The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted Class 12 Political Science exam today, March 22, 2025. The exam began at 10.30 am and concluded around 1.30 pm across 7,842 centres in India and 26 locations abroad. Around 42 lakh students from 8,000 schools in India and abroad are appearing for the Class 10 and 12 board exams this year.
CBSE Class 12 Political Science Exam Was Lengthy But Moderate To Partially Difficult, says teacher
CBSE Class 12 question paper for Political Science was lengthy but moderate to partially difficult, says Manisha Verma, Senior Faculty Political Science at VidyaGyan School. "Out of all three sets, set one was the easiest as general and direct questions were asked. Questions from World Politics were of general nature with direct answers. MCQs were slightly tricky and required thorough reading. Students took time only to collect and proceed with the data. 6 marks questions asked answers in three points which made it easy to elaborate all the points," she adds.
Paper was largely based on NCERT textbook, says teacher
The CBSE Board question paper for Political Science was a well-balanced paper that catered to a wide range of students, says Vishwajeet Pandey, PGT Political Science, JAIN International Residential School (JIRS), Bengaluru. "The difficulty level of the paper was moderate, striking a good balance between easy and standard questions. It reflected an appropriate understanding of the syllabus and was largely based on the NCERT textbooks, which ensured its relevance and alignment with the prescribed curriculum," he added.
"In terms of overall structure, the paper was not only fair but also ensured a comprehensive assessment of the students' understanding of Political Science. A few questions had a familiar structure from previous years' papers, with slight variations in the format. This ensured continuity and familiarity for the students, thus reducing any anxiety or stress," added Mr Pandey.
"The paper adhered well to the CBSE 2025 blueprint, maintaining a fair distribution of marks across different sections, and reflecting the prescribed standards of evaluation. The integration of different question types, such as objective and subjective questions, allowed students with varying strengths to perform well. The paper was also a reflection of the changing trends in assessment patterns, incorporating both factual recall and analytical skills," he noted.
CBSE Board Exams 2025: Key details
Entry Restrictions: No candidate will be allowed inside the examination centre after 10am. Students must reach well in advance.
Dress code and identification: Candidates must wear their school uniform and carry only permissible stationery items.
Prohibited items: Mobile phones, smartwatches, and electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
Adherence to rules: Students must carefully read and follow the instructions on the admit card and review the updated rules on unfair practices mentioned in the CBSE circular.
Social media guidelines: Students are advised not to spread rumours or share exam-related material on platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube, and X.
Students are required to carry their CBSE admit cards along with their school ID cards. The admit card contains essential details, including exam timings, subject names, and the designated examination centre.
The CBSE Class 10 exams began with English, while the Class 12 exams started with Entrepreneurship on February 15. The Class 10 board exams concluded on March 18, while Class 12 exams will end on April 4.