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    CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2025 Out (11 March): Download PDF (All Set)

    CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2025 Out (11 March): Download PDF (All Set)

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    Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 12 Mar 2025, 02:09 PM IST
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    The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted the CBSE 12th English exam on March 11, 2025. The English elective and core exams were held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Subject matter experts have solved the paper and provided the CBSE Class 12 English answer key 2025 for core and elective papers. They have released the CBSE 12th answer key for English core and elective subjects in Set 1, 2 and 3.

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    1. CBSE 12th English Answer Key 2025: Highlights
    2. CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2025 Links
    3. CBSE Class 12 Marking Scheme for English
    4. How to Download the CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2025 Online?
    CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2025 Out (11 March): Download PDF (All Set)
    CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2025

    The CBSE 12th English exam paper had reading comprehension, literature, and grammar-based questions. Students must go through the CBSE 12th English question paper and write the exam accordingly while attempting all questions. The CBSE Class 12 English exam answers are accessible on YouTube and education portals through the links given in this article.

    Students can estimate and calculate their probability of getting scores in the objective-type and multiple-choice questions with the help of the CBSE 12th English answer key. They can also predict their CBSE 12th results. Read the article to learn more about the CBSE Class 12 English answer key 2025 for all sets.

    CBSE 12th English Answer Key 2025: Highlights

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam name

    CBSE Class 12 English Examination 2025

    Conducting Body

    Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

    CBSE 12th English exam date

    March 11, 2025

    Exam timings

    10:30 am to 1:30 pm

    CBSE 12th English answer key date

    March 11, 2025 (unofficial)

    CBSE Class 12 English answer key status

    Released

    Answer key mode for CBSE 12th English

    Coaching Institutions’ YouTube channels, other social media platforms, and educational portals

    CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2025 Links

    The CBSE board will not officially release the Class 12 answer key for the English subject. However, various coaching centres have unofficially released the CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2025 for core and elective subjects where students can check and estimate their scores towards CBSE results. Check out the table below to find the CBSE 12th English answer key links for all three sets.

    CBSE 12th English Core Answer Key Links 2025: Set-Wise

    Sets

    Answer Key Link

    CBSE Class 12 English Core Answer Key Set 1

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    CBSE Class 12 English Core Answer Key Set 2

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    CBSE Class 12 English Core Answer Key Set 3

    Check here

    CBSE 12th English Elective 2025 Answer Key Links: Set-Wise

    Sets

    Answer Key Link

    CBSE Class 12 English Elective Answer Key Set 1

    Check here

    CBSE Class 12 English Elective Answer Key Set 2

    Check here

    CBSE Class 12 English Elective Answer Key Set 3

    Check here

    CBSE Class 12 Marking Scheme for English

    Candidates appearing for the CBSE Class 12 examination can check out the table below to learn more about the marking scheme for English. The theory exam consists of 80 marks while the practical is for 20 marks out of 100. Students need to score at least 33% of their marks in each exam to pass the board exam and attain the CBSE 12th marking scheme.

    Particulars

    Theory Exam

    Practical Exam

    Maximum marks

    80 marks

    20 marks

    Passing marks

    26

    7

    CBSE 12th English Exam Pattern 2025

    Students can check out the CBSE Class 12 exam pattern section-wise for the English subject in the table below.

    Section

    Description

    Section A

    Reading Comprehension

    Section B

    Creative Writing

    Section C

    Literature Textbooks and Supplementary Reading Texts

    How to Download the CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2025 Online?

    Students appearing for the CBSE 12th board examination can check out the steps below on how to access and download the CBSE 12th English answer key 2025 in online mode.

    • Step 1: Visit the website or YouTube channel of the coaching institute.

    • Step 2: Click on the link representing the “CBSE Class 12 answer key” on the homepage.

    • Step 3: Select the answer key, note down the answers for the multiple-choice questions and fill in the blanks.

    • Step 4: Access and download the complete answer key from the given link.

    • Step 5: Save it for future reference and estimation.

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    Students can download the answer keys for the CBSE 12th English board examination from the article above. They can also check out the answer key on YouTube channels and other social media platforms. However, candidates must note that the answer keys released by the coaching institutions are not official. Those answer keys are based on the CBSE Class 12 English paper analysis . Candidates can check out the CBSE Passing Marks to find out more about what are the passing marks in CBSE Class 12.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the CSBE Class 12 English Answer Key 2025 be released?
    A:

    Several coaching institutes have released the unofficial CBSE 12th answer key for English on March 11, 2025, around 3 pm.

    Q: Where can I download the CBSE 12th answer key 2025 for the English subject?
    A:

    Students can visit the coaching institutions’ education portals, and social media platforms like YouTube channels, etc. to download the CBSE Class 12 English 2025 answer key. They can download the answer keys for English core and English elective from the article above.

    Q: Will the CBSE board release the official answer key for the CBSE 12th board examination?
    A:

    No, the Central Board of Secondary Education will not release the official CBSE 12th Board exam answer key. However, several experts and coaching centres have released the unofficial answer key for CBSE Class 12 after the exam. 

    Q: What are the minimum CBSE Passing Marks 2025 for the 12th board examination?
    A:

    Students must score a minimum of 33% of marks to pass the CBSE Class 12 board examination. 

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