The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has released the Model Test Paper for Class 12 Mathematics for the academic session 2025-26, aimed at preparing students for the annual board examinations in 2026. The model paper, available on the official website pseb.ac.in under the ‘Model Test Paper 2025-26’ section, reflects the revised exam pattern aligned with NEP guidelines, emphasising conceptual understanding, with a total of 80 marks for theory and a duration of 3 hours. Students can download the PDF directly from the PSEB portal by selecting Class 12 and Mathematics.
Navigate to the ‘Academic Wing’ or relevant section
Click on ‘Model Test Paper 2025-26’
Select Class 12th
Choose the Mathematics subject and download the PDF
The model paper covers core topics from the PSEB Class 12 Mathematics syllabus, including Calculus, Vectors, and Three-Dimensional Geometry, with questions designed to test application and understanding rather than rote learning.
PSEB Class 12 Revised Exam Pattern and Structure
According to the official model test paper released by PSEB, the Class 12 Mathematics question paper for 2026 consists of 18 compulsory questions divided into four sections, with internal choices provided in selected questions. The board has introduced 25% weightage on multiple-choice questions, greater emphasis on conceptual and application-based problems, and around 30% questions at a difficult level to align better with competitive examinations.
Section
Number of Questions
Marks per Question
Total Marks
Key Features
Section A
20
1 mark each
20
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Section B
7
2 marks each
14
Short-answer type questions
Section C
7
4 marks each
28
Long-answer type; internal choice in 3 questions
Section D
3
6 marks each
18
Long-answer type; internal choice in all 3 questions
Total
37 questions attempted (18 compulsory)
–
80
3 hours duration; no calculator permitted
All questions remain compulsory, and candidates must attempt only one option in questions offering internal choice. The paper covers major topics from the PSEB Class 12 Mathematics syllabus, including Relations and Functions, Algebra, Calculus, Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry, Linear Programming, and Probability.
Preparation Benefits and Guidelines
The model test paper helps students understand the updated marking scheme, question formats, and difficulty distribution for the PSEB Class 12 board exams 2026. Practising under timed conditions is recommended to enhance speed and accuracy. The Punjab School Education Board has not announced further details yet regarding additional model papers, pattern revisions, or the exact schedule for the Class 12 annual examinations 2026. Students are advised to regularly check pseb.ac.in for the latest updates and subject-wise resources.
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