CBSE Class 12 English · 2025

CBSE Class 12 English 2025 — Set 1

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This is the real CBSE Class 12 English board exam question paper for 2025, Set 1 (official Code No. 1/1/1). CBSE issues several sets of each paper across regions; this is one of them. Practise it under timed conditions, then check your answers.

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Paper at a glance

Board
CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)
Class
12
Subject
English
Year
2025
Set
Set 1
Code No.
1/1/1
Max marks
80 (theory)
Duration
3 hours
Type
Question paper (previous-year board exam)

How to use these papers

  1. 1Start chapter-wise early in the year — solve only the English questions from a chapter you have just finished.
  2. 2Switch to full timed papers 2–3 months before the exam: one complete set in the real time limit, no notes.
  3. 3Self-mark against the marking scheme, then fix every mistake with our free NCERT solutions.
  4. 4Re-attempt your weakest chapters until the recurring question types feel routine.

CBSE Class 12 English 2025 paper — FAQ

Is this the real CBSE Class 12 English 2025 board exam paper?

Yes — it is the actual 2025 board question paper, Set 1 (Code No. 1/1/1), issued by CBSE. It is not a sample or mock paper.

How many marks is the CBSE Class 12 English paper and how long is it?

The theory paper is 80 marks and runs for 3 hours, per the official CBSE syllabus.

How should I use this previous-year paper?

Solve the whole paper in one sitting under the real time limit, then check each answer against the textbook. Working through several years' sets builds familiarity with how CBSE frames English questions.

Where can I find more CBSE Class 12 English papers?

Every Class 12 English set and year is on the Class 12 English board papers page, each a free PDF.