The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Class 12 sample papers for the 2025 Board Exams across all major subjects. These sample papers, along with the marking schemes, are essential tools for students to practice and improve their performance.
Importance of Sample Papers
Sample papers allow students to:
- Understand their strengths and weaknesses.
- Identify areas for improvement.
- Familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and marking scheme.
Additionally, for the 2025 CBSE Board Exams, there have been updates in the exam format, with a greater emphasis on competency-based questions. Practicing with these sample papers will help students prepare for these changes effectively.
Key Changes in the 2025 Exam Pattern:
- 50% Weightage for Competency-Based Questions: These questions will focus on the real-world application of knowledge, including:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Case-based questions
- Source-based integrated questions
- 20% Weightage for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): Designed to enhance critical thinking and quick decision-making.
- 30% Weightage for Constructed Response Type Questions: The traditional short and long-answer questions have been reduced in weightage to accommodate competency-based questions.
CBSE Class 12 Subject-Wise Sample Papers and Marking Scheme 2025
Below are the subjects for which CBSE has released sample papers and marking schemes:
Language Subjects
- English Core
- English Elective
- Hindi Core
- Hindi Elective
Science Stream Subjects
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Commerce Stream Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Studies
- Economics
Arts (Humanities) Stream Subjects
- Geography
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Home Science
Changes in Exam Format for 2025:
- The overall structure remains similar to last year, but there is a significant increase in the weightage given to competency-based questions.
By practicing with these subject-wise sample papers, students will be better prepared for the upcoming CBSE Class 12 Board Exams in 2025.
