CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025: Time Table, Sample Papers, Syllabus, Admit Card

Roumik Roy

Updated on - Nov 12, 2024

The CBSE class 12th board exam dates 2025 for practicals are announced for the winter-bound and regular schools. The practical exam for winter-bound schools is scheduled held from November 5, 2024, to December 5, 2024. Similarly, for the regular schools, the class 12th practical exam will be held from January 1, 2025. Moreover, the board is expected to conduct the CBSE class 12th board exam from February 15, 2025, till April 3, 2025.

Furthermore, the board began the registration process for the students who want to appear for the board exam. The last date to fill up the CBSE 12th registration form with the late fee was October 15, 2025. Students have to make sure all the details are submitted on time to appear for the board exam. 

Students are advised to use the CBSE class 12th sample paper 2025 to prepare for the board exam. It includes all the important questions and marking scheme and students will be able to understand the difficulty level of the exam. The subject-wise PDF for the sample paper is available on the official website. 

CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2025

The practical exam for winter-bound schools will be held from November 5, 2024, to December 5, 2024. Similarly, for the regular schools, the practical exam will be held on January 1, 2025. The CBSE class 12 exam 2025 will be held from February 15, 2025, till April 3, 2025, in pen and paper mode.

The detailed time table for each subject along with the details regarding timings and shifts will be published on the official website. The tentative CBSE class 12 exam dates for each subject are added in the table below.

Steps to Download CBSE Cass 12 Date Sheet

Furthermore, The steps students must follow to download the date sheet after the release, are mentioned below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website.
• Step 2: Navigate to the home page and click on the 'CBSE 12th date sheet 2025' PDF download link.
• Step 3: The CBSE class 12 date sheet 2025 PDF will be displayed on the new page.
• Step 4: Download the file and save the date sheet for reference.

Read More: CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2025

CBSE Class 12 Registration 2025

The board started the CBSE class 12 registration 2025 process on the official website. Schools had to fill out the application form by October 15, 2024, with a late fee. The application process will be completed by paying INR 1500.

List of Documents required for the CBSE Class 12 Registration 2025

Students must go through the list of documents required for the CBSE class 12 exam 2025.

• Full names of the candidate's parents or legal guardians
• A current photo of the candidate, the size of a passport
• Birthdate (which matches the information on the birth certificate)
• Name and subject code for which he or she will appear
• Choice of optional subject and additional subjects
• Parent(s) or guardian(s) signature(s)
• Valid email id and contact number

CBSE Class 12 Registration Fee 2025

The examination fee must be paid for five subjects, and an additional fee per subject is to be paid in case of students opting for an additional subject (6th subject). Morover, the fee for the practical examination and CBSE migration certificate is also mentioned here.

Steps to follow for the LOC Registration Form

Regular candidates must carry out the CBSE 12th registration through their respective schools. The steps to be followed by the schools to register students for CBSE class 12 board exams 2025 are as follows:

• Step 1: Visit the official website.
• Step 2: Navigate to the home page and click on the 'Pariksha Sangam' tab.
• Step 3: Go to the 'Pre Exam Activities' tab and click on the 'LOC Class X and XII' link.
• Step 4: Enter the required credentials to log in.
• Step 5: Submit the LOC of candidates appearing for the CBSE class 12 exams 2025.

Read More: CBSE Class 12 Registration 2025

CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2024-25

CBSE released the latest and updated sample question papers for class 12th students to give them an idea of the final exam questions. Candidates must solve many sample papers to get familiar with the new exam pattern and marking scheme.

Download the year-wise sample paper PDF files and prepare for the CBSE class 12 exam 2024-25.

Read more: CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2024-25

CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025: Highlights

The Central Board of Secondary Education conducts CBSE class 12 exams. It is a national-level education board in India. It emerged in 1952 as a standardized government education system. Today, the Union Government of India controls CBSE. It has over 19,316 affiliated schools in India and 211 schools in 28 different foreign countries.

Following are the important highlights for the CBSE class 12 exam:

CBSE Class 12 Important Dates 2025

CBSE 12th exam dates for the academic year 2024-25 were announced by the board. The CBSE Board exams for the academic year 2025 will start from 15th February 2025 onwards. The CBSE 12th 2025 timetable will be published later. The important dates regarding registration, date sheet, admit cards, results, and many others are provided below.

CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Students must pass class 11th of any government-recognized state or national board. Anyone currently studying in class 12th may appear for the CBSE class 12 board exam 2025. The CBSE class 12 eligibility criteria for students are:

• In case of failure, students may re-appear next year as private candidates.
• Teachers submit a certificate along with the application issued by the institution head.
• Female residential candidates in Delhi NCR may appear as private candidates.
• Physically disabled students in Delhi NCR must have a gap of at least two years between passing class 10th and sitting for class 12th.
• They have to present a certificate of disability issued by a registered doctor.
• The certificate must prove their inability to attend regular school for subjects.
• The certificate must prove their inability to be uninvolved in practical training or examinations.

Note: Applicable for teachers and females. They must pass class 10th or at least two years before appearing for the 12th exam.

Women and disabled students will have to fulfill the following criteria additionally:

• They must complete the prescribed curriculum while they are unable to attend school.
• They were unable to attend classes at school.
• There were valid reasons for them to choose private candidature.

CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25

The CBSE board has made some changes in the exam pattern for class 12 students. There will be more competency-based questions in the class 12th board exams 2025. Moreover, students will write a 3-hour final exam covering the entire syllabus.

The examination will be conducted for 100 marks, and students must secure a minimum of 33 percent. Refer to the link mentioned below to get the detailed exam pattern for the academic year 2025. The CBSE board has published assessment and evaluation methods of the CBSE class 12 exam 2025 which can be accessed from the link below.

Direct Link for Updated CBSE Exam Pattern 2024-25

Check the table below to learn more about the CBSE class 12 exam 2024 pattern:

Read More: CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25

CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2024-25

CBSE has released a new syllabus for the upcoming CBSE board exams for class 12. As per the notification, the board has released the syllabus in Hindi and English language for all the various subjects subjects.

All schools must follow the latest CBSE class 12 exam 2024-25 syllabus based on the NCERT curriculum. CBSE class 12th syllabus includes different subject groups like Science, Commerce, Arts, language subjects, elective subjects, and many foreign language subjects as optional subjects.

The following table consists of the subjects under each stream of Science, Arts, and Commerce:

The CBSE board has provided CBSE 12th syllabus 2024-25 on the official website. The following table contains subject-wise syllabi which candidates can download in PDF format.

Read more: CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2024-25

CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2025

CBSE class 12 admit card will be released on the official portal in February 2025 (tentative). Students are advised to check all the details mentioned in their hall ticket.

Students must download the admit card and report to the allocated examination centre. Keep the following pointers in mind while downloading the CBSE class 12th admit card 2025:

• Step 1: Visit the official website.
• Step 2: Navigate to the home page and click on the "Pariksha Sangam" tab.
• Step 3: Under the 'Pre Exam Activities' click on the 'Admit Card/Centre Material for Examination 2025' link.
• Step 4: Use the credentials like the school's user ID, password, and security pin to log in.
• Step 5: CBSE class 12 exam 2025 admit card will be displayed on the screen. Download and save it.

Read More: CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2025

CBSE 12th Exam Day Guidelines 2025

Students must follow these guidelines before they appear for the CBSE class 12 exam 2025. Those failing to meet the guidelines will not be allowed to sit for the exams.

• Students must report to the exam hall at 10 AM.
• They must appear for the test in school uniforms only.
• CBSE class 12 admit cards must be carried to the allotted examination centre.
• No extra time will be given once the exam hours are over.
• Students must not carry banned electronic items like mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, or any kind of cheating material to the exam hall.

CBSE 12th Assessment Policy 2025

The detailed CBSE 12th assessment policy for 2025 is mentioned below. Students must refer to this pattern to strategize their study plans for the upcoming board exams.

Internal Assessments of the CBSE class 12 exams include practicals, projects, research activities, and unit tests.

CBSE Class 12 Subject-Wise Marking Scheme

Students preparing for the upcoming board exams must go through the subject-wise marking scheme to understand the theory and practical marks.

CBSE 12th Answer Key 2025

Students can use the unofficial CBSE 12th answer key 2025 to estimate their marks. The board will provide the official answer key for each subject on the official website. Students can use the official answer key to estimate the marks they might obtain.

Follow these steps to download the CBSE class 12 exam 2025 answer key:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of CBSE: cbse.gov.in
• Step 2: Click on the "Academic website" link.
• Step 3: Under the "Announcements" head, find the link for the answer key under the sub-head "Academic".
• Step 4: A new page will open. Click on the subject whose answer key you want.
• Step 5: The answer key PDF will open in a new tab. Download and save the file.

CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025 Answer Key Important Points

CBSE class 12 exam answer key plays a vital role for students who appear for the exam:

• Calculate the score for every subject that has objective questions.
• Recheck or re-evaluate any particular answer in case the student needs any justification.
• Raise any objections to the authorities.
• Track students' performance in CBSE class 12 board exams.

Read More: CBSE Class 12 Answer Key 2025

CBSE 12th Result 2025

CBSE 12th result 2025 will be released on May 2025 (tentative). Candidates can check out the final CBSE 12th results 2025 on 'cbse.gov.in' or the official results website. Moreover, a direct link to check results will also be updated on this portal once the board announces it.

The CBSE class 12th revaluation lot 2 results 2025 will be declared on July 2025 (tentative) on the official website. Students can use the necessary details to check and download the revaluation result. Students unsatisfied with their marks had to apply for the revaluation process in May 2025 (tentative).

Steps to Check CBSE 12th Results 2025

Students can check CBSE class 12 exam 2025 results by following the steps below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the board - cbse.gov.in
• Step 2: Click on the "Results" link.
• Step 3: A new window opens with the "Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) 2025" link.
• Step 4: Click on the link. Enter your "Roll Number", "School Number", and "Admit Card ID" details. Once the details are filled in, click on "Submit".

• Step 5: CBSE 12th results will be displayed on the screen. Download it and save it for future reference.

Ways to Check CBSE 12th Results 2025

Candidates can also check their CBSE 12th exam 2025 results from DigiLocker, UMANG App, or via SMS, IVRS, and the SMS Organiser application. The following are the online results page details for the CBSE class 12 exam:

1. Name of subjects including compulsory and optional
2. Maximum marks
3. Marks obtained
4. Total marks
5. Percentage marks
6. Grades

CBSE Class 12 Result 2025 Direct Link

The 12th class CBSE result 2025 link will be added in this section to download their provisional mark sheet. Candidates must click on the direct link to check and download the CBSE class 12 result 2025:

Check CBSE 12th Class Result 2025 Here

CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025: Passing Criteria

The minimum mark required to pass a subject in the CBSE class 12 exam 2025 is 33%. Also, a candidate has to score an aggregate of 33% to pass the exam.

• If a candidate scores an aggregate of 33% but fails to secure 33% in any subject, they will have to appear in the compartment exam.
• In 2025, the board will calculate the final marks based on the marks obtained in the CBSE class 12 board exam and internal/project/practical papers.
• Grace marks are awarded on a scale of 2 to 5 in a subject.

Also Read: CBSE Class 12 Results 2025

CBSE Class 12 Topper List 2025

The board will release the CBSE topper 2025 class 12 list on the official website. The topper list will include details such as the students' names, ranking, and the marks obtained. Moreover, only students who have scored well in the CBSE class 12 exam 2024 will be included in the topper list.

Read More: CBSE Class 12 Topper List 2025

CBSE Class 12th Revaluation and Rechecking 2025

Students unsatisfied with their marks may apply for CBSE class 12th revaluation. The CBSE board will release the application form for obtaining a photocopy of the answer scripts in May 2025 (tentative). Similarly, the application form for revaluation in June 2025 (tentative).

The steps to follow to apply for the revaluation and rechecking of the class 12 results are mentioned below.

• Step 1: Visit the official portal.
• Step 2: On the latest notification section, click on the 'CBSE 12th updated result after revaluation, result later, and combined result, for compartment candidates' links.
• Step 3: Enter credentials like roll number, registration ID, admit card ID, center, and school number.
• Step 4: CBSE class 12 revaluation results will appear on the new screen.
• Step 5: Download the result for future use.

CBSE Class 12 Revaluation Fee 2025

Students who are not satisfied with their marks can apply for the CBSE class 12 result revaluation from the official website. Tabulated is the fee information and timetable for the class 12 revaluation process for the year 2025:

Read More: CBSE Class 12th Revaluation

CBSE Class 12 Improvement Exams 2024

CBSE 12th improvement exams are conducted for students dissatisfied with their performance. While making the final scorecard, the best score between the CBSE class 12 exam 2025 and improvement exams will be considered.

The eligibility criteria to apply for the CBSE 12th improvement exam are as follows:

• Candidates appearing for the improvement exams must not have a compartment in any subject.
• Candidates can only appear for the improvement exam for the subjects they previously appeared for.
• Only candidates who want to raise their marks can appear for the improvement exam.
• Improvement exams are conducted only for the five main subjects.

CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 2025

The board will start the revaluation process in August 2025 (tentative). Students who want to check their marks can apply for the verification process by paying INR 500.

The CBSE class 12th compartment result 2025 will be declared on August 2025 on the official website. Students can visit the official website to check and download the results. Moreover, the theory exams will be commenced on July 2025 (tentative). CBSE conducts the class 12th compartment exam for candidates who cannot pass one subject in the 12th final exam.

CBSE Class 12th Compartment Results 2025

Candidates can follow these steps to check the CBSE class 12th compartment results 2025 online:

• Step 1: Visit the CBSE official results website - cbseresults.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click on the "Senior School Certificate Compartment Examination Results" link on the home page.
• Step 3: Fill out all the details such as "Roll Number", "School Number", "Centre Number", and "Admit Card ID". Click on the "Submit" button.
• Step 4: The CBSE class 12 compartment result 2025 will appear.
• Step 5: Candidates can take a printout of the CBSE 12th compartment results for further reference.

CBSE Class 12th Compartment Date Sheet 2025

The following are the subjects for which CBSE will conduct the compartment exam. Below are the tentative dates for the CBSE class 12 compartment exam 2025.

CBSE Class 12th Compartment Registration Form 2025

CBSE class 12th compartment exam candidates must fill out and submit an application form. However, the application procedure is slightly different for regular and private candidates.

Regular candidates - The respective schools will submit a "List of Candidates (LOC)" through the CBSE website.

Private candidates - Directly visit the official website and download the CBSE SAY exam application form instruction PDF along with the exam circular with details about the fee structure, eligibility, steps to download, etc. After that, prepare the necessary documents, as mentioned in the notification PDF.

Note: In both cases, candidates must submit their online application forms before the deadline to avoid penalties.

CBSE Class 12th Compartment Application Form 2025 Fee Details

The application form fee details for each location are given below. Any change in the CBSE class 12 application fee 2025 will be notified on the board's website.

Read More: CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2025

CBSE Class 12 Question Paper Analysis

The following table contains information regarding the difficulty level of question papers in the CBSE class 12 exam 2025. Once the board exams are conducted, the question paper analysis will be updated here:

CBSE Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers

The board released the CBSE class 12 previous year question papers for all the subjects on the official portal. Students must thoroughly practice these question papers to understand the marking scheme and the difficulty level of the questions.

Candidates can analyze the previous years' exam trends, and based on that, they can prepare effectively for the CBSE class 12 exam 2025. Some of the benefits are:

• The previous year's question papers will help assess the students' current preparation level.
• Candidates will get a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and marking scheme.
• Students will know the important topics to focus on from an exam perspective.
• Students will learn time management skills by practicing the CBSE class 12 previous year question papers.
• Students can predict the expected question paper, which will help their preparation.

Check: all CBSE class 12 Previous Year Papers

CBSE Class 12 Question Bank

The CBSE class, 12 question banks, are prepared under the final exam question paper pattern. They get an idea of the paper's time management and difficulty level. Moreover, students can download the question banks from the Academic website of CBSE. Here is a list of the download links to the question banks issued by CBSE:

Read More: CBSE Class 12 Question Bank

CBSE Class 12 Mock Test 2025

After completing the syllabus, students must complete CBSE mock tests for class 12 to analyze their progress. Practicing mock tests will help them identify the topics they still need to improve.

• The test will give students an idea about the CBSE 12th exam pattern and the marking scheme.
• CBSE class 12 mock tests will be conducted for all the subjects taught in class 12.
• With the help of the mock test, students can check the type of questions to be asked in the CBSE 12th exams 2025.

CBSE Class 12 NCERT Textbooks

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India responsible for developing and publishing textbooks.

• NCERT textbooks are the go-to material for exam preparation at any level, be it school level or a competitive exam.
• A comprehensive reading of the NCERT books accompanied by some reference books covers the entire syllabus and scope of forming questions.
• CBSE Class 12 NCERT Textbooks and PDFs are available for download for free on the NCERT website.

CBSE Class 12 E-Books

E-books are a great reference for the CBSE class 12 exam as they are convenient. CBSE has published e-books for different subjects for class 12th. They are portable and can be easily accessed from any smart device. Therefore, students can refer to them by visiting the official website.

The e-books will help students closely analyze the CBSE curriculum and exam patterns for subjects like English, Computer Science, Engineering Graphics, Legal Studies, Information Science, and many more. Some of the essential e-books published by CBSE are listed below:

Read More: CBSE Class 12 E-Books and Supportive Material

CBSE Class 12 Preparation Tips

Class 12th board exam results play a decisive role in students' lives regarding their choice of career. They also have to cope with peer pressure and family expectations. The enormous stress might put all hard work in vain if the study and revision need to be appropriately planned. Let's go through some tips to avoid unnecessary stress cramming and excel in the final exams:

• Start Preparing On-Time: Start preparing as soon as you receive the syllabus and be consistent throughout the year.
• Practice Previous Year Questions: Analyse the previous year's questions and mark the areas from which questions have been asked consistently. Revise those parts harder.
• Fix Targets: Fix short-term targets for completing topics or chapters. Fix them as per your capacity.
• Identify Your Weak Areas: Identify and work on your weak areas. Focus on them from the beginning of the academic session. Thus you will get maximum time for your weaker areas.
• Take Sufficient Rest: Take a break of 10 mins after every 1-2 hours of continuous study. Regular breaks will enhance your brain's capacity and prepare you to endure exam stress.
• Don't Be Monotonous: Leaving everything and only studying throughout the day for months can make you less enthusiastic and bored.

However, it's important to note that you keep pursuing your hobbies. You can follow them in your idle time to give diversity to your mind.

Read More: CBSE Class 12 Preparation Tips 2025

CBSE Scholarships

CBSE offers scholarships to students studying in classes 11th and higher or those preparing to appear for the CBSE class 12 exam 2025. A separate scholarship is also offered for female students who have passed class 10th.

College and university students can also avail of the CBSE scholarship. Below is a list of the scholarships offered by CBSE to its students:

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for Colleges and Universities

• Single female children who have qualified in class 10 from CBSE schools since 2022-23 and are studying in class 11 from CBSE-affiliated schools are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Students must have passed the CBSE class 10 examination with a minimum of 60 percent or more and are continuing their school education in Class 11 and 12 should apply to this scheme.

Read more: CBSE Scholarship 2025