Assam HSLC Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme & Questions Types

Result Date: 20 Apr '24
Megha Sharma
Megha Sharma

Updated on - Jan 18, 2024

The Secondary Education Board of Assam has released the Assam HSLC exam pattern 2024 for the upcoming board exams. Candidates can access the exam pattern on the board's official website. Moreover, the board will start the Assam class 10 examination from 16 Feb 2024 to 4 Mar 2024 in pen and paper mode. 

Furthermore, as per the recent modification made by SEBA, students will be provided with OMR sheets for the Assam HSLC exams for all the major subjects. The exams are conducted for a total of 100 marks, and students must score at least 30 to pass the exams. 

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Assam HSLC Exam Pattern 2024 

Students must score at least 30% marks in the board exam and clear both practical and theory papers. The exam pattern incorporates details on the grading system, marking schemes, types of questions, and marks allocated per question, which aids the candidates in strategizing their study plans accordingly.

Tabulated below are the key highlights regarding the Assam HSLC 2024 exam pattern:

Assam 10th Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights
Particulars Details
Total Marks 90 theory + 10 practicals
Question pattern Multiple Choice Questions
Long Type Questions
Short Type Questions
Passing marks 30% in each subject
Negative marking No negative marking

Assam HSLC Exam Pattern 2024: Subject Wise

As per the norms of the Assam board, the students must write exams for compulsory subjects such as English, General Science, General Maths and Social Science. It is recommended for students to thoroughly review the exam pattern as part of their preparation strategy to excel in their exams.

Assam HSLC Exam Pattern for English

For the Assam HSLC exam paper, maximum marks are allotted to the MCQ type of questions. Students can refer to the information below for the English Assam HSLC exam pattern 2024.

English Exam Pattern for Assam HSLC 2024 
Types of Questions Number of Questions Total Marks
MCQs and very short answers 45 45
Short answer type 14 29
Long answer type 4 16

Assam HSLC Exam Pattern for Maths

Students can expect maximum questions from the MCQs and a very short answers section, which constitutes a total of 45 marks. Tabulated below is the marking scheme for Maths.

Maths Exam Pattern for Assam HSLC 2024 
Topics Number of Questions Total Marks
MCQs 20 20
Very Short Answers 25 25
Short Answer Type Questions I 05 10
Short Answer Type Questions II 09 27
Long Answer Type Questions 02 08

Assam HSLC Exam Pattern for General Science

The number of questions asked and the marks per question for General Science are mentioned below. Students can refer to the information below and prepare for the board exams by prioritizing vital sections.

Maths Exam Pattern for Assam HSLC 2024 
Types of Questions Number of Questions Marks per Question Total Marks
MCQs 20 01 20
Very Short Answers 25 01 25
Short Answer Type I 18 02 36
Short Answer Type II 03 03 09

Assam HSLC Exam Pattern for Social Science

The Assam HSLC exam pattern for Social Science includes MCQs, very short answers, and descriptive-type questions. Students must thoroughly understand the Assam HSLC exam pattern 2024 to score good grades.

Social Science Exam Pattern for Assam HSLC 2024  
Types of Questions Number of Questions Marks per Question Total Marks
MCQs and Very Short Answers 45 01 45
Descriptive Type 11 03/04/05 45
Total 56   90

Assam HSLC Exam Pattern for Elective Subjects 2024

Students appearing for the Assam HSLC board exams can choose from a vast number of options for elective subjects. The total mark is 100 for the optional subjects.

The list of elective subjects is given below.

Assam HSLC Subject-wise Exam Pattern 2024
Elective Subjects (Any one) Total Marks
Electives Subjects 100
Advanced Maths/ Geography (Electives) 100
Computer Science (Electives) 100
Wood Craft/ Cane and Bamboo Technology/ Fine Art (Electives) 100
Music/ Dance/ Garment Designing (Electives) 100
Textile Design and Clothing (Electives) 100
Home Science (Electives) 100

Assam HSLC Exam Pattern 2024 Details

All schools affiliated with SEBA are required to conduct two unit tests and four main examinations for classes 9 and 10. There are four sections in the Assam HSLC exam, and the following table contains the detailed exam pattern for 2024 for the current academic session:

Assam HSLC Exam Pattern 2024
Sections Types of Questions Marks
A Objective 1
B Very Short 2
C Short 3
D Long 4 or 5

Assam HSLC Exam Pattern 2023-24: Passing Marks

The candidates must secure the minimum passing marks to pass the Assam HSLC exams. Given below are the subject-wise passing marks for the class 10 board exams.

Passing Marks for Assam HSLC Exam Pattern 2024
Subjects Passing Marks
English 30
Maths 30
Science 30
Social Science 30

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