Note: The format of sample papers is more or less similar to the previous year sample papers. The only change for this year is more weighatage is assigned to the competency based questions. Find below the changes regarding exam pattern:

1. 50% Weightage for Competency-Based Questions: Exam papers will now include a higher proportion of questions that test students’ ability to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios. Questions will include:

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Case-based questions
• Source-based integrated questions

2. 20%  Weightage for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): MCQs or select response type questions will comprise 20% of the total marks. This type of questions have been included to encourage critical thinking and quick decision-making skills among students.
3. 30% Weightage for Constructed Response Type Questions: The weightage for traditional answer type questions such as short and long answer type questions has been reduced from 40% to make space for the competency-based questions.

CBSE Board Class 12 Subject-Wise Sample Paper PDF and Solution 2025 

From the table given below, you can directly access and download the Class 12th CBSE Sample paper 2024-25 along with their marking schemes, in PDF format for free:

CBSE Class 12 Subject-Wise Sample Papers and Marking Scheme 2025

Click on the link here to download the subject-wise sample papers for all subjects of CBSE Class 12 for the 2025 board exams. 

CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2025