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Key Facts: Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness Exam

40+50+10

Theory + Practical + INA marks under Scheme of Studies

PSEB Scheme of Studies / Class 10 NSQF Beauty and Wellness

Code 82

Subject code for Beauty and Wellness (Assistant Beauty Therapist)

PSEB Scheme of Studies (NSQF trades)

10+30

Employability Skills + Vocational Skills within Theory 40

PSEB Class 10 Beauty and Wellness syllabus 2026–27

33%

Aggregate pass requirement (theory+practical+INA)

PSEB Scheme of Studies

25%

Minimum required in theory

PSEB Scheme of Studies

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official mixed paper or practical

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PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness (code 82) is Class 10 Assistant Beauty Therapist: Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100. Theory covers employability (10) plus skin care, depilation, makeup, and workplace impression (30). Pass is 33% aggregate with min 25% theory. Fees via schools. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not an official paper or practical simulation.

Sample Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness Practice Questions

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1Which is the outermost layer of the human skin?
A.Epidermis
B.Dermis
C.Subcutis (hypodermis)
D.Muscle fascia
Explanation: The epidermis is the outermost protective layer of the skin. Beneath it lie the dermis and then the subcutis (hypodermis).
2Which skin layer contains most blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and sweat glands?
A.Epidermis
B.Dermis
C.Stratum corneum only
D.Nail matrix only
Explanation: The dermis is the living support layer that houses blood vessels, nerves, follicles, and sweat/sebaceous glands. The epidermis is mainly epithelial cells; the stratum corneum is its outermost dead-cell sublayer.
3What is the main function of the subcutis (hypodermis)?
A.Produce melanin for UV protection only
B.Store fat, cushion tissues, and insulate the body
C.Form the visible freckle pattern of the face
D.Replace the need for moisturiser on all skin types
Explanation: The subcutis stores adipose tissue, cushions underlying structures, and helps thermal insulation. Melanin is made by melanocytes mainly in the epidermis; freckles and moisturisers are separate topics.
4Which statement best describes a primary protective function of healthy skin?
A.It acts as a barrier against microbes, chemicals, and physical injury
B.It permanently sterilises all tools placed on it
C.It produces vitamin K in unlimited amounts for blood clotting only
D.It stops all water loss completely even in dry climates
Explanation: Intact skin is a major barrier against pathogens, irritants, and trauma, and helps regulate water loss. It does not sterilise tools, and barrier function reduces—not eliminates—transepidermal water loss.
5Normal skin is best described as:
A.Balanced moisture and oil with a generally even texture and few problems
B.Always shiny with enlarged pores and frequent breakouts
C.Tight, flaky, and never able to hold moisture
D.Red and reactive to almost every product
Explanation: Normal skin has relatively balanced sebum and hydration with a smooth appearance and few chronic issues. The other options describe oily, dry, and sensitive/allergic patterns.
6A client with oily skin often shows which combination of features?
A.Enlarged pores, shine in the T-zone or face, and tendency to congestion
B.Paper-thin dryness with no shine anywhere
C.Complete absence of sebaceous glands
D.Only freckles without any sebum activity
Explanation: Oily skin commonly shows excess sebum, visible shine, enlarged pores, and a tendency toward blackheads/congestion. Dry skin lacks oil; glands are not absent in living skin.
7Combination skin typically means:
A.Oily in some areas (often the T-zone) and normal or dry in others
B.The same oil level on every centimetre of the face
C.Only mature skin with deep wrinkles
D.Skin that never needs cleansing
Explanation: Combination skin has mixed behaviour—often oilier on the forehead–nose–chin (T-zone) and drier or more normal on the cheeks—so care products may be zoned.
8Three core techniques of basic skin care taught for Assistant Beauty Therapist are:
A.Cleansing, toning (or freshening), and moisturising
B.Waxing, threading, and bleaching only
C.Foundation, mascara, and lipstick only
D.Sanding, welding, and polishing
Explanation: Basic facial skin care centres on cleansing, applying toner/skin freshener, and moisturising matched to skin type. Wax/thread/bleach are depilation; makeup products are separate units.
9What is the main purpose of a facial cleanser before other skin-care steps?
A.Remove surface dirt, makeup residue, and excess sebum so products absorb better
B.Permanently change the client’s natural skin type overnight
C.Replace the need for any moisturiser on dry skin
D.Sterilise the entire facial skeleton
Explanation: Cleansing prepares the skin by removing impurities so subsequent products work more evenly. It does not change genetic skin type or sterilise bone.
10A toner or skin freshener is mainly used to:
A.Help rebalance the skin surface after cleansing and prepare for moisturiser
B.Melt permanent body hair roots permanently without heat
C.Act as the only foundation shade for all clients
D.Replace hand washing before every service
Explanation: Toners/fresheners remove residual cleanser film, refresh the surface, and help prepare skin for moisturiser or further treatment. They are not hair-removal agents or makeup bases.

About the Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness Exam

Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness is the Class 10 skill subject under the Punjab School Education Board for the job role Assistant Beauty Therapist (subject code 82). It assesses foundation knowledge for salon-style beauty support work: anatomical structure and care of the skin, basic depilation (waxing, threading, bleaching), makeup planning and application, professional workplace impression, hygiene and safety, product and tool knowledge, client care, and employability skills (communication, self-management, ICT, entrepreneurship, green skills). Official assessment is Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100, with theory split as Employability Skills 10 + Vocational Skills 30 per the PSEB Class 10 Beauty and Wellness syllabus. Pass requires 33% aggregate with min 25% theory per the Scheme of Studies. Fees and exact blueprints are notified by PSEB on pseb.ac.in. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with explanations; they are not a full simulation of the official mixed paper or hands-on practical.

Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness (code 82), job role Assistant Beauty Therapist, is assessed as Theory 40 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies. Theory includes Part A Employability Skills (10 marks: Communication, Self-Management, ICT, Entrepreneurial, and Green Skills–II) and Part B Vocational Skills (30 marks: basic skin care services; basic depilation services; makeup service; creating a positive impression at the workplace). The written board paper is mixed format (objective-style items plus subjective short/long answers), not pure MCQ. Practical covers salon performance, file/portfolio, and viva as notified. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available depending on school offerings. Typical theory duration is about 3 hours — confirm the year’s date sheet on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — it does not simulate official attempt limits, subjective long answers, or practical performance.

Time Limit

About 3 hours for theory (confirm year date sheet); practical and INA activities are separately timed as notified

Passing Score

33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory (Scheme of Studies); verify the current pass criteria circular.

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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~25% of this local bank

Basic Skin Care Services

Skin layers and functions, skin types, analysis, cleansing–toning–moisturising, facial/neck muscles, and related cosmetics knowledge for Assistant Beauty Therapist Unit 1.

~22% of this local bank

Basic Depilation Services

Hair structure/growth cycle overview; waxing, threading, and bleaching procedures; sensitivity tests; contraindications; tools; and aftercare for Unit 2.

~20% of this local bank

Makeup Service

Client assessment and treatment planning, work-area and product preparation, tools, and logical basic makeup application sequences for Unit 3.

~17% of this local bank

Workplace Impression, Hygiene & Safety

Professional image, sterilisation/disinfection, PPE, trolley and work-area standards, client care, confidentiality, and salon safety for Unit 4.

~16% of this local bank

Employability Skills

Communication, self-management, ICT for salon tasks, entrepreneurship basics, and green skills in a beauty-workplace context (Part A).

Preparing for the Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory (Scheme of Studies); verify the current pass criteria circular.
  • Assessment: Official PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness (code 82), job role Assistant Beauty Therapist, is assessed as Theory 40 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100 under the Scheme of Studies. Theory includes Part A Employability Skills (10 marks: Communication, Self-Management, ICT, Entrepreneurial, and Green Skills–II) and Part B Vocational Skills (30 marks: basic skin care services; basic depilation services; makeup service; creating a positive impression at the workplace). The written board paper is mixed format (objective-style items plus subjective short/long answers), not pure MCQ. Practical covers salon performance, file/portfolio, and viva as notified. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available depending on school offerings. Typical theory duration is about 3 hours — confirm the year’s date sheet on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — it does not simulate official attempt limits, subjective long answers, or practical performance.
  • Time limit: About 3 hours for theory (confirm year date sheet); practical and INA activities are separately timed as notified
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness: Suggested Study Strategy

1Learn skin layers (epidermis, dermis, subcutis/hypodermis) and the six common skin types first — many Unit 1 questions start from anatomy and type-matching.
2For depilation, always connect procedure steps to patch testing, contraindications, hygiene, and aftercare — not tool names alone.
3Map makeup questions to planning → preparation → application sequence, and know why primer, foundation, and setting powder are ordered that way.
4Link workplace items to real salon habits: hand hygiene, sterilised metal tools, clean trolleys, PPE, client consent, and confidentiality.
5Practise employability units with beauty-salon scenarios: clear greetings, time management, basic ICT for appointments, waste reduction, and ethical selling.
6Do not neglect Practical 50 and INA 10 — MCQ drills alone cannot replace salon performance, file work, and viva preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness exam pure multiple-choice?

No. Official PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness (code 82) is a mixed theory paper under Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100, plus hands-on practical and internal assessment. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts only — not an official paper or practical simulation.

What is the theory–practical–INA mark pattern for PSEB Class 10 Beauty and Wellness?

Under the official Scheme of Studies, Beauty and Wellness (code 82), job role Assistant Beauty Therapist, is Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100. Theory includes Employability Skills (10 marks) and Vocational Skills (30 marks) as listed in the PSEB Class 10 Beauty and Wellness syllabus. Confirm the year’s circular on pseb.ac.in.

How long is the PSEB Matric Beauty and Wellness theory paper?

Board theory papers at Matric level are commonly about 3 hours. Confirm the year’s date sheet and instructions on pseb.ac.in. Practical and INA activities are timed separately as notified.

What is the passing score for PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness?

Pass requires 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA with a minimum of 25% in theory, per the Scheme of Studies. Always verify the current result/pass criteria circular for your examination year.

How much does the PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness exam cost?

Beauty and Wellness is not sold as a separate marketplace product. Fees are notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular candidates. Check pseb.ac.in for the current fee circular.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to PSEB Class 10 NSQF Beauty and Wellness (code 82), Assistant Beauty Therapist: Part A employability skills and Part B vocational units on basic skin care services, basic depilation services, makeup service, and creating a positive impression at the workplace — plus hygiene, salon tools, client care, safety, and product knowledge.

Where can I find the official PSEB Class 10 Beauty and Wellness syllabus?

Use the PSEB syllabus index at pseb.ac.in/syllabus?catid=14 and the Class 10 Beauty and Wellness (NSQF) syllabus PDF published by PSEB (e.g. 2026–27 syllabus on static.pseb.ac.in). Supporting curriculum detail is available via PSSCIVE Assistant Beauty Therapist materials referenced by PSEB.