NBSE HSLC Exam Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Exam On - 12 Feb '25 - 24 Feb '25

Updated on Sep 30, 2024 17:16 IST

By Md Shahzad, Senior Executive - Content

NBSE HSLC Exam Pattern 2025: The Nagaland Board of Secondary Education (NBSE) prescribes the Nagaland Board HSLC exam pattern 2025 for students. The board releases the NBSE 10th exam pattern in the form of sample papers. Moreover, the board also notifies the pattern along with the exam routine in case they make any changes in the pattern. Students can check the updated exam pattern also on this page.

NBSE conducts the HSLC (High School Leaving Certificate) examination for Class 10 in February/March every year. The matriculation examination is conducted at the end of Class 10th schooling as per the syllabus. The learning program consists of the regular mode of teaching through imparting lessons in person. The NBSE HSLC examination consists of 7 papers and 18 subjects. Candidates appearing for the examination can choose either English or one of the many Indian languages as the medium for appearing in the examination. Internal assessments carry important marks and shall be assessed according to Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE).

The Board is expected to conduct the NBSE 10th exam 2025 in February 2025. If the board decides the make any changes in the NBSE HSLC exam pattern 2025, we will update the same here as well.

For a successful aggregate in HSLC, student attendance happens to be one of the many mandatory conditions. Regular practice, proper follow-up of academics, and a diligent approach can help one achieve a decent percentage. The following article throws light on the format and pattern of the HSLC examination conducted by NBSE:

NBSE HSLC Exam pattern and Grading system

According to the NBSE HSLC exam pattern, the exam consists of Language I (First Language-English), Language II (Second Language) options include Ao, Alternative English, Bengali, Hindi, Lotha, Sumi, and Tenyidie (candidate has to appear for only one paper). Mathematics, Science, and Social Sciences complete the scope of five compulsory subjects. For the additional sixth paper, the candidate has to choose one paper among Book-keeping & Accountancy, Environmental Education, Home Science, Foundation of Information Technology (FIT), and Music. The following consists of topic-wise weightage for each subject.

Language I (English) consists of Unit I (Literature-25 marks), Unit II (Reading-20 marks), Unit III (Writing-20 marks), Unit IV (Grammar-15 marks).
Language II (Second Language) consists of Section A (Reading-10 marks), Section B (Writing-10 marks), Section C (Grammar-20 marks), Section D (Literature-20 marks).
Mathematics consists of Unit I (Number System-02 marks), Unit II (Algebra-20 marks), Unit III (Trigonometry-12 marks), Unit IV (Coordinate Geometry-06 marks), Unit V (Geometry-16 marks), Unit VI (Mensuration-12 marks), Unit VII (Statistics & Probability-12 marks).
Science consists of Unit I (Materials-25 marks), Unit II (Energy-24 marks), Unit III (Living World-20 marks), Unit IV (Natural resources-05 marks), Unit V (Our Environment-06 marks).
Social Sciences consists of Unit I (India and Contemporary World-18 marks), Unit II (Indian Resources-18 marks), Unit III (Democratic Politics-18 marks), Unit IV (Understanding and economy-16 marks), Unit V (Nagaland Geography & G.K-10 marks).
All the above subjects are of 100 marks (80 marks mentioned in weightage) and Internal assessment (20 marks).
Additional subjects consist of (70 theory + 30 Internal assessment). The Work & Art Education, Physical & Health Education subjects comprise of 100 marks.
Time allotment for theory paper (180 mins).

NBSE HSLC Exam Pattern 2025: Important Resources and Books

There's a standardized syllabus at par with the National Curriculum standards, and a student can avail the textbooks recommended for HSLC examination from the official website of NBSE.

Textbooks issued as per the NBSE curriculum are of paramount importance. A student must go through them for sound NBSE HSLC preparation besides the need for reference books available from all leading publishers. The Internet serves as the motherboard for all information, and candidates can have access to quality study material, whether free of cost or subscribed from here.
For Language I (English), A Multi-Skill Course in English Class X (Headword Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.), the prescribed textbook. For a reference book, Senior School Grammar and Composition (Orient Blackswan, Pvt Ltd), Hester Lott.
For compulsory subjects, Mathematics Class X (Amenta Publications), K.C. Kakoty. Science Class X (Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.), Dr N.K. Verma, Dr J.P. Sharma, Dr J.K. Juneja, J.N. Jaiswal. A textbook of Social Science Class X (Goyal Brothers Prakashan), by I.L. Wanchoo, Arun Kumar stands as the prescribed textbook. For a reference book, A book of Nagaland (supplementary) Class IX and X (NBSE Kohima).
For additional subjects, Book-Keeping and Accountancy Class X (Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.), A.S. Siddiqui. A Textbook of Environment Education (Goyal Brothers Prakashan), A.N. Rai. A Textbook of Home Science Class IX (Nova Publications), Navneet Kaur Sandhu. Foundation of Information and Technology Class X (Pearson Education), Nancy Sehgal. Music Textbook IX (Theory & Practical), Publication of NBSE, Kohima. Life Skills for Secondary (Headword Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.)
For Language II, follow the respective books as per language choice mentioned in the NBSE curriculum.

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FAQs on NBSE HSLC Exam Pattern

Q1. How to choose an optional scoring subject?

A: NBSE provides five additional subjects. Stick to the subject which is relevant for your higher studies.

Q2. Is there a need to buy reference books?

A: NBSE textbooks are well designed to address the HSLC examination. However, a candidate is free to choose reference books for a better understanding if required.

Q3. How to ensure full marks in theory paper?

A: There are no foolproof ways except answering the paper correctly. You can even do all the extra questions that will compensate for an unforced error. A thorough revision is mandatory if full-marks happens to be your target.

Q5. What if I fail in a compulsory subject?

A: Except Language I, the additional subject will replace it. However, NBSE takes compartmental examinations to address the issue.

Q6. How to ensure time management?

A: NBSE prescribes the last ten minutes to be kept for your answer script revision. However, you can finish a paper in just 150 mins (allotted time is 180 mins) or even less through hard work and practice.

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