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

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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