CBSE Board Exam 2025 Live: Class 12 physics paper over; analysis, passing marks, latest updates

Students are required to secure a minimum of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to gain admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. Students from the general category must secure at least 50% marks in Class 12, while those from reserved categories (SC/ST) need a minimum of 45% marks in the Class 12 board exams 2025 for admission to central universities across India through CUET 2025.

As per the CBSE board exam instructions for 2025, students are prohibited from carrying wallets, chits, notes, food items, or electronic devices into the examination hall.

The grading system details for the CBSE Class 10 board exam 2025 are provided below.

The table below outlines the upcoming exam schedule for the CBSE Class 12 board exams 2025 for the science stream.

Students can check the CBSE Class 12 board exam 2025 schedule for the commerce stream from the table below.

CBSE follows a 9-point grading system to assign grades based on the marks obtained. All passing students are ranked, and grades are allotted accordingly.

As per the CBSE Class 10 board exam instructions for 2025, students are not permitted to carry wallets, chits, notes, food items, or electronic devices inside the examination hall.

Class 12 students found the physics question paper to be of 'easy to moderate' difficulty. They described it as well-balanced, featuring a mix of theoretical and numerical questions. Many students noted that the paper closely followed the NCERT syllabus, making it familiar and manageable. While some found the numerical questions slightly challenging, most agreed that the overall difficulty level was fair.

The CBSE board exam 2025 for Classes 10 and 12 is being conducted in a single shift. According to the date sheet, the exams will take place from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The CBSE Class 12 Physics exam includes both theory and practical components. The theory paper is allotted 70 marks, while the practical exam carries 30 marks. The table below outlines the marks distribution.

Yogita Sharma, PGT Physics at KIIT World School, Gurgaon, stated that the CBSE Class 12 physics exam 2025 was a standard paper without any unexpected surprises, providing a fair evaluation for students of all academic levels.

Priyal Arora, a student of Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Ghaziabad, who appeared for the CBSE Class 12 physics board exam 2025, said, "I think the paper was lengthy and time-consuming. The difficulty level of the MCQs was high and one MCQ was from the deleted part. The section E questions were a bit more challenging than I had expected. The language of the questions was also tough to understand."

Based on student feedback, the long-answer questions in the CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam 2025 were comparatively easier and more direct. In CBSE Class 12 Physics question paper 2025, section E had 3 long-answer type questions. The section E of CBSE Class 12 Physics question paper 2025 carried 15 marks. 

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As per a student who appeared for CBSE Class 12 Physics exam 2025, the 'paper was lengthy, especially set 3'. According to the student, MCQs were 'tricky' and 'posed challenge'. ''Section B was moderately difficult that needed good conceptual understanding'', she told careers 360.

Some important and commonly used formulas were provided in the CBSE Class 12 Physics question paper 2025 to assist students as well as serve as a reference during the exam. 

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The CBSE Class 12 Physics exam 2025 was 'moderate to difficult'. Some students found the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam 2025 manageable, while others struggled a bit.

In CBSE Class 12 Physics question paper 2025, there were a total of 16 MCQs in section A. Students who appeared for the CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 found section A moderate. 

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Based on student reactions, the long-answer or 5-mark questions in the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam 2025 were easier compared to other sections. The 5-mark questions in the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam 2025 were 'direct and straight-forward' as per students.

The CBSE Class 12 physics question paper 2025 carried 70 marks. The CBSE Class 12 physics question paper 2025 had 5 sections in total. Some of the questions asked in CBSE Class 12 physics exam 2025 can be viewed below. 

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A student who appeared for the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam 2025 found the paper challenging. He told Careers 360, "Questions ranged from moderate to difficult but not easy". While the 5-mark questions were straightforward in CBSE Class 12 physics exam 2025, the 3-mark questions were tricky, according to the student.

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According to Himanshi, a student who appeared for the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam 2025, sections C and D were easy, while section E was also manageable, 1-2 questions were challenging. However, Himanshi found section B of the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam 2025 tough.

Kevin, a student who appeared for the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam 2025, mentioned that his paper did not go well, and he missed a few questions. He expects to score around 50 marks and plans to take the JEE Mains 2nd attempt 2025 in April.

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According to Himanshi, student who appeared for CBSE Class 12 physics exam 2025, the paper was 'okayish'. "I found section C and D easy", she told Careers360.

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The CBSE science paper 2025 for Class 10 was scheduled on February 20. The CBSE has dismissed the science paper leak 2025 claims. 

The CBSE Class 12 Physics paper analysis 2025 for February 21 exam will be shared soon. CBSE Class 12 students have just come out of the exam hall. The CBSE physics exam 2025 difficulty level, questions asked, high-weightage topics and student's reaction will be available soon. 

The CBSE 2025 board exams for Class 12 physics subject is over. The CBSE 2025 Feb 21 exam was conducted in a single shift from 10:30 to 1:30 pm. 

In CBSE Class 12 exam 2025, internal assessment or practical carries 30 marks and theory paper is of 70 marks.  

CBSE has given permission to Class 10 and 12 students from recently disaffiliated schools to appear for board exams. Additionally, these disaffiliated schools can apply for affiliation restoration up to the secondary level in the 2026-27 academic year. 

According to official data, a total of 17,88,165 students are appearing for CBSE Class 12 board exams 2025. The CBSE Class 12 board exam 2025 is being held for physics subject today. 

Last year, the difficulty level of CBSE Class 12 physics paper was moderate to tough. Some students also rated the CBSE Class 12 physics question paper as 'time-consuming' and a bit 'tricky'. 

The board officials have confirmed that there is no syllabus reduction for CBSE Class 12 board exams 2025. CBSE dismissed claims about the 15% syllabus reduction and clarified that such reports were fake.

Yes, 27 is the passing marks out of 80 for CBSE theory papers 2025. However, students are required to secure 33% in practical assessments and aggregate to pass the CBSE board exams 2025. 

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The CBSE Class 12 physics exam 2025 will end at 1:30 pm. The CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 is expected to be of moderate level, as per past trends. As per the syllabus, CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 will have conceptual, numerical-based, application-based questions. 

Students are required to secure minimum 33% marks in aggregate to pass the CBSE Class 12 board exams 2025.

The board has conducted five papers: Entrepreneurship; physical education; Hindustani Music Voc, Hindustani Music Mel Ins, automotive, healthcare, data science, electronics and hardware; Food production, office procedures and practices, design, Early Childhood Care and Education; Typography and Computer Application.

Students will be given 15 minutes reading time before the start of the CBSE 12th Physics exam 2025.

The list of banned items inside examination hall is given below-

• Transparent pouch
• Geometry/pencil box
• Blue/royal blue ink/ballpoint/gel pen
• Scale
• Writing pad
• Eraser
• Analogue watch
• Transparent water bottle
• Metro card
• Bus pass 
• Money.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has commenced the CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 at 10:30 am. The exam will be held for a duration of three hours, till 1:30 pm. 

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Last year's CBSE Class 12 physics paper was moderate to challenging, as per student reactions and analysis by teachers. The CBSE board exam 2025 for physics subject followed the sample paper pattern. 

CBSE Class 12 physics board exam question paper 2025 will comprise five sections -- section a, b, c, d, and e. There will be a total of 33 questions in the question paper and it is mandatory for students to attempt all questions. 

The entry to the examination hall has been closed at 10 am for CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025. The question papers will be distributed to students at 10:15 am. 

A student appearing for CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 today said she's 'nervous' for the exam and studied whole night. Her optics and electrostatics are the most strong sections. The student studied from the material provided by school and via YouTube channels. 

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CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2025 for the upcoming exams is given below. 

For CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025, students are required to score 33% marks in theory exams. The marking scheme is given below.

CBSE Class 12 physics syllabus is as follows: 

Regular candidates are required to collect their CBSE 12th admit card 2025 from schools, private students can download it from the official website, cbse.gov.in

The CBSE 12th physics question paper 2025 will comprise a total of 33 questions and all questions are compulsory. There is no overall choice, however, an internal choice will be provided in one question each in Section B, C and case-based question in Section D and all three questions in Section E.

 Students may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary in CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025:

c = 3 x 10⁸ m/s

m_e = 9.1 x10^-31 kg

e = 1.6 x 10^-19 C

µ₀ = 4π x 10^-7 Tm?^−?

h = 6.63 x10-34 Js

ε₀ = 8.854 x10-12 ?^??^−??^−?

Avogadro’s number = 6.023 X ??^?? per gram mole

The chapter-wise weightage in CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 is given below.

For CBSE Class 12 board exams 2025, the board will close the entry gate at 10 am. No student will be allowed to enter the examination hall after 10 am.  

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued the exam ethics and other rules and regulations for board exams 2025. It has also listed the items permitted and barred for the CBSE Class 12 board exam 2025.

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• Students must report at the exam centre one hour hour before the exam begins.
• No one will be allowed to enter the examination hall after the stipulated time.
• It is mandatory to carry the CBSE Class 12 admit card and school ID proof. 
• Students need to appear for the exam in their school uniforms.
• Mobile phones with GPS, communication devices, electronic items, and others are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
• Students should refrain from spreading rumours and posting anything on social media platforms.

The duration of CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 is three hours. Students will get additional 15 minutes before the exam to read the question paper. 

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Students writing CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 today need to carry their CBSE Class 12 ad,it card 2025 along with a school ID to the examination hall. 

In order to pass CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 scheduled for today, students need to obtain at least 33% marks in the exam.  

As per dress code guidelines issued by CBSE, students are required to appear for CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 in their school uniform.

The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the CBSE Class 12 physics paper 2025 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. 

According to CBSE board exam timing 2025, Class 12 physics paper will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.