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ISC Class 12 Geography Exam Pattern 2025-26: Blueprint & Marking

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• Updated on 5 Jan, 2026, 6:01 PM, by Ishita Tanwar

ISC Class 12 Geography Exam Pattern 2025-26: Blueprint & Marking

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the ISC Class 12 Geography Exam Pattern for 2025-26. The exam is scheduled for 6 April 2026, and students must pass both the theory paper and practical/internal assessment to qualify. The revised pattern includes a 70-mark theory paper divided into two parts of 35 marks each. Additionally, a 30-mark internal assessment is assigned for practicals, project, and viva voce, with 10 marks each. Students are advised to consult the ISC Class 12 Geography Sample Paper 2025-26 available on the CISCE official website cisce.org to familiarize themselves with the exam format.

 

Exam Structure: Theory Paper (70 Marks)

  • Total Duration: 3 hours
  • Sections: A, B, C
  • Total Questions: 13
  • Attempt Requirement: All questions compulsory

Section

Question Type

No. of Questions

Marks Each

Internal Choice

A

Very Short Answer

14 sub-parts

1

No

B

Short Answer

7

4

2 questions

C

Long Answer

4

7

1 question

Students are required to draw diagrams wherever necessary.

 

Units and Marks Distribution: Book 1 – Fundamentals of Human Geography

Unit

Topic

Marks

1

Human Geography

3

2

World Population Density, Distribution & Growth

8

3

Human Development

4

4

Primary Activities

19

5

Secondary Activities

6

6

Tertiary & Quaternary Activities

7

Transport, Communication & Trade

8

International Trade

9

Map Work

5

 

Units and Marks Distribution: Book 2 – India: People and Economy

Unit

Topic

Marks

1

Population Distribution, Density, Growth & Composition

5

2

Human Settlement

3

3

Land Resources & Agriculture

10

4

Water Resources

5

5

Mineral & Energy Resources

6

Planning & Sustainable Development

7

Transport & Communication

7

8

International Trade

9

Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues

5

10

Map Work

5

 

Internal Assessment/Practical Exam (30 Marks)

Component

Marks

Practical File (Sessional Record)

10

Assignment / Project Report

10

Viva Voce

10

Total

30

The internal assessment and practical exams are essential for passing. Students must cover units from both Fundamentals of Human Geography and India: People and Economy to prepare comprehensively.

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