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CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2024-25: An Overview

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The 2024–25 CBSE class 12 exam formats have been revised. This year, CBSE will only conduct one exam, unlike the previous session. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is in charge of holding the class 12 exams. All CBSE-affiliated schools are encouraged to use NCERT textbooks 

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The changes for classes 11th-12th year-end Board Examinations (2024-25) 

Particulars Academic Session 2023-24 Academic Session 2024-25
Composition of question paper for year-end examination/ Board Examination (Theory) 1. Competency Focused Questions in the form of MCQs/ Case Based Questions, Source-based Integrated Questions or any other type = 40%

2. Select response type questions (MCQ) = 20%

3. Constructed response questions (Short Answer Questions/Long Answer type Questions, as per existing pattern) = 40%
1. Competency Focused Questions in the form of MCQs/ Case Based Questions, Source-based Integrated Questions or any other type = 50%

2. Select response type questions (MCQ) = 20%

3. Constructed response questions (Short Answer Questions/Long Answer type Questions, as per existing pattern) = 30%

Important dates for Class 12th 2024 

Event

Dates

CBSE Class 12 exam date February 15 to April 2, 2024
CBSE result Class 12 Date 2024 the first week of May 2024

CBSE Class 12 Exam Syllabus

Class XI and XII is a composite course. Students need to take only those subjects in class XI which he/she intends to continue in class 12. Students can offer a minimum of 5 or more subjects in class XI. They need to continue the same subjects in class XII. 3.1 Combination of Subjects: Subjects can be offered as under:

Subject Name of the subject
Compulsory Subject 1 Hindi Elective or Hindi Core or English Elective or English Core
Subject 2 Any 1 Language from Group – L(Languages) not opted as Subject 1
OR
Any 1 Elective from the Group – A (Academic Electives)
Additional Subject Optional Subject 3, Subject 4 & Subject 5 Any 3 electives either from Group –
A (Academic Electives) Or Group-S (Skills Elective)
OR
Any 3 from the Combination of Group – A and Group – S
Subject 6 Any 1 elective or Language from any subject group

Click here to find more details on the Curriculum and Syllabus  

CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern

For a better understanding of the CBSE Class 12 exam, students can refer to the exam pattern provided below: 

Type of Questions

Weightage

Competency-Based Questions [Multiple Choice Questions, Case Studies, Source-based Integrated Questions, etc.]. 30% (Minimum)
Objective Type Questions 20%
Short Answer/Long Answer Questions 50% [As Per Existing Pattern]

For the academic year 2023, CBSE changed the format of the board exams for classes 9 to 12. The board has started to shift toward competency-based education under the new National Education Policy (NEP) (CBE). More questions on the practical application of concepts will be made of the students. At the same time, the marking scheme and time allotted for the exam will not change.

On the Central Board of Secondary Education’s official website, students can view the class 12 CBSE test pattern (CBSE). The exam is divided into two phases. The first is conceptual, whereas the second is actual. Language and academic subjects have theory tests for 80 to 70 marks, while math, physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science have practical exams. Candidates can check the entire exam pattern. 

Important dates for Class 12th 2024 

  1. The total number of questions for a subject will be around 25 to 27. Depending on the subject, it may vary. 
  2. There will be a combination of subjective and objective question types.
  3. The board exam will only be conducted offline. 
  4. 3 hour  theory exam will be conducted. 
  5. English or Hindi language will be made available as the question papers. The Regional languages are an optional language exam for candidates and will not be used as the main form of examination. 
    1. Questions on the exam would be worth 1, 2, 3, and 5 marks.
    Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark each),
    Short Answer Type Questions-I (2 marks each),
    Short Answer Type Questions-II (3 marks each),
    Value-based Questions (4 marks),
    Long Answer Type Questions (5 marks each). 

CBSE Result 2024 Revaluation, Verification, and Mark Sheet Photocopy

Particulars Dates* Fee
Verification of marks May 2024 Rs 500 per subject
Answer Sheet photocopy May to June 2024 Rs 700 per answer book
Revaluation June 2024 Rs 100 per question

CBSE Class 12 Sample Question Papers

Students will require quality study materials and a practice book. Students must practice answering sample questions for their exams. Students can learn about frequently asked questions, subjects that need to be prioritized, different types of trick questions, and much more by using the CBSE sample papers for Class Last 2 years Sample Question Papers: 
CBSE Sample Question Paper 2022-2023 
CBSE Sample Question Paper 2023-2024

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. Is the CBSE Class 12 syllabus the same as NCERT?
    Yes! The NCERT syllabus and the CBSE Class 12 syllabus are same. 
  2. What are the passing marks for CBSE Class 12 exams?
    The passing marks for CBSE Class 12 exams are 33. 
  3. When will the CBSE class 12 board exams be conducted?
    The  CBSE class 12 board exams will start on February 15th 2023. 

NCERT books for Class 12 (Recommended) 

Physics 
Concepts of Physics by HC Verma 
Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick and Walker. 
Students may also seek help from Objective Physics by DC Pandey 

Chemistry 
Pradeep’s Chemistry 
Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry by OP Tandon 
Dinesh Chemistry by Dinesh 

Biology  
ABC of Biology by Modern Publications 
Book by S.Chand may also prove helpful

Mathematics 
Science students can seek help from R.D.Sharma and ML Khanna. While those in Commerce can pick RD Sharma for Part 1. 
R. S. Agarwal is also one of the best options for Maths practice 
U-Like Papers for Mathematics is also a good option for those in Commerce.

Business Studies 
C.B.Guptajagdish’s Business Studies will prove helpful 
Business Studies for Class XII by Subhash Dey may also prove helpful 

Economics
T. R. Jain’s  Economics book for class XII will prove helpful 
VK Ohri U-Like Papers is good for practice 
Sandeep Garg’s Macroeconomics 

English
U-Like Papers 
NCERT textbooks Flamingo and Vistas 

History
NCERT’s “Themes in Indian History 

Geography
NCERT’s Fundamentals of Human Geography 

Political Science
Besides NCERT’s students can seek help from ‘Political Science Reference Books’ 

Sociology 
Books by AK Bhatnagar