Complete 2-Month Study Guide for 12th Board Exam

A well, designed two, month study plan can definitely help you score well in your 12th board exam in 2026, even if you feel that you are late. This is, however, conditional on you following a clear routine and being consistent every day. 

Understand the way the questions are framed

Knowing the pattern of the questions in the 12th board exam and the distribution of marks is very important before planning your studies. Most of the subjects have 70 or 80 marks for theory and 20 or 30 marks for practicals or internal assessment. So, do not forget to prepare for the practicals also. The practicals for one of the Science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, or Biology should be your concern as they usually have separate marks for them that you cannot combine with the theory and ignore. The subjects of Commerce and Humanities, for example, mostly follow the pattern of 80 marks theory + 20 marks project or internal, meaning that the written answers and projects are both important.

Month 1: Complete syllabus with strong basics

 The first 30 days should be primarily focused on going through the entire syllabus at least once and getting all basic concepts cleared. It is recommended to start with the chapters having high weightage so that your work covers a large portion of the 12th board exam marks quickly. In a Science stream: Invest more hours in learning chapters like Electrostatics, Optics, Organic Chemistry, and Human Physiology that are generally given more weight. In a Commerce stream: Focus on Accountancy, Business Studies, and Economics topics that have been most frequently repeated in the previous year’s papers. In a Humanities stream: Make sure you have the necessary chapters of History, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, and English revised through the help of short notes and timelines.

Daily routine idea for Month 1

A simple routine can make your first month more organised and less confusing. 

Morning: Study your toughest subject (like Maths or Physics) when your mind is fresh. Afternoon: Take a lighter subject like English or an optional subject and practice writing answers. Evening: Revise what you studied in the morning and solve a set of questions or numericals. Night: Do light revision, like reading English literature, formulas, or key points instead of starting new topics

Month 2: Practice papers, revision, and speed

The second month is largely focused on practice and tests, along with working on speed and presentation for the 12th board exam. At this stage, you need to move beyond just reading the theory and towards writing more answers within the time limits. Attempt to complete one sample paper or last year’s paper of your main subjects every 12 days in exam, like conditions of 3 hours.

After each paper, carry out a mistake analysis in detail, figure out why you lost the marks and note down those weak points in a separate notebook for your quick revision.

Focus on answer writing and presentation

A good presentation can help you score higher even with average content because it makes it easier for the teacher to check your paper.

In Maths and Science, write step, by, step answers, show all steps for numericals, and underline the formula or the final result.

In theory subject use headings, subheadings, bullet points, and short paragraphs so that the answers look clean and well-structured.

If necessary, draw neat diagrams, graphs, and maps and label them clearly to get full marks.

New helpful habits to add in these 2 months

Along with your main study routine, a few new habits can not only make your 12th board exam prep more efficient but also less stressful.

Strictly Follow NCERT: Most of the questions in the CBSE exam are directly taken from the NCERT concepts, so do not miss reading every line of the NCERT and doing the exercises that are given there first.

Short Notes: Prepare small notes for each subject that contain formulas, definitions, reactions, important years, and diagrams, which will help you to quickly revise in the last days.

Check Yourself Weekly: Each week, at the end of the week, take a small test on the chapters you have studied and find out how much you remember without looking at the book.

Keep Stress at Bay: Engaging in light exercise, stretching, or deep breathing for a few minutes daily will keep your mind relaxed and focused.

Stay positive and use guidance from Mentrovert

Board exams seem like the biggest deal in the world and your mental health and confidence are equally important as your marks. If you are confused about planning, worrying about the results, or not having a clue about your career after the 12th board exam, then a mentor’s help will surely make your life easier. Mentrovert is one such platform that helps students to get connected with mentors who are experienced and empathetic and provide the right guidance at the time of exam pressure. These mentors not only help you to create a 2-month study plan that will be practical and efficient, but also give you the subject strategy and support your mental health during this stressful period. With the right plan, regular practice, and proper guidance, you can walk into your 12th board exam 2026 feeling prepared, calm, and confident about your performance and your future.