Board of Secondary Education Assam Exam Pattern 2027
Board of Secondary Education Assam Exam Pattern
Assam HSLC Exam Pattern 2023-24: Highlights
The Assam HSLC Exams will be conducted from February 16 to March 4, 2024. Students appearing for the exam should check the subject-wise blueprint and prepare for each subject accordingly.
As per the latest Assam HSLC Exam Pattern 2023-24, there will be 6 subjects in Class 10. The key highlights of the exam pattern are listed below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Assam High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination |
| Board Name | SEBA (Board of Secondary Education, Assam) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Pass Marks | 30 |
| Official Website | sebaonline.org |
Subjects in Class 10
There are 6 subjects in Class 10 under the Assam HSLC Exam Pattern. The subjects are:
- First Language
- Second Language (English)
- General Science
- General Mathematics
- Social Science
- Elective Subject
Students opting for English (IL) in First Language have to choose one In Lieu Languages subject. If a student chooses one MIL Language (including group C of MIL) in the first language, then he or she cannot opt for the same language as an elective subject.
Assam HSLC Subject-Wise Marking Scheme 2024
The maximum marks for a subject in Assam HSLC Exams 2024 are 100. The marks are divided into theory, internal assessment, and practical marks as per the subject.
For the main subjects like English, General Science, General Mathematics, and Social Science, there are no practical exams. The total marks for these subjects are divided into theory and internal assessment only.
- For each subject, the passing marks are 30 out of the total 100 marks.
- If a candidate secures less than 30% in one or two subjects, then the candidate should appear for the supplementary exam.
The total marks for each subject are 100. For the main subjects, including Science, Social Science, English, and Mathematics, the theory paper is conducted for 90 marks and the remaining 10 marks are allotted to the internal assessment.
The overall passing marks in all the subjects are 30. For theory papers worth 90 marks, the pass marks are 27, and 3 marks are required out of 10 to pass the internal assessment.
Assam HSLC Exam Pattern 2023-24
The SEBA HSLC blueprint for 2024 is given below. It shows the number and types of questions for each subject in the Assam HSLC Exams 2024.
Assam HSLC English Exam Pattern 2024
The English paper has 63 questions for a total of 90 marks. The distribution of questions and marks is as follows:
| Types of Questions | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| MCQs and Very Short Answers | 45 | 45 |
| Short Answer Type | 14 | 29 |
| Long Answer Type | 4 | 16 |
| Total | 63 | 90 |
Assam HSLC General Maths Exam Pattern 2024
The Maths paper has 61 questions for a total of 90 marks. The marks per question vary by type.
| Types of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 20 | 01 | 20 |
| Very Short Answers | 25 | 01 | 25 |
| Short Answer Type Questions I | 05 | 02 | 10 |
| Short Answer Type Questions II | 09 | 03 | 27 |
| Long Answer Type Questions | 02 | 04 | 08 |
| Total | 61 | 90 |
Assam HSLC General Science Exam Pattern 2024
The General Science paper has 66 questions for a total of 90 marks. The question distribution is given below.
| Types of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 20 | 01 | 20 |
| Very Short Answers | 25 | 01 | 25 |
| Short Answer Type I | 18 | 02 | 36 |
| Short Answer Type II | 03 | 03 | 09 |
| Total | 66 | 90 |
Assam HSLC Social Science Exam Pattern 2024
The Social Science paper has 56 questions for a total of 90 marks. The blueprint is provided in the table below.
| Types of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs and Very Short Answers | 45 | 01 | 45 |
| Descriptive Type | 11 | 03/04/05 | 45 |
| Total | 56 | 90 |
Subject-wise Marks and Pass Marks
The table below shows the marks distribution for all subjects in the HSLC exam. It includes theory, internal assessment, practical, total marks, and pass marks for each subject.
| Subjects | Theory | Internal Assessment | Practical | Total Marks | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All MIL | 100 | - | - | 100 | 30 |
| English | 90 | 10 | - | 100 | 30 |
| English (IL) | 50 | - | - | 50 | 15 |
| General Science | 90 | 10 | - | 100 | 30 |
| General Maths | 90 | 10 | - | 100 | 30 |
| Social Science | 90 | 10 | - | 100 | 30 |
| Elective Subjects (Any One) | |||||
| Assamese, Manipuri, Nepali, Hindi, History, Sanskrit, Santhali, Arabic, Persian | 100 | - | - | 100 | 30 |
| Advanced Maths, Geography | 90 | 10 | - | 100 | 30 |
| Computer Science, Commerce, Home Science | 70 | - | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| Wood Craft, Fine Art, Music, Dance, Weaving and Textile Design, Garment Designing | 50 | - | 50 | 100 | 30 |
| IT/ITeS NSQF, Retail Trade NSQF, Agriculture and Horticulture, Health Care NSQF, Private Security, Tourism and Hospitality NSQF, Beauty and Wellness NSQF, Automotive NSQF, Electronics and Hardware NSQF, Animal Health Worker NSQF (Electives) | 40 | - | 60 | 100 | 30 |
Assam HSLC Exam 2024: Preparation Tips
Students can follow the below tips to prepare for Assam HSLC Exams 2024 in an effective manner:
- To get good marks in the exam candidates need to follow a proper timetable. Candidates need to plan properly and follow their schedule.
- Go through the detailed Assam HSLC syllabus and exam pattern. This will help you identify the topics you need to focus to achieve good marks.
- Revision plays an important role in making learning perfect. Candidates should revise all the prepared chapters in the final days of the exam.
- Solving previous years’ question papers and sample papers is an important part of Assam HSLC exam preparation. Students should practice as many papers as they can to improve their speed and accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the mode of Assam HSLC Exams 2024?
Ans. Assam HSLC exams are conducted in offline mode.
Ques. What are the minimum marks required to pass a subject in Assam HSLC Exams 2024?
Ans. Students have score a minimum of 30 marks out of the total 100 marks to pass Assam HSLC Exams 2024. For theory papers carrying 90 marks, the passing marks are 27 for theory part separately.
Ques. Is it necessary to pass the elective subject in Assam HSLC Exams?
Ans. Yes, it is necessary to pass the elective subject also. The passing marks for elective subject are also 30 out of total 100 marks.
Ques. How many subjects are there in Assam Board Class 10?
Ans. A total of 6 subjects are there in Assam Board Class 10 including First Language, Second Language (English), General Science, General Maths, and Social Science.
Ques. When will Assam HSLC Exams 2024 be held?
Ans. Assam HSLC Exams will be held from February 16 to March 4, 2024.
