Latest Updates for CBSE 12th
CBSE class 12 exam 2024 was started; exams will be held in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The board will conduct the Economics papers on 18 Mar 2024. Students has to carry their class 12th admit card and stationery (blue or black ballpoint pen, pencil and eraser) to the exam centre. Moreover, as per the CBSE class 12th date sheet, the board will conclude the CBSE class 12th board exams on 2 Apr 2024. Students can download the date sheet to check the revised dates and should start their preparation accordingly.
Furthermore, students are also advised to use the updated syllabus and CBSE class 12th previous year question papers to enhance their preparation. It will help the students to understand the paper pattern and the difficulty level of the question papers.
CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2023-24 | CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2023-24 |
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The CBSE class 12 exam 2024 was conducted from 15 Feb 2024 to 2 Apr 2024. The detailed date sheet can be accessed from the official portal. Similarly, the board revised the CBSE class 12th date sheet 2024 for few subjects. As per the new schedule, the fashion studies paper will be conducted on 21 Mar 2024 which was earlier scheduled on 11 Mar 2024.
Furthermore, the practical exam dates for regular schools was conducted from 1 Jan 2024 to 15 Feb 2024 in pen and paper mode. For the winter bound schools the practical exams were held from 14 Nov 2023 to 14 Dec 2023.
Furthermore, The steps students must follow to download the date sheet are mentioned below.
The detailed time table about the theory and practical exams are mentioned below for the student's reference.
Events | Commencement Dates |
CBSE Class 12 Practical Exams (Winter-bound schools) | 14 Nov 2023 to 14 Dec 2023 |
CBSE Class 12 Practical Exams (Regular Schools) | 1 Jan 2024 to 15 Feb 2024 |
CBSE Class 12 Theory Exams | 15 Feb 2024 |
CBSE Class 12 Practical Exams (Private Candidates) | March 2024 (tentative) |
Read More: CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2024
The board conducted the CBSE class 12th English paper on 22 Feb 2024. Students can use the unofficial CBSE 12th answer key 2024 to estimate their marks. Moreover, the question paper analysis is tabulated below for the student's reference.
Analysis Parameter | English Exam Analysis |
Overall Difficulty of Class 12 English Exam | Difficult |
Students' Reaction |
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The board will release the answer keys of all the subjects. Students can use the official answer key to estimate the marks they might obtain.Follow these steps to download the CBSE class 12 exam 2024 answer key:
CBSE class 12 exam answer key plays a vital role for students who appear for the exam:
Read More: CBSE Class 12 Answer Key 2024
CBSE class 12 admit card released on the official portal on February 5, 2024. Students are advised to check all the details mentioned in their hall ticket. Keep the following pointers in mind while downloading the CBSE class 12 admit card 2024:
Students must follow these guidelines before they appear for the CBSE class 12 exam 2024. Those failing to meet the guidelines will not be allowed to sit for the exams.
Read more: CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2024
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 for subjects like Geography, History, Knowledge Tradition - Practices India, Physical Education, Political Science, and Work experience.
All schools must follow the latest CBSE class 12 exam 2024 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:
Stream | Major Subjects |
Science | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English, Computer Science |
Commerce | Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, English |
Humanities/Arts | History, Geography, Political Science, English, Psychology, Sociology |
Read more: CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2024
CBSE board released the updated exam pattern for class 12 students. Students now 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 subject-wise information of the marking scheme.
Download CBSE Class 12 Revised Marking Scheme 2024
Check the table below to learn more about the CBSE class 12 exam 2024 pattern:
Particulars | Details |
Conducting authority | Central Board of Secondary Education |
Maximum marks | 100 (Theory+Internal Assessment) |
Question pattern | Competency-based questions (40%) |
Objective Questions (20%) | |
Short Answer/ Long Answer Questions (40%) |
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Duration | 3 hours |
Passing criteria | 33 percent in each subject |
Number of questions | 37 (may vary as per the subject) |
Negative marking | No negative |
Read More: CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024
The detailed CBSE 12th assessment policy for 2024 is mentioned below. Students must refer to these pattern to strategize their study plan for the upcoming board exams.
Type of questions | Class 12 |
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Objective Type Questions | 20% |
Competency-Based Questions | 40% |
Short/ Long Answer Type Questions | 40% |
Internal Assessments of the CBSE class 12 exams include practicals, projects, research activities and unit tests.
CBSE Grading System | CBSE Class 12 Passing Marks |
Students preparing for the upcoming board exams must go through the subject-wise marking scheme to understand the theory and practical marks.
Subjects | Theory Exam | Practical Exam |
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English | 80 | 20 |
Sociology | 80 | 20 |
Political Science | 80 | 20 |
Physics | 70 | 30 |
Mathematics | 80 | 20 |
History | 80 | 20 |
Geography | 70 | 30 |
Economics | 80 | 20 |
Computer Science | 70 | 30 |
Chemistry | 70 | 30 |
Business Studies | 80 | 20 |
Accountancy | 80 | 20 |
Biology | 70 | 30 |
The last date to fill out the class 12th exam form was 18 Oct 2023 without a late fee. Similarly, the board opened the registration window till 25 Oct 2023 with the late fee. All candidates must register on the CBSE portal to appear for the CBSE class 12 exam 2024.
The private candidates can fill in the CBSE class 12 registration form from the official website. Moreover, the registration link for private students is activated separately, and they must register using their login credentials. Some of the steps private candidates can follow while filling out the registration form are mentioned below.
Students must go through the list of documents required for the CBSE class 12 exam 2024.
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.
Fee Category | For Schools in India (in INR) |
For Schools in Nepal in INR) |
For Schools in Other Countries (in INR) |
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Examination Fee | 1,500 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
Examination Fee for Additional Subject | 300 per subject | 1,000 per subject | 2,000 per subject |
Practical Fee | 150 per practical subject | 150 per practical subject | 350 per practical subject |
Migration Certificate | 350 | 350 | 350 |
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 2024 are as follows:
Read More: CBSE Class 12 Registration 2024
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.
Around 13 lakh students appear in the class 12th exam for 114 subjects. CBSE class 12 syllabus and sample papers for practice are also released. Students must download the admit card and report to the allocated examination centre. Moreover, CBSE question banks are also provided to guide students and help them prepare well for the CBSE class 12 exams.
The Ministry of Education announced that the CBSE class 12 exam will be conducted twice a year from 2024 onwards. The central government, on August 2023, also released a New Curriculum Framework (NCF) for schools. CBSE handles providing better education to children. It handles administration for the affiliated Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools.
Check out this important and updated dates for CBSE class 12:
Particulars | Details |
Conducting authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
Frequency | Once a year |
Mode of application | Online |
Mode of conducting exams | Offline |
Medium of question papers | Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu. |
Exam duration | 180 minutes |
Official website | cbse.gov.in |
Enquiry | Tel. 011-22509256, 22509257, 22509258, 22509259 |
CBSE helpline number | 1800-11-8002 |
Email ID | info.cbse@gov.in |
The Central board will conduct the CBSE class 12 exam 2024 from 15 Feb 2024 to 2 Apr 2024 in pen and paper mode. Moreover, the CBSE class 12 CBSE class 12 exam dates added here are derived from historical data.
Events | Dates |
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CBSE Class 12th Registration Dates with Late Fee | 29 Sep 2023 to 5 Oct 2023 |
CBSE Class 12th Registration for Private Candidates (Without late fee) | 18 Oct 2023 (Extended) |
CBSE Class 12th Registration for Private Candidates (With late fee) | 19 Oct 2023 to 25 Oct 2023 (Extended) |
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet Release Date | 12 Dec 2023 |
CBSE Class 12 Practical exam dates (Winter bound schools) | 14 Nov 2023 to 14 Dec 2023 |
CBSE Class 12 Practical Exam Date | 1 Jan 2024 to 15 Feb 2024 |
CBSE Class 12 Admit Card Release Date | February 2024 (tentative) |
CBSE Class 12 Exam Dates | 15 Feb 2024 to 2 Apr 2024 |
CBSE Class 12 Result Date | May 2024 (tentative) |
CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exams Date | July 2024 (tentative) |
CBSE Class 12 Compartment Result Date | August 2024 (tentative) |
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 2024. The CBSE class 12 eligibility criteria for students are:
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 fulfil the following criteria additionally:
CBSE 12th result will be released in May 2024 (tentative). Candidates can check out the final CBSE 12th results 2024 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.
Students can check CBSE class 12 exam 2024 results by following the steps below.
Candidates can also check their CBSE 12th exam 2024 results from DigiLocker, UMANG, via SMS, IVRS, and the SMS Organiser application. The following are the online results page details for the CBSE class 12 exam:
GetMyUni will add the 12th class CBSE result 2024 link for the ease of the students to download their provisional mark sheet. Click on the direct link to check and download the CBSE class 12 result 2024:
Check CBSE 12th Class Result 2024 Here
The minimum mark required to pass a subject in the CBSE class 12 exam 2024 is 33%. Also, a candidate has to score an aggregate of 33% to pass the exam.
Also Read: CBSE Class 12 Results 2024
Students unsatisfied with their marks may apply for CBSE class 12th revaluation. The CBSE board releases the application form for obtaining a photocopy of the answer scripts in May 2024 (tentative). Similarly, the application form for revaluation in June 2024 (tentative).
The steps to follow to apply for the revaluation and rechecking of the class 12 results are mentioned below.
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 2024:
Process | Fees | Tentative Dates |
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Verification of Marks | Rs. 500 per Subject | Second to third week of May 2024 |
Obtaining Photocopies of Answer Sheets | Rs. 500 per Subject | Fourth week of May to First week of June 2024 |
Revaluation | Rs. 100 per Question | First week of June to third week of June 2024 |
Read More: CBSE Class 12th Revaluation
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 2024 and improvement exams will be considered.
The eligibility criteria to apply for the CBSE 12th improvement exam are as follows:
The following table contains the information regarding the difficulty level of question papers in the CBSE class 12 exam 2024. Once the board exams are conducted, the question paper analysis will be updated here:
Particulars | Question Paper Analysis |
Difficulty level of Psychology Paper | Easy to Moderate |
Difficulty level of Sociology Paper | Moderate |
Difficulty level of Accountancy Paper | Easy |
Difficulty level of History Paper | Easy to moderate |
Difficulty level of Web Application Paper | Easy to moderate |
Difficulty level of Computer Science Paper | Moderate |
Difficulty level of Political Science Paper | Easy |
Difficulty level of Economics Paper | Easy to moderate |
Difficulty level of Biology Paper | Moderate |
Difficulty level of Mathematics Paper | Moderate to difficult |
Difficulty level of Physics Paper | Moderate |
Difficulty level of Geography Paper | Moderate |
Difficulty level of Chemistry Paper | Moderate to difficult |
Difficulty level of English Paper | Moderate to Difficult |
Difficulty level of Hindi Paper | Easy |
The compartment exam for 2024 will be conducted in July 2024 (tentative). To appear in the CBSE class 12th compartment exam 2023, candidates must apply by visiting CBSE's official website.
CBSE conducts the class 12th compartment exam for candidates who cannot pass one subject in the 12th final exam. Marks verification costs INR 500/- per subject, obtaining a scanned copy of the answer script costs INR 700/- per subject, and result revaluation costs INR 100/- per question. The application forms will be available from August 2024 (tentative).
CBSE will release the class 12th compartment exam results on August 2024 (tentative). Therefore, candidates can follow these steps to check the CBSE class 12th compartment results 2024 online:
The following are the subjects for which CBSE will conduct the compartment exam. Below mentioned are the tentative dates for the CBSE class 12 compartment exam 2024.
Date | Subjects |
July 2024 |
Hindustani Music Voc, Hindustani Music Mel Ins, Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, App /commercial Art, Bharatnatyam Dance, Multimedia, Design, Yoga, Early Childhood Care, Artificial Intelligence, Retail, Information Technology, Web Application, Automotive, Financial Markets Management, Tourism, Beauty & Wellness, Agriculture, Food Production, Front Office Operations, Banking, Marketing, Health Care, Insurance, Horticulture, Typography & Computer Application, Geospatial Technology, Electrical Technology, Taxation, Cost Accounting, Office Procedures & Practices, Shorthand (English), Shorthand (Hindi), Air-conditioning & Refrigeration, Salesmanship, Mass Media Studies, Library & Information Science, Fashion Studies, English Elective, Hindi Elective, Urdu Elective, Sanskrit Elective, History, Political Science |
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.
Application Window (Pvt Candidates) | Fees |
June 2024 (tentative) | Rs 300/- (India) |
Rs. 1000/- (Nepal) | |
Rs. 2000/- (Outside India) | |
June 2024 (tentative) | Rs. 2000 /- (Late Fees) |
Read More: CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2024
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 2024. Some of the benefits are:
Check: all CBSE class 12 Previous Year Papers
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.
CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers (Year-wise) | Download Link |
CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2023-24 | Click to Download |
CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2023 | Click to Download |
CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2022 | Click to Download |
CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2021 | Click to Download |
CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2020 | Click to Download |
CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2019 | Click to Download |
Read more: CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2023-24
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:
Sl No. | CBSE 12th Subject-Wise Question Bank Download Links |
1. | Business Studies |
2. | Physical Education |
3. | Political Science |
4. | History |
5. | Sociology |
6. | English Core |
7. | Mathematics |
8. | Accountancy |
9. | Economics |
10. | Chemistry |
11. | Computer Science |
12. | Informatics Practices |
Read More: CBSE Class 12 Question Bank
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 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.
CBSE Class 12 NCERT Textbooks | Best Reference Books for CBSE Class 12th |
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:
Books | Download Links |
Library and Information Science | Download |
Supplementary Reading Material in Business Studies: Class XII | Download |
Computer Science | Download |
Engineering Graphics | Download |
Entrepreneurship | Download |
English Language and Skills | Download |
Legal Studies | Download |
Computer Science | Download |
Human Rights and Gender Studies | Download |
Read More: CBSE Class 12 E-Books and Supportive Material
Class 12th board exam results play a decisive role in students' life 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:
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 2024
CBSE offers scholarships to students studying in classes 11th and higher or those preparing to appear for the CBSE class 12 exam 2024. 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:
Read more: CBSE Scholarship 2024
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