UPMSP
Class 12
Chemistry
Syllabus and Exam Pattern

UP Board Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Complete Guide 2026

The UP Board Class 12 Chemistry examination is a critical assessment for Science stream students, divided into a 70-mark theory paper and a 30-mark practical component. The exam is designed to test knowledge across Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry, requiring proficiency in chemical reactions, numerical solutions, and conceptual understanding.

1.0UPMSP Class 12 Chemistry Exam Date and Schedule 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is scheduled to conduct the Class 12 theory exams from February 18 to March 12, 2026.

Particular

Details

Chemistry Exam Date

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Exam Shift

Evening Shift (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM)

Practical Exam Period

January 2026 (Expected)

2.0UPMSP Class 12 Chemistry Unit-wise Syllabus and Marks Distribution

The syllabus, based on NCERT guidelines, comprises 10 major units with a total of 70 marks for the theory paper. Units 1 and 8 carry the highest weightage.

Unit No.

Unit Title (English)

Marks

Focus Area

1

Solutions

08

Colligative Properties, Raoult's Law

2

Electrochemistry

07

Electrochemical cells, Nernst Equation

3

Chemical Kinetics

07

Rate equations, Half-life (Zero & First order)

4

d and f Block Elements

06

General characteristics, Lanthanide contraction

5

Coordination Compounds

07

Nomenclature, Isomerism, Bonding

6

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

07

Preparation, Substitution reactions

7

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

07

Acidic nature of phenol, Preparation methods

8

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

08

Nucleophilic addition mechanism, Acidic nature

9

Amines

06

Nomenclature, Preparation, Identification

10

Biomolecules

07

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

Total Marks


70


3.0UPMSP Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper Scheme (Exam Pattern)

The total assessment is for 100 marks, with students needing at least 33% overall to pass. The theory paper provides 3 hours for writing, plus 15 minutes for reading.

Theory Paper Structure (70 Marks)

The question paper includes a blend of objective, short-answer, and long-answer questions.

S.No.

Question Type

Marks per Q

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Focus Area

1

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

1

6

06

Factual & Conceptual

2

Very Short Answer (VSA)

2

8 (4+4 sets)

16

Definitions, Simple Equations

3

Short Answer I (SA I)

3

4

12

Derivations, Explanations

4

Short Answer II (SA II)

4

4

16

Case-Based/Moderate Numericals

5

Long Answer (LA)

5

4 (2+2 sets)

20

Detailed Mechanisms, Complex Numericals

Grand Total

26

70


Practical Examination (30 Marks)

The practical exam is often divided into 15 marks for external evaluation and 15 marks for internal assessment.

Component

Marks (External Evaluation)

Component

Marks (Internal Assessment)

Volumetric Analysis (Simple Titration)

4

Project & Viva

8

Qualitative Analysis (Simple Salts)

4

Class Records

4

Content-based Experiment

3

Content-based Experiment

3

Viva/Oral Test

4



Total

15

Total

15

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