Updated on Jun 06, 2025
Souvik
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE Class 12 board exams with a changed exam pattern. The question papers will have more number of MCQs and more questions of competency level. Thus, there will be fewer short- and long-answer questions compared to the exams from previous years. These changes are introduced because of the need to move from rote learning to learning focused on developing the creative and critical thinking ability of the student. These changes have been introduced as per the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
CBSE has also released the subject-wise marks distribution for Class 12 for the upcoming board exam 2025. Alongside, the board has mentioned maximum marks for the written examination and practical/project/internal assessment for the session 2024-25. Read on here for more details on exam patterns and marks distribution.
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam Date Sheet
The CBSE class 12 board exam date sheet is given below:
Date | Subject Name |
15-Feb-2025 | Entrepreneurship |
17-Feb-2025 | Physical Education |
18-Feb-2025 | Hindustani Music (Melodic Instruments), Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments), Multi-Media, Automotive, Healthcare, Data Science, Electronics & Hardware |
19-Feb-2025 | Food production, Office procedures and practices, design, Early Childhood Care & Education |
20-Feb-2025 | Typography & Computer Application |
21-Feb-2025 | Physics |
22-Feb-2025 | Business studies, Business administration |
24-Feb-2025 | Geography |
25-Feb-2025 | French, Taxation, Textile Design, Artificial intelligence |
27-Feb-2025 | Chemistry |
1-Mar-2025 | Engineering graphics, Bharatanatyam - Dance, Kuchipudi - Dance, Odissi - Dance, Manipuri - Dance, Kathakali dance, Horticulture, Cost accounting, Library and information science |
3-Mar-2025 | Legal studies |
4-Mar-2025 | NCC |
5-Mar-2025 | Agriculture |
6-Mar-2025 | Fashion Studies |
7-Mar-2025 | Mass media, design thinking and innovation |
8-Mar-2025 | Mathematics, Applied mathematics |
10-Mar-2025 | Tourism, AC & Refrigeration, Salesmanship |
11-Mar-2025 | English elective, English core |
12-Mar-2025 | Yoga, Physical activity trainer |
13-Mar-2025 | Web application, Hindi elective, Hindi Core |
17-Mar-2025 | Urdu elective, Sanskrit elective, Carnatic Music vocal, Carnatic Music percussion instrument, Kathak dance, Insurance, Geospatial Technology, Electrical technology |
18-Mar-2025 | Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, Applied art (Commercial art) |
19-Mar-2025 | Economics |
20-Mar-2025 | Hindustani Music Vocal |
21-Mar-2025 | Biotechnology, Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India, Bhoti, Kokborok, Electronic Technology, Food Nutrition & Dietetics |
22-Mar-2025 | Political Science |
24-Mar-2025 | Sanskrit core |
25-Mar-2025 | Biology |
26-Mar-2025 | Accountancy |
27-Mar-2025 | Sociology |
29-Mar-2025 | History |
1-Apr-2025 | Informatics practices, Computer science, Information technology |
2-Apr-2025 | Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Sindhi, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada |
3-Apr-2025 | Home Science |
4-Apr-2025 | Psychology |
CBSE Class 12 Application Process
To apply for the CBSE Class 12 board exam, candidates can check the steps given below:
- Visit the official CBSE portal at parikshasangam.cbse.gov.in
- Click the "Class 10 and 12 Board Exams Registration" option.
- Enter candidate details, such as name, date of birth, and school code.
- Upload necessary documents like school ID proof, passport-sized photo, and signature.
- Check carefully and correct any errors.
- Pay the CBSE class 12 registration fee via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Download and print the application confirmation page.
CBSE Class 12 Eligibility Criteria
The Central Board of Secondary Education has set some criteria for candidates appearing for the CBSE class 12 exams 2025. Only those candidates who fulfil the CBSE class 12 eligibility criteria listed below can appear for the exam:
- Students need to complete the exam registration in Class 11 and must keep the registration card safely with them.
- Students also need to register in class 12 again. The details provided during class 12 registration should match the details on the class 11 registration card.
- Candidates should have passed the class 11 exam from CBSE or any CBSE-recognized board.
- Students must have obtained at least 75% attendance in class 12 till January 2025.
- CBSE sets no specific age limit for class 12 examination. However, the minimum age of the candidate should be 17 years.
CBSE Class 12 Admit Card
The board released the CBSE class 12 admit card 2025 on February 3, 2025. The CBSE admit card 2025 for class 12 is available on the CBSE official website. Candidates should check the steps to download the CBSE Class 12 admit card below:
- Visit the CBSE official website at cbse.gov.in
- Click on Download CBSE Class 12 admit card
- Enter the login credentials
- Submit details
- The admit card will open in front of the screen
- Save and download it
- Take a printout and secure it for the future.
CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern
The CBSE class 12 exam pattern is given in the table below:
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | CBSE Class 12 exam |
Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education |
Question Paper Pattern |
|
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Total Marks | 100 marks |
Passing Marks | 33% for each subject |
Total Passing Marks | Total 33% marks |
CBSE Class 12 Result
The CBSE class 12 results will be released together for all streams- Science, Arts, and Commerce in May 2025. The CBSE class 12 result will be available on the official website at results.cbse.nic.in. Candidates can check the method to download the results below:
- Visit one of the following websites – results.cbse.nic.in, www.cbse.gov.in.
- The CBSE class 12 result 2025 login page will appear.
- Then, enter the CBSE roll number and school number.
- Click on the submit option.
- The result will appear on the screen.
- Save it and take a printout of the CBSE class 12 result.
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2025 FAQs
Ques. When will the CBSE Class 12 board exam 2025 begin?
Ans. The CBSE Class 12 board exam 2025 began in 15 February 2025.
Ques. Is the CBSE 2025 syllabus released?
Ans. Yes, CBSE has released the CBSE Class 12 board exam syllabus for the academic year 2024-25.
Ques. How to download the CBSE 12th admit card 2025?
Ans. Students can download the CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2025 from the online portal of CBSE by using their login credentials and distributing them among the students.
Ques. When will CBSE release the class 12 result?
Ans. CBSE will announce the CBSE class 12 result in May 2025.
Ques. What is the duration of the CBSE class 12 exam?
Ans. The CBSE class 12 exam will be administered for a total duration of 3 hours.
Ques. Where can I get the CBSE exam syllabus?
Ans. Candidates can access the CBSE class 12 board exam syllabus from the official website.
Ques. What is the minimum required attendance to be eligible for CBSE Class 12 Exams 2025?
Ans. Candidates must obtain at least 75% attendance by January 2025 to be eligible to appear for the class 12 board exams 2025.
Ques. What is the passing criteria for Class 12th?
Ans. A candidate must obtain at least 33% marks in the theory and in the practical exams separately. Additionally, they must also secure 33% marks in total.
Exam Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | Announcement of CBSE 12th Result 2025 |
| Feb 15, 2025 - Apr 04, 2025 | Conduct of CBSE 12th Exams 2025 |
| Jan 01, 2025 - Jan 22, 2025 | Conduct of CBSE 12th Practical exams 2025 (Tentative) |
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