CBSE 2023 Exam Live: CBSE Class 12 Chemistry paper 'moderate with direct question'; Analysis, marking scheme

The full form of CBSE is the Central Board of Secondary Education.

It is mandatory for students to carry their CBSE admit card 2023 to their allotted exam centres. Candidates taking the Class 12 exam will not be allowed to enter the exam hall if they fail to show their hall ticket.

The CBSE roll number finder 2023 is available at cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/finder.html.

Students who appeared for the Class 12 Chemistry exam today found the paper a bit tricky. The question paper was in accordance with the CBSE 12th sample paper. Also Read | CBSE Class 12 Chemistry analysis 2023: Students found paper ‘a bit tricky, NCERT-based’

The CBSE Class 10th board exam answer key will be available soon on the official website of CBSE- cbse.gov.in.

As per the CBSE 2023 exam dress code, regular students need to wear school uniforms, while private students can appear for the exams wearing light clothes.

For any enquiries related to CBSE board exams 2023, candidates can contact 1800-11-8002.  

• Class 10 exam date: February 15 - March 21
• Class 12 exam date: February 15 - April 5

As per CBSE guidelines, candidates are required to report to the examination centre after 10 am.

Below are the official websites of CBSE:

• cbse.gov.in
• cbse.nic.in
• cbseacademic.nic.in
• cbseresults.nic.in

The CBSE class 12 exams 2023 question papers would comprise 20 per cent MCQs or objective questions, 30 per cent would be competency-based questions and the remaining 50 per cent would constitute subjective or short and long-answer questions.

CBSE Class 12 compartment exam 2023 will be held in the month of July 2023 tentatively.

The pass marks in each subject of external examination shall be 33 per cent. In case of a subject involving practical work, a candidate must obtain 33 per cent marks in theory and 33 per cent marks in practical separately in addition to 33 per cent marks in aggregate in order to qualify in that subject.

The CBSE Class 12 physics sample paper 2022-23 is available at cbseacademic.nic.in. 

Sakshi Saroha, Std XII, Orchids The International School, Sonipat stated, "CBSE 2023 chemistry exam was at a moderate level. There were a few conceptual questions but if your concept is clear, you would not face any difficulty to solve them. It was not too lengthy, one can easily solve the paper in 2 and a half hours, so overall the paper was at average level".

The whole paper was based on the NCERT textbook. The paper was moderate and direct in nature numerical and theory questions' weightage were very much balanced. While some students found short answers tricky. Overall it was an easy paper for students preparing for further studies in the field of Science or Engineering, this paper has done revision work in a way for them.

CBSE board exam 2023 Class 12 sample papers are available on the CBSE academic official website -- cbse.gov.in.

Sujata Majumder, Chemistry teacher, Genesis Global School Noida said, "The paper was of moderate level and most of the questions were asked from NCERT books. Few reasoning-based questions were tricky, but at the same time numerical-based questions and chemical equations asked were easy and less time-consuming. Overall a well-balanced and student-friendly paper. Section A was easy and scoring. Section B was also of moderate level. Few questions of Section C were challenging for average students. Section D was very easy and Section E was of moderate level. Students who studied mainly NCERT and solved 5 years past papers will be easily able to score more than 95 per cent".

There were 35 questions in the Class 12 chemistry paper divided into five sections with internal choice.

• Section A had 18 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
• Section B had 7 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each. 
• Section C had 5 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
• Section D had 2 case- based questions carrying 4 marks each.
• Section E had 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

The Chemistry paper was simple and the level of difficulty was moderate. It was a lengthy paper that needed three hours of continuous work. The paper was from NCERT only. There were a total of 35 questions that students were supposed to attempt in three hours. Section A had question number 1-18 that were MCQ based and 1 marker each. While 19-25 in section B were short answer type. Section c had questions from 26-30 three markers. Section D contained 31-32 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each. Section E are long answer type questions carrying 5 mark each from 33-35. There was internal choice provided in two questions in section B, two questions in section C and two questions in section D and 2 questions in section E, stated Dr Neelima Kamrah ,Principal KIIT World School Gurugram.

As per Kshipra Pahwa Sethi, Curriculum Incharge, Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad the Chemistry paper was easy to moderate and the questions were mainly CBSE-based. The direct questions were quite easy to answer while the competency-based questions were average. 

Students were able to attempt the paper in time and were happy and satisfied. The paper pattern was similar to the CBSE sample paper and overall it was a balanced one based on the CBSE curriculum. The questions of the case study were direct but the MCQs were a little tricky. Overall it was a good paper.

Students found multiple choice questions in section A lengthy. Section C had all the direct questions from NCERT. Both the case-based questions in section D were moderate. All the questions from section E were also direct. A few questions in Section A and B were tricky.

The paper was from NCERT, all those who have studied  NCERT thoroughly should excel. It can be a challenge to score 100 per cent for top scorers.

The Chemistry paper was 70 marks, to be attempted within 3 hours. 

The paper was divided into five sections:

• Section A: consists of multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each
• Section B: consists of 7 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each
• Section C: consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each
• Section D: consists of 2 case- based questions carrying 4 marks each
• Section E: consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each

There were 3 sets of paper. Most of the questions in all the sets were similar.

The Chemistry papers theory component of the exam consists of five sections — A, B, C, D and E. There were 35 questions in this question paper with internal choice. Section A had 18 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each, Section B had seven very short answer questions carrying two marks each. The Section C of the Chemistry paper had five short answer questions carrying three marks each. Section D comprised two case-based questions carrying four marks each and Section E had three long answer questions with five marks each.

Vishal Dahiya, Chemistry Teacher, Orchids The International School, Sonipat stated, "The question paper was quite average for almost all the students. Question are straightforward. MCQs in the sets were different but the theoretical questions were mostly same. The passage-based questions were easy to guess. Students managed their time better as the paper was not lengthy. Overall it was a good paper with balanced elements from all the sections."

Yes, CBSE gives grace marks in Class 12 2023.

• CBSE board admit card
• School identity card
• Permissible stationary items

The CBSE board exam is getting conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The CBSE Class 12 next exam is on March 6 for Physics.

As per MRG School's Ruchi Gupta, PGT chemistry, the difficulty level of the Chemistry paper of Class 12th was high. The questions asked in the exam paper were tricky, although they were from the NCERT course. The chemistry paper was based on the sample paper released by CBSE earlier. It was a moderately difficult paper to attempt, Gupta added.

As per the observation of the candidates, the question paper was quite average for almost all the students. Question are  straightforward. MCQ's in the sets were different but the theoretical questions were mostly same. The passage based questions were easy to guess. Students managed their time better as the paper was not lengthy. Overall it was a good paper with balanced elements from all the sections.

DPS Raj nagar extension Bharat Kumar, PGT Chemistry

The chemistry paper was a balanced one with moderate difficulty level. The MCQs were quite direct. The level of questions were similar to the previous years and the pattern was in accordance with the CBSE sample paper. Most questions were based on NCERT and students who have revised the NCERT pattern thoroughly would solve the paper well.

DPS Indirapuram, Ajay Verma PGT Chemistry

As per students who appeared for the CBSE 2023 Chemistry exam found the paper balanced and easy.

The CBSE chemistry exam analysis as per students who appeared for the exam was moderate and easy.

The Class 12 CBSE chemistry exam is over.

1. Very Short Answer Questions: 1 mark each 

2. Short Answer Type Questions I: 2 marks each

3. Short Answer Type Questions II: 3 marks each 

4. Value-based Questions: 4 marks

5. Long Answer Type Questions: 5 marks each

CBSE has issued a statement regarding the false information and rumours of paper leaks in the CBSE 2023 exams. The board has denied all claims and stated that there are strict measures taken to curb cheating in the exams.

• CBSE Class 12 Chemistry question paper will contain five sections -- A, B, C, D and E. 
• All the questions will be compulsory and will be held for a total of 70 marks.
• Section A will consist of 18 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
• Section B will consist of seven very short answer questions carrying two marks each. 
• Section C will have five short answer questions carrying three marks each. 
• Section D will comprise two case-based questions carrying four marks each.
• Section E will have three long answer questions with five marks each.

The difficulty level of the Class 12 chemistry paper will be known after the exam ends. Students and subject experts will share feedback on the CBSE 12th chemistry paper.

The Class 12 exam syllabus and paper pattern is available at cbse.nic.in 2023 website.

The CBSE Class 12 analysis of Chemistry paper will be made available after the paper ends at 1:30 pm.

• CBSE practical exams begin: January 2, 2023
• Completion of practical examination: February 14, 2023
• Commencement of CBSE written exams: February 15, 2023
• Class 12 last exam date: April 5, 2023

CBSE is likely to conduct the compartment exams in August 2023. A candidate failing in one of the five subjects of external examination will be placed in compartment in that subject provided he/she qualifies in all the subjects of internal assessment.

Candidates can follow the steps provided here to download CBSE date sheet 2023 class 12 pdf

• First, Go to the CBSE board official website, cbse.gov.in or cbse.nic.in.
• On the homepage, click on the link "CBSE class 12 date sheet 2023".
• A pdf file of the CBSE date sheet will appear on the screen.
• Download and save CBSE date sheet 2023 Class 12 pdf file for future use.

Students who will be appearing for class 12 economics paper scheduled on March 17 can download the CBSE sample paper 2022-23 from the official website-- cbseacademic.nic.in. 

The deleted syllabus of CBSE class 11 chemistry syllabus 2022-23 is provided below.

• Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Nature of matter,  laws  of chemical  combination,  Dalton’s  atomic theory: the concept of elements, atoms and molecules
• Structure of Atom: Thomson’s model and its limitations, Rutherford’s model and its limitations and the Discovery of electrons, Proton and Neutron, atomic number, isotopes and isobars. 
• Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties: Significance of classification, a brief history of the development of periodic table
• States of Matter: Gases and Liquids: Liquid State – vapour pressure,  viscosity  and surface  tension  (qualitative  idea only, no mathematical derivations), liquefaction of gases, critical temperature, kinetic energy and molecular  speeds  (elementary  idea),  
• Chemical Thermodynamics: Heat capacity and specific heat capacity, Criteria for equilibrium
• Equilibrium: Hydrolysis of salts (elementary idea), Henderson Equation
• Redox Reactions: Applications of redox reactions
• Hydrogen: Preparation, properties and uses of hydrogen, hydrogen peroxide – preparation, reactions and structure and use;

s-Block Elements: Calcium Oxide and Calcium Carbonate and their industrial uses, biological importance of Magnesium and Calcium. Preparation and Properties of Some Important Compounds – Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride,  Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Hydrogen carbonate, Biological importance of Sodium and Potassium.

p-Block Elements: Some important compounds: Borax, Boric acid, Boron Hydrides, Aluminium: Reactions with acids and alkalis, uses. Carbon: uses some important compounds: oxides. Important compounds of Silicon and a few uses: Silicon Tetrachloride, Silicones, Silicates and Zeolites, their uses.

• Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques: Methods of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Hydrocarbons: Free radical mechanism of halogenation, combustion and pyrolysis.
• Environmental Chemistry: Entire chapter is deleted.

The CBSE class 12 board exam will be conducted for 36 days between February 15, 2023 and April 5, 2023. The CBSE 12th board exam will be held for a total of 115 subjects.

CBSE will conduct the class 12 geography exam on March 2, 2023. CBSE class 12 geography sample paper 2022-23 can be downloaded from the official website-- cbseacademic.nic.in.

The official CBSE academic website-- cbseacademic.nic.in.

CBSE has already issued the class 12 sample paper on its academic website-- cbseacademic.nic.in.

The CBSE class 12 chemistry paper will be held between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm for a duration of 3 hours.

National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2023 paper 2 result for BArch and BPlanning today, February 28. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2023 paper 2 result through the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in using their application number and date of birth.

• Candidates need to visit the CBSE board official website, cbse.gov.in.
• On the homepage, click on, ‘Main Website’ option.
• Under the ‘Latest @ CBSE’ section, click on ‘CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2023’.
• CBSE date sheet 2023 will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and save the CBSE 2023 commerce date sheet for future reference

CBSE will conduct the class 12 chemistry exam from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Students will be given 15 minutes extra time to read the question paper.

According to the CBSE guidelines, the examination centre gates will close at 10 am after which no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall/ room.

• CBSE Class 12 exam reporting time: 10 am
• CBSE 2023 exam question paper reading time: 15 minutes
• CBSE exam start time: 10:30 am
• CBSE exam 2023 end time: 1:30 pm

• Physical chemistry - Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics
• Inorganic chemistry - d and f block elements and coordination compounds
• Organic chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohol Phenols and ethers, aldehydes, ketone and carboxylic acids and amines
• Biomolecules - Reactions of glucose, monomers of various disaccharides/polysaccharides, structure of proteins, and basic differences between DNA and RNA.

The candidates must report to the CBSE exam centres 30 minutes before the commencement of exam. The CBSE board exam timing is 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and the entry gate will close at 10 AM.

About 16,96,770 students will write the exam CBSE 12th board exams, of which 7,45,433 are female candidates and 9,51,332 are male candidates.

In order to pass CBSE class 12 board exams 2023, students must have to secure 33 percent marks in each subject and in the aggregate.

Students must reach well before in time to appear for CBSE Class 10, 12 exam 2023 which is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM. Students should not carry mobile phones with GPS, communication devices, electronic items or barred items to the examination centre. Students must read and adhere to the important instructions given in the CBSE board admit card 2023.

CBSE has recently issued a statement pertaining to the false information and rumours on CBSE board exam paper leaks. 

Read More | CBSE denies rumours of paper leak on social media platforms

CBSE has deleted the following topics from class 12 chemistry syllabus.

The CBSE academic official website-- cbseacademic.nic.in is hosting the CBSE class 12 sample paper pdf for all subjects at free of cost.

CBSE board exam 2023 Class 12 sample papers for all subjects are available on the CBSE academic portal -- cbse.gov.in.

Read More | CBSE warns of fake website circulating 30 sample papers for Class 10, 12 to extort money

The CBSE board exam will be held between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm for a duration of three hours. Students will be given 15 minutes extra time to read the question paper. No candidates will be allowed to leave the examination hall before the completion of the exam.

Students appearing for class 12 chemistry paper should reach well before in time at the examination centre. Students will not be allowed to enter the examination hall/room after 10 am. Candidates are required to report in school uniform and with school identity card in addition to CBSE admit card 2023 and permissible stationery items only.

CBSE has provided the CBSE board exam 2023 class 12 sample papers along with marking scheme on its academic portal -- cbse.gov.in. Students have not to use any login credentials to access CBSE board sample papers.

Students are allowed to carry CBSE board admit card, school identity card and permissible stationary items (pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, etc.) inside the examination hall/room.

• Physical chemistry - Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics
• Inorganic chemistry - d and f block elements and coordination compounds
• Organic chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohol Phenols and ethers, aldehydes, ketone and carboxylic acids and amines
• Biomolecules - Reactions of glucose, monomers of various disaccharides/polysaccharides, structure of proteins, and basic differences between DNA and RNA.

CBSE board exam 2023 class 12 sample papers are available on the CBSE academic official website -- cbse.gov.in, free of cost.

CBSE will conduct the class 12 chemistry exam today, February 28, 2023. The CBSE class 12 chemistry exam will be held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.