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PSEB 10th 2021 Exam: Dates, Application Form, Pattern, Syllabus
Exam Date 04 May, 2021
About PSEB 10th 2021
PSEB 10th 2021 Exams- Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) conducts the PSEB 10th Examination at state-level, every year. The board sets the syllabus, question paper, marking scheme related to PSEB 10th exams. Under Punjab School Education Board, there are a total of 5667 Government, 454 Government-aided and 3125 Unaided schools. Students who qualify for the Class 9th exams and meet the eligibility of PSEB 10th exams are eligible to apply. Last year, over 4 lakh candidates appeared for PSEB 10th exams.
Latest update on PSEB 10th Exam 2021
- The revised PSEB 10th date sheet 2021 has been released on March 15, 2021. Check exam dates now.
More about PSEB 10th Exam 2021
- PSEB 10th 2021 board theory exams will be conducted from May 4 to 24, 2021.
- The PSEB 10th result 2021 in the month of June. the result will be announced on pseb.ac.in which can be checked by students with roll number or name.
- The passing marks for PSEB 10th examination are 33 for all subjects except Punjabi/Punjab History and Culture for which it is 25.
- Punjab Board provides an additional chance of supplementary exams for students who will fail in one or two subjects during the annual exam.
- The PSEB 10th supplementary exams will be held in July/August 2021.
PSEB 10th 2021 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Punjab Board of Secondary Education 10th Examination |
| Short Exam Name | PSEB 10th |
| Conducting Body | Punjab School Education Board |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | Matriculate |
| Languages | English, Hindi +1 More |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
PSEB 10th 2021 Important Dates
Upcoming Dates and Events
04 May, 2021
Exam - Punjab-A, Punjab History and Culture-A | Mode: Offline
05 May, 2021
Exam - Music Vocal | Mode: Offline
06 May, 2021
Exam - Music Tabla | Mode: Offline
07 May, 2021
Exam - English | Mode: Offline
10 May, 2021
Exam - Science | Mode: Offline
11 May, 2021
Exam - Mechanical Drawing & Arts/ Tailoring/ Agriculture/ Physical Education/ Pre-vocational: Computer Science (pre-vocational)/ Repair and Maintenance of Household Electrical Appliances/ Electronic Technology/ Repair and Maintance of Agriculture Power Machines/ | Mode: Offline
12 May, 2021
Exam - Home Science, Music Singing | Mode: Offline
13 May, 2021
Exam - NSQF subjects - Groceries/ Automobiles/ Information Technology/ Security/ Health & Lifestyle/ Travel & Tourism/ Physical Education and Sports/ Agriculture / Apparel/ Construction/ Plumbing | Mode: Offline
15 May, 2021
Exam - Hindi / Urdu (Alternate Language) | Mode: Offline
17 May, 2021
Exam - Social Science | Mode: Offline
18 May, 2021
Exam - Computer Science | Mode: Offline
19 May, 2021
Exam - Health and Physical Education | Mode: Offline
20 May, 2021
Exam - Punjab-B, Punjab History and Culture-B | Mode: Offline
21 May, 2021
Exam - Welcome life | Mode: Offline
24 May, 2021
Exam - Mathematics | Mode: Offline
Past Dates and Events
26 Feb, 2021 - 12 Mar, 2021
Exam - Practicals | Mode: Offline
PSEB 10th 2021 Eligibility Criteria
According to the PSEB 10th eligibility criteria, candidates must have passed class 9 examination to appear in Punjab Board of Secondary Education 10th examination. They must also have attended class 10 in the current year in a school affiliated to the Board.
PSEB 10th 2021 Application Process
Mode of Application : Offline
PSEB 10th E-books and Sample Papers
PSEB 10th 2021 Syllabus
Punjabi
Punjabi-A |
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Punjabi-B |
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Punjab history and culture part-A |
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| Banda Singh Bahadur and his martyrdom |
| Sikhs become master of the Punjab (Dal Khalsa and Misl organization) |
| The Punjab under Maharaja Ranjit Singh (administration with special reference to his secular policy) |
| British occupation of the Punjab (anglo-sikh wars) |
Punjab history and culture part-B |
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| Some famous artists and writers of the Punjab (i) Sobha Singh iii) Bhai Vir Singh ii) Amrita Shergil iv) Amrita Pritam |
| Music, dances and games of the Punjab |
| Some freedom fighters of the Punjab i) Lala Lajpat Rai iii) Shaheed Udham Singh ii) S. Bhagat Singh iv) S. Kartar Singh Sarabha |
| Rural handicrafts of Punjab |
English
Reading skills |
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| Reading Comprehension of unseen passage |
| Unseen picture/poster based comprehension |
English main course book |
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| The happy prince |
| Where is science taking us? |
| Secret of happiness |
| A gift for christmas |
| Some glimpses of ancient Indian thought and practices |
| The home-coming |
| The making of the Earth |
| The rule of the road |
Poems |
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| Character of a happy man |
| Death the leveller |
| A ballad of Sir Pertab Singh |
| Razia, the tigress |
| Where the mind is without fear |
English supplementary reader |
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| Bed number-29 |
| Half a rupee worth |
| One thousand dollars |
| The dying detective |
| How much land does a man need |
| Return to air |
Vocabulary |
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| Pairs of words generally confused 1 to 40 |
| Idioms 1 to 40 |
| One word for many 1 to 40 |
| Common errors all |
| Common proverbs 1 to 40 |
Grammar |
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| Use of determiners, prepositions, modals, and sentence connectors |
| Use and kinds of non-finites |
| Simple, complex and compound sentences |
| Voice |
| Reported speech |
| Use of tenses |
| Punctuation |
Writing skills |
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| Notice and note making |
| Messages |
| Advertisements |
| Paragraphs |
| Letters (personal, business and official) |
Translation |
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| Translation from English to Punjabi/Hindi and translation from Punjabi/Hindi to English |
Hindi
Practical grammer |
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Hindi textbook-10 |
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Creative writing |
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Unseen passage |
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Idioms and proverbs |
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Translation (Punjabi words to Hindi) |
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Advertisement, information, and reporting |
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Paper-supply (related to post office, bank, railways) |
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Urdu (in lieu of Hindi)
Mathematics
Science
Social science
Geography |
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| India-an introduction |
| Land |
| The Climate |
| Natural vegetation, wild life, and soils |
| Land utilization and agriculture |
| Minerals and power resources |
| Population |
Economics |
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| Basic concepts |
| Infrastructure of the Indian economy |
| Agriculure development in India |
| Industrial development in India |
History |
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| Physical features of the Punjab and their influence on it’s History |
| Political and social conditions of Punjab before Guru Nanak Dev ji |
| Guru Nanak Dev ji and his teachings |
| Contribution of sikh guru’s from Guru Angad Dev ji to Guru Tegh Bahadur J |
| Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s life, creation of Khalsa and his personality |
| Banda Singh Bahadur and the sikh misals |
| Ranjit Singh: Early life achievements and anglo-sikh relations |
| The anglo-sikh wars and annexation of the Punjab |
| Punjab’s contribution towards struggle for freedom |
Political science |
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| Features of the Indian Constitution |
| The central government |
| The state government |
| Indian democracy at work |
| Indian foreign policy and United Nations |
Computer science
Urdu elective
Sanskrit
French
German
Agriculture
Employability skills |
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| Communication skills-II |
| Self-management skills-II |
| Information and communication technology skills-II |
| Entrepreneurial skills-II |
| Green Skills – II |
Vocational Skills |
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| Irrigation management in vegetable crops |
| Weed control and management in vegetable crops |
| Integrated pest and disease management in vegetable crops |
| Harvest and post harvest management in Solanaceous crop |
| Occupational health, hygiene, and first aid practices |
Home science
Cutting and tailoring
Mechanical drawing and painting
Music (vocal)
Music (Tabla)
Music (Instrumental)
Health and physical education
Computer science (pre vocational)
Rep and maint of HHEA
Electronic and technology
Knitting (hand and machine)
Engineering drafting and duplicating
Food preservation
Manufacturing of leather goods
Retail
Employability skills |
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| Communication skills-II |
| Self-management skills-II |
| Information and communication technology skills-II |
| Entrepreneurial skills-II |
| Green Skills – II |
Vocational Skills |
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| Retail store operations |
| Delivery of goods |
| Health and safety practices |
| Work in team and organization |
Automobile
Health care
Information technology/information technology enabled services
Employability skills |
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| Communication Skills |
| Self-management skills |
| Basic ICT skills |
| Entrepreneurial skills |
| Green skills |
Vocational Skills |
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| Digital documentation (advanced) |
| Electronic spreadsheet (advanced) |
| Database management system |
| Maintain health, safety, and secure working environment |
Security
Beauty and wellness
Employability skills |
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| Communication skills-II |
| Self-management skills-II |
| Information and communication technology skills-II |
| Entrepreneurial skills-II |
| Green Skills – II |
Vocational Skills |
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| Basic skin care services |
| Basic depilation services |
| Simple make up services |
| Create a positive impression at the workplace |
Travel and tourism
Physical education and sports
Construction
Apparel
Employability skills |
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| Communication skills-II |
| Self-management skills-II |
| Information and communication technology skills-II |
| Entrepreneurial skills-II |
| Green Skills – II |
Vocational Skills |
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| Application of seams |
| Stitching of garment components |
| Use of fasteners in garments |
| Product quality in stitching operations |
| Job card instructions |
PSEB 10th 2021 Preparation Tips
- Be through with the PSEB 10th syllabus and exam pattern.
- Make a planned timetable and segregate each subject wisely.
- Use flowcharts, diagrams, formulas and make notes regularly. These can be used for revision.
- Practice from the sample papers of Punjab Board 10th, previous years practice papers to know the types of questions and weightage of each subject in the board exam.
- Relaxing and taking breaks between studies is very important. Although it is tough but not impossible. Include meditation for a few minutes, take walks, watch your favourite movie, sing or dance or play indoor or outdoor games for some time. This helps your mind and body to lessen the stress level and resume your preparation with confidence.
The Punjab Board 10th exam pattern states that candidates have to appear in the subjects mentioned below -
- Punjabi/Punjab History and Culture
- English
- Hindi
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
- Health Education
- Computer Science as well as the elective subjects.
Total marks for Punjab/Punjab History and Culture is 75 while other subjects carry 100 marks. Other details of the PSEB 10th exam pattern are given below-
Punjab Board Class 10 Exam Pattern 2021
Subject | Theory | Practicals | CCE | Total Marks | Passing marks | |
Punjabi or Punjab History and Culture | Punjabi -A | 70 | - | 5 | 75 | 25 |
Punjabi -B | 65 | - | 10 | 75 | 25 | |
Punjab History and culture - A | 70 | - | 5 | 75 | 25 | |
Punjab History and culture - B | 65 | - | 10 | 75 | 25 | |
English | 90 | - | 10 | 100 | 33 | |
Hindi | 90 | - | 10 | 100 | 33 | |
Maths | 80 | 10 | 10 | 100 | 33 | |
Science | 70 | 20 | 10 | 100 | 33 | |
Social Science | 90 | - | 10 | 100 | 33 | |
Computer Science (Grading Subject) | 50 | 40 | 10 | 100 | 33 | |
Punjab Board publishes the model test papers for PSEB class 10th on its official website. Students can use it to score well in the exam. These benefit the students in numerous ways like they tell the questions being asked year-round, marking scheme etc. Students can also practice them to increase their speed for actual exam day.
PSEB 10th 2021 Admit Card
The admit card of PSEB 10th will be issued by the Punjab Board of Secondary Education (PSEB) schools to all the eligible students. It is important to carry the PSEB Class 10th admit card to the exam centre without which they are not allowed to sit for the board exam.
Documents Required at Exam
- PSEB 10th admit card
- School ID card
Punjab Board of Secondary Education (PSEB) will announce the result of PSEB Class 10th result in the month of, in online mode. Students who have appeared in the PSEB 10th exam can check their results, by entering their roll number or name. The result carries the marks obtained by the candidates and division. The Punjab Board also releases the merit list, subject wise pass percentage, result statistics and toppers list. The mark-sheets of the candidates will be made available by the authority. On the basis of the PSEB 10th marks, candidates can take admission in the preferred stream. Students can also apply for re-checking and re-totalling of marks if they are not satisfied with the marks obtained in PSEB 10th exam.
Steps to Check PSEB 10th Result:
Visit the official website of PSEB.
Go to the result portal.
Enter roll number in the login window.
Click on submit button
PSEB 10th Result will appear on the screen.
Save and print the result.
Qualifying Marks Trend
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | General | 33 |
| OBC | 33 | |
| SC | 33 | |
| ST | 33 |
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:How can I apply for PSEB 10th exams?
Answer:
Regular students can apply through respective schools whereas private students can fill PSEB 10th application form in online mode through the official website.
Question:Where can I get my PSEB 10th admit card 2021?
Answer:
Regular students will be able to collect their admit cards from respective schools while private students can download the same from the official website.
Question:What are the minimum marks to pass PSEB 10th exams 2021?
Answer:
33% of total marks are the minimum marks to pass Punjab board 10th class exams 2021.
Question:Can I skip Punjabi in PSEB 10th exams?
Answer:
Students who want to skip Punjabi subject will have to opt for Punjab History and Culture (Part-A&B).
Question:Can I appear for PSEB class 10 exams in English medium?
Answer:
Yes, students can appear for Punjab board 10th class exams in English medium by filling the preferences in the application form.
Questions related to PSEB 10th
sir ji, in 10th class Science theory paper out of 80, what is the minimum marks required to pass the exam
Hello Dear,
Generally the passing marks is 1/3 of total marks. So the passing marks for theory paper out of 80 are 26, out of 70 marks students need to attain 23 marks and out of 60 marks, 19 marks are required to pass the examination.
Good Luck
Answer laterhow can I get English question paper in exam
Hello Aspirant,
You can have many websites in which model papers are available. Or there might be some books outside with lots of previous year papers. I'm giving you the official link visit it and see the model papers and practice them .You will surely get good marks.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.pseb.ac.in/10th-class-model-test-paper&ved=2ahUKEwjf-bXMtdHnAhWVzjgGHQVYB0EQFjAAegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw3DwivzJ5pv44vU-Ay6bax-
Hope this is useful.
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