CBSE 12th Exam Pattern 2023 - Check Subject-wise Marking

Scheme, Duration

Updated on Dec 30, 2022 - 10:31 a.m. IST by Shivam Jadoun

CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023: Central Board of Secondary Education releases the exam pattern,
marking scheme for CBSE Class 12 students. The CBSE 12th exam pattern 2023 is available on
board’s official website, cbse.gov.in. CBSE board has decided to conduct a single annual exam. The
CBSE 12th examination will be held in from February 15, 2023.

The final examination of CBSE class 12 will be held for 100 marks. For the academic year 2022-23,
students are supposed to study the complete CBSE Class 12 syllabus 2023. Read more to know CBSE
Class 12 exam pattern 2023, marking scheme, etc.

CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern- Highlights

CBSE Class 12 or Higher Secondary

Name of the Exam
Examination

Conducting Body Central Board of Secondary Examination(CBSE)

Mode of Exam Offline

Frequency Once in a year

Maximum marks 100

Total Time 3 hours

CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023

Check the marking scheme of CBSE class 12 marking scheme of each subject:

Practical
Subjects Theory Exam
Exam

English 80 20

Sociology 80 20
 Political Science 80 20

Physics 70 30

Mathematics 80 20

History 80 20

Geography 70 30

Economics 80 20

Computer Science 70 30

Chemistry 70 30

Business Studies 80 20

Accountancy 80 20

Biology 70 30

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CBSE Class 12 English Marking Scheme 2023

The CBSE 12th English 2023 includes reading skills, creative skills, and Literature. Check the marking
scheme below:

Section Total Marks

Reading Skills 20

Creative Writing Skills 20

Literature Textbooks and Supplementary

40
Reading Texts
 Total 80

Assessment 20

Grand Total 100

CBSE Class 12 Physics Marking Scheme 2023

Total
Type of Questions No. of Questions
Marks

1 Mark Questions 18 18

2 Mark Questions 7 14

3 Mark Questions 5 15

5 Marks Questions 3 15

4 Mark Questions 2 8

Total 35 70

CBSE 12th Exam Pattern for Science- Internal Assessment

Two experiments one from each

7+7 Marks
section

Practical record [experiments and

5 Marks
activities]

One activity from any section 3 Marks

Investigatory Project 3 Marks

Viva on experiments, activities and

5 Marks
project

Total 30

CBSE Class 12 Mathematic Marking Scheme 2023

Check the CBSE 12th marking scheme of Maths from the below-given table:
 Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks

20 ×
1 Mark 20
1= 20

5×
2 Marks 5
2= 10

6× 3=
3 Marks 6
18

3×
4 Marks 3
4= 12

5×4
5 Marks 4
= 20

Total 38 80

Also, check:

• CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2023

CBSE Class 12 History Marking Scheme 2023

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks

1 Mark 21 21

3 Marks 6 18

8 Marks 3 24

4 Marks 3 12

5 Marks 1 5

Total 34 80

CBSE 12th Chemistry Marking Scheme 2023

Check the CBSE class 12 Chemistry exam pattern 2023:

 Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks

1 Mark 18 18

2 Marks 7 14

3 Marks 5 15

4 Marks 2 8

5 Marks 3 15

Total 35 70

CBSE Class 12 Biology Exam Pattern 2023

CBSE 12th Biology exam will be conducted for three hours, the theory section will be of 70 marks.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks

1 Mark 16 16

2 Marks 5 10

3 Marks 7 21

4 Marks 2 8

5 Marks 3 15

Total 33 70

CBSE Class 12th Hindi Exam Pattern 2023

CBSE 12th Business Studies Exam Pattern 2023

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks

1 Mark 20 20

3 Marks 4 12

4 Marks 6 24

6 Marks 4 24

Total 34 80

CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Exam Pattern 2023

The board conducts CBSE 12th accountancy theory exam for 80 marks and practical exam for 20
marks. Check the below-table to know more on Class 12 Accountancy exam pattern:

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks

20 ×
1 Mark 20
1= 20

6× 3=
3 Marks 6
18

3×
4 Marks 3
4= 12

6×5
6 Marks 5
= 30

Total 34 80

How to Prepare with CBSE Class 12th Syllabus 2022-23?

With the proper knowledge one can score high marks in CBSE board exam. Students need to decide
what needs to be covered on a priority basis, and make a time table. After getting the details of CBSE
syllabus for class 12 2023, students should follow the given CBSE Class 12th preparation tips to
prepare for the exams

• Make a Time Table - List down the topics and divide your daily time smartly. Make a time table
and follow it strictly. It is recommended that students must complete CBSE Class 10 syllabus 2023
at least a month before the Class 12 exam dates.

• Make Notes - Try to make handwritten notes as it is the best way to understand the toughest
topics in less time. This will also help in revising the topics.

• Solve Last Year’s Papers - It recommended that students must solve the previous year and model
paper of the CBSE. It will help students to evaluate their preparation and identify the weak
sections.

CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023: Grading Scheme

Marks Grades

91-100 A1

81-90 A2

71-80 B1

61-70 B2

51-60 C1

41-50 C2

33-40 D

32 and below Essential Repeat

Also, check:

• CBSE Class 12 physics sample paper

• CBSE Class 12 chemistry sample paper

• CBSE Class 12 maths sample paper 2023

• CBSE Class 12 Economics sample paper

• CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2023

• CBSE Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CBSE 12th Exam Pattern 2023 - Check
Subject-wise Marking Scheme, Duration

Question: When will the CBSE conduct Class 12 board exams 2023?

Answer:

The CBSE class 12 board exam 2023 will be conducted in March 2023.

Question: Is there any negative marking in CBSE board exams?

Answer:

There is no negative marking in CBSE 12th board exams 2023.

Question: From where I can download the CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2022-23?

Answer:

The CBSE 12th syllabus 2023 can be downloaded from the official website, cbse.gov.in