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CBSE has conducted Class 12th English exam 2021-22 today. Now, exam centres will be checking OMR sheets with the help of CBSE Class 12 English answer key 2021-22.

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NEW DELHI: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted CBSE Class 12 term 1 exam 2021 today for the English exam. CBSE 12th English exam 2021-22 was commenced at 11:30 am and it has been concluded at 1 pm. Now, OMR sheets will be checked by exam centres using CBSE Class 12 English answer key 2021 term 1 and correct options will be uploaded on the CBSE portal. Students can also use unofficial Class 12th answer key CBSE to evaluate their probable score.
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This paper is the second major exam of CBSE Class 12 term 1 which had MCQ based questions. CBSE 12th English MCQ questions with solutions are available in the sample papers which can be downloaded from the official website: cbseacademic.nic.in.

Also read | CBSE Class 10 Maths Term 1 Exam Analysis 2021: Students found paper lengthy, tricky

CBSE Class 12 English answer key 2021-22

The board provides CBSE Class 12 answer key 2021-22 for term 1 to the respective exam centre, soon after the examination. They check OMR sheets of students with the help of CBSE 12th English answer key 2021. Students can also use the unofficial answer keys released by coaching centres to calculate their probable scores.

Check out CBSE 12th answer key for English Term 1 exam: For Series SSJ/2 QP Code 001/2/4. The answer key is given as per TimesNowNews.

Question No.Answer KeyQuestion No.Answer KeyQuestion No.Answer KeyQuestion No.Answer Key
1c16b31c46a
2a17d32d47c
3b18c33c48d
4c19d34b49b
5c20b35c50c
6d21c36d51d
7d22b37b52c
8a23d38d53c
9b24b39c54b
10c25b40b55d
11a26c41d56a
12c27a42c57c
13a28c43b58d
14b29b44c59b
15c30d45a60d


CBSE 12th term 1 exam time 2021-22

  • Question paper distribution at 11:10 am

  • Question paper reading time from 11:10 am to 11:30 am

  • Paper start time: 11:30 am

  • Exam concludes: 1 pm

This year, the CBSE has given some extra for reading question papers. Last year, the reading time was 15 minutes, but it has now changed to 20 minutes. Students can read the CBSE Class 12 English paper and devise paper solving strategies.

Students appearing for the English exam must complete their revision of CBSE syllabus 2022 for Class 12. Also, CBSE sample paper 2022 Class 12 for English will help in scoring good, if practised well. Check syllabus and exam pattern.

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CBSE Class 12 English exam 2021-22 has been concluded today for term 1 exams at 1 pm. Check CBSE Class 12 exam date, exam time, English answer key and guidelines.

December 3, 2021 | 09:21 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 English paper analysis: "Every option was same", say students

Another Twitter user said: "I think Cbse really didn't get the idea what English is really about ! It is a language subject which highly depends on interpretation according to the person reading it . And with the options being exactly synonyms with each other was very much a screwd mentality !!!!!"

December 3, 2021 | 09:19 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 board exam 2021: English answer key wrong, say students on Twitter

A student said in a tweet: "someone with basic knowledge of how poetry and english language works, would you say the answer will be (c)lack of understanding and not (a)stressful life?? this is a huge blunder in cbse’s english answer key."

December 3, 2021 | 08:54 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 passing marks 2021-22

The passing marks for CBSE Class 12 exam are 33 per cent. Since the maximum marks for the theory exam are 40, so students must obtain at least 13 marks to pass the exam. However, to increase the overall percentage, students should focus on getting at least 20 or above marks. 

December 3, 2021 | 08:24 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 Term-1 English exam: Students demand "correct answer key"

Another student tweeted: "There are some wrong answers . I would like to request please correct the answer key of English exam cbseindia29 #cbseanswerkey #cbseenglish."

December 3, 2021 | 08:18 PM IST

CBSE 12th Term-1 English exam: Students find errors in answer key

A student on Twitter said: "Cbse should act carefully and take 1 or 2 hours extra but release answer key with correct answers lol. Most of the answers in today's English exam were incorrect. Please don't make such mistakes again or let the students make the answer key next time."

December 3, 2021 | 06:55 PM IST

CBSE 12th term 1 result 2021-22 date

CBSE will not release the result of Class 12 term 1 examination. The final result of CBSE 12th 2022 will be released after the term 2 examinations. 

December 3, 2021 | 06:04 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 exam 2021-22 - next exam date

The next CBSE 12th exam 2021-22 will be of Mathematics. The exam will be held on December 6, 2021. The CBSE 12th Maths exam will be held in offline mode. 

December 3, 2021 | 05:02 PM IST

CBSE English term 1 exam was tough, says students

December 3, 2021 | 04:44 PM IST

CBSE 12th English paper concludes; Official answer key soon

The official answer key of CBSE Class 12th English paper will be released soon. However, students can check other unofficial answer keys to know their probable score.

December 3, 2021 | 04:30 PM IST

CBSE board exam 2021-22: Students reactions

December 3, 2021 | 04:14 PM IST

Analysis of CBSE Class 12 English paper: "Scoring Full Marks Difficult"

As NDTV reported, a teacher reviewing the CBSE Class 12 exam English Core paper today said that scoring full marks in the paper a bit difficult."

December 3, 2021 | 03:59 PM IST

cbse academic.nic.in Class 12 Mathematics sample paper

CBSE Class 12 Mathematics sample paper term 1 is available on the official CBSE board website, cbse academic.nic.in class 12. Students should go through the CBSE maths sample paper 2021-22 and marking scheme to get to know the CBSE term 1 paper format. Practice term 1 CBSE sample papers Class 12 will help them to score well in the board exams

December 3, 2021 | 03:39 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 board exam 2021-22: Exam exams are tough

December 3, 2021 | 03:27 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key

So far, CBSE has not released any official answer key. But, students can refer to unofficial CBSE 12th English answer key 2022 for calculating the probable scores. Students can check alternative websites to download the CBSE answer key 2021 Class 12. 

December 3, 2021 | 03:13 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 English Answer key: CBSE board exam 2021

Check out CBSE 12th answer key for English Term 1 exam: For Series SSJ/2 QP Code 001/2/4. The answer key is given as per TimesNowNews.

Question No.Answer KeyQuestion No.Answer KeyQuestion No.Answer KeyQuestion No.Answer Key
1c16b31c46a
2a17d32d47c
3b18c33c48d
4c19d34b49b
5c20b35c50c
6d21c36d51d
7d22b37b52c
8a23d38d53c
9b24b39c54b
10c25b40b55d
11a26c41d56a
12c27a42c57c
13a28c43b58d
14b29b44c59b
15c30d45a60d

December 3, 2021 | 03:00 PM IST

Marking scheme for class 12 CBSE 2021-22

Students must know the ,after the analysis of CBSE class 12 English question paper 2021 with solutions students can evaluate their marks. The answer key of class 12 English board exam 2021 will be available soon.

December 3, 2021 | 02:48 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 English answer key

Students can check their calculate their probable score by using Class 12 English paper 2021 answer key. They should know the marking scheme of English paper while using CBSE English answer key. There is no negative marking for the incorrect responses. 

December 3, 2021 | 02:37 PM IST

CBSE term 1 mathematics exam 2021-22 to be held on Monday

CBSE will hold CBSE term 1 mathematics exam 2021-22 on Monday, December 6, 2021. Students who are appearing for the CBSE term 1 maths exam should check the CBSE syllabus 2021-22 term 1 thoroughly. They should go through CBSE sample papers 2021-22 Class 12 to get to know the exam pattern and number of questions. 

December 3, 2021 | 02:28 PM IST

Cbseacademic.nic.in Class 12 sample paper

CBSE Class 12 English sample paper along with other subjects can be found on CBSE websites, cbseacademic.nic.in class 12. The answer key of class 12 English board exam will also be available soon on various third-party websites.

December 3, 2021 | 02:13 PM IST

Class 12 CBSE term 1 English Paper result 2021-22

CBSE will not announce Class 12th results as pass, fail or essential repeat at the end of term 1 CBSE exams 2021-22. The CBSE board exam result will be available at the end of term 2 exams.

December 3, 2021 | 01:57 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 English exam 2021: Paper was lengthy

As per Times Now News report, a student of St. Mary’s school, Sneha said, “It was an easy paper but very lengthy. It took me very long to read the paper but overall it was easy. Writing section was the easiest.” 

December 3, 2021 | 01:45 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 term 1 exam analysis

CBSE Class 12 exam concludes for English exam. Experts will do the CBSE term 1 exam analysis, soon after that students will get the CBSE Class 12 answer key.

December 3, 2021 | 01:30 PM IST

CBSE term 1 exam date 2021 class 12: Major Exam

Check Class 12 board exam 2021 date sheet:

December 1, 2021
Sociology
December 3, 2021
English
December 6, 2021
Mathematics
December 7, 2021
Physical education
December 8, 2021
Business Studies
December 9, 2021
Geography
December 10, 2021
Physics
December 11, 2021
Psychology
December 13, 2021
Accountancy
December 14, 2021
Chemistry
December 15, 2021
Economics
December 16, 2021
Hindi
December 17, 2021
Political Science
December 18, 2021
Biology
December 20, 2021
History
December 21, 2021
Informatics Practices, Computer Science
December 22, 2021
Home Science


December 3, 2021 | 01:24 PM IST

CBSE Term 1 Exam 2021: Evaluate Class 10, 12 OMRs based on answer key, board tells schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has today issued an important notice on CBSE Class 10, 12 term 1 exam questions and answer key. In the recent notice, the CBSE said, “Although every possible care is taken by the Board, there may still be a possibility of some ambiguity in questions or discrepancy in answer keys. However, the Board has a well settled system to address such issues. Therefore, it is informed that the evaluators may check/evaluate the OMRs according to the answer keys provided to them.” Read More.

December 3, 2021 | 01:18 PM IST

CBSE 12th Answer Key 2021-22 - Important Points

Follow the given points while using the CBSE answer key 2021-22 Class 12.

  • Students should follow the respective paper’s marking scheme while calculating the scores.

  • The unofficial answer key may vary so students should follow the official CBSE answer key for evaluating performance.

  • There is no negative marking for the wrong answers

December 3, 2021 | 01:11 PM IST

CBSE Sample paper 2021-22 Class 12 with solution

The CBSE sample paper 2021-22 class 12 English is available to download on the official website cbseacademic.nic.in class 12. Students must visit the official website to download the CBSE sample paper 2021.  

December 3, 2021 | 01:06 PM IST

How to download CBSE Class 12 English answer key 2021?

If the board releases the CBSE answer key 2021, students can follow the below steps to download CBSE 12th answer key 2021:

  • Visit the CBSE academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in.

  • On the homepage, click on the ‘CBSE Class 12 term 1 or term 2 answer key’ link.

  • Now, choose the subject and click on the same.

  • The CBSE 12th answer key 2021-22 for term 1 or term 2 will appear on the screen.

  • Download the CBSE class 12 answer key 2021-22 to calculate the expected scores.

December 3, 2021 | 01:02 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 paper analysis- Passing criteria

In CBSE Class 12 exam students need to obtain 33% marks to clear the exam. According to which, the passing marks are expected to be 13. But students should target more than 20 to get good percentage in aggregate

December 3, 2021 | 01:00 PM IST

CBSE Class 12th board English exam concludes

CBSE 12th term 1 exam concludes for English exam today at 1 pm. CBSE Class 12 English paper analysis will be released soon. Students will now appear for Mathematics exam on December 6, 2021.

December 3, 2021 | 12:53 PM IST

CBSE class 12 term 1 exam analysis

CBSE Class 12 answer key and analysis will be out soon after the exam ends. Students can check the analysis on various coaching websites.

December 3, 2021 | 12:48 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 answer key term 1

As cbse.nic.in English paper concludes, students may look for CBSE term 1 Class 12 answer key 2021. Various institutes will release the CBSE term 1 answer key 2021 soon.

December 3, 2021 | 12:43 PM IST

CBSE term 1 exam analysis

After the CBSE class 12 exam, experts will analyze term 1 English exam the release the answer key. This will be an unofficial CBSE Class 12 answer key, students can evaluate their probable score using them.

December 3, 2021 | 12:38 PM IST

CBSE board exam 2022

CBSE is conducting CBSE Class 12 exams in two terms: Term 1 and Term 2. The board will use both terms marks to conclude final result. 

December 3, 2021 | 12:27 PM IST

CBSE 12th exam time table 2021-22

CBSE board has released the exam time table for term 1 minor and major exams on cbse.gov.in. The Class 12 minor subject exams were commenced on November 16, 2021. As per cbse 12 date sheet 2022, minor exams will conclude on December 30, 2021.

December 3, 2021 | 12:10 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 upcoming exam dates

CBSE is conducting English subject exam which is the second exam among major subjects. As per CBSE board exam 2022 dates, next exam of Class 12 CBSE is Mathematics which will be held on December 6, 2021. 

December 3, 2021 | 11:56 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 term 1 exams answer key

The CBSE Class 12 English Paper Answer Key and analysis may be released by experts and some third-part websites. Students can also tally the answers from textbooks to know their scores. 

December 3, 2021 | 11:36 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 second major exam starts

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exam for English subject has begun. The 12th class exam for term 1 will conclude at 1:00 pm. Read More.

December 3, 2021 | 11:31 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 English exam 2021-22 begins

CBSE Class 12 term 1 English exam 2021-22 begins now. The exam duration is 90 minutes. The CBSE 12th English exam will conclude at 1 PM. 

December 3, 2021 | 11:26 AM IST

About the CBSE exam 2021 mobile app

Central Board of Secondary Education uses a 'geo-tagged and time-tagged' mobile application to keep a check on the exam conducting process. In 2020, CBSE has introduced selfies in the CBSE mobile app. Centre superintendents are required to upload a selfie during the crucial exam conducting stages. 

December 3, 2021 | 11:20 AM IST

Barred items CBSE 2021 Class 12

CBSE will allow the students to carry with them only permitted items to the exam centre. Check the list of barred items CBSE 2021 Class 12:

  • Mobile phones
  • Calculator
  • Pendrive
  • Headphones
  • paper chits, etc

December 3, 2021 | 11:12 AM IST

CBSE term 1 exam date 2021 Class 12

The board has released CBSE date sheet 2021 Class 12 for major and minor exams. As per CBSE Class 12 date sheet, the major exam will end on December 22, 2021. Whereas, CBSE minor exam 2021 will end on December 30, 2021

December 3, 2021 | 11:03 AM IST

Timing of CBSE board exam 2021

As per the cbse 12 date sheet 2022, the exam will start at 11:30 and will conclude at 1 pm. Students must check CBSE guidelines for class 12 before appearing in the examination. They can check marking scheme and CBSE sample paper on cbse academic.nic.in class 12.

December 3, 2021 | 10:56 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 English exam 2021 term 1 today

CBSE Class 12th English exam 2021-22 is to be held today at 11:30 am. Students appearing in the English exam must revise all the important topics carefully.

December 3, 2021 | 10:47 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 board exam term 1: Checklist

As per CBSE guidelines for Class 12, students must carry:

  • CBSE 12th admit card 2021-22
  • Blue/ black pen
  • Face Mask
  • Sanitiser

December 3, 2021 | 10:34 AM IST

CBSE 12th board exam 2021- Exam to begin in an hour

As per the CBSE board exam 2021 date, the exam will start at 11:30 am, less than one hour is remaining to begin the exam. Students must reach the exam center at least half an hour before the time.

December 3, 2021 | 10:28 AM IST

CBSE board exam 2021 term 1

CBSE 10th Home Science board exam 2021 will also be conducted today at 11:30 am.  Students must reach the exam center at least half an hour before the scheduled time. Carry your admit card, without it you are not allowed to sit in the examination.

December 3, 2021 | 10:17 AM IST

CBSE 12th exam 2021 term 1- OMR sheet

  • Candidates Details will be pre-filled in the OMR.
  • A candidate has to write a Question Paper Code in the space provided in OMR sheet. 
  • Question Paper Code will be written on the Question Paper.
  • A candidate will have to write in his/her own hand in the space provided: "I confirm that all particulars given above are correct" and sign in the running hand on OMR.
  • Use of pencil is strictly prohibited.

December 3, 2021 | 10:08 AM IST

CBSE 12th board exam 2021- Exam day guidelines

CBSE Class 12 exam dates 2021 - Exam Day Instructions

  • Reach the exam venue at least 30 to 45 minutes prior the reporting time mentioned in Class 12 CBSE date sheet 2022.

  • Carry CBSE Class 12th admit card 2022 to exam hall. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to enter the exam centre premises without a hall ticket.

  • The answer booklet and question paper will be distributed to students at the exact exam scheduled time. 

  • No student shall bring any unfair means while appearing for the exams.

  • Students must follow the instructions strictly as instructed by the board.

December 3, 2021 | 09:58 AM IST

CBSE additional practice paper Class 12

The sample paper of English question paper for class 12 pdf is available to download on the official website cbseacademic.nic.in class 12. Students can visit the official website to download the CBSE sample paper English Class 12. 

December 3, 2021 | 09:48 AM IST

CBSE Class 10, 12 Maths sample paper 2021

CBSE has already released CBSE Maths sample papers 2021 along with all other subjects. Students can visit the Cbse.gov.in 2021 to download CBSE sample paper Class 10, 12 Maths standard and sample paper of English Class 12 CBSE 2021-22.

December 3, 2021 | 09:36 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 OMR Sheet 2021 guidelines

The Class 12 CBSE term 1 exams 2021-22 are MCQ based, hence the board is using OMR sheets to fill answers. Below, we have given some important guidelines related to the CBSE OMR sheet, check out. 

  • Use only blue or black in pen in OMR sheet. 

  • Do not write or scribble anything on the OMR sheet. 

  • The details of students such as roll number, name, will be pre-filled in the OMR sheet

  • Students need to write the question paper code in the OMR sheet. 

December 3, 2021 | 09:26 AM IST

Is watch allowed in CBSE board exam?

Digital watches are not allowed in CBSE board exams. However, students can wear analog wrist watches.

December 3, 2021 | 09:15 AM IST

CBSE Class 12th exam 2021 term 1- Barred Items

List of barred items in CBSE board exam 2021:

  • Mobile phones
  • Calculator
  • Pendrive
  • Headphones
  • paper chits, etc

December 3, 2021 | 09:06 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 exam dates 2021 term 1- Minor exams

CBSE Class 12 datesheet 2021 (Minor Subjects)

DateSubject Name
November 16, 2021Entrepreneurship, Beauty and Wellness
November 17, 2021

Financial market management, typography and computer application, medical diagnostics, textile design

November 18, 2021Marketing
November 20, 2021Fashion studies
November 22, 2021

Yoga, early childhood care and education, artificial intelligence

November 23, 2021

Kathak dance, Bharatnatyam dance, Kuchipudi dance, Odissi dance, Manipuri dance, Kathakali dance, web application, horticulture

November 25, 2021Legal studies, Sanskrit core
November 26, 2021

National Cadet Corps (NCC), information technology, shorthand (English)

November 27, 2021

Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Sidhi, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Arabic, Tibetan, French, German, Rusian, Persian, Nepali, Limboo, Lepcha, Telugu (Telangana), Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutia, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo

November 29, 2021

Hindustani music vocal, Hindustani music MEL INS, Hindustani music PER INS, automotive, health care, cost accounting, shorthand (Hindi)

November 30, 2021

Urdu elective, Sanskrit elective, Knowledge tradition and practices of India, Urdu code, front office operations, insurance, geospatial technology, electrical technology, taxation, Carnatic music vocal, Carnatic music MEL INS, Carnatic music PERC INS, multimedia

December 2, 2021Food production, office procedures and practices, design
December 3, 2021English elective
December 4, 2021Business administration
December 6, 2021Applied mathematics
December 23, 2021Tourism, air conditioning and refrigeration, salesmanship
December 27, 2021Painting, graphics, sculpture, APP/ commercial art
December 28, 2021

Biotechnology, engineering graphics, retail, banking, electronic technology, library and information science

December 29, 2021Food nutrition and dietetics
December 30, 2021Agriculture, mass media studies

December 3, 2021 | 08:58 AM IST

CBSE 12th exam date 2021 term 1- Major Exam

Below, are the CBSE term 1 exam date 2021 Class 12 form major exams:

December 1, 2021
Sociology
December 3, 2021
English
December 6, 2021
Mathematics
December 7, 2021
Physical education
December 8, 2021
Business Studies
December 9, 2021
Geography
December 10, 2021
Physics
December 11, 2021
Psychology
December 13, 2021
Accountancy
December 14, 2021
Chemistry
December 15, 2021
Economics
December 16, 2021
Hindi
December 17, 2021
Political Science
December 18, 2021
Biology
December 20, 2021
History
December 21, 2021
Informatics Practices, Computer Science
December 22, 2021
Home Science


December 3, 2021 | 08:53 AM IST

CBSE 12th board exam 2021 term 1- Exam Timing

Check below-given CBSE exam timing Class 12:

  • Question paper distribution at 11:10 am
  • Question paper reading time from 11:10 am to 11:30 am

  • Paper start time: 11:30 am

  • Exam concludes: 1 pm

  • CBSE term 1 exam date 2021 Class 12 for English exam- December 3, 2021

December 3, 2021 | 08:50 AM IST

Sample paper of English Class 12 CBSE 2020-21 with solutions

CBSE sample paper class 12 English with solution are available on various websites. Students can download CBSE question bank 2021 class 12 from the link given above.

December 3, 2021 | 08:47 AM IST

How to download CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2021-22

  • Go to the official website cbseacademic.nic.in. 
  • Click on the ‘term wise curriculum’ tab displayed on the home screen.  

  • Now click on ‘ term wise secondary curriculum’. 

  • Select ‘Term wise - Science’ 

  • The CBSE Class 12 syllabus will be displayed on the screens. 

  • Download the syllabus for reference.

December 3, 2021 | 08:45 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 English answer key 2021-22

After MCQ based paper, students may look for CBSE Class 12 answer key 2021 for term 1 English. As of now, there is no update regarding the release of CBSE 12th official answer key. But, students can refer to unofficial CBSE 12th English answer key 2022 for calculating the probable scores. The total marks for the paper are 40 out of them students need to score at least 33% marks to pass the examinations.

December 3, 2021 | 08:45 AM IST

CBSE Term 1 Exam 2021-22: Paper reading time increased

This year, the CBSE board has increased the Class 12 question paper reading time. Last year, the reading time was 15 minutes, but now it has been increased to 20 minutes. Question paper will be given at 11:10 am to all students and they can read the paper and devise paper solving strategy. At 11:30, they can start darkening the circles in the OMR sheet.

December 3, 2021 | 08:44 AM IST

CBSE Term 1 Class 12 Exam 2021: Number of MCQ questions

  • The paper is divided into 3 sections: A, B and C.

  • Section A has 24 questions, out of which, students need to answer 20 questions.

  • Section B has 24 questions and students should attempt any 20 questions.

  • Section C has 12 questions and out of which, students need to attempt 10 questions.

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