JKBOSE Class 12 Islamic Studies syllabus mentions all the units and sub-units that you need to cover to prepare for the board exams. It also shows the marks distribution among all units, along with the distribution between the theory paper and practicals/internal assessment wherever applicable. Studying the document carefully at the beginning of the academic session helps you identify high-weightage units, understand which textbooks to follow, and check the topics included in the exam syllabus. You can also practise JKBOSE Class 12 Previous Year Questions to understand the question patterns and identify frequently asked topics. Throughout the year, use the syllabus as a checklist to ensure that no topic is missed during your preparation.
Marks Distribution And Pass Marks In JKBOSE 12th Class Islamic Studies Syllabus 2026-27
The table below shows how the 100 marks are divided across the theory paper, internal assessment, and practical work, along with the minimum marks required to pass each component. You can also refer to JKBOSE Class 12 Study Material to understand the subject-wise topics, strengthen your concepts, and prepare effectively for the board examinations. Remember that you must pass theory, internal assessment, and practical examinations separately, as well as meet the overall aggregate requirement.
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Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment (Project Work) |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
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Highest Weightage: Calculus alone carries 35 marks (about 44% of the theory paper), followed by Vectors and Three-dimensional Geometry (14) and Algebra (10). |
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General English
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Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
26 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
33 |
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Highest Weightage: Writing skills and grammar (30) and Literature (30) carry 37.5% of the theory paper each, followed by Reading comprehension (20). |
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Applied Mathematics
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
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Highest Weightage: Matrices and Determinants (16), Integrals (11), and Limits, Continuity and Derivatives (10 each). |
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Physics
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Optics (14, a fifth of the theory paper), followed by Electrostatics, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, and Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents (9 each). |
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Chemistry
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Electrochemistry (9) and Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids (8); the other eight units carry 6 or 7 marks each. |
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Biology
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
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Highest Weightage: Botany and Zoology carry 35 marks each. Ecology and Environment (12), Genetics and Evolution (12) and Reproduction in Animals (11) are the heaviest units. |
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Statistics
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Linear Programming and Computer Applications (9); the other eight units carry 7 or 8 marks each. |
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Computer Science
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: All seven units carry 10 marks each, and four of them are on Python. |
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Informative Practices
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Computer Networking (20) and Fundamentals of RDBMS (20) together carry 40 of the 70 theory marks. |
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Electronics
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Combinational Logic Circuits, Semiconductor Diode, Bipolar Junction Transistor, and Communication carry 15 marks each; Semiconductors carry 10. |
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Biotechnology
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Recombinant DNA Technology (15) and Protein Structure and Engineering (15); the four remaining units carry 10 each. |
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Microbiology
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
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Highest Weightage: Applied Microbiology (20, about 29% of the theory paper), followed by Diseases (15). |
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Biochemistry
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
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Highest Weightage: Metabolism in Biochemistry II (14), followed by Metabolism in Biochemistry I and Chemical Messengers (13 each). |
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Environmental Science
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical (Project Work) |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: All ten units carry 7 marks each, so no unit can be left out. |
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Geology
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
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Highest Weightage: Economic Geology (14), followed by Geodynamics and General Geology (12 each). |
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Accountancy
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment (Practical Work) |
05 |
02 |
|
External Practical (Practical Work) |
15 |
05 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Accounting for Partnership Firms (35, about 44% of the theory paper) and Accounting for Companies (25). Part B (20) is either Financial Statement Analysis or Computerised Accounting. |
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Business Studies
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment (Practical Work) |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Marketing Management (14) and Business Finance (10). Principles and Functions of Management (Part A) carry 50 marks; Business Finance and Marketing (Part B) carry 30. |
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Business Mathematics
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment (Practical Work) |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Matrices and Determinants, Derivatives, Integration and Differential Equation carry 12 marks each, 48 of the 80 theory marks together. |
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Entrepreneurship
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
05 |
02 |
|
External Practical |
15 |
05 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Enterprise Planning and Resourcing (30) and Enterprise Management (30), followed by Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Enterprise Creation (20). |
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Typewriting and Shorthand
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
No theory paper |
- |
|
Internal Assessment |
40 |
14 |
|
External Practical |
60 |
22 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Typewriting and Shorthand carry 50 marks each: 30 in the external practical and 20 in internal tests. |
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Travel, Tourism, and Hotel Management
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
100 |
36 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Travel and Tourism Management (Part A) and Hotel Management (Part B) carry 50 marks each. Food and Beverage (14) is the heaviest single unit. |
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History
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment (Project Work) |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Each of the three Themes in Indian History books carries 25 marks, and map work carries 5. |
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Economics
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment (Project Work) |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics carry 40 marks each. Consumer's Equilibrium and Demand (14), Producer Behaviour and Supply (14), and Determination of Income and Employment (12) are the heaviest units. |
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Political Science
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment (Project Work) |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Each book carries 40 marks. Recent Developments in Indian Politics (7) is the heaviest unit; most others carry 6, and Politics of Planned Development only 2. |
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Geography
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Human Activities (12), Transport, Communication and Trade (12), and Resources and Development (10). |
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Sociology
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
05 |
02 |
|
External Practical |
15 |
05 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Ten units carry 8 marks each; the first unit, Introducing Indian Society, is non-evaluative. |
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Psychology
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Intelligence and Aptitude (10); the other seven units carry 7 to 9 marks each. |
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Philosophy
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: All ten units carry 8 marks each, spread across Indian, Muslim, Western and Applied Philosophy. |
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Education
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: All eight units carry 10 marks each; Education and the Contemporary World is assessed through passage-based questions. |
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Public Administration
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment (Project Work) |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: All ten units carry 8 marks each. |
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Home Science
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Understanding Early Childhood (18, about 26% of the theory paper), followed by Money Management and Consumer Education and Clothing – Selection and Care (11 each). |
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Human Development
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: All five units carry 14 marks each. |
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Clothing for the Family
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Fabric Constructions (20), followed by Fabric Finishes and Equipment and Supplies Used in Clothing Construction (15 each). |
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Extension Education
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: All five units carry 14 marks each. |
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Food Technology
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
70 |
25 |
|
Internal Assessment |
10 |
04 |
|
External Practical |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Fruits and Vegetable Processing Technology (20), followed by Cereal and Pulse Processing and Milk and Milk Products Processing (15 each). |
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Hindi
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Poetry (22) and Prose (21) together carry more than half the theory paper, followed by Grammar and Creative Writing (17). |
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Urdu
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Prose-based questions carry 22 marks, poetry 18, writing tasks 18, literary movements and history 12, and grammar 10. |
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Kashmiri
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: The prescribed textbook (prose and poetry) carries 44 marks, more than half the theory paper; Writing Skills and Grammar carry 18 each. |
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Dogri
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Questions on the textbook Indar-Dhanakh carry 70 marks; Grammar carries 10. |
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Punjabi
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Grammar (24) is the single largest part, followed by Aarsi (20), and Kav Pravah and Chonviyan Punjabi Kahaniyan (18 each). |
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Sanskrit
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Prescribed texts, Pratimanatakam and Meghadutam (30), followed by Applied Grammar (20) and Composition (12). |
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Persian
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Literature (42) carries more than half the theory paper, followed by Writing Skills (15) and Applied Grammar (12). |
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Arabic
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Effective Writing Skills (20) and Applied Grammar (20), followed by Prose (15). |
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Bhoti
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
100 |
36 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Grammar and Composition (40), followed by Prose and Verse (30 each). |
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English Literature
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Literature (58, about 72% of the theory paper) covers poetry, essays, drama, and the novel; Reading carries 12 and Creative Writing 10. |
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Functional English
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Writing Skills (30), followed by Reading Comprehension and Literature (20 each). |
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Islamic Studies
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Marks are set by question type: short answers carry 32, very short answers 20, long answers 18, and objective questions 10. |
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Vedic Studies
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Desh evam unke Nivasi (14), followed by the two later literature units (13 each). |
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Buddhist Studies
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
80 |
29 |
|
Internal Assessment |
20 |
07 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: All ten units carry 8 marks each. |
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Music
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
50 |
18 |
|
Internal Assessment |
25 |
09 |
|
External Practical |
25 |
09 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Performance carries half the subject: 25 in internal assessment and 25 in the external practical. |
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Physical Education
|
Component |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Pass Marks |
|
Theory |
60 |
22 |
|
Internal Assessment |
15 |
05 |
|
External Practical |
25 |
09 |
|
Total |
100 |
36 |
|
Highest Weightage: Training Methods, Sociological Aspects, Sports and Environment, and Major Games carry 10 marks each; the other four units carry 5 marks each. |
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How To Read The JKBOSE Islamic Studies Syllabus For 12th Class
The JKBOSE 12th Class Islamic Studies syllabus 2026-27 document reveals much more than the list of units and topics. Reading these five points carefully at the beginning of the academic year would be helpful for you in planning your preparation strategy.
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Marks for units
Besides each unit, you would find the marks that are assigned to the unit in the theory paper. Units carrying more marks usually come with more or lengthy questions. Hence, they require more attention. You need to find out the sum of marks assigned to all units to learn the division of the theory paper.
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Marks for theory, practical, and internal assessment
Every subject carries a total of 100 marks that are divided in a different way among various papers. While some subjects contain theory and internal assessment only, there are others that include a practical examination too, along with the theory paper. Find out the division for your subjects at the top of their JKBOSE 12th Class Islamic Studies syllabus PDF download.
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Passing marks for individual papers
Unlike CBSE, JKBOSE Board has set passing marks not only for the total but also individually for each paper in case of subjects having practicals. Therefore, your good theory score would not be able to compensate for your poor practical/internal assessment performance. You have to make note of the passing marks for the individual papers of your subjects.
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Textbooks prescribed
The prescribed textbooks are mentioned in the JKBOSE Islamic Studies syllabus for 12th Class which means that all the questions are going to be framed from them only. You should prepare from them and refer to any other material only to assist yourself in understanding the textbooks.
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Scheme of assessment
Most syllabi end with the scheme of assessment specifying the number of questions of each kind and their marks. You must follow it to practice all kinds of questions in the required length.
Conclusion
The Islamic Studies syllabus 12th Class JKBOSE mentions each unit along with its marks, as well as the split between theory, internal assessment, and practical work. This further helps you prepare accordingly. You should begin marking those units that carry more weightage. You also need to check the pass marks for each subject to see if you need to put in more effort in specific areas. Moreover, you should refer back to the syllabus after each revision cycle to keep your preparation in line with the board exam expectations.

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