CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2025: ‘All programming questions must be answered in Python’

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has scheduled the Class XII exams for 2025 to be conducted from February 15, 2025, to April 4, 2025, in the traditional pen-and-paper, format. The exams will open with the subject of Entrepreneurship and conclude with Psychology. The Board has also released the 2025 syllabus, outlining the critical chapters and topics that students must focus on. Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for success, as it provides insights into the marking scheme, types of questions, and allotted time for each paper.

To prepare effectively, students are encouraged to solve CBSE Class XII sample papers, review question papers from previous years, and work on practice sets to enhance their performance. Ms Sujata Bhardwaj, HoD, Computer Science at Apeejay School, Noida, shared a few study tips for the students including the format of the question paper.

Format of the question paper

The code for Computer Science is 083; the time allowed is 3 hours. Maximum marks: 70 (Theory)

“It is important that students familiarise themselves with the format. This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory. However, internal choices have been provided in some questions. Attempt only one of the choices in such questions. The paper is divided into 5 sections: A, B, C, D, and E,” the educator said.

All programming questions are to be answered using Python Language only. In the case of MCQ, the text of the correct answer should also be written. 

Prep tips

·         Practice sample papers.

·         Since it’s a programming paper, practice writing code.

·         Ensure proper understanding of concepts and their implementation.

·         Learn topics by comparing similarities and differences.

·         Go through the NCERT book thoroughly.

·         Understand definitions and practical applications.

·         Provide correct examples when required.

·         Complete all assignments given by the school.

·         Read questions carefully to answer what is asked.

·         Decide choices judiciously in exams.