CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2024-2025 Now Available
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the sample question papers for Class 12 board exams scheduled for 2025. These include subject-wise model papers, marking schemes, and competency-based questions, catering to all streams for the academic year 2024-25.
Why Practice CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers?
- Familiarity with Exam Pattern: Sample papers help students understand the updated 50% weightage for competency-based questions.
- Skill Development: Practicing these papers encourages critical thinking, decision-making, and time management.
- Identifying Weak Areas: Students can focus on improving specific topics after assessing their strengths and weaknesses.
Key Features of the 2025 CBSE Exam Pattern
- Competency-Based Questions:
- Weightage: 50%
- Types of Questions:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Case-Based Questions
- Source-Based Integrated Questions
- MCQs:
- Weightage: 20%
- Purpose: To develop quick decision-making and analytical skills.
- Constructed Response Questions:
- Weightage: 30%
- Includes: Short and long-answer type questions.
- Reduced from 40% to provide room for competency-based questions.
How to Download CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2025
Follow these steps to access subject-wise PDFs from the official CBSE website:
- Visit the CBSE Website: Go to cbseacademic.nic.in.
- Navigate to Sample Papers: On the homepage, click on “Sample Question Papers 2025.”
- Select Class 12: Choose the “Class XII” section.
- Download PDFs: Click on the subject-wise links to download the sample papers and marking schemes.
Subjects Covered
The sample papers are available for:
- Core Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics.
- Skill Subjects: Include vocational courses with updated competency-based question patterns.
Benefits of Practicing CBSE Sample Papers
- Exam Readiness: Boost confidence by simulating real exam scenarios.
- Master the Syllabus: Focus on the updated curriculum, including deleted and revised topics.
- Marking Scheme Awareness: Understand how marks are distributed for better score optimization.
