CBSE 12th Political Science Exam Review: Check Paper Analysis Based on Teachers & Students Feedback

The CBSE Class 12 Political Science Exam 2025 was conducted today, March 22, 2025, across various exam centres. The exam started at 10:30 AM and concluded at 1:30 PM, with students given 15 minutes at the beginning to read the question paper. A detailed analysis of the exam based on teachers' reviews and expected student feedback is provided below.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Exam Pattern 2025

The Class 12 Political Science question paper had five sections: A, B, C, D, and E, with a total of 30 questions. All questions were compulsory, though some had internal choices.

• Section A (Questions 1-12) consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), carrying one mark each.
• Section B (Questions 13-18) included short-answer questions, each worth two marks.
• Section C (Questions 19-23) had long-answer questions of four marks each.
• Section D (Questions 24-26) featured passage, cartoon, and map-based questions, carrying different marks.
• Section E (Questions 27-30) consisted of long-answer type questions, each worth six marks.

Students’ Feedback

Early student responses suggest that the exam was moderately difficult. Many students found the theoretical questions clear and easy to attempt. However, some questions were time consuming and required deeper understanding, making them challenging for those who had not prepared thoroughly. The overall difficulty varied, with students who had practised a variety of questions finding the paper manageable.

Teachers’ Review

Teachers who reviewed the question paper described it as well-structured and aligned with the CBSE syllabus. The paper effectively tested students’ conceptual clarity, with most questions being direct and within the expected syllabus. While some sections required analytical thinking, the overall structure was balanced, ensuring fairness for all students.

Shivani Singh, a teacher at Shiv Nadar School, Noida, said, "The paper was set keeping the students who scored average in mind. It is a scoring paper. 2 and 4 markers needed careful analysis before attempting. There were 2 mcqs that confused students, one that had all treaties and the other that had all middle east countries. The paper was balanced. Most of the questions were direct Although a few subjective."