ISC Board Exam: No option to choose sections in ISC Class 12 Mathematics; check the new exam pattern

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the ISC Class 12 Mathematics exam pattern for the 2026-27 academic session for students appearing in the upcoming board examinations. The ISC Class 12 Mathematics examination is scheduled for March 1, 2027.

ISC Board Exam: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the ISC Class 12 Mathematics exam pattern for the 2026-27 academic session for students appearing in the upcoming board examinations. The ISC Class 12 Mathematics examination is scheduled for March 1, 2027. With the release of this exam pattern, students can now understand the structure of the question paper and how marks are distributed across various topics.

ISC Class 12 Mathematics Exam Pattern 2027

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations has introduced a 4-section format for the 2027 examination, in which all questions will be compulsory. This marks a change from the previous pattern, where students were permitted to choose between Section B and Section C. The total examination will be worth 100 marks, consisting of an 80-mark written paper and a 20-mark project component. Students will be required to take a 3-hour theory examination and complete two prescribed Mathematics projects as part of their internal assessment.

Distribution of Marks by Mathematics Unit

The CISCE has divided the ISC Class 12 Mathematics theory syllabus into 7 units. Calculus carries the highest weightage at 35 marks, representing a significant portion of the written examination. 'Relations and Functions' and 'Algebra' are each allocated 10 marks, while 'Probability' is assigned 9 marks. In addition to these, Vector Algebra carries 5 marks, Three-Dimensional Geometry carries 6 marks, and Linear Programming carries 5 marks. Candidates are advised to prioritize Calculus during their preparation, as it accounts for 35 marks in the theory paper.

ISC Mathematics Question Paper Pattern

The ISC Class 12 Mathematics theory examination will be worth 80 marks and span 3 hours. The sample question paper for 2027 follows a four-section structure: Sections A, B, C, and D. In previous exam patterns, students were required to choose between Sections B and C; however, in the 2027 sample paper, candidates are required to attempt all questions. Internal choices are provided for specific questions within Sections B and D. Section A carries 20 marks, Section B carries 14 marks, Section C carries 21 marks, and Section D carries 25 marks.

ISC Project Work Marking Scheme

Beyond the examination, students must complete two mathematics projects, which carry a total weightage of 20 marks. Each project is evaluated out of 10 marks. The CISCE has defined four assessment components for each project: overall format, content, findings, and a viva (oral examination). Since students are required to complete two projects, the combined assessment accounts for a total of 20 marks.