CBSE Sample Papers 2024-25 Class 12 with Solutions and Marking Scheme

Class 12 is an important time in the academic life of any student. Especially in India, since it is the final year of the higher-secondary education a student receives in a school. After 12th, they must decide on their college and begin forming their career. For students looking to score 90+ marks, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released CBSE sample paper for Class 12.

We at Oswal Publishers have launched the Gurukul By Oswal CBSE Sample Paper 2024-25 Class 12 for all streams such as Science PCM, Science PCB, Commerce Stream, and Humanities.

After studying from these Class 12th sample papers with answer keys, students will be able to score well

The class 12 sample paper 2024-25 has solved sample question papers issued by CBSE, Unsolved, and Solved sample paper with solutions to help students properly understand the 2025 board exam format.

The CBSE sample paper 2024-25 class 12 includes all the subjects: 

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The subjects included in this CBSE sample paper 2024-25 class 12, a sort of model question paper class 12 with answers, cover all the important points to study. This is where the students will need the Gurukul By Oswal’s  CBSE Class 12 sample question papers of all subjects to practice before the 2025 board exam and score well.

The CBSE sample question paper 2025 class 12 is designed as per the revised syllabus. Also, the marking scheme and answer key for each CBSE 12 sample paper is available online.

To give an overview of the actual exam pattern, CBSE officially publishes the CBSE sample paper class 12 for the 2024-25 exam for all subjects every year. This time, they published it in September.

Boards 2025 for class 12 is only just few months away, so students must start practicing the questions from the CBSE sample paper class 12 provided here.

Gurukul By Oswal’s class 12 CBSE sample paper 2024- 25 is the perfect self-study course material for students who like to study independently.

After solving these CBSE sample paper class 12, students will be sufficient to tackle tough exam questions. As solving and studying from these model papers for class 12, students will have higher confidence and have a fairer idea of the questions to be asked in the exam.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 – All Subjects

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Class 12 Sample Question Paper & Marking Scheme for Exam 2024-25

Subject Sample Question Paper Marking Scheme
English core SQP MS
Mathematics SQP MS
Physics SQP MS
Chemistry SQP MS
Biology SQP MS
Accountancy SQP MS
Business Studies SQP MS
Computer Science SQP MS
Economics SQP MS
History SQP MS
Geography SQP MS
Sociology SQP MS
Psychology SQP MS
Political Science SQP MS
Physical education SQP MS

Class 12 Sample Question Paper & Marking Scheme for Exam 2023-24

Subject Sample Question Paper Marking Scheme
English core SQP MS
Mathematics SQP MS
Physics SQP MS
Chemistry SQP MS
Biology SQP MS
Business Studies SQP MS
Economics SQP MS
Sociology SQP MS
Psychology SQP MS
Physical education SQP MS
Applied mathematics SQP MS

Class 12 Sample Question Paper & Marking Scheme for Exam 2022-23

Subject Sample Question Paper Marking Scheme
English core SQP MS
Mathematics SQP MS
Physics SQP MS
Chemistry SQP MS
Biology SQP MS
Accountancy SQP MS
Business Studies SQP MS
Economics SQP MS
History SQP MS
Geography SQP MS
Political science SQP MS
Sociology SQP MS
Psychology SQP MS
Physical education SQP MS
Applied mathematics SQP MS

Class 12 Sample Question Paper & Marking Scheme for Exam 2021-22

Subject Term-I Term-II
Sample Question Paper Marking Scheme Sample Question Paper Marking Scheme
English core SQP MS SQP MS
Mathematics SQP MS SQP MS
Physics SQP MS SQP MS
Chemistry SQP MS SQP MS
Biology SQP MS SQP MS
Accountancy SQP MS SQP MS
Business Studies SQP MS SQP MS
Economics SQP MS SQP MS
History SQP MS SQP MS
Geography SQP MS SQP MS
Political science SQP MS SQP MS
Sociology SQP MS SQP MS
Psychology SQP MS SQP MS
Physical education SQP MS SQP MS
Applied mathematics SQP MS SQP MS

Class 12 Sample Question Paper & Marking Scheme for Exam 2020-21

Subject Sample Question Paper Marking Scheme
English core SQP MS
Mathematics SQP MS
Physics SQP MS
Chemistry SQP MS
Biology SQP MS
Accountancy SQP MS
Business Studies SQP MS
Economics SQP MS
History SQP MS
Geography SQP MS
Political science SQP MS
Sociology SQP MS
Psychology SQP MS
Physical education SQP MS

CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2024-25 with Marking Scheme

If you went through the preview of the CBSE Class 12 sample paper, you might have noticed it has all the possible questions that will come on board 2025. To make studying easier, CBSE has also released the CBSE sample papers for all subjects of Class 12th.

Since the syllabus is revised and there are some updates regarding how your answers will be marked, acquainting yourself with the new question paper format will help you understand the format properly.

To make things easier, the CBSE marking schemes for all sample papers are also provided to know the answer to all questions given in the sample papers.

Class 12 sample question paper & marking scheme for exam 2024-25 is as follows:

Subject CBSE’s 2025 marking scheme
Accountancy (055) This question paper contains 34 questions. All questions are compulsory.
  • This question paper is divided into two parts, Part A and B.

  • Part - A is compulsory for all the candidates.

  • Part - B has two options i.e.
    (i) Analysis of Financial Statements and
    (ii) Computerised Accounting.

    • Students must attempt only one of the given options as per the subject opted
  • Question Nos.1 to 16 and 27 to 30 carries 1 mark each.
  • Questions Nos. 17 to 20, 31and 32 carries 3 marks each
  • Questions Nos. from 21 ,22 and 33 carries 4 marks each
  • Questions Nos. from 23 to 26 and 34 carries 6 marks each
  • There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in 7 questions
    of one mark, 2 questions of three marks, 1 question of four marks and 2 questions of six marks.
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Accountancy here.
Biology (044) All questions are compulsory.
  • The question paper has five sections and 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.
  • Section–A has 16 questions of 1 mark each.
  • Section–B has 5 questions of 2 marks each;
  • Section– C has 7 questions of 3 marks each.
  • Section– D has 2 case-based questions of 4 marks each.
  • Section–E has 3 questions of 5 marks each.
  • Questions Nos. from 23 to 26 and 34 carries 6 marks each
  • There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided in some questions.
    A student has to attempt only one of the alternatives in such questions.
  • Wherever necessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams should be drawn.
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Biology here.
Business Studies (054) This question paper contains 34 questions.
  • Marks are indicated against each question.
  • Answers should be brief and to the point.
  • Answers to the questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 words.
  • Answers to the questions carrying 4 marks may be about 150 words.
  • Answers to the questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words.
  • Attempt all parts of the questions together.
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Business Studies here.
Chemistry (043) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
  • SECTION A consists of 16 multiple -choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
  • Section B Consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
  • Section C Consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
  • Section D Consists of 2 case - based questions carrying 4 marks each.
  • Section E Consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Chemistry here.
Computer Science (083) Please check this question paper contains 35 questions.
  • The paper is divided into 4 Sections- A, B, C, D and E.
  • Section A, Consists of 18 questions (1 to 18). Each question carries 1 Mark.
  • Section B, Consists of 7 questions (19 to 25). Each question carries 2 Marks.
  • Section C, Consists of 5 questions (26 to 30). Each question carries 3 Marks.
  • Section D, Consists of 2 questions (31 to 32). Each question carries 4 Marks.
  • Section E, Consists of 3 questions (33 to 35). Each question carries 5 Marks
  • All programming questions are to be answered using Python Language only.
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Computer Science here.
Economics (030) This question paper contains two sections:
Section A – Macro Economics
Section B – Indian Economic Development
  • This paper contains 20 Multiple Choice Questions of 1 mark each.
  • This paper contains 4 Short Answer Questions of 3 marks each to be answered in 60 to 80 words.
  • This paper contains 6 Short Answer Questions of 4 marks each to be answered in 80 to 100 words
  • This paper contains 4 Long Answer Questions of 6 marks each to be answered in 100 to 150 words
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Economics here.
English Core (301) The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING and LITERATURE.
Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 English Core here.
Geography (029) This question paper contains 30 questions. All questions are compulsory.
  • This question paper is divided into five sections. Sections-A, B, C, D and E.
  • Section A - question number 1 to 17 are Multiple Choice type questions carrying 1 mark each.
  • Section B- question number 18 and 19 are Source based questions carrying 3 marks each.
  • Section C- question number 20 to 23 are Short Answer type questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to these questions shall be written in 80 to 100 words.
  • Section D -question number 24 to 28 are Long Answer type questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to these questions shall be written in 120 to 150 words.
  • Section E - question number 29 and 30 are Map based questions
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Geography here.
History (027) Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
  • Section A – Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
  • Section B – Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60-80 words.
  • Section C - Question no 28 to 30 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 8 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 300-350 words
  • Section D – Question no.31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each
  • Section-E - Question no. 34 is Map based, carrying 5 marks that includes the identification and location of significant test items. Attach the map with the answer book.
  • There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
  • In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 History here.
Mathematics (027) This Question paper contains - five sections A, B, C, D and E. Each section is compulsory. However, there are internal choices in some questions.
  • Section A has 18 MCQ’s and 02 Assertion-Reason based questions of 1 mark each.
  • Section B has 5 Very Short Answer (VSA)-type questions of 2 marks each
  • Section C has 6 Short Answer (SA)-type questions of 3 marks each.
  • Section D has 4 Long Answer (LA)-type questions of 5 marks each
  • Section E has 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment of 4 marks each with sub-parts.
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Mathematics here.
Physical Education (048) The question paper consists of 5 sections and 37 Questions.
  • Section A consists of question 1-18 carrying 1 mark each and is multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory.
  • Sections B consist of questions 19-24 carrying 2 marks each and are very short answer types and should not exceed 60-90 words. Attempt any 5.
  • Sections C consist of Question 25-30 carrying 3 marks each and are short answer types and should not exceed 100-150 words. Attempt any 5.
  • Sections D consist of Question 31-33 carrying 4 marks each and are case studies. There is internal choice available.
  • Section E consists of Question 34-37 carrying 5 marks each and are short answer types and should not exceed 200-300 words. Attempt any 3.
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Physical Education here.
Physics There are 33 questions in all. All questions are compulsory
  • This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E.
  • All the sections are compulsory.
  • Section A contains sixteen questions, twelve MCQ and four Assertion Reasoning based of 1 mark each, Section B contains five questions of two marks each, Section C contains seven questions of three marks each, Section D contains two case study based questions of four marks each and Section E contains three long answer questions of five marks each.
  • There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question in Section B, one question in Section C, one question in each CBQ in Section D and all three questions in Section E. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
  • Use of calculators is not allowed.
  • You may use the following values of physical constants where ever necessary
    i. c = 3 x 10 8 m/s
    ii. me = 9.1 x10 -31 kg
    iii. e = 1.6 x 10 -19 C
    iv. µ0 = 4π x 10 -7 Tm𝑨 −𝟏
    v. h = 6.63 x10 -34 Js
    vi. ε0 = 8.854 x10 -12 𝑪 𝟐𝑵 −𝟏𝒎 −𝟐
    vii. Avogadro's number = 6.023 X 𝟏𝟎 𝟐𝟑 per gram mole
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Physics here.
Political Science The question paper consists of five sections (A, B, C, D and E) with 30 questions in total.
  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Question numbers 1-12 are multiple choice questions of one mark each.
  • Question numbers 13-18 are of 2 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 50-60 words each.
  • Question numbers 19-23 are of 4 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 100-120 words each. There is an internal choice in two of the 4 marks questions
  • Question numbers 24-26 are passage, cartoon and map-based questions. Answer accordingly
  • Question numbers 27-30 are of 6 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 170-180 words.
  • There is an internal choice in 6 marks questions.
Find a sample paper for CBSE class 12 Political Science here.

Benefits of Solving CBSE Sample Paper Class 12

  • There are numerous benefits of solving Gurkul By Oswal's Sample Paper class 12.
  1. The class 12 sample paper book is completely based on the sample paper blueprint issued by CBSE in September 2024.
  2. It includes all class 12 subject papers combined:
    (i) Commerce Stream CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025
    (ii) Humanities Stream CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025
    (iii) Science Stream CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025
  3. This book has a few solved and unsolved question papers that will help you understand the pattern properly, so whether you’re looking to review from class 12 term 2 sample paper or term 1, this book is what you should buy.
  4. Gurukul By Oswal’s CBSE Sample Paper Class 12 fully solved questions based on the new specimen.
  5. This sample question paper CBSE class 12 has 46 sample papers with 1 unsolved sample paper provided per subject and 1 unsolved sample paper of each subject.
  6. The solved sample papers feature an explanation of each answer by subject matter authority for better understanding.
  7. After solving these class 12 sample papers, you’ll be able to revise your lessons properly as each question covers important topics that might come in board 2025.
  8. An important part that might be overlooked but it very important is that by solving these model question papers class 12, students improve their time management skills as they’ll be able to check how much time is required to solve each section.
  9. All the questions are focused on the topics most likely to be asked on board 2025. All the questions cover the entire 12th syllabus.
  10. The book also features numerous tips and tools to improve student’s study techniques for board 2025 exam preparation.
  11. Students will boost their confidence when they practice with Gurukul By Oswal’s Sample Question Papers book series, as by following the suggestions stated in the book and revising from such sample papers properly, they will be able to create vision boards, establish study schedules, and maintain study logs to measure their progress. Doing so will make their studying process simpler.
  12. This sample paper series also has questions from term 2 sample paper class 12 so you can tally which questions came last year and prepare accordingly.
  13. Gurukul By Oswal's has CBSE Sample Paper 2025 class 12 solutions that will help you assess last-to-last year’s questions and identify which questions were repeated and which have a greater probability to come in board 2025 also.

How to Download CBSE Sample Paper 2024-25 Class 12?

You can download the CBSE class 12 sample paper from CBSE’s official site

But to practice more, buy CBSE Sample Paper Class 12 Series Series from here.

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FAQs on CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12

Ans: CBSE class 12 sample papers are model papers created in accordance with the current syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, and guidelines issued by CBSE for boards 2025. Studying with these sample papers, students will be able to understand what sort of questions came last year, assess their preparation strategy, and work on areas that require maximum attention.

Ans: This year CBSE released the class 12 sample papers on March 23rd 2024. You can check the sample papers on their official website.

Ans: You can buy a CBSE sample paper for class 12 from Oswal Publishers. Their 2024-25 Gurukul By Oswal’s Sample Paper series is a good academic resource that is prepared by qualified teachers and subject matter experts.

Ans: Undoubtedly, Oswal Publishers Sample Papers  for PCM, PCB, Commerce, and Humanities for class 12th are the best sample papers to buy.

Ans: Students can download the CBSE sample paper Class 12 on cbseacademic.nic.in. On the homepage, look for CBSE sample papers for classes 12th. A pdf file will appear on the screen.

Ans: Yes, the CBSE provides the answer key of the sample papers for class 12th, known as the Marking Scheme (MS). It features answers to all the questions.

Ans: CBSE has changed the exam pattern in 2024-25 compared to last year 

  • Competency Focused Questions in the form of MCQs/Case Based Questions, Source-based Integrated Questions or any other type = 40%
  • Select response type questions(MCQ) = 20%
  • Constructed response questions (Short Answer Questions/Long Answer type Questions, as per existing pattern) = 40%

Ans: Yes, CBSE class 12 sample papers are very useful study material as they help you prepare for your board exams in 2024 with more confidence. Through sample papers, students learn the exam pattern and types of questions asked in the exam. Solving sample papers makes self-assessment easy as you’ll able to understand the difficulty level by practicing with subject-matter-approved sample papers.

Ans: NCERT books are the most recommended books by the CBSE board. These books have all the information that is required by any CBSE student of class 12.

But apart from NCERT, you must also study and revise with sample question papers as they help to make your preparation stronger. These sample papers contain solved and unsolved questions so that you can understand and tally your strengths and weaknesses properly.

Ans:The challenges of the 12th board exams often stem from the pressure students face and the extensive syllabus they need to cover. Nevertheless, utilizing sample papers proves valuable in assessing which specific sections demand more attention for improved performance. Therefore, preparing for the 2025 boards by practicing with both sample papers and past years’ papers will contribute significantly to your success in the exam.

Ans: For CBSE class 12 board exam 2025, you should first study School NCERT textbooks for basic concepts  then refer to Chapterwise Question Banks, Sample Papers, Practice Papers for more and more practice and finally revise with Previous years solved papers at the end. 

Ans: Preparing with  sample papers enhances students’ confidence by providing insight into the types of questions that may appear in the exam. It allows them to acquaint themselves with the format of the CBSE class 12th question papers and the appropriate approach to answering them, aiding in the identification of their academic strengths and weaknesses.

Ans: Sample question papers include solved and unsolved papers that you can refer to strengthen your preparation strategy. Sample papers contain questions that make revision of important topics/chapters easier.

Previous years solved papers contains questions from last 10 years board exam papers along with solutions for revision purpose. While practicing with sample papers is advantageous, it’s equally important for students to engage with the questions from the past 10 years and previous years to strive for top marks.

The Oswal Publishers has both sample papers and previous years question papers for the 2024-25 class 12 board. You can pick either based on your needs and preparation phase.

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