CBSE Class 12 biology paper 2023 today; marking scheme, important topics

CBSE Board Exams 2023: Class 12 biology paper will be conducted for 3 hours from 10:30 am to 1:30pm.

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CBSE Class 12 biology paper 2023 today

Vagisha Kaushik | March 16, 2023 | 07:21 AM IST

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct Class 12 biology exam 2023 today. The duration of CBSE Class 12 biology paper is three hours. The paper will start at 10:30 am and conclude at 1:30 pm.

Candidates appearing for the exam can download the CBSE Class 12 admit card 2023 for biology paper on official website - cbse.gov.in. Students can check the CBSE Class 12 biology sample paper on board’s academic website - cbseacademic.nic.in.

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Students are required to report 30 minutes before the commencement of exams. Students will get an extra 15 minutes to read the question paper. Students should avoid carrying any electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pen drives, smartwatches and other prohibited items, inside the examination hall/room. According to CBSE 2023 exam dress code, regular students will have to wear school uniforms and private students can appear for the board exams wearing light clothes.

CBSE Class 12 Biology paper marking scheme

Sections

No. of Questions

Marks per Question

Total Marks per Section

A

16

1

16

B

5

2

10

C

7

3

21

D

2 case-based questions

4

8

E

3

5

15

Total

33


70

CBSE Class 12 biology exam important topics

  • Reproduction
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Biology and Human Welfare
  • Biotechnology and its Applications
  • Ecology and Environment

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