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CBSE 12th 2025 ( CBSE 12th )

Exam On: 15 Feb '25 - 4 Apr '25

This exam is conducted for courses given below:
Updated on Jan 7, 2025 11:06 IST

CBSE Class 12 Answer Key 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will not release the CBSE 12th answer key 2025 since the examinations will be held once a year. If any change is introduced and the board plans to release the CBSE answer key 2025, it'll be provided here, and students can use it to calculate their probable score. The CBSE 12th answer keys mention the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. CBSE Class 12 exams are subjective in nature.

The Board did not release the CBSE answer key for Class 12 after the academic year 2020-2021 since the exams were held once only. However, the board is likely to release the CBSE 12th answer key 2026 in December 2025 since the board examinations will be held twice a year, as stated by the Education Ministry. 

Students can follow the steps below to download the official answer key as and when it is made available officially by the board. Till then, students can click on the links provided below to check the answer key of Class 12 CBSE of 2021 provided by experts.

Q:   Will CBSE board exams be conducted twice a year?

A:

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has planned to change the curriculum structure, and the Centre stated that the board exams will now take place twice a year from 2025-26. Students will have the opportunity to take tests twice a year and raise their grades as a result of this. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's proposals, which seek to lessen the burden on students and support their holistic development, are in line with this action taken by the central government. Exams will be simplified and made more application-based in order to foster students' capacity for critical and creative thinking and abilities.

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Steps to download CBSE Class 12 answer key 2024

  • Visit the official website at cbse.gov.in
  • Click on the CBSE 12th answer keys
  • Click on the subject for which you wish to download the keys
  • A new PDF will open on the screen
  • Save and download it

Compare the answers marked by the student with the answer keys to arrive at a probable score. Remember that there is no negative marking done by CBSE in Class 12 examinations. 

CBSE Answer Key 2021 Class 12

Subject Name CBSE Class 12 answer key provided by experts
Sociology Click to download
English Click to download
Mathematics Click to download
Business Studies Click to download
Geography Click to download
Physics Click to download
Psychology Click to download
Accountancy Click to download
Chemistry Click to download
Economics Click to download
Hindi -
Political Science Click to download
Biology Click to download
History Click to download
Informatics Practices, Computer Science Click to download
Home Science -

Disclaimer: Please note that the CBSE answer keys provided above by experts and Shiksha.com is not responsible for any discrepancy in them. Students must confirm the correct options with their teachers or can compare them with the official answer keys when released.

Q:   Can I apply for correction in CBSE 12th answer key in case I find an error?

A:

Yes, the board releases the CBSE answer key Class 12 for all students to download and calculate their probable score. In case of an error, students can apply for correction of the answer key before the last date. CBSE will release the dates for raising objections against the answer keys on the official website. No application will be entertained after that.

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CBSE 12th important Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CBSE 12th 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

May '25

Announcement of CBSE 12th Result 2025

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FAQs on CBSE 12th Answer Key 2024

Students can check the FAQs on CBSE 12th answer key 2025 below:

Q:   What is the official website to check CBSE Class 12 Answer Key?

A:

If released, students can check the CBSE Class 12 Answer Key at cbseacademic.nic.in or cbse.nic.in.

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Q:   What are the minimum marks required to clear CBSE 12th board exams?

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Students need to score at least 33 per cent in each subject in order to clear the CBSE 12th board exams. In subjects that have practical component, students need to obtain 33 percent in practical and theory separately. 

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Q:   Will CBSE release answer key for Class 12th 2025 exams?

A:

No, CBSE will not release the CBSE 12th answer key 2025 since the exams will be conducted once a year and they will be subjective. 

It is expected that CBSE will release the CBSE answer key 2026 since the exams will be held twice a year. The first term exam will be objective in nature.

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