PSEB Exam Pattern 2026 (Revised): Class 10, 12 New Changes – Full Details Here

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The Punjab School Education Board has revised the PSEB Exam Pattern 2026 for Class 8, 10, and 12. This is a big update for all students preparing for the Punjab Board exams in 2026.

If you're one of them, you need to know about these changes right away.

According to the official notice, the main aim of these modifications is to reduce rote learning and strengthen students’ conceptual understanding.

The revised PSEB exam pattern 2026 aligns with the standards of the 2018–19 session (pre-COVID). Teachers have been asked to prepare students according to the updated pattern.

Key Changes in PSEB Exam Pattern 2026 for Class 10 and 12

The board has introduced three major changes in the PSEB paper pattern. Here's what you need to know:

Change	Old Pattern	New Pattern 2026
Objective Questions (MCQs)	40%	25%
Questions from Chapter Content	0% (all from exercises)	25% from within chapters, 75% from exercises
Easy-Level Questions	40%	30%
Average-Level Questions	40%	40%
Difficult-Level Questions	20%	30%

1. Fewer Objective Questions (MCQs)

The share of MCQs has dropped from 40% to 25%. This means students will now face more descriptive and subjective questions in their exams.

2. Questions From Inside the Chapter

Earlier, all questions came only from the exercises at the end of each chapter. Now, at least 25% of questions will come from within the chapter itself. The remaining 75% will still be from exercises. So, students must read and understand the full chapter – not just the back exercises.

3. Higher Difficulty Level

The exam will now be tougher. Earlier, 40% of questions were easy, 40% average, and 20% difficult. Under the new pattern, it's 30% easy, 40% average, and 30% difficult. Students should prepare for more challenging questions.

How Should Students Prepare?

Here are some quick tips:

Complete your entire PSEB syllabus on time.
Don't skip any part of the chapter – read everything carefully.
Practice PSEB sample papers regularly.
Solve previous years' question papers to understand the exam style.
Focus on concepts, not just memorizing answers.

Stay updated and start preparing smartly. These changes are meant to test your real understanding – so study well and stay confident!

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