examination Guidelines
- Passing Criteria: Minimum 33% marks required in total (Theory + Practical + INA).
Minimum 25% marks in Theory are mandatory for each subject. - Evaluation Process:
- Group-A & Computer Science of Group-B: Evaluated at the Board level.
- Elective & NSQF Subjects: Evaluated at the School level.
- Exam Paper Distribution:
- Compulsory Subjects (Group-A & Group-B) question papers will be provided by Punjab School Education Board.
- Practical Exams: Conducted at School level, no Board-supplied question papers.
Conclusion
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class 10 Scheme of Studies for 2024-25 provides students with flexibility by allowing them to choose elective subjects or NSQF vocational courses. The clear passing criteria and evaluation process ensure that students are assessed comprehensively.
For further details, visit the official PSEB website.
