CBSE 12th Board Exam Live: CBSE Class 12 English paper 'easy and balanced'; answer key updates
Vagisha Kaushik | March 11, 2025 | 10:59 PM IST | 15 mins read
CBSE Class 12 English paper 2025 was held for a duration of three hours. Updates on exam analysis, difficulty level, question paper, passing marks, admit card, syllabus, dress code and more.
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NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 English paper 2025 was moderately easy, featuring a balanced mix of challenging and straightforward questions. Various coaching institutions will also share the CBSE Class 12 English answer key 2025. The CBSE Class 12 English exam 2025 was held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
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The duration of CBSE 12th English paper 2025 was three hours. Candidates must carry their CBSE 12th admit card 2025 along with their school ID to the examination centre on all days. Students are advised not to bring any electronic devices, or any prohibited items to the exam hall to avoid disqualification. CBSE dress code 2025 requires examinees to appear for the exam in school uniform only.
As per CBSE Class 12 English exam pattern 2025, the question paper comprised of 13 questions divided into three sections – section A for reading skills, section B for creative writing skills, and section C for literature. All questions were compulsory, however, there was an internal choice in sections B and C. The CBSE 12th English paper 2025 carried a total of 80 marks.
CBSE Class 12 English Paper 2025: Marking scheme
The section-wise marking scheme for Class 12 English exam 2025 CBSE is given below.
Section | Question | Marks allotted | Total marks |
Section A | Question no 1 | 12 | 22 |
Question no 2 | 10 | ||
Section B | Question no 3 | 4 | 18 |
Question no 4 | 4 | ||
Question no 5 | 5 | ||
Question no 6 | 5 | ||
Section C | Question no 7 | 6 | 40 |
Question no 8 | 4 | ||
Question no 9 | 6 | ||
Question no 10 | 10 | ||
Question no 11 | 4 | ||
Question no 12 | 5 | ||
Question no 13 | 5 |
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