Board of Secondary Education Manipur Exam Pattern 2026
Board of Secondary Education Manipur Exam Pattern
Manipur Board Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023
The Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BSEM) has released the Class 10 exam pattern for 2023 on its official website. Students can download the exam pattern in PDF format from the official website.
The Manipur Board Class 10 exam will be held from March 16 to April 3, 2023.
Subjects for Class 10
Class 10 has four compulsory subjects, with English as the compulsory language paper. The fifth subject is elective, and candidates can choose it from the available options.
Students must secure passing marks in both optional and compulsory subjects to pass the examination. Students can also elect language papers as a fifth or sixth subject from the available language options.
Compulsory Subjects
The compulsory subjects are:
- First language
- Second language (English)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Work Experience
- Health and Physical Education
First Language Options
The First Language can be chosen from the following:
- Manipuri
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Mizo
- Paite
- Hmar
- Ruangmei
- Tangkhul
- Nepali
- Zou
- Thadou-Kuki
- Kom
- Vaiphei
- Mao
In place of the First Language, students may take up Additional English, Elementary Manipuri, or Elementary Hindi.
Additional Subjects
Students can take up one additional subject if they want to. The options are:
- Hindi (for students who have not taken it as the First Language)
- Home Science
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Higher Mathematics
Marking Scheme for Class 10
The total marks for each paper shall be 100. To pass, students need to secure 33 marks out of 100 in all subjects.
An aggregate mark of 33% is also necessary to pass the exam. If a student secures 33% aggregate marks but less than 33% in a subject, he or she shall appear in the supplementary examination. The criteria are the same for compulsory and optional subjects.
Division Criteria
Students will be classified into divisions based on their marks out of 500. For students with an additional subject, the total is 600.
| Division | Marks Required |
|---|---|
| 1st Division | 330 marks and above |
| 2nd Division | 225 marks and above, but below 300 |
| 3rd Division | 165 marks and above, but below 225 |
Marks of the Mathematics practical and Science practical shall also be considered for pass, division, and rank.
Marks Distribution for Practical and Written Exams
The Class 10 subjects that include practical education along with theory are Science and Mathematics. Separate exams are conducted for theory and practical assessments.
| Subject | Mathematics | Science |
|---|---|---|
| Theory (Maximum Marks) | 90 | 90 |
| Practical (Maximum Marks) | 10 | 10 |
The Maths and Science practical marks will depend on the student's laboratory notebook, viva-voce, and experiment exercise.
| Parameter | Marks |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Notebook | 2 marks |
| Viva-Voce | 3 marks |
| Experimental Exercise | 5 marks |
| Total | 10 marks |
Manipur Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023
The Manipur Board Class 12 exam will be held from February 23 to April 1, 2023. Students can download the Class 12 exam pattern from the official BSEM website.
Preparation Tips
Students should be fully aware of the exam pattern before appearing for the examination. Knowing the marking scheme helps in planning preparation for each subject.
Manipur Board Class 12 Exam Pattern
The Council of Higher Secondary Education plans the syllabus and conducts the examinations for classes XI and XII. The exams are held in February and March every year, and the results are released by May.
In class 12, the syllabus will be reduced in line with CBSE and NTA pattern. The syllabus for national level competitive examinations like JEE Main and NEET are likely to be reduced as candidates have lost time during the pandemic. Aspirants of such exams shall carefully tally the syllabus of the two exams and prepare accordingly. No authority has made any announcement regarding the reduction of syllabus yet.
Manipur Board Class 12 Marking Scheme
The overall marks of one subject shall be 100. For subjects that require practical assessment, the mark distribution is divided (70 for Theory and 30 for Practical), and the total remains 100 marks.
| Theory Papers | Practical Papers | Pass Marks out of 100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Marks | Pass Marks | Max. Marks | Pass Marks | |
| 100 | 33 | - | - | 33 |
| 70 | 21 | 30 | 12 | 33 |
| 40/30 | 12 | 60/70 | 21 | 33 |
| 50 | 15 | 50 | 18 | 33 |
Topic-wise Weightage
The topic-wise weightage may vary from subject to subject according to the syllabus. Generally, the paper aims to test the student's knowledge, understanding, application and skills.
| Objective | Percentage of Marks |
|---|---|
| Knowledge | 20 |
| Understanding | 46 |
| Application | 30 |
| Skills | 4 |
Optional and Compulsory Subjects
The subjects for study include English, one of the modern Indian languages and three elective subjects. The subjects chosen in class XI will continue till class XII, and students will not be allowed to change their subjects in class XII.
The mandatory modern Indian language can be chosen from:
- Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Hmar, Kom, Manipuri, Mao La, Mizo, Nepali, Paite, Ruangmei, Tangkhul, Thadou Kuki, Vaiphei, Zou
Alternative English is also available.
The three complementary subjects are to be chosen from one of the streams – arts, science and commerce. Students can additionally take up a fourth elective subject from one of the groups.
| Group-I Arts | Group-II Science | Group-II Commerce |
|---|---|---|
| Any one of the Elective Languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Hindi, Manipuri, Sanskrit), Economics, Education, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Home Science, Manipuri Dance, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Physical Health Education, Sports, Statistics, Sociology, Thang-Ta | Anthropology, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Drawing, Geology/ Geography, Home Science, Physics, Physical Health Education & Sports, Mathematics, Statistics, Thang-Ta | Accountancy, Business Studies, Computer Science/ Economics/ Mathematics/ Thang-Ta |
Marks Distribution for Practical and Written Exams
The subjects that require practical assessments are biology, physical education, chemistry, physics, computer science, psychology, geography etc. The total assessment is out of hundred marks, wherein 70 marks are for theory and 30 marks are for practical assessment.
Preparation Tips for Manipur Board Class 12
Pay attention during class lessons. If most of the concepts are clear as they are taught, it will be easier to revise during exams.
- Take notes and highlight the important parts in the books. Read the notes and the highlighted parts to have them embedded in your memory.
- Do not shy away from reaching out to the teachers, in case of doubts and queries.
- Attempt sample papers and previous years' question papers to test your own level of preparation. This way you will know where you lack and need to improve.
- Study thoroughly and try not to leave out topics, especially when you have the time.
- Devise time tables to help you manage studying and other activities because study breaks are important too.
- Also, learn to manage time while attempting the question papers.
Subject-wise Marking Scheme for Class 12
Each subject in the Class 12 exam carries a total of 100 marks. The marks are divided into 70 marks for theory and 30 marks for practicals.
| Subjects | Theory Marks | Practical Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 70 | 30 |
| Physical Education | 70 | 30 |
| Physics | 70 | 30 |
| Chemistry | 70 | 30 |
| Computer Science | 70 | 30 |
| Home Science | 70 | 30 |
| Engineering Drawing | 70 | 30 |
| Psychology | 70 | 30 |
| Geography | 70 | 30 |
| Biotechnology | 70 | 30 |
Preparation Tips
Students can follow the preparation tips given below for the exam.
- Read and make notes. Highlight the important parts of the text and focus on them while revising.
- Keep a time table and divide your time for studying and other activities wisely. Give time to enjoyable activities as study breaks.
- Try to understand the topics that seem difficult to grasp by asking for help from teachers and friends.
- Study regularly instead of leaving everything up to the last moment, which can be intensely pressurising.
- Attempt previous year question papers and sample papers, as often as possible. This will help in understanding the level of preparation and students can work harder on areas where they lack. It will also help in learning to manage time for the final examinations.
- Ask for guidance from teachers, peers, parents or counsellors if you feel lost or too pressurised.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the board announce the final exam for class 12?
Manipur Board class 12th exam will be held from February 23 to April 1, 2023. Students are suggested to check the official website regularly for all such information.
Can I apply for Manipur board class 12 exam as a private candidate?
Candidates can apply with a private candidate but the application form for the exam shall be filled through any school that is affiliated with the Manipur Board.
Is the marking scheme the same for open school candidates and regular candidates?
The marking scheme shall be the same for all candidates appearing from regular, private, or open school candidature.
What are the passing marks for Manipur Board class 10 exam?
Minimum marks to pass in the board exam is 33% in each subject and 33% aggregate.
What will be the full marks for class 12 exam according to the new exam pattern?
There will be no change in the marking scheme in the revised exam pattern. The full marks for a subject will be 100.
