CBSE Class 12 Physics Paper 2025: Tough Challenge or Bold Step Towards higher-quality exam?
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CBSE Class 12 Physics Paper 2025: Tough Challenge or Bold Step Towards higher-quality exam?

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CBSE Class 12th Exam Date:17 Feb' 26 - 17 Feb' 26

Team Careers360Updated on 27 Feb 2025, 11:17 AM IST

CBSE Class 12 Physics Paper 2025 was held on February 21, 2025. The CBSE Class 12 board exam paper was moderate to hard level with more challenging numerical questions. Most of the questions asked were from the topics: Electric Charges and Fields, Electrostatic Potential, Electromagnetic Induction, Ray Optics and Optical Instruments, and Wave Optics.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Paper 2025: Tough Challenge or Bold Step Towards higher-quality exam?
CBSE Class 12 Physics Paper 2025

Experts' View on CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam Difficulty Level

Ravichandran Venkataraman, Educationist and Social Enterprise Leader also shared his views on CBSE 12th physics question paper 2025. Go through the entire article to read his views:

Students & Schools Found it Too Lengthy & Difficult

There have been mixed reactions to this year's CBSE 12th Grade Physics Exam Paper—some found it too lengthy, others deemed it very difficult, and many felt it tested conceptual understanding alongside numerical problem-solving rather than treating them separately.

Some school principals have strongly criticized the paper, questioning why CBSE is increasing pressure on students. Some parents have gone as far as blaming the Education Minister for the stress their children faced. One parent likened their child’s post-exam daze to experiencing the edge of a black hole, underscoring the emotional turmoil caused by a more challenging paper.

But what is the real reason behind these reactions from school principals, parents, and students?

Over time, many schools have shifted their focus from being true learning centres to becoming institutions obsessed with board exam scores. They proudly advertise their students' high marks, often aiming for an unrealistic 100% success rate with 95%+ scores rather than emphasising true conceptual learning.

CBSE has been long accused of encouraging rote learning with predictable exam papers. Many parents previously considered switching to other boards that focus on deeper understanding but refrained because college admissions are largely dependent on 12th-grade marks and competitive exams. Coaching institutes and integrated school programs took charge of preparing students for these exams. But now, with CBSE raising the bar on its own exam difficulty, parents find themselves conflicted—they don't want rote-based exams, but they also want their children to score high marks.

Similarly, school principals are reluctant to embrace difficult question papers because their reputation depends on consistently high student scores. If students score lower, schools cannot boast of their "track record," potentially affecting admissions. Many teachers, too, feel unprepared to teach in a way that builds true competency and problem-solving skills, making them resistant to this shift.

But should we ask CBSE to return to the old system of predictable, rote-based papers?

Absolutely not. This is the moment of reckoning—the inflection point where the rubber meets the road. CBSE is right to introduce more challenging assessments that test true understanding.

Parents and schools must adjust their expectations. It is perfectly fine if students score 70-80% instead of 99%. Schools must invest in training their teachers to emphasize competency and deeper understanding rather than just exam techniques. When students are encouraged to engage with concepts and answer higher-order thinking questions, they develop into better professionals in the future. If competency-based learning is fully embraced, coaching institutes will eventually become unnecessary.

I commend CBSE for taking a bold step in setting higher-quality exam papers. I hope this marks the beginning of similar reforms across all subjects, not just Science and Mathematics. Quality education must move beyond memorization, and this is a significant step in the right direction.

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The date of 12 exam is depends on which board you belongs to . You should check the exact date of your exam by visiting the official website of your respective board.

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Class 12 biology questions papers 2023-2025 are available on cbseacademic.nic.in , and other educational website. You can download PDFs of questions papers with solution for practice. For state boards, visit the official board site or trusted education portal.

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Taking a drop year to reappear for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a well-defined process. As a repeater, you are fully eligible to take the exam again to improve your score and secure a better rank for admissions.

The main procedure involves submitting a new application for the KCET through the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website when registrations open for the next academic session. You must pay the required application fee and complete all formalities just like any other candidate. A significant advantage for you is that you do not need to retake your 12th board exams. Your previously secured board marks in the qualifying subjects will be used again. Your new KCET rank will be calculated by combining these existing board marks with your new score from the KCET exam. Therefore, your entire focus during this year should be on preparing thoroughly for the KCET to achieve a higher score.

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Yes, you can switch from Science in Karnataka State Board to Commerce in CBSE for 12th. You will need a Transfer Certificate from your current school and meet the CBSE school’s admission requirements. Since you haven’t studied Commerce subjects like Accountancy, Economics, and Business Studies, you may need to catch up before or during 12th. Not all CBSE schools accept direct admission to 12th from another board, so some may ask you to join Class 11 first. Make sure to check the school’s rules and plan your subject preparation.



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For the 12th CBSE Hindi Medium board exam, important questions usually come from core chapters like “Madhushala”, “Jhansi ki Rani”, and “Bharat ki Khoj”.
Questions often include essay writing, letter writing, and comprehension passages. Grammar topics like Tenses, Voice Change, and Direct-Indirect Speech are frequently asked.
Students should practice poetry questions on themes and meanings. Important questions also cover summary writing and translation from Hindi to English or vice versa.
Previous years’ question papers help identify commonly asked questions.
Focus on writing practice to improve handwriting and presentation. Time management during exams is key to answering all questions effectively.