PSEB 12th Class Scheme of Studies 2025-26 Released – Complete Subject List, Marks Distribution & Passing Marks Rules
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has officially released the Scheme of Studies for Senior Secondary (12th Class) Examination for the Academic Session 2025–26.
Each candidate must appear in a total of seven subjects, which include Compulsory, Elective, and Activity-Based Subjects.
This scheme applies to all schools affiliated with PSEB and outlines subject codes, marks distribution, practical marks, and internal assessment criteria.
A. COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (For All Streams)
Every candidate shall be offered the following compulsory subjects:
| Sr. No. | Subject (Subject Code) | Theory Marks | Practical Marks | Project / Internal Assessment | Total Marks |
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| 1 | General English (001) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 2 | General Punjabi (002) or Punjab History and Culture (003) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 3 | Environmental Education (139) | 40 | - | 10 | 50 |
| 4 | Computer Science (146) | 50 | 45 | 05 | 100 |
Important Notes:
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It is mandatory to secure a minimum of 33% marks in theory and practical examinations separately.
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No minimum marks are required in internal assessment.
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However, a student must secure 33% marks in aggregate (theory + practical + internal).
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Computer Science is a compulsory subject, and its evaluation will be done at the Board level.
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Environmental Education will be evaluated at the school level, and marks will be sent to the Board by schools.
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Students who did not study Punjabi at the matriculation level (for example, from boards other than PSEB) can opt for Punjab History and Culture instead of General Punjabi.
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Students who have already passed matriculation from PSEB with Punjab History and Culture as a subject can continue the same in Class 12.
B. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
In addition to compulsory subjects, every student must choose one group from the following:
Each student must select three elective subjects from their chosen group.
Group I: Humanities Subjects
Students choosing the Humanities Stream can select any three elective subjects from the list below.
| Sr. No. | Subject (Subject Code) | Theory | Practical | Internal / Project | Total |
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| 1 | Language (Any one): Punjabi (004), Hindi (005), English (006), Urdu (007) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 2 | Classical / Foreign Language: Sanskrit (019), French (023), German (024) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 3 | History (025) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 4 | Economics (026) or Business Studies (141) or Accountancy (142) | 80 | 15 | 05 / 20 | 100 |
| 5 | Mathematics (028) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 6 | Political Science (031) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 7 | Sociology (032) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 8 | Public Administration (033) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 9 | Philosophy (041) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 10 | Religion (035) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 11 | Geography (042) | 70 | 25 | 05 | 100 |
| 12 | Defence Studies (043) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 13 | Psychology (044) | 70 | 25 | 05 | 100 |
| 14 | Computer Application (072) | 60 | 35 | 05 | 100 |
| 15 | Agriculture (065) | 70 | 25 | 05 | 100 |
| 16 | Home Science (045) | 70 | 25 | 05 | 100 |
| 17 | Music (Vocal) (036) | 45 | 50 | 05 | 100 |
| 18 | Gurmat Sangeet (039) | 45 | 50 | 05 | 100 |
| 19 | Music (Instrumental) (037) | 45 | 50 | 05 | 100 |
| 20 | Music (Tabla) (038) | 45 | 50 | 05 | 100 |
| 21 | Music (Dance) (040) | 45 | 50 | 05 | 100 |
| 22 | Physical Education and Sports (049) | 50 | 40 | 10 | 100 |
| 23 | Drawing and Painting (046) | - | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| 24 | Commercial Art (048) | - | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| 25 | Modeling and Sculpture (066) | - | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| 26 | Media Studies (150) | 80 | - | 20 | 100 |
| 27 | National Cadet Corps (NCC) (209) | 70 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
Vocational/Trade Options (Under Humanities)
Students can choose any one trade/job role such as:
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Agriculture (Small Poultry Farmer)
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Apparel & Home Furnishing (Sewing Machine Operator)
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Automotive (Four Wheeler Technician)
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Beauty & Wellness (Beauty Therapist)
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Construction (Painter & Decorator)
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Health Care (General Duty Assistant Trainee)
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Information Technology (Junior Software Developer)
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Organized Retail (Retail Sales Associate)
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Plumbing, Power, Travel & Tourism, Banking, Private Security, etc.
Each of these vocational subjects carries:
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40 marks theory
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50 marks practical
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10 marks internal assessment
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Total 100 marks
Important Notes (Humanities Group)
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Students can also opt for one additional subject from the same group.
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German or French can be chosen as additional languages; internal marks will be calculated accordingly.
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For Home Science, it is advised to also choose Sociology, Psychology, or Economics for higher studies.
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Computer Application syllabus will remain same as prescribed for Science group.
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The same applies to Agriculture and Economics, which follow the same syllabus as other groups.
B Humanities)
Students can choose any one trade/job role such as:
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Agriculture (Small Poultry Farmer)
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Apparel & Home Furnishing (Sewing Machine Operator)
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Automotive (Four Wheeler Technician)
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Beauty & Wellness (Beauty Therapist)
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Construction (Painter & Decorator)
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Health Care (General Duty Assistant Trainee)
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Information Technology (Junior Software Developer)
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Organized Retail (Retail Sales Associate)
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Plumbing, Power, Travel & Tourism, Banking, Private Security, etc.
Each of these vocational subjects carries:
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40 marks theory
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50 marks practical
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10 marks internal assessment
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Total 100 marks
Important Notes (Humanities Group)
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Students can also opt for one additional subject from the same group.
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German or French can be chosen as additional languages; internal marks will be calculated accordingly.
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For Home Science, it is advised to also choose Sociology, Psychology, or Economics for higher studies.
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Computer Application syllabus will remain same as prescribed for Science group.
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The same applies to Agriculture and Economics, which follow the same syllabus as other groups.
Group II : Science Subjects
Students opting for the Science Stream must choose three elective subjects from the following list.
| Sr. No. | Subject (Code) | Theory | Practical | Project / Internal | Total |
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| 1 | Physics (052) | 70 | 25 | 05 | 100 |
| 2 | Chemistry (053) | 70 | 25 | 05 | 100 |
| 3 | Biology (054) or Mathematics (028) | 70 / 80 | 25 / – | 05 / 20 | 100 |
Additional Optional Subjects for Science Group
A student may choose one additional subject from the list below :
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Geography
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Home Science
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Agriculture
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Mathematics or Biology
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Computer Application
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Economics
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National Cadet Corps (NCC)
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Sanskrit
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Sanskrit may be taken by students interested in Ayurveda; syllabus same as Humanities group.
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Economics, Geography, Home Science and Mathematics follow the same syllabi as in Humanities.
Group III : Commerce Subjects
Students opting for the Commerce Stream shall choose any three elective subjects as below :
| Sr. No. | Subject (Code) | Theory | Practical | Internal | Total |
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| 1 | Business Studies (141) | 80 | – | 20 | 100 |
| 2 | Accountancy (142) | 80 | 15 | 05 | 100 |
| 3 | Economics (026) or Fundamentals of E-Business (144) | 80 | 15 | 05 / 20 | 100 |
Optional Subjects for Commerce Group
A student can also opt for one additional subject from the following :
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Computer Application
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Mathematics
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Fundamentals of E-Business or Economics
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National Cadet Corps (NCC)
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Media Studies
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Syllabus of Computer Application and Mathematics is the same as in the Science Group.
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Students taking Economics in Class XI as compulsory must continue it in Class XII.
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Students taking Modern Office Practices in Class XI will continue with Fundamentals of E-Business in Class XII.
Group IV : Agriculture Subjects
Students selecting the Agriculture Stream must study the following :
| Sr. No. | Subject (Code) | Theory | Practical | Internal | Total |
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| 1 | Agriculture (065) | 70 | 25 | 05 | 100 |
| 2 | Physics (052) | 70 | 25 | 05 | 100 |
| 3 | Chemistry (053) | 70 | 25 | 05 | 100 |
OR in place of Physics/Chemistry, students may take :
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Economics (026) or
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Geography (042)
Optional Subjects for Agriculture Group
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Mathematics
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Computer Application
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National Cadet Corps (NCC)
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Media Studies
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The syllabi of Physics and Chemistry will be the same as Science Group, and that of Economics, Geography, and Computer Application will be the same as Humanities Group.
C : Activity-Based Subject
Welcome Life (210) is compulsory for all streams.
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It is an activity-based subject, assessed at the school level.
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Marks are awarded under Internal Assessment (INA).
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No written examination is conducted.
Passing Marks Rules
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Each student must secure at least 33 percent marks in theory and practical separately.
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For subjects having internal or project work, only overall aggregate of 33 percent is required to pass.
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Grades and marks will both appear on the final PSEB certificate.
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Environmental Education marks will be recorded at school level and sent to PSEB.
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Students failing in one elective may appear for a compartment exam as per Board rules.
Conclusion
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has provided a detailed framework for the Senior Secondary (12th Class) Examination 2025-26.
Every student must appear in seven subjects — four compulsory, three electives — along with one activity-based subject (Welcome Life).
Students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in both theory and practical to qualify.
The updated structure ensures balanced focus on academics, practical learning, and vocational skills
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What are the total subjects in PSEB 12th Class 2025-26?
Each student will appear in seven subjects — four compulsory, three electives, and one activity-based subject.
Q2. Is Computer Science compulsory in PSEB Class 12?
Yes, Computer Science (146) is a compulsory subject for all students and will be evaluated by PSEB at the board level.
Q3. What is the minimum passing marks rule in PSEB 12th Class?
Students must secure 33% marks in both theory and practical separately.
Q4. Can a student opt for Punjab History instead of Punjabi?
Yes, students from boards other than PSEB can choose Punjab History and Culture (003) instead of General Punjabi (002).
Q5. Is Environmental Education counted in total marks?
Yes, it carries 50 marks (40 theory + 10 internal) and is mandatory, though evaluated at school level.
Q6. What are the major groups available for elective subjects in Class 12 PSEB?
There are four groups — Humanities, Science, Commerce, and Agriculture.
