CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025: CBSE Class 12 2025 Date Sheet, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Result, PYQP, Sample Papers

Samia Miraj

Updated On: May 13, 2025 12:01 PM

The CBSE Class 12 Result 2025 will be announced soon on the official website — cbse.gov.in. Students can stay updated with the latest information and live updates regarding the CBSE 12th scorecard here.
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CBSE Class 12 Board 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the CBSE Class 12 Result 2025 soon on its official websites – cbse.gov.in and cbse.nic.in. As per the latest updates, the results are likely to be declared by May 13, 2025. Students will be able to check their CBSE 12th Result 2025 by entering their roll number, admit card number, and school number as provided on their admit cards. The result can also be accessed through DigiLocker and the UMANG App for added convenience. The CBSE Class 12 board exams 2025 were held from February 15 to April 4, covering all streams – Science, Commerce, and Arts. The CBSE 12th Result 2025 will include important details such as the student’s name, roll number, date of birth, subject-wise marks, overall grades, and more. The original Class 12 mark sheets will be issued by the board approximately 10 to 15 days after the declaration of results. Students are advised to collect their original mark sheets from their respective schools. To pass the CBSE Class 12 exams, students must secure at least 33% marks overall, combining both internal assessment and the board examination. Continue reading the article for more information on CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025.

Also Check CBSE Class 12 Registration Form 2025

CBSE Class 12 Board 2025 Latest Updates

  • May 13, 2025: The CBSE Class 12 result for 2025 has been released on the official website, cbseresults.nic.in, as well as on other platforms like DigiLocker.

About CBSE 12th Board 2025

The internals/practical exams will be conducted from 1st January 2025. The exams were conducted independently by the school authorities as per the CBSE guidelines. The students securing the minimum passing marks will receive passing certificates from the CBSE board. The CBSE class 12th board examinations are conducted entirely offline, with exam centers and date sheets allotted to the students a month before the commencement of examinations. To appear for the exam, students must register for the class 12th board examination by paying the registration fees, which the school authorities will process. After completing the registration process, students will be provided their roll number, using which they can download the admit card for appearing for the CBSE class 12 board exams.

CBSE 12th Board 2025: Overview

To get accurate information related to the CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2024, students can check out the overview table given below:

Board Name

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Exam Name

CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2025

Exam Dates

February 15, 2025 to April 4, 2025

Exam Frequency

Once a Year

Exam Level

Intermediate

Exam Duration

3 hours

Official website

cbse.gov.in

CBSE 12th Board 2025: Important Dates

Check out the table below to get complete information about the upcoming dates for CBSE 12th board exams:

Events

Dates

CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2025 Release

Nov 21, 2024

Class 12 Practical Exams 2025

January 1, 2025

CBSE 12th Admit Card 2025 Release

January 2025

CBSE Class 12 Theory Exams 2025

February 15, 2025 to April 4, 2025

CBSE Class 12 Result 2025

May 13, 2025

Class 12 Compartment Exams 2025

July 2025

CBSE 12th Compartment Result 2025

August 2025

CBSE 12th Board 2025: Date Sheet

The CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2025 was released on November 21, 2024 on the official website of CBSE. The students can easily download the official date sheet for the CBSE 12th Board 2024-25 examination by visiting the board’s website. For practical exams, the date sheet will be released by the school authorities. Some of the examinations will be conducted in single shift, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The duration of the examination will be 3 hours for all theory exams except vocational subjects. For vocational subjects, the exam duration will be 2 hours.

The date sheet is one of the most essential documents that enable students to plan their revision strategies for appearing in their CBSE class 12 board exams. The data sheet is released in PDF format and includes exam dates for subjects of all streams. It also has important instructions to be followed by students taking the board exams.
The CBSE Class 12 exam dates 2025 have been tabulated below:

Date and Time Day Subject Code Subject Name
February 15, 2025 Saturday 066 Entrepreneurship
February 17, 2025 Monday 048 Physical Education
February 18, 2025 Tuesday 035
Hindustani Music (Melodic Instruments)
036
Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments)
821
Multi-Media
Automotive
Health Care
Data Science
Electronics & Hardware
February 19, 2025 Wednesday 809 Food Production
824
Office Procedures & Practices
830
Design
342
Early Childhood Care & Education
February 20, 2025
Thursday 817
Typography & Computer Applications
February 21, 2025 Friday 042 Physics
February 22, 2025 Saturday 054
Business Studies
833
Business Administration
February 24, 2025
Monday 029
Geography
February 25, 2025 Tuesday 118
French
822
Taxation
829
Textile Design
843
Artificial Intelligence
February 27, 2025
Thursday 043
Chemistry
February 28, 2025
Friday 805
Financial Markets Management
807
Beauty & Wellness
828
Medical Diagnostics
March 1, 2025
Saturday 046
Engineering Graphics
057
Bharatanatyam - Dance
058
Kuchipudi - Dance
059
Odissi - Dance
Manipuri - Dance
Kathakali - Dance
Horticulture
Cost Accounting
Library & Information Science
March 3, 2025
Monday 074
Legal Studies
March 4, 2025
Tuesday National Cadet Corps
March 5, 2025
Wednesday Agriculture
March 6, 2025
Thursday 837
Fashion Studies
March 7, 2025
Friday 835
Mass Media Studies
848
Design Thinking & Innovation
March 8, 2025
Saturday 041
Mathematics
241
Applied Mathematics
March 10, 2025
Monday 806
Tourism
827
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration
831
Salesmanship
March 11, 2025
Tuesday 001
English Elective
301
English Core
March 12, 2025
Wednesday 841
Yoga
March 13, 2025
Thursday Web Application
Hindi Elective
Hindi Core
March 17, 2025
Monday Urdu Elective
Sanskrit Elective
Carnatic Music Vocal
Carnatic Music Melodic Instruments
Carnatic Music Percussion Instruments
Kathak - Dance
814
Insurance
818
Geospatial Technology
819
Electrical Technology
March 18, 2025
Tuesday Painting
Graphics
Sculpture
Applied Art (Commercial Art)
March 19, 2025
Wednesday 030
Economics
March 20, 2025
Thursday 034
Hindustani Music (Vocal)
March 21, 2025
Friday 045
Biotechnology
073
Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India
188
Bhoti
191
Kokborok
820
Electronic Technology
834
Food Nutrition & Dietetics
March 22, 2025
Saturday Political Science
March 24, 2025
Monday Sanskrit Core
March 25, 2025
Tuesday 044
Biology
March 26, 2025
Wednesday 055
Accountancy
March 27, 2025
Thursday 039
Sociology
March 29, 2025
Saturday 027
History
April 1, 2025
Tuesday 065
Informatics Practices
083
Computer Science
802
Information Technology
April 2, 2025
Wednesday 105
Bengali
106
Tamil
107
Telugu
108
Sindhi
109
Marathi
110
Gujarati
111
Manipuri
112
Malayalam
113
Odia
114
Assamese
115
Kannada
116 Arabic
117 Tibetian
120 German
121 Russian
123 Persian
124 Nepali
125 Limboo
126 Lepcha
189 Telugu Telangana
192 Bodo
193 Tangkhul
194 Japanese
195 Bhutia
196 Spanish
197 Kashmiri
198 Mizo
April 3, 2025
Thursday Home Science
April, 2025
Friday 037
Psychology

CBSE 12th Board Practical Exams 2025

In practical exams, students can achieve the highest scores. They can improve their overall marks through practicals. For subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Accountancy, and more, students will have to appear for the practical exams. The CBSE Class 12 practical exams in all regular schools have been scheduled from January 1, 2025. The CBSE Class 12 practical or internal assessment 2025 at winter-bound schools was conducted from November 5 to December 5, 2024.

CBSE 12th Board Syllabus 2025

CBSE has already released the CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2024-25 for students preparing for the CBSE 12th Board 2024-25. Students must access the syllabus online and check out the topics in each subject according to their chosen stream. From the official website of CBSE, students can download the syllabus in a PDF format. They can refer to the topics mentioned in the syllabus and prepare according to the syllabus. The syllabus was released by CBSE earlier this year on their official website, and it is still available to be downloaded by the applicants. You can also download the syllabus here:

List of CBSE Class 12th Syllabus Subjects 2024-25

Links to Download PDF

CBSE Class 12 English Core Syllabus 2024-25 Download Link
CBSE Class 12 English Elective Syllabus 2024-25 Download Link

CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Biology Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12th Bio-Technology Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12th Business Studies Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Computer Science Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12th Engineering Graphics Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12th Entrepreneurship Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12th Fine Arts Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Geography Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 History Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12th Home Science Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12th Informatics Practices Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12th Applied Mathematics Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12th NCC Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Physical Education Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Political Science Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Psychology Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE Class 12 Sociology Syllabus 2024-25

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CBSE 12th Board Exam Pattern 2025

For the upcoming 2024-25 academic session, the Board has made some changes in the new education policy where there will be now more of competency-based questions than constructed response questions. There will be 50% competency based questions in the form of MCQs, 20% Select response type questions (MCQ), and 30% Constructed response questions (short answer/long answer type questions. Students can also check out the details related to the Practical Examination or the internal assessments by downloading the official exam pattern. The theory examination will be assessed for 80 marks, and the practical examination will be of 20 marks as per the examination pattern released by the CBSE authorities.

The question paper will also have MCQ and other questions, which will be of 1 mark; however, there will be questions of 2 marks or even 3 marks as per the official exam pattern. There will be no practical assessments for the language subjects, so students will have to score 33% marks in the theory itself to pass the class 12th board exam. Students can download the subject-wise blueprint from the official website to prepare for the exam.

CBSE 12th Board Admit Card 2025

CBSE issues admit cards for each appearing student, which are meant to be an entrance document mandatory to enter examination halls. Students can get admit cards from their school authorities. The schools must download the admit card from the board’s official website. The school authorities need their login credentials, user ID, and password. The admit card will be available two weeks before the CBSE board conducts the board exams. The CBSE 12th admit card 2025 will be provided separately for regular and private students. CBSE regular students have to collect their admit cards from their schools. Private students must download their CBSE 12th admit card 2024 from the official website. Also Check CBSE Roll Number Finder 2025

CBSE 12th admit card 2024-25 would contain the student's name, roll number, exam date and day, timing, and other examination details. CBSE admit card 2024-25 is an important document that students must carry to the exam center on exam day. There is a very easy procedure through which the students can download the admit card from the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education. Students must navigate the latest updates section and click the link for the CBSE class 12th admit card 2024-25. A new page will open on the screen where they need to enter the identity details and security captcha, only then the admit card will open on the screen. The applicants must download the admit card in a PDF format and take a printout. Only the students carrying the admit card will gain entry inside the examination hall for CBSE 12th Board 2024-25.

CBSE 12th Board Previous Year Question Paper

To prepare for the CBSE 12th Board 2024-25, students must consider downloading the CBSE 12th Question Papers . The question papers are important to identify the important topics and gain insights about the possible question formation that might be asked in the class 12th board 2024-25. The students must also practice the previous year's question papers in the limited time allotted for extra precision. The candidates can also check out the sample papers or other papers available on the Internet to strengthen their answer writing skills about the complex topics of the class 12th board exams 2024. Students must have adequate knowledge of the examination pattern that the CBSE would follow for drafting their 12th board question papers. Check out the table given below to download the PDF of the CBSE class 12th previous year question papers:

Name of the Subject

CBSE Class 12 Previous Year Question Paper PDF

CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Previous Year Question Paper

Download PDF

Previous Year Question Paper for Class 12 BIOLOGY

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CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Previous Year Question Paper

Download PDF

Previous Year Question Paper for Class 12 CHEMISTRY

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CBSE Class 12 Computer Science Previous Year Question Paper

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CBSE Class 12 Economics Previous Year Question Paper

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CBSE Class 12 Geography Previous Year Question Paper

Download PDF

Previous Year Question Paper for Class 12 HINDI ELECTIVE

Download PDF

CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Paper

Download PDF

Previous Year Question Paper for Class 12 HOME SCIENCE

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Previous Year Question Paper for Class 12 INFORMATICS PRACTICES

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Previous Year Question Paper for Class 12 MATHEMATICS

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CBSE Class 12 Physical Education Previous Year Question Paper

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Previous Year Question Paper for Class 12 PHYSICS

Download PDF

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper

Download PDF

CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper

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CBSE Class 12 Sociology Previous Year Question Paper

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CBSE 12th Board Answer Key 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education will also release the CBSE 12th Board 2024-25 answer key. It will help students to check out the correct answers to the questions in the question paper. The CBSE authorities publish the answer key to enable the students to carry out self-assessments for their answers and get an approximate idea of their possible scores. It would allow them to verify their probability of passing their 12th board examination. Students can download the answer key in a PDF format from the official CBSE website and even take a printout. CBSE Class 12 Answer Key 2024-25 will be available after the class 12th board examination for the CBSE Board is successfully conducted. There are no negative markings for the CBSE class 12 boards 2025. Hence, the students will get no additional penalties, even for a wrong answer.

CBSE 12th Board Result 2025

The CBSE Class 12 Result 2025 has been released online by the Central Board of Secondary Education. To access their results, students need to visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in. Additionally, the direct link to the CBSE 12th Result 2025 has also been available on results.cbse.nic.in and cbseresults.nic.in. To download the result, students must enter their roll number, school number, admit card ID, and the security pin in the login window. Besides the official websites, students can also check their CBSE Class 12 Result 2025 via SMS and the DigiLocker app for convenience.

Here are the step-by-step instructions to check and download the CBSE Class 12 Result 2025:
  • Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
  • Click on the link for CBSE Class 12 Result 2025.
  • Enter your roll number, date of birth, and school code in the login window.
  • Your CBSE Class 12 Scorecard 2025 will be displayed on the screen.

CBSE 12th Board Preparation Tips 2025

The applicant should take into consideration some of the CBSE Class 12 Preparation Tips 2025 to prepare for the CBSE Class 12 board exams. Check some of them from the pointers given below:

  • The students must start their preparation for the 12th board examination by considering a study plan focused on completing their syllabus before pre-boards.
  • The applicant must also download the syllabus and exam pattern recommended by the CBSE authorities to frame the class 12th board exam question papers.
  • The applicant must take into account the previous year's question papers so that they can easily prepare for the CBSE class 12th board 2024-25. The applicant can also download the sample papers available on the Internet to prepare for the class 12th board examination.
  • The students must possess all of the important books required to prepare for the class 12th board exam. They can download the PDFs of important books or visit a bookstore to buy them and prepare for the exams.
  • The applicant must take proper breaks in between their study sessions to successfully prepare for the class 12th boards 2024-25.

CBSE 12th Board Compartment Exam 2025

As per the official schedule, CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2025 will be held from July 15, 2025 tentatively. The application for the supplementary and re-evaluation will be online and the board will not accept any offine application. The CBSE also conducts the compartment exam for the students who could not pass all the appearing subjects of their Class 12th board examination on their first go. A new opportunity will be available for the students who want to re-appear for their class 12th board examination.

CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2025 is a great way through which students will be able to pass the class 12 board examination. The examination is of 3 hours, for every paper included in the examination schedule of the CBSE class 12th board curriculum. Students can also download the date sheet available from the official website of CBSE and fill out the application form with the prescribed fee according to their school and area.

CBSE 12th Exam Day Instructions 2025

Students must go through the following important exam day guidelines:

  • Students and Mothers/fathers/guardians are advised to sign at the appropriate place after verifying the particulars mentioned in the CBSE 12th Admit Card, including the photo and its correctness.
  • Candidates must carry their respective CBSE 12th admit card to their allocated exam center on the exam day.
  • As per the Board, candidates will only be allowed to enter the examination center after 10.00 am. Therefore, they must arrive on time.
  • Candidates must appear in school uniform and with a school identity card and Admit Card issued by CBSE and permissible stationery items only.
  • Visiting the examination center at least one day before the exam date is advisable.
  • Candidates must not carry electronic devices or smartphones to the exam centers, as they fall under prohibited items.
  • Additionally, the candidates must read and adhere to the important instructions mentioned in the Admit Card.
  • The board has also asked the candidates not to entertain any rumors or host any material on social websites, including WhatsApp. YouTube. Twitter etc.
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CBSE 12th Board 2025 will be scheduled from February 15, 2025. Hence the students must prepare themselves for the exams accordingly. Check out the important FAQs regarding the CBSE class 12 boards 2024-25 below.

FAQs

Is it necessary to appear for all practical exams?

Yes, the students have to appear for all practical exams. The dates will not be rescheduled for any of the practical exams. These exams are a chance for students to easily improve their overall scores.

Who can pursue an engineering degree after CBSE 12th board exams?

The students with Science subjects can pursue a degree in engineering after passing class 12th. They must clear the entrance exam and meet the eligibility criteria to enroll in the bachelor’s degree.

Can I enroll in a law course after completing 12th with Science subjects?

Arts, Commerce, and Science students can seek admission to the university offering a law degree. To enroll in a law college, students can prepare for the entrance exams of various universities.

How is it possible to score good marks in CBSE Class 12th History subject?

Students should not skip any topic. While going through each chapter, students should remember all the events and dates carefully. It will help in re-creating event chronology and writing the correct answers.

How much time should be devoted to preparation for the CBSE Class 12th board exams?

Students must divide the time for each of the subjects. They can analyze which syllabus or topics would require more attention. Accordingly, they can devote more time to difficult topics or subjects.

Which topic is the toughest in CBSE Class 12th Chemistry?

Organic Chemistry is the most difficult topic in the Class 12th Chemistry syllabus. The topic will consist of multiple questions worth 28 marks in the board exam. 

How to use time after CBSE Class 12 board exams?

After completing CBSE 12th board exams, students can focus on the preparation for entrance exams. They can prepare for multiple entrances of various universities or research the best courses to be pursued from top colleges. 

How can one score good marks in CBSE Class 12th English?

When reading the chapters, students must read and understand the story first. It will help them in answer writing. Besides, they should focus on correct grammar usage and practice by solving sample papers to improve their score.

Which topics carry more marks in CBSE 12th Mathematics subjects?

Among all topics, Calculus carries the most marks in Mathematics. From this topic, questions worth 35 marks are asked in the exam. Students should focus on the topic in detail and try solving questions from each topic.

How should I prepare for Class 12th board exams 2024-25?

Students must complete the syllabus in advance, considering the exam pattern, and try solving the questions for each subject. They must prepare questions according to the marks provided for each topic. 

How can I download the date sheet for CBSE 12th Board 2023-24?

CBSE 12th Board 2023-24 date sheet will be available on the official website of CBSE. The date sheet will be available in the month of December 2023.

What is the release date for the CBSE 12th Board 2024-25 Admit Card?

CBSE 12th Board 2024-25 Admit Card will be released in the month of January 2025. The admit card will be available two weeks before the board exams are to be conducted.

How can I download the syllabus for CBSE 12th Board 2024-25?

The candidates visit the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education and then click on the option called curriculum to download the syllabus for CBSE 12th Board 2024-25.

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