Overview

• The CBSE Class 12 History exam was conducted on April 1, 2025, and was described as balanced and moderately difficult by students and teachers.
• The exam included 37 questions across five sections, featuring multiple-choice, short and long answers, source-based, and map-based questions.
• Students and educators praised the paper for adhering to the syllabus and offering a fair evaluation through varied question types, including competency-based and assertion-reason formats.
• Approximately 44 lakh students from 8,000 schools are participating in the 2025 CBSE board exams, with Class 12 exams scheduled to conclude on April 4.
• Results for both Class 10 and Class 12 are expected to be released in May, accessible through the official website, DigiLocker, and UMANG apps.