CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2025: Date Sheet, Eligibility, How to Apply, and More

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE Class 12 board exams with a changed exam pattern. The question papers will have more number of MCQs and more questions of competency level. Thus, there will be fewer short- and long-answer questions compared to the exams from previous years. These changes are introduced because of the need to move from rote learning to learning focused on developing the creative and critical thinking ability of the student. These changes have been introduced as per the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

CBSE has also released the subject-wise marks distribution for Class 12 for the upcoming board exam 2025. Alongside, the board has mentioned maximum marks for the written examination and practical/project/internal assessment for the session 2024-25. Read on here for more details on exam patterns and marks distribution.

CBSE Class 12 Board Exam Date Sheet

The CBSE class 12 board exam date sheet is given below:

CBSE Class 12 Application Process

To apply for the CBSE Class 12 board exam, candidates can check the steps given below: 

• Visit the official CBSE portal at parikshasangam.cbse.gov.in
• Click the "Class 10 and 12 Board Exams Registration" option.
• Enter candidate details, such as name, date of birth, and school code.
• Upload necessary documents like school ID proof, passport-sized photo, and signature.
• Check carefully and correct any errors.
• Pay the CBSE class 12 registration fee via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
• Download and print the application confirmation page.

CBSE Class 12 Eligibility Criteria

The Central Board of Secondary Education has set some criteria for candidates appearing for the CBSE class 12 exams 2025. Only those candidates who fulfil the CBSE class 12 eligibility criteria listed below can appear for the exam:

• Students need to complete the exam registration in Class 11 and must keep the registration card safely with them.
• Students also need to register in class 12 again. The details provided during class 12 registration should match the details on the class 11 registration card.
• Candidates should have passed the class 11 exam from CBSE or any CBSE-recognized board.
• Students must have obtained at least 75% attendance in class 12 till January 2025.
• CBSE sets no specific age limit for class 12 examination. However, the minimum age of the candidate should be 17 years.

CBSE Class 12 Admit Card

The board released the CBSE class 12 admit card 2025 on February 3, 2025. The CBSE admit card 2025 for class 12 is available on the CBSE official website. Candidates should check the steps to download the CBSE Class 12 admit card below:

• Visit the CBSE official website at cbse.gov.in
• Click on Download CBSE Class 12 admit card
• Enter the login credentials
• Submit details
• The admit card will open in front of the screen
• Save and download it
• Take a printout and secure it for the future.

CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern

The CBSE class 12 exam pattern is given in the table below:

CBSE Class 12 Result

The CBSE class 12 results will be released together for all streams- Science, Arts, and Commerce in May 2025. The CBSE class 12 result will be available on the official website at results.cbse.nic.in. Candidates can check the method to download the results below:

• Visit one of the following websites – results.cbse.nic.in, www.cbse.gov.in.
• The CBSE class 12 result 2025 login page will appear.
• Then, enter the CBSE roll number and school number.
• Click on the submit option.
• The result will appear on the screen.
• Save it and take a printout of the CBSE class 12 result.

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