ISC Class 12 Computer Science Exam Pattern 2025 with Marking Scheme and Topic-wise Weightage

ISC Class 12 Computer Science Paper Pattern 2025: Get the complete breakdown of ISC Computer Science Class 12 exam format, marking scheme, and topic-based mark distribution to guide students in preparing for the board exams.

Nov 21, 2024, 12:58 IST
isc class 12 computer science exam pattern with marking scheme
isc class 12 computer science exam pattern with marking scheme

ISC Class 12 Computer Science Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2025: ISC Class 12 Computer Science Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2025 helps students prepare for the exam. The pattern covers different types of questions such as very short answer questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and case studies based on real life. The pattern is based on 100 marks with each section contributing a different percentage. This information helps students to focus on important topics and organise their preparation.

ISC Class 12 Computer Science Topic-Wise Weightage Distribution 2025

The ISC board does not assign specific marks to individual chapters. However, by reviewing past sample papers, we provide students with an estimated weightage for each chapter.

Section

Topic

Estimated Weightage (Marks)

SECTION A

Boolean Algebra

8-10

 

- Propositional logic, wff, truth tables, equivalence laws, simplifications

 
 

- Basic theorems, Karnaugh maps, applications

 
 

-Computer Hardware

3-5

 

- Logic gates, adders, encoders, multiplexers

 

SECTION B

Programming in Java

25-30

 

- Objects, constructors, input/output

 
 

- Primitive types, wrapper classes, casting

 
 

- Variables, expressions, operators

 
 

- Statements, scope, and visibility

 
 

- Methods, static methods, recursion

 
 

- Arrays and strings

 
 

Implementation of Algorithms

Integrated into practicals

SECTION C

Inheritance, Interface, Polymorphism

8-10

 

- Inheritance, dynamic binding, interfaces

 
 

Data Structures

8-10

 

- Stacks, queues, linked lists, binary trees

 
 

Complexity and Big O Notation

5-6

 

- Algorithm analysis, searching, sorting

 

Practical Exam

 

30

 

- Lab assignments, viva

 

Total

 

100

This table gives priority to Java programming, Boolean algebra, and data structures, which are core components of the syllabus. Practical programming skills are heavily emphasized in the evaluation process.

ISC Board Class 12 Computer Science Paper Format for 2025

Section

Details

Total Marks

70 (Theory) + 30 (Practical/Internal Assessment)

Duration

3 hours

Theory Paper

Consists of two parts:

Part I

Compulsory questions covering the entire syllabus.

Part II

Choice-based questions (students answer a set number from a larger selection).

Key Topics Covered

Boolean Algebra, Java Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Complexity Analysis, Inheritance.

ISC Board Class 12 Computer Science Exam Pattern 2025

Section

Details

Total Marks

70 (Theory) + 30 (Practical/Internal Assessment)

Duration

3 hours

Part I

Compulsory questions covering various topics like Boolean Algebra, Java Programming, and Data Structures.

Part II

Section with choice-based questions, allowing students to choose a set number of questions from a larger selection.

Theory Distribution

Section A (40 marks), Section B (20 marks), Section C (10 marks).

In this article, students can look at the overall exam pattern and the approximate weightage of each chapter as per the previous sample papers. 

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