PSEB 12th

Punjab Board of Secondary Education 12th Examination

Akansha Akshara
Akansha Akshara Akansha Akshara

The PSEB (Punjab School Education Board) published the PSEB 12th compartment result 2024 on 14th August 2024 on their official website (pseb.nic.in). The PSEB 12th Compartment exam 2024 was conducted from 4th July to 19th July 2024. The Punjab Board uploaded the PSEB 12th syllabus and PSEB 12th exam pattern 2025 on their official website.  

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PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024

The PSEB 12th syllabus 2025 along with PSEB 12th exam pattern 2025 on the Punjab Board official website. Students must be aware of the PSEB 12th class syllabus 2025 to know chapters/topics which they need to cover for PSEB 12th exam preparation 2025. The PSEB 12th exam pattern 2025 includes information related to marks distribution, marking scheme, exam difficulty level, exam duration and other things. Students should also download the PSEB 12th previous years' question papers along with sample papers to prepare well for the exam.

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024: Subject Scheme

  • All students need to appear for 4 compulsory subjects
  • Students from Arts/Science stream also need opt for 3 elective subjects.
  • Students from Commerce stream need to opt 4 elective subjects.
  • Students from Commerce stream have the option to choose between Mathematics/Computer Applications for additional subjects.
  • Students from Arts stream have the option to choose additional subjects from their subjects group.
  • Students from Science stream have the option to choose addition subject among Geography, Home Science, Biology, Economics, Agriculture, or Maths.

PSEB 12th Exam Compulsory Subjects

There are four compulsory subjects in PSEB 12th exam:

  • General English
  • General Punjabi of Punjab History and Culture
  • Environmental Education
  • Computer Science

Subject-wise PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024

SubjectSubject PDF
Punjabi CompulsoryDownload PDF
Punjabi ElectiveDownload PDF
Punjab History and CultureDownload PDF
EnglishDownload PDF
HindiDownload PDF
UrduDownload PDF
AccountancyDownload PDF
BiologyDownload PDF
Business StudiesDownload PDF
ChemistryDownload PDF
Commercial ArtDownload PDF
Computer ScienceDownload PDF
Defense StudiesDownload PDF
EconomicsDownload PDF
EVSDownload PDF
GeographyDownload PDF
History of appreciation and artDownload PDF
Home ScienceDownload PDF
MathematicsDownload PDF
Media StudiesDownload PDF
PhilosophyDownload PDF
Physical EducationDownload PDF
PhysicsDownload PDF
Political ScienceDownload PDF
Fundamentals of E-BusinessDownload PDF
Welcome LifeDownload PDF
SociologyDownload PDF
PsychologyDownload PDF
VocationalDownload PDF

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2023-24 for All Streams (Arts, Commerce, and Science)

The PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 is same for every stream subjects such as English, Punjabi, Mathematics, Computer Science, and EVS. All appearing students should take a look at PSEB Class 12 Syllabus 2024 for all these subjects:

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2023-24 for English

Section A (Lesson for Intensive Study)
Hassan's Attendance Problem by Sudha MurthyThe March King by Katherine Little Bakeless
Thinking Out of the Box: Lateral ThinkingOn Saying 'Please' by A.G. Gardiner
The Story of My Life by Helen KellerTwo Gentlemen of Verona A.J. Cronin
In Celebration of Being Alive by Dr. Christian BarnardGadari Babas in Kalapani Jail by Dr. Harish Puri
Section B (Poetry)
Prayer of the WoodsOn Friendship by Khalil Gibran
The Echoing Green by William BlakeOnce upon a Time by Gabriel Okara
The Road Not Taken by Robert FrostFather Returning Home by Dilip Chitre
Section C (Lessons for Extensive Study)
The School for Sympathy by E.V. LucasA Chameleon by Anton Chekhov
Bholi by K.A. AbbasThe Gold Frame by R.K. Laxman
The Barber's Trade Union by Mulk Raj AnandThe Bull beneath the Earth by K.S. Virk
Section D (Grammar and Composition)
GrammarComposition
DeterminersPrecis writing
Use of Non-finite (Infinitives, Gerunds, Participles)Letter Writing (Official/Business/To Editors)
Transformation of SentencesApplication
VoiceExplaining Newspaper Headline
NarrationEmail writing

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Maths

UnitsChapters
Relations and FunctionsRelations and Functions
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
AlgebraMatrices and Determinants
CalculusContinuity and Differentiability
Applications of Derivatives
Integrals
Applications of the Integrals
Differential Equations
Vectors and 3 Dimensional GeometryVectors
Three Dimensional Geometry
Linear ProgrammingLinear Programming
ProbabilityProbability

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Computer Science

Chapter NameNo. of QuestionsMarks
Revision of 11th Class23
Uses of String Function26
User-Defined Functions37
Windows Movie Maker - 137
Windows Movie Maker - 225
Networking Resolution39
Library Functions26
E-Governance27
Total1950

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for EVS

UnitsChapters
BiodiversityConcept of Value and Biodiversity
Levels of biodiversity species, eco, and genetic
Balance in nature
Biodiversity for 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 ManagementNeed for environment management vis-a-vis development
Aspects of environmental management-ethical, economic, technological, and social
Legal provisions of environmental management
Approaches for environmental management- economic policies, environmental indicators, setting of standards, information exchange and surveillance
Problem of stubble and its management
Sustainable DevelopmentConcept of sustainable development
Concept of sustainable consumption
Need for sustainable development for improving the quality of life for the present and the 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 AgricultureNeed 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 ActionsMeeting 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 for Physics

ElectrostaticsCurrent ElectricityElectronic Devices
Magnetic effects of current and magnetismElectromagnetic Induction and Alternating CurrentOptics
Atoms and NucleiDual Nature of Matter and RadiationElectromagnetic Waves

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Chemistry

Solid StateSolutionsElectrochemistryChemical Kinetics
Surface ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elementsd and f Block Elementsp-Block Element
Coordination CompoundsHaloalkanes and HaloarenesAlcohols, Phenols, and EthersAldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
Organic Compounds containing NitrogenBiomoleculesPolymersChemistry in Everyday Life

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Biology

Unit nameChapterMarks
Reproduction Reproduction in organisms1
Sexual reproduction in flowering plants8
Human reproduction 2
Reproductive health3
Genetics and EvolutionHeredity and variation5
Molecular basis of inheritance10
Evolution3
Biology and Human WelfareHuman health and disease6
Strategies for enhancement in food production3
Microbes in Human Welfare5
Biotechnology and its applicationsBiotechnology: Principles and Processes4
Biotechnology and its applications6
Ecology and EnvironmentOrganisms and its Evolutions3
Ecosystem8
Biodiversity and conservation1
Environmental issues2

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Business Studies II

Part A - Principles and Functions of Management
Nature and Significance of Management Principles of Management
Business EnvironmentPlanning
Organising Staffing 
DirectingControlling
Coordination-
Part B - Business Finance and Marketing
Business FinanceFinancial Markets
MarketingConsumer Protection

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Accountancy II

Part I 
Financial Statements of Not for Profit OrganizationsAccounting for Partnership Firms
Change in the Profit-Sharing RatioAdmission of a Partner
Retirement and Death of a PartnerDissolution of Partnership Firms
Part II
Accounting for Share Capital Accounting for Debentures
Analysis of Financial StatementsCash Flow Statement
Part III
Overview of Computerized Accounting SystemUsing Computerized Accounting System
Accounting Using Data Base Management System (DBMS)Accounting Application of Electronic Spread Sheet

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Economics

Part A: Introductory Macroeconomics
National Income and Related AggregatesDetermination of Income and Employment
Money and BankingGovernment Budget and the Economy
Foreign Exchange Rate and Balance of Payments-
Part B: Indian Economic Development
Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991Current Challenges faced by Indian Economy
Part C: Statistics in Economics
Coorelation and Index Numbers 

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Fundamentals of E-Business

Unit NameChapter
Fundamental of Information TechnologyConcepts and Scope of Information Technology, Fundamentals of Computers
Elements of Computer SystemComputer Hardware and Software, Computer Organization, CPU etc.
Multimedia 
Fundamentals of and Working of InternetConcept 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 IndiaMeaning, Functions and Benefit of E-Commerce, E-Commerce Practices, Traditional Practice, Scope and Basic Models of E-Commerce, etc.
E-PaymentsTransaction through Internet, Requirements of E-Payment System, Post Paid Payment System, Credit Card Solutions, etc.
E-SecurityAreas of Internet Security, Security Threats, Security Breach Avoidance, Defection and Recovery, etc.
E-BankingMeaning, Importance and Types of E-Banking Services, Traditional vs E-Banking, Process of E-Banking, etc.
E-TradingMeaning and Importance of E-Trading, Operational Aspects of E-Trading, Status of E-Trading in India
E-MarketingConcept of E-Marketing, 4Ps of E-Marketing, Status of E-Marketing in India, etc.

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Fundamentals of History

Part A
Physical Features of the 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 CenturyGuru Har Rai Ji and Guru Har Krishan Ji
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s life and His TeachingsGuru Teg Bahadur Ji and His Martyrdom.
Development of Sikhism under Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji and Guru Ram Das JiGuru 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 SikhsAnglo-Sikh Relations (1800-1839)
Rise of the Dal Khalsa and its mode of FightingRanjit 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.

Origin and Growth of the Sikh Misls and their nature of organization.First Anglo-Sikh War – Causes and Result
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 BahadurSecond Anglo-Sikh War
Ranjit Singh’s kingdom 

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Political Science

Chapters of Part A (Political Theory)
Political SystemMajor Contemporary Political Theories
Bureaucracy (Civil Service)Interest and Pressure Groups
Public OpinionParty System Electorate
Chapters of Part B (Indian Political System)
Indian DemocracyDemocracy at Grass Root
Party System in IndiaElectoral System
National IntegrationForeign Policy of India
India and the World-

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Sociology

Unit NameChapter
Tribal, Rural, and Urban Societies in IndiaTribal Society
Rural Society
Urban Society
Inequalities in Indian SocietyCaste Inequalities
Class Inequalities
Gender Inequalities
Structural and Cultural Change in IndiaWesternization and Sanksritization
Modernization and Globalization
Social Movement
Social Problems in Indian SocietySocial Problems
Violence Against Women
Social Issues

PSEB 12th Syllabus 2024 for Geography

Unit NameChapter/Topics
Nature and Scope of Geography and its BranchesGeographical thoughts, Radical and postmodern geography, all branches of Geography in brief, etc. 
Human ResourcesPopulation, Determinants of population change, Human development concept, Human settlement, etc.
Economic GeographyPrimary Activities: Concept of changing trends, gathering, pestora, 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 activities, etc. 
Transport, Communication, and TradeLand transport, Water transport, Air transport, Oil and Natural Gas Pipelines, International and National Trade etc.
Geographical Perspectives on selected issues and problemsEnvironmental Pollution: Air, Water, Land
Practical WorkTypes 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PSEB 12th Result 2024 declared?

The PSEB released the class 12th results on April 30, 2024. The PSEB (Punjab School Education Board) published the PSEB 12th compartment result 2024 on 14th August 2024 on their official website (pseb.nic.in).

How to check PSEB result 2024?

The Punjab Board released the class 12th results on April 30, 2024. The result was made public by the Punjab Board via their official website - www.pseb.ac.in.

How to download PSEB 12th Admit Card 2024?

To download the PSEB 12th Admit Card 2024, school authorities must login with the board's username and password, save the card, obtain it from schools, verify details, contact officials if errors occur, and carry it to the exam hall daily.

What are the four compulsory subjects for PSEB 12th Board Exams?

There are four compulsory subjects in PSEB 12th exam which are General English, General Punjabi of Punjab History and Culture, Environmental Education, and Computer Science.

When was the PSEB 12th supplementary exam 2024 conducted?

The Punjab Board held the PSEB 12th compartment exams 2024 from 4th July to 19th July 2024. The result for PSEB 12th supplementary exam 2024 was declared on 14th August 2024.

When was the PSEB 12th Exam 2024 be conducted?

The PSEB 12th exam 2024 was conducted from 13th February and 30th March 2024.

What does the PSEB 12th exam pattern include?

The Punjab Board got out the PSEB Class 12 exam pattern 2025 for all subjects on the official website. The exam pattern includes information about marking scheme, marks distribution, exam duration, question types and other exam things.

What are some of the preparation tips to be followed while preparing for PSEB 12th Board Exams?

Some of the preparation tips to follow while preparing for PSEB 12th Board exams are - Make a study schedule, Don't overexert yourself, Mix and Match, Solve sample and question papers, Relax and meditate, etc.

Why is it important to go through PSEB 12th important books?

PSEB 12th books are available online for students to download for 2024 preparation. These books provide deep knowledge on syllabus topics and core subjects like Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry. Over half of the questions are based on

Who is the PSEB 12th Topper 2024?

The PSEB 12th Topper 2024 is Ekampreet Singh.