The CBSE Class 12 political science exam 2025 featured a balanced, moderately difficult paper, with clear alignment to the syllabus. Experts praised its mix of direct, competency-based, and analytical questions, ensuring fairness.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 political science (subject code 028) examination on March 22, 2025. Students were given a total duration of three hours, with the exam commencing at 10:30 am and concluding at 1:30 pm. The political science theory paper had a maximum score of 80 marks. According to expert analyses, the paper was moderately difficult, aligning closely with the prescribed syllabus and the latest CBSE sample papers.
The paper featured a balanced mix of direct, competency-based, and analytical questions. According to experts, the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate, with most students finding it manageable and well-structured.
According to Sapna Goswami, PGT political science at Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad, the paper provided internal choices while maintaining a mix of competency-based and standard questions. The multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and competency-based questions were of average difficulty, designed to test students’ conceptual clarity and application skills. “Students completed the paper within the allotted time and expressed satisfaction with the level of difficulty. All sets were reportedly easy,” she remarked, indicating that the examination was accessible to students with thorough preparation.
Vishwajeet Pandey, PGT political science at JAIN International Residential School (JIRS), Bengaluru, further emphasized that the exam was well-balanced, catering to a wide range of students. “The CBSE Board Question Paper for political science, held on 22nd March 2025, was a well-balanced paper that catered to a wide range of students. The difficulty level of the paper was moderate, striking a good balance between easy and standard questions” he said. Adding “It reflected an appropriate understanding of the syllabus and was largely based on the NCERT textbooks, which ensured its relevance and alignment with the prescribed curriculum.”
Shivani Singh, an educator from Shiv Nadar School, Noida noted that the political science paper was scoring. She said, “The paper was designed with average-performing students in mind, offering a balanced structure. While most questions were straightforward, a few subjective ones required deeper analysis.”
One of the standout aspects of the paper was the objective section, which featured multiple-choice and map-based questions. While the MCQs were relatively straightforward for most students, some found them challenging due to the emphasis on minute details. The map-based questions required precise recall of textbook information, adding a layer of complexity for those who had not revised thoroughly.
Shreya Gambhir, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Ghaziabad Highlighting the importance of revision, Dr. Vinita Saraswat, PGT Political Science at Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Ghaziabad, said, “The map-based question was a delight, and could be easily answered by students who had practiced past year’s papers. The picture-based question was directly taken from the NCERT textbook.”
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Published On: March 23, 2025 09:23 IST
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