CBSE Class 12th English paper : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 English exams on March 11. The paper. according to students and teachers, was balanced and student-friendly. Most students could complete the paper within the allotted time.
According to Sangeeta Rai, HOD English, Global Indian International School, Ahmedabad, the CBSE Class 12th English paper for 2025 was well-balanced, with a moderate difficulty level. “The paper was designed to assess students’ comprehension, writing skills, and literary analysis while allowing them to manage time efficiently,” she added.
The HOD English further added that the reading comprehension passages were straightforward, with direct and inferential questions. The questions tested their ability to grasp key ideas, analyze information, and interpret meanings effectively. The writing skills section met students’ expectations, as all writing tasks aligned with the syllabus and previous practice. The formats for letters, reports, and analytical writing were familiar, making it easier for students to attempt them with confidence. In the Literature section, extract-based questions from prose were easier to interpret than those from poetry. The Q&A section featured well-framed questions that encouraged critical thinking. While most questions were direct, some long-answer questions—especially those requiring comparisons between two lessons—challenged students to think deeply before writing.
