As the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) gears up to commence the Class 12 final examinations from February 2, 2026, students are entering the most crucial phase of their preparation. With just a few weeks left, every minute counts—and practicing model papers is now essential for achieving a strong score.

The board has officially released subject-wise model papers in PDF format for all Intermediate students, available on its website. These sample papers help students understand the exam pattern, typology of questions, difficulty level, and time management skills needed in the actual board exam.

One of the major subjects in the Arts stream—Political Science—will be conducted on February 3, 2026, in the second sitting. Here is everything students need to know about the structure, marking scheme, and smart preparation approach for the subject.

The Class 12 Political Science paper carries a total of 100 marks and the exam duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes. The question paper is divided into two sections—Objective and Subjective—ensuring a balanced assessment.

📌 Section A – Objective Questions

• 100 MCQs will be asked

• Students need to answer any 50

• Each question = 1 mark

• Answers must be filled on the OMR sheet

📌 Section B – Subjective Questions
This section includes:
1️⃣ 30 Short Answer Questions

• Attempt any 15

• Each question carries 2 marks

2️⃣ 8 Long Answer Questions

• Attempt any 4

• Each question carries 5 marks

• These require detailed, well-structured answers with relevant facts and concepts

Through this pattern, students can earn marks smartly by attempting questions they are most confident about.

Model papers are designed to mirror the real exam, giving students a clear idea of:
✔ What type of questions will be asked
✔ Important chapters and recurring concepts
✔ How to structure answers effectively
✔ Time management during writing long answers

Consistent practice boosts accuracy, speed and confidence—key factors for scoring high in the Political Science paper.

Here’s a quick strategy recommended by teachers and board experts:

✔ Solve last 5 years’ question papers
Identify commonly asked themes such as Indian Constitution, Democracy, Global Politics, United Nations etc.

✔ Make handwritten notes
Organize notes chapter-wise and revise daily, especially political theories, thinkers, and constitutional Articles.

✔ Focus on NCERT books
NCERT remains the primary and most reliable source for board exam preparation.

✔ Practice writing long answers
Political Science requires conceptual clarity and structured explanations. Include examples, important dates and constitutional references.

✔ Attempt model papers in a timed environment
This helps build exam stamina and improves presentation skills.

Since 50% of marks come from MCQs, students must practice objective questions regularly. Once the exam is over, the board will release:

• Provisional Answer Key

• Final Answer Key after evaluating objections

So accuracy in MCQs plays a major role in boosting the final score.

Bihar Board’s model papers are a powerful tool to sharpen exam readiness. With proper planning, smart revision, and consistent practice, Political Science can become one of the highest-scoring subjects for Class 12 Arts students.

Students are advised to download the latest model papers from the board’s official portal and begin solving them right away—because the countdown to success has already begun!