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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.
This new scheme defines compulsory and elective subjects, subject codes, theory and practical marks, internal assessment, and minimum passing marks.

Each student must appear in a total of seven subjects — including compulsory subjects, elective subjects, and one activity-based subject.

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A. COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (For All Streams)

Every student shall study the following compulsory subjects:

Sr. No.	Subject (Code)	Theory	Practical	Internal/Project	Total
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

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Important Notes

1. Students must score at least 33% marks separately in theory and practical.
   Internal marks have no minimum limit, but overall aggregate must be 33%.

2. Computer Science is compulsory for all students. It will be evaluated by PSEB at board level, and both grades and marks will appear on the certificate.

3. Environmental Education is assessed at the school level. Marks are sent to the Board.

4. Students from boards other than PSEB who didn’t study Punjabi can choose Punjab History and Culture instead of Punjabi.

5. Those who studied Punjab History and Culture in Matric may continue it in Class 12.

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B. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

Each student must select one group from the following:

• Group I – Humanities

• Group II – Science

• Group III – Commerce

• Group IV – Agriculture

Each group offers three elective subjects to be chosen by the student.

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Group I: Humanities Stream

Sr. No.	Subject (Code)	Theory	Practical	Internal	Total
1	Punjabi (004) / Hindi (005) / English (006) / Urdu (007)	80	-	20	100
2	Sanskrit (019) / French (023) / German (024)	80	-	20	100
3	History (025)	80	-	20	100
4	Economics (026) / Business Studies (141) / 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/Instrumental/Tabla/Dance) (036–040)	45	50	05	100
18	Gurmat Sangeet (039)	45	50	05	100
19	Physical Education & Sports (049)	50	40	10	100
20	Drawing/Painting/Commercial Art/Modeling (046–066)	-	80	20	100
21	Media Studies (150)	80	-	20	100
22	NCC (209)	70	20	10	100

Vocational/Trade Options (Any One):
Agriculture, Apparel, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Construction, Health Care, IT/ITES, Retail, Plumbing, Travel & Tourism, Private Security, Banking, Telecom, etc.
(40 marks theory + 50 practical + 10 internal = 100 total)

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Group II: Science Stream

Sr. No.	Subject (Code)	Theory	Practical	Internal	Total
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

Optional Subjects: Geography, Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics/Biology, Computer Application, Economics, NCC, Sanskrit.
The syllabus for these is same as Humanities.

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Group III: Commerce Stream

Sr. No.	Subject (Code)	Theory	Practical	Internal	Total
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: Computer Application, Mathematics, NCC, Media Studies.

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Group IV: Agriculture Stream

Sr. No.	Subject (Code)	Theory	Practical	Internal	Total
1	Agriculture (065)	70	25	05	100
2	Physics (052)	70	25	05	100
3	Chemistry (053)	70	25	05	100

Alternative elective subjects: Economics (026) or Geography (042).
Optional: Mathematics, Computer Application, NCC, Media Studies.

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C. Activity-Based Subject

Welcome Life (210)

• Compulsory for all streams.

• Activity-based subject.

• Evaluated at school level.

• Marks given under internal assessment.

• No written exam.

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Passing Marks & Evaluation Rules

1. Minimum 33% marks required in both theory and practical separately.

2. No minimum required in internal assessment, but aggregate 33% is mandatory.

3. Grades and marks will appear on the certificate.

4. Environmental Education and Welcome Life are evaluated by schools.

5. Students failing in one elective subject may reappear as per PSEB rules.

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Conclusion

The PSEB 12th Scheme of Studies 2025–26 introduces a balanced subject structure combining academics, skills, and activities.
With clearly defined theory, practical, and internal marks, the Board ensures fairness in evaluation.
Students must plan their combinations carefully to match their future career goals in Science, Commerce, Humanities, or Agriculture.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many subjects are there in PSEB 12th Class 2025-26?
Each student must appear in seven subjects, including compulsory, elective, and activity-based subjects.

Q2. What is the minimum passing marks rule?
A minimum of 33% marks is required in both theory and practical separately.

Q3. Is Computer Science compulsory?
Yes, Computer Science (146) is a compulsory subject for all PSEB 12th students.

Q4. Can I choose Punjab History instead of Punjabi?
Yes, students from non-PSEB boards or those who didn’t study Punjabi can choose Punjab History and Culture (003).

Q5. What are the groups for elective subjects?
There are four groups — Humanities, Science, Commerce, and Agriculture.

Q6. How is Environmental Education evaluated?
It carries 50 marks (40 theory + 10 internal) and is evaluated at the school level.

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