The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially published the date sheets for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations for the academic year 2024–2025. Announced late on November 20, 2024, the exams for both classes will begin on February 15, 2025. Students can access the detailed schedules on CBSE’s official website at cbse.gov.in.
Key Highlights for Class 12 Commerce Exams
For Class 12 Commerce stream students, the exams will start with Entrepreneurship on February 15 and conclude with Psychology on April 4, 2025. Below is the detailed date sheet for the Commerce stream:
| Subject Name | Subject Code | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | 66 | February 15, 2025 |
| Physical Education | 48 | February 17, 2025 |
| Business Studies | 54 | February 22, 2025 |
| Business Administration | 833 | February 23, 2025 |
| Financial Markets Management | 805 | February 28, 2025 |
| Cost Accounting | 823 | March 1, 2025 |
| Legal Studies; Retail | 74, 801 | March 3, 2025 |
| Mathematics | 41 | March 8, 2025 |
| Applied Mathematics | 241 | March 8, 2025 |
| English Elective | 1 | March 11, 2025 |
| English Core | 301 | March 11, 2025 |
| Hindi Elective | 002 | March 15, 2025 |
| Hindi Core | 302 | March 15, 2025 |
| Economics | 30 | March 19, 2025 |
| Accountancy | 55 | March 26, 2025 |
| Psychology | 037 | April 4, 2025 |
All exams will be conducted in a single shift beginning at 10:30 AM. Exam durations will vary, with major subjects like Mathematics, Business Studies, and Accountancy allotted three hours each.
Preparation Tips for Students
With the release of the date sheet 86 days before the first exam, students have ample time for preparation. Here are some recommendations:
- Review the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with all topics outlined for your subjects and prioritize key areas.
- Create a Study Plan: Divide your preparation time across subjects and allocate additional time to subjects you find challenging.
- Practice Past Papers: Solve previous years’ question papers to improve time management and understand question patterns.
- Focus on Time Management: Regular practice with mock exams can help in completing the paper within the allotted time.
- Stay Updated: Monitor the CBSE website for updates, including the release of admit cards.
Significant Improvements in Date Sheet Release
CBSE has released this year’s schedule 23 days earlier than last year, providing students with more time for exam preparation. Admit cards, which will include specific subject exam dates for each student, will be issued in the coming weeks.
For further updates and detailed guidelines, students are encouraged to regularly visit the CBSE official website.
