MP Board removes 2-mark questions for Classes 9 to 12, introduces internal choice in 5 and 7-mark questions
Ruchika Kumari | October 19, 2026 | 10:26 AM IST | 2 mins read
MPBSE Board Exams 2027: Internal choice has been discontinued in 2-mark questions in major subjects but will continue in 3-mark and 4-mark questions.
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Download NowThe Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has revised the rules governing internal choice in question papers for Classes 9 to 12 from academic session 2026-27. As per the recent notification, the board has discontinued internal choice in 2-mark questions in major subjects while retaining the facility for 3-mark and 4-mark questions.
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The revised rules will apply to examinations conducted during the 2026-27 academic session. The changes follow decisions taken at the board's Curriculum Committee meeting on August 20, 2025, and approved at the Executive Committee meeting on August 28, 2025.
MP Board exam 2026-27: Changes in internal choice
Under the revised pattern, for major subjects, students will no longer have the option of internal choice in 2-mark questions. These are categorised as very short-answer questions. However, internal choice will be available in 3-mark short-answer questions and 4-mark long-answer questions.
The board has also introduced changes to the internal-choice pattern for subjects under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
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According to the notification, internal choice will be introduced in 5-mark long-answer questions and 7-mark descriptive questions in NSQF subjects. These provisions will also come into effect for examinations in academic session 2026-27. MP Board has asksed officials to inform schools and students.
MP Board Class 10, 12 schedule
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Class 10 exam date |
Subject (Timings: 9 am to 12 noon) |
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February 24, 2027 |
Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Sindhi; Urdu for Deaf & Dumb Students; Painting, Gayan Vadan, Tabla, Pakhawaj, Computer |
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February 25, 2027 |
NSQF (National Skills Qualifications Framework) – all subjects including Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
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February 27, 2027 |
Urdu |
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March 2, 2027 |
Hindi |
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March 5, 2027 |
Mathematics (Standard), Mathematics (Basic) |
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March 9, 2027 |
English |
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March 12, 2027 |
Sanskrit |
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March 15, 2027 |
Science |
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March 18, 2027 |
Social Science |
Madhya Pradesh board Class 12 exam dates
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Exam Dates |
Subjects (Timings - 9 am to 12 noon) |
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February 17, 2027 |
Biotechnology, Indian music (Gayan Vadan, Tabla Pakhavaj) |
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February 18, 2027 |
Urdu, Marathi |
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February 20, 2027 |
Sanskrit |
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February 22, 2027 |
NSQF- all subjects, Physical Education, Artificial Intelligence |
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February 23, 2027 |
Hindi |
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February 24, 2027 |
Drawing and Designing |
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February 25, 2027 |
Psychology |
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February 26, 2027 |
English |
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March 1, 2027 |
Informatic Practices |
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March 3, 2027 |
Sociology |
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March 4, 2027 |
Physics, Economics, Animal Hus. Milk Trade, Poultry Farming and Fishery, Elements of Science, History of Indian Art & World Art |
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March 8, 2027 |
Biology |
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March 11, 2027 |
Political Science |
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March 13, 2027 |
Chemistry, History, Business Studies, Elements of Science & Maths useful for agriculture, Drawing and Painting, Home Management, Nutrition, and Textile |
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March 16, 2027 |
Mathematics |
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March 17, 2027 |
Agriculture (Humanities Group), Home Science (Art Group), Bookkeeping and Accountancy |
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March 19, 2027 |
Geography, Crop Production and Horticulture, Still Life & Design, Anatomy, Physiology and Health |
Admit cards for all exams are expected to be released in January. Students are advised to be in touch with their respective schools for not missing updates.
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