JEE Main 2026: Result (Live), Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus
30 Oct '25 - 26 Dec '25
Updated on 28 Feb 2026
By Sakshi Rajawat, Content Writer
Candidates can check the latest updates below for PSEB 12th Syllabus 2026:
PSEB 12th Revised Date Sheet released on January 9, 2026, on pseb.ac.in.
Chemistry theory exam has been pre-poned from April 4 to March 20, 2026.
Practical examination window is open from February 2 to February 12, 2026.
PSEB 12th Admit Cards for regular students are available at schools from February 2026.
Structure of Question Paper for all subjects is now live for the 2025-26 session.
Punjab School Education Board has officially released the PSEB 12th syllabus 2026 and marking scheme for the 2025-26 academic session, outlining essential schedules for all streams. According to the PSEB board, practical exams are set to occur from February 2 to February 12, 2026, while the theory examinations will run from February 17 to April 4, 2026. All theory papers will be held during a single morning shift from 11:00 AM to 2:15 PM. Students have the ability to download both the complete Punjab Board 12th syllabus 2025-26 PDF and the official PSEB Class 12th date sheet 2026 through the official website pseb.ac.in.
PSEB syllabus for 12th class students in 2026 provides educational content that enables students to study multiple subjects. Students need to complete seven subjects which include four mandatory subjects and three optional subjects that depend on their selected stream.
Regardless of the stream chosen, students must pass the following subjects:
General English
General Punjabi or Punjab History and Culture
Environmental Education
Computer Science
Note: Environmental Education and Computer Science exams are generally conducted at the school level.
Students can click on the link beside subjects in the table below to download the complete official Punjab Board 12th syllabus 2025-26 PDF.
| Subject | Syllabus PDF |
| Punjabi Compulsory | [Click to download] |
| Punjabi Elective | [Click to download] |
| Punjab History & Culture | [Click to download] |
| Public Administration | [Click to download] |
| General English | [Click to download] |
| English Elective | [Click to download] |
| Hindi | [Click to download] |
| Agriculture | [Click to download] |
| Accountancy | [Click to download] |
| Biology | [Click to download] |
| Business Studies | [Click to download] |
| Chemistry | [Click to download] |
| Computer Applications | [Click to download] |
| Computer Science (English) | [Click to download] |
| Computer Science (Punjabi) | [Click to download] |
| Commercial Art | [Click to download] |
| Defense Studies | [Click to download] |
| Economics | [Click to download] |
| French | [Click to download] |
| Fundamentals of E-business | [Click to download] |
| German | [Click to download] |
| History | [Click to download] |
| Home Science | [Click to download] |
| Mathematics | [Click to download] |
| Dance | [Click to download] |
| Gurmat Sangeet | [Click to download] |
| Music Instrumental | [Click to download] |
| Music Tabla | [Click to download] |
| Music Vocal | [Click to download] |
| Modelling & Sculpture | [Click to download] |
| Media Studies | [Click to download] |
| Philosophy | [Click to download] |
| NCC | [Click to download] |
| Physical Education & Sports | [Click to download] |
| Physics | [Click to download] |
| Political Science | [Click to download] |
| Sociology | [Click to download] |
| Psychology | [Click to download] |
| Religion | [Click to download] |
| Drawing Painting | [Click to download] |
| Urdu Elective | [Click to download] |
Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has updated the Class 12 syllabus for the 2025-26 academic session. Students across Science, Commerce, and Arts streams can now access chapter-wise topics and marking schemes on the official website, pseb.ac.in.
The board has introduced a revised exam pattern. Objective questions now comprise 25% of the paper. Furthermore, 25% of questions will now come from within the chapters, not just back-exercises.
Focuses on intensive literature study, functional grammar, and professional writing skills.
| Section | Content & Chapters |
| Section A (Intensive Study) | Hassan's Attendance Problem, The March King, Thinking Out of the Box, On Saying 'Please', The Story of My Life, Two Gentlemen of Verona, In Celebration of Being Alive, Gadari Babas in Kalapani Jail. |
| Section B (Poetry) | Prayer of the Woods, On Friendship, The Echoing Green, Once upon a Time, The Road Not Taken, Father Returning Home, On His Blindness. |
| Section C (Extensive Study) | The School for Sympathy, A Chameleon, Bholi, The Gold Frame, The Barber's Trade Union, The Bull beneath the Earth. |
| Section D (Grammar) | Determiners, Non-finites (Infinitives, Gerunds, Participles), Transformation of Sentences, Voice, Narration. |
| Section D (Composition) | Précis writing, Letter writing (Business/Editor), Applications, Newspaper Headline explanation, E-mail writing. |
The curriculum emphasizes networking and functional programming.
| Unit/Chapter | Topics Covered | Marks |
| Networking & Internet | Networking Resolution, OSI Model, HTML, E-Governance. | 16 |
| Programming Skills | User-Defined Functions, Library Functions, String Functions. | 13 |
| Multimedia | Windows Movie Maker (Part 1 & 2). | 12 |
| Revision & Basics | Revision of 11th concepts, Basics of Information Technology. | 9 |
The Science stream focuses on foundational concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
| Unit | Topics | Theory Marks |
| Electrostatics & Current | Electric Charges, Gauss's Law, Potential, Capacitance, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Rules. | 16 |
| Magnetism & EMI | Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s Law, Magnetic Materials, Faraday’s Laws, AC Circuits. | 17 |
| Optics | Ray Optics (Mirrors, Lenses), Wave Optics (Interference, Diffraction). | 14 |
| Modern Physics | Dual Nature of Matter, Atoms, Nuclei, Semiconductor Electronics. | 15 |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Properties and Spectrum of EM Waves. | 08 |
| Total | 70 |
| Unit Type | Key Chapters | Marks |
| Physical Chemistry | Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics. | 23 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | d and f Block Elements, Coordination Compounds. | 19 |
| Organic Chemistry | Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Amines, Biomolecules. | 28 |
| Total | 70 |
| Unit | Chapters Included | Key Topics | Marks |
| I. Relations & Functions | Relations & Functions, Inverse Trig | Equivalence relations, One-to-one/Onto, Principal value branches. | 08 |
| II. Algebra | Matrices, Determinants | Matrix operations, Adjoint and Inverse, solving Linear Equations. | 10 |
| III. Calculus | Continuity, Differentiation, Integrals, Differential Equations | Chain rule, Logarithmic differentiation, Area under curves, Homogeneous equations. | 35 |
| IV. Vectors & 3D Geometry | Vector Algebra, 3D Geometry | Dot/Cross products, Direction cosines, Shortest distance between lines. | 14 |
| V. Linear Programming | Linear Programming | Feasible and Infeasible regions, Optimal solutions, Graphical methods. | 05 |
| VI. Probability | Probability | Bayes’ Theorem, Independent events, Multiplication theorem. | 08 |
| Total Theory | 80 |
The Accountancy paper is divided into core sections and an optional section. You must choose either Section B (Management Accounting) or Section C (Computerized Accounting).
| Unit | Topics Covered | Marks |
| I. Partnership Accounts | Fundamentals, Admission, Retirement, Death, and Dissolution. | 30 |
| II. Company Accounts | Issue and Redemption of Shares and Debentures. | 20 |
| III. Financial Statement Analysis | Comparative Statements, Common-size Statements, and Ratios. | 20 |
| IV. Optional Section | Section B: Cash Flow Statement OR Section C: Tally & Spreadsheets. | 10 |
| Total Theory | 80 |
This subject is split into two parts focusing on management principles and financial marketing.
| Part | Unit & Key Topics | Marks |
| Part A | Principles of Management, Planning, Staffing, Directing, Controlling. | 35 |
| Part B | Business Finance, Marketing Management, Consumer Protection 2019. | 45 |
| Internal | Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and Projects. | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
This subject combines micro and macroeconomics with statistical tools like correlation and regression.
| Section | Key Chapters | Marks |
| Statistics | Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Index Numbers. | 25 |
| Macroeconomics | National Income, Money & Banking, Government Budget. | 40 |
| Internal | Project work and viva-voce based on economic trends. | 10 |
| Total Theory | 65 |
Note: For the 2026 session, Business Economics theory is typically out of 65 to 80 marks depending on the specific elective combination chosen.
This specialized subject covers the technological side of modern commerce.
| Unit | Focus Areas | Theory Marks |
| Unit I & II | IT Concepts, Hardware/Software, and Multimedia. | 15 |
| Unit III & IV | Internet Working, E-Commerce Models, and E-Payments. | 15 |
| Unit V & VI | E-Security, E-Banking, and E-Marketing in India. | 20 |
| Practical | Hands-on training in digital transactions and security. | 50 |
The Arts stream elective subjects are assessed out of 100 marks, typically split into 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment/CCE.
This subject focuses primarily on the History of Punjab. It includes map work which is a high-scoring section.
| Unit/Section | Topics Covered | Marks |
| Unit 1 & 2 | Physical features of Punjab, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Evolution of Sikhism. | 20 |
| Unit 3 & 4 | Banda Singh Bahadur, Sikh Misls, Ranjit Singh's administration, Annexation. | 24 |
| Map Work | Important historical places and battlefields of Punjab. | 14 |
| Objective Type | Compulsory learning checks and MCQs. | 20 |
| Source-Based | Analysis of prescribed historical passages. | 02 (5 marks each) |
| Total Theory | 80 |
The syllabus is divided into Political Theory and the Indian Political System.
| Part | Unit & Key Topics | Marks |
| Part A | Political System, Liberalism, Marxism, Bureaucracy, Public Opinion. | 40 |
| Part B | Indian Democracy, Panchayati Raj, Foreign Policy, India's relations with Neighbors. | 40 |
| Internal | Assessment and Project Work. | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Sociology examines the structure of Indian society and contemporary social issues.
| Unit | Topics | Theory Marks |
| Unit I | Tribal, Rural, and Urban Societies in India. | 20 |
| Unit II | Inequalities: Caste, Class, and Gender in Indian Society. | 20 |
| Unit III | Structural and Cultural Change: Westernisation, Globalisation. | 20 |
| Unit IV | Social Problems: Drug Addiction, Violence against Women, Aged/Disability. | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
PSEB 12th Exam Pattern 2025-26 mandates a minimum of 33% marks to pass. This requirement applies separately to theory and practical components.
| Subject Name | Theory Marks | Practical Marks | CCE / Internal | Total Marks | Pass Marks (Min) |
| General English | 80 | - | 20 | 100 | 33 |
| General Punjabi / PHC | 80 | - | 20 | 100 | 33 |
| Environmental Education | 45 | - | 5 | 50 | 17 |
| Computer Science | 50 | 45 | 5 | 100 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 80 | - | 20 | 100 | 33 |
| Physics / Chemistry / Bio | 70 | 25 | 5 | 100 | 33 |
| Accountancy II | 80 | 15 | 5 | 100 | 33 |
| Business Studies II | 80 | - | 20 | 100 | 33 |
| Economics | 80 | - | 20 | 100 | 33 |
| Fundamentals of E-Business | 80 | 15 | 5 | 100 | 33 |
| History / Pol. Science | 80 | - | 20 | 100 | 33 |
| Geography / Agriculture | 70 | 25 | 5 | 100 | 33 |
| Physical Education | 50 | 40 | 10 | 100 | 33 |
MCQ Weightage: Exactly 25% of the paper will consist of objective-type questions.
In-Depth Questions: Prepare for 25% of questions coming from middle-of-the-chapter paragraphs.
Difficulty Shift: The ratio of difficult questions has increased to 30% to align with NEP 2020.
Step-wise Marking: For Accountancy, marks are awarded for each correct step in numerical problems.
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