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PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25: Punjab Board Class 12 Syllabus For All Subjects

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25: Punjab Board Class 12 Syllabus For All Subjects

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Oct 29, 2024 06:32 PM IST | #PSEB 12th

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25- The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has released the PSEB Class 12 syllabus 2024-25 along with chapter-wise weightage. Students preparing for PSEB Class 12 exams must go through the PSEB syllabus of 12th class 2024-25. It will make them aware of the topics they need to study for a particular subject. The PSEB syllabus 2024-25 class 12 is given in detail. The PSEB Class 12 syllabus is provided on the official website, pseb.ac.in. Students can download the syllabus of PSEB Class 12 PDF for all subjects. PSEB 12th exams will be conducted from February to March 2025.

PSEB 12th 2024-25 syllabus specifies the unit-wise and chapter-wise topics and distribution of marks. So, students can prepare their strategy to ace the Punjab board exams. Go through the entire article to learn more about PSEB 12th syllabus 2024-25 for Arts, Commerce, Science and Vocational streams.

Scheme of Subjects in PSEB Syllabus for 12th Class 2024-25

  • Each student will have to appear for the exam of 4 compulsory subjects.
  • Arts and Science students will have to opt for any three elective subjects.
  • Commerce students will have to choose 4 elective subjects from the Punjab board 12th class syllabus.
  • Apart from the above, Commerce and Science students can choose Mathematics or Computer Application as additional subjects.
  • PSEB 12th syllabus 2024-25 states that Arts students can opt for an additional from the subjects of their group.
  • Science students can also choose Geography/ Home Science/ Agriculture/ Biology/ Maths/ Economics as an additional subject.
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PSEB 12th Compulsory Subjects

  1. General English
  2. General Punjabi of Punjab History and Culture
  3. Environmental Education
  4. Computer Science
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PSEB 12th Elective Subjects

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How to download PSEB 12th syllabus 2024-25?

Students can download the subject-wise PSEB Class 12 syllabus 2024-25 using the subject-wise links given below. The pseb.ac.in 12th class syllabus is always released online. The entire PSEB syllabus of 12th class 2024-25 can be downloaded as a pdf file by following the steps given below:

  • Step 1: Click here to download the entire PSEB 2024-25 12th syllabus.
  • Step 2: It will open the Careers360 E-book store.
  • Step 3: Click on the free download button and Login/Signup as required.
  • Step 4: A subject-wise PDF file of the Punjab board 12th syllabus 2024-25 will start to download.
  • Step 5: Open it and use it.

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PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for All Streams (Arts, Commerce and Science)

Punjab Board 12th syllabus of English, Mathematics, Punjabi, Computer Science and EVS is the same for all streams. All students should refer to the following PSEB syllabus for the 12th class 2024-25 for these subjects:

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for English

Section A (Lessons for Intensive Study)

Hassan's Attendance Problem by Sudha Murthy

The March King by Katherine Little Bakeless

Thinking Out of the Box: Lateral Thinking

On Saying 'Please' by A. G. Gardiner

The Story of My Life by Helen Keller

Two Gentlemen of Verona A. J. Cronin

In Celebration of Being Alive by Dr. Christian Barnard

Gadari Babas in Kalapani Jail by Dr.Harish Puri

Section B (Poetry)

Prayer of the Woods

On Friendship by Khalil Gibran

The Echoing Green by William Blake

Once upon a Time by Gabriel Okara

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

Father Returning Home by Dilip Chitre

On His Blindness by John Milton


Section C (Lessons for Extensive Study)

The School for Sympathy by E. V. Lucas

A Chameleon by Anton Chekhov

Bholi by K. A. Abbas

The Gold Frame by R. K. Laxman

The Barber's Trade Union by Mulk Raj Anand

The Bull beneath the Earth by K. S. Virk

Section D (Grammar and Composition)

Grammar

Composition

Determiners

Précis writing

Use of Non-finite

(Infinitives, Gerunds, Participles)

Letter writing (Official/Business/To Editors)

Transformation of Sentences

Application

Voice

Explaining Newspaper Headline

Narration

Email writing

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for Maths

Units

Chapters

Relations & Functions

Relations & Functions

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Algebra

Matrices and Determinants

Calculus

Continuity and Differentiability

Applications of Derivatives

Integrals

Applications of the Integrals

Differential Equations

Vectors and three Dimensional Geometry

Vectors

3 Dimensional Geometry

Linear Programming

Linear Programming

Probability

Probability

Also, read NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Maths

PSEB 12th Class Maths Chapter-wise Weightage 2025

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PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for Computer Science

Chapter Name

No. of questions

Marks

Revision of 11th Class

2

3

Uses of String Function

2

6

User-Defined Functions

3

7

Windows Movie Maker - 1

3

7

Windows Movie Maker - 2

2

5

Networking Resolution

3

9

Library Functions

2

6

E-Governance

2

7

Total

19

50

PSEB Syllabus 2024-25 for Class 12th Punjabi Compulsory

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PSEB Syllabus 2024-25 for 12th EVS

Units

Chapters

Biodiversity

Concept and value of biodiversity

Levels of biodiversity species, eco and genetic

Balance in nature

Biodiversity for the sustenance of mankind

Resource limitation

Ecological role of biodiversity

Interdependence among different species

India as a mega diversity nation

Economic potential of biodiversity

Loss of biodiversity- threatened, endangered and extinct

Strategies for conservation of biodiversity in situ and ex situ

Mitigating the people- wildlife conflict

Environmental Management

Need for environment management vis-a-vis development

Aspects of environmental management-ethical, economic, technological and social

Legal provisions for environmental management

Approaches for environmental management- economic policies, environmental indicators, setting of standards, information exchange and surveillance

Problem of stubble and its management

Sustainable Development

Concept of sustainable development

Concept of sustainable consumption

Need for sustainable development for improving the quality of life for the present and future

Challenges for sustainable development-political and administrative will, dynamic and flexible polices, appropriate technologies, comprehensive review and revision mechanism, human approach

Development of skilled manpower

Role of individual and community

Role of national and international agencies( both governmental and non- governmental)

Sustainable Agriculture

Need for sustainable agriculture

Green revolution-impact on environment

Importance of soil for crops, Irrigation systems, use of manure and fertilizers

Crop protection-major plant pests and diseases (wheat, rice, cotton, sugarcane, potato), measures for their control agrochemicals

Impact of agrochemicals on environment

Elements of sustainable agriculture-mixed farming, mixed cropping, crop rotation, biological and economic consideration, use of biofertilizers and bio pesticides, biological pest control, integrated pest management

Application of biotechnology in crop improvement

Management of agricultural produces- storage, preservation, transportation and processing

Environmental Actions

Meeting basic human need, food, water, shelter and fuel for all

Population control

Changing consumption patterns

Prevention and control of environmental pollution

Waste management- reduce, reuse and recycle

Community movement for ecological restoration and conservation of environment like joint forest Management (JFM),student's participation in tree rearing, social and agro- forestry

Drugs-ill effects(Part-II) Consequences of use of different drugs, The narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances Act-1985 offences as penalties

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for Science Stream

PSEB syllabus of 12th class 2024-25 for Science stream comprises four subjects out of which students will have to appear for the exam of at least three subjects. The Punjab board class 12 Mathematics syllabus is given above and Chemistry, Physics and Biology syllabus is provided below:

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for Physics

Electrostatics

Current Electricity

Magnetic effects of current and magnetism

Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating current

Electromagnetic waves

Optics

Dual nature of matter and Radiation

Atoms and Nuclei

Electronics devices

Also, read NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics

PSEB 12th Class Physics Chapter-wise Weightage 2025

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PSEB Syllabus of 12th Class Chemistry

Solutions

Electrochemistry

Chemical Kinetics

d and f Block Elements

Coordination Compounds

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Aldehydes, Ketones aml Carboxylic Acids

Organic compounds containing Nitrogen

Biomolecules

Also, read NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry

PSEB 12th Class Chemistry Unit-wise Weightage 2025

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PSEB 12th Syllabus for Biology

Unit Name

Chapter Included

Marks

Reproduction

Sexual reproduction in flowering plants

16





Human Reproduction

Reproductive health

Genetics and Evolution

Heredity and variation

18





Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Evolution

Biology and Human Welfare

Human Health and Disease

12



Microbes in human welfare

Biotechnology and its applications

Biotechnology: Principles and processes

10



Biotechnology and its applications

Ecology and environment

Organisms and populations

14





Ecosystem

Biodiversity and Conservation

Also, check NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology

PSEB 12th Class Biology Unit-wise Weightage 2025

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PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for Commerce

Commerce students will have to study the syllabus of at least 8 subjects which comprises 4 compulsory subjects (given above) and 4 elective subjects. Punjab Board 12th syllabus of the elective subjects is given below:

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for Business Studies II

Part – A Principles and Functions of Management

Nature and Significance of Management

Principles of Management

Business Environment

Planning

Organising

Staffing

Directing

Controlling

Coordination

-

Part – B Business Finance & Marketing

Business Finance

Financial Markets

Marketing

Consumer Protection


PSEB Class 12 Syllabus 2024-25 for Accountancy II

Part-I

Financial Statements Of Not For Profit Organizations

Accounting For Partnership Firms

Change In The Profit-Sharing Ratio

Admission Of A Partner

Retirement And Death Of A Partner

Dissolution Of Partnership Firms

Part -II

Accounting For Share Capital

Accounting For Debentures

Analysis Of Financial Statements

Cash Flow Statement

Part-III

Overview Of Computerized Accounting System

Using a Computerized Accounting System

Introduction to DBMS and Electronic Spreadsheet

Accounting Application Of Electronic Spread Sheet

NOTE: Students may choose only one Part from Part II and Part III in the Accountancy subject.

PSEB 12th Syllabus for Economics 2024-25

Part A: Introductory Macroeconomics

National Income and Related Aggregates

Determination of Income and Employment

Money and Banking

Government Budget and the Economy

Foreign Exchange Rate and Balance of Payments

Part B: Indian Economic Development

Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991

Current challenges faced by Indian Economy

Part C: Statistics in Economics

Correlation and Index Numbers

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for Fundamentals of E-Business

Unit Name

Chapter Included

Fundamentals of Information Technology

Concepts and Scope of Information Technology, Fundamentals of Computers

Elements of Computer System

Computer Hardware and Software.

Computer Organization, CPU, etc

Multimedia

Fundamentals of Internet and Working of Internet

Concept of

Internet, Use of Internet, Requirements of Internet, Internet Domain,

Internet Server, establishing connectivity on the Internet, etc

Introduction to e-commerce and E-Commerce in India

Meaning,

Features, Functions and Benefits of E-Commerce, E-Commerce Practices

Traditional Practice, Scope and Basic Models of E-Commerce, etc.

E-Payments

Transaction through the Internet, Requirements of E-Payment

System, Post Paid Payment System, Credit Card Solutions, etc

E-Security

Areas of Internet Security, Security Threats, Security

Breach Avoidance, Defection and Recovery, etc.

E-Banking

Meaning, Importanœ and Types of E-Banking

Services.Traditional vs E-Banking, Process of E-Banking, etc

E-Trading

Meaning and Importance of E-Trading, Operational Aspects of E-Trading, Status of E-Trading in India

E-Marketing

Concept of E-Marketing, 4Ps of E-Marketing, Status of E-Marketing in India, etc.

PSEB Syllabus for 12th Class 2024-25 for Arts

Arts students can refer below subject-wise PSEB 12th syllabus 2024-25 for History, Geography and other elective subjects.

PSEB Class 12 Syllabus 2024-25 for History

Part-A

Physical Features of Punjab and their Influence on its History.

Guru Arjan Dev Ji and His Martyrdom.

Sources of the History of Punjab.

Guru Hargobind Ji and Transformation of Sikhism.

Political, Social and Economic Conditions of Punjab in the beginning of the 16th Century.

Guru Har Rai Ji and Guru Har Krishan Ji

Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s life and His Teachings.

Guru Teg Bahadur Ji and His Martyrdom.

Development of Sikhism under Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji and Guru Ram Das Ji.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the foundation of Khalsa, His battles and His personality.

Banda Singh Bahadur.


Part-B

Abdus Samad Khan, Zakaria Khan and Mir Mannu, Their relations with the Sikhs.

Anglo-Sikh Relations (1800-1839).

Rise of the Dal Khalsa and its mode of Fighting.

Ranjit Singh’s relations with Afghanistan and his N.W.F. Policy.

Social and Economic Conditions of Punjab under the Mughals.

Civil and Military Administration of Ranjit Singh.

Invasions of Ahmed Shah Abdali and disintegration of Mughal rule in Punjab.

Character and Personality of Ranjit Singh.

Origin and Growth of the Sikh Misls and their nature of organization.

First Anglo-Sikh War – Causes and Results.

Ranjit Singh’s Career and Conquests.

Second Anglo-Sikh War – Causes and Results, Annexation of Punjab.

Part-C (Map)

Battles of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

First Anglo-Sikh War.

Important Battles of Banda Singh Bahadur.

Second Anglo-Sikh War.

Ranjit Singh’s kingdom.


Also, read the NCERT Syllabus for Class 12

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for Political Science

Chapters of Part-A (Political Theory)

Political System

Major Contemporary Political Theories

Bureaucracy (Civil Services)

Interest and Pressure Groups

Public opinion

Party System

Electorate

Chapters of Part-B (Indian Political System)

Indian Democracy

Democracy at Grassroots

Party System in India

Electoral System

National Integration

Foreign Policy of India

India and the World

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PSEB Class 12 Syllabus 2024-25 for Sociology

Unit Name

Chapter included

Tribal, Rural and Urban Societies in India

Tribal Society

Rural Society

Urban Society

Inequalities in Indian Society

Caste Inequalities

Class Inequalities

Gender Inequalities

Structural and Cultural Change in India

Westernisation and Sanskritization

Modernisation and Globalisation

Social Movement

Social Problems in Indian Society

Social Problems

Violence Against Women

Social Issues

Punjab Board 12th Syllabus 2024-25 for Geography

Unit Name

Chapter/Topics Included

Nature & Scope of Geography & its Branches

Geographical thoughts, Radical and postmodern geography, all branches of Geography in brief, etc.

Human resources

Population, Determinants of population change, Human development concept, Human Settlement, etc.

Economic Geography

Primary Activities: Concept of changing trends; gathering; pastora, Geographical distribution of major crops in India etc.

Secondary Activities: Concept, Manufacturing types, Distribution of resources and their conservation, Industries: Types, Distribution of selective industries, etc.

Tertiary Activities: Quaternary activities, Quinary Services, etc.

Transport, Communication & Trade

Land transport, Water Transport, Air Transport, Oil and Natural Gas pipelines, International and National trade, etc.

Geographical Perspectives on selected issues and problems

Environmental pollution; Land, Water, Air

Practical Work

Types of data, Representation of data, Thematic Maps, Data analysis and generation of diagrams graphs, Field Studies and Land Use Survey, Satellite Communication, etc

Project report: Growth of population. Changing patterns in agriculture, Migration patterns from Punjab to foreign countries, Superlatives of any concerned city or village

PSEB 12th Exam Pattern 2024-25

Subject NameTheory MarksPractical MarksCCETotal MarksTotal Passing Marks
English80-2010033
Punjab History and Culture80-2010033
Environmental Education45-550-
Computer Science50455100-
English Elective80-2010033
History80-2010033
Mathematics80-2010033
Geography70201010033
Physics7025510033
Chemistry7025510033
Biology7025510033
Business Studies-II80-2010033
Accountancy II8015510033
Economics80-2010033
Fundamentals of E-Business8015510033
Agriculture7025510033

Also, read NCERT Solutions for Class 12

PSEB 12th Board Exam Preparation Tips 2024-25

  • Go through the PSEB 12th date sheet and make such a study schedule that the entire PSEB 12th syllabus 2024-25 will be covered two months before the exam.

  • Grasp the concepts of all the topics, and make notes of all the important topics and formulas.

  • Cover the entire PSEB syllabus for the 12th class 2024-25 and clear all the doubts.

  • Solve Punjab board 12th model papers to be aware of the type of questions frequently asked in the exam.

  • Identify and overcome all the shortcomings using the previous year's papers to move on to the next level of preparation.

  • And lastly, do not take much stress and have proper diet as health is more important to keep the mind fresh.

Following PSEB 12th syllabus 2024-25 and these tips will help students to secure good marks in PSEB result 2024-25.

Also Read:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I choose an additional subject in PSEB 12th?

As per PSEB 12th syllabus 2024-25, students can opt for an additional subject.

2. What is the PSEB class 12 syllabus of English for Science stream students?

PSEB syllabus for 12th class English is common for science, arts and commerce streams. So, science students can refer to the syllabus given here.

3. Are there any changes in PSEB Class 12 syllabus 2024-25?

The Punjab Board has not made any major changes in PSEB 12th syllabus for session 2024-25. Check the updated syllabus on this page.

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Yes, you can improve your 12th class marks while pursuing a BA, but the feasibility depends on the regulations of the educational boards and institutions involved. Here are the general steps you can follow:


1. **Check Eligibility**: Confirm with the education board (e.g., CBSE, ISC, State Boards) if they allow improvement exams for 12th-grade subjects while you are enrolled in a BA program. Most boards allow students to take improvement exams to enhance their scores in specific subjects.


2. **Application Process**: Apply for the improvement exams through the official board website or your previous school. You will need to fill out an application form and pay the required fees.


3. **Scheduling**: Ensure the exam dates do not clash with your BA course schedule. Improvement exams are typically held during a specific period, so plan your studies accordingly.


4. **Preparation**: Allocate sufficient time for preparation. Balancing BA studies and 12th-grade improvement exams requires effective time management.


5. **Attend Exams**: Appear for the improvement exams as scheduled. Perform well to achieve better scores.


6. **Submission of Improved Marks**: Once you receive your improved marks, update your academic records. These improved scores can be beneficial for future educational or career opportunities.


Consult with your current BA institution and the relevant education board to ensure compliance with all rules and procedures.

I am not sure of which college you're talking about but you've got pretty good scores in 12th boards and there is a high chance of getting admissions in many of the government colleges of India if they are taking admissions based on merit.

As for your good, i will suggest you to give CUET exam and by scoring good in that exam you can easily get admission in some of the top universities in India like Delhi University, BHU, Aligarh University , and many more.

Dear candidates,

To check PSEB senior secondary examination result at pseb.ac.in, click on the download 'result link'. Enter registration number, roll number. The results will appear on the screen. Download it,

hope this helps!!

All the Best!!

Hello Aspirant,

PSEB class 12th exam has been postponed. Kindly stay tuned with the official website or Careers360 to get the updated information.

https://school.careers360.com/exams/pseb-12th

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