70+ Marks to Get in CBSE 12th English, Know Best Way to Prepare – News-Patiala Punjabi

Central Board of Secondary Education 10th and 12th exams will start from 15 February 2025. CBSE 12th English paper will be held on 11 March 2025 (Tuesday). CBSE 12th English has two papers – English Elective (001) and English Core (301). Both the papers will be held from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. There is no practical in CBSE 12th English. So this paper will be of 80 marks.

CBSE 12th English Board Exam is an essential part of the annual assessment. To score more than 70 marks in CBSE 12th English paper, it is necessary to have a strong grasp on comprehension, grammar, logical coherence and structured writing (CBSE 12th English Exam Guide). Know tips to score top in CBSE 12th English paper from Lali Mathews, PGT English teacher, Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh.

CBSE Board 12th Syllabus: Prepare according to CBSE Syllabus
Students preparing for CBSE board 12th exam should start revision only after checking the syllabus of each subject. Exam preparation becomes easy by understanding the CBSE 12th English Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme. Moreover, it is assured that no subject is missed during the preparation.

Section A: Reading Comprehension
Section A of CBSE 12th English has an Unattended Passage and a Case Based Passage. The total words in these are between 700 to 750. To prepare for this, focus on comprehension, inference and interpretation. To understand the passages asked in board exams well, it is important to understand the context of difficult words. You can extract the title of a passage from its opening or closing line.

Section B: Creative Writing Skills
Short Writing: Notice, Invitation (formal/informal) and Response (50 words).
Long Writing: Writing letters, essays and reports (120-150 words).
It is important to follow the prescribed format for both of these. Be sure to include key value points in these. Avoid repeating things in it and use simple language. Focus on cause, effect, and solution in problem-based writing.

Section C: Literature
Reference Reference:
3 excerpts: 1 poem and 2 prose (Flamingos and Vistas).
Short answer questions
Flamingo: 5 out of 6 questions (40-50 words) are to be attempted.
Vista: 2 out of 3 questions to be attempted
Long answer questions
Flamingo: 1 of 2 questions (120-150 words).
VISTA: 1 question, which will assess global understanding and extrapolation.

CBSE 12th English Exam Tips: Special Tips for English Preparation
1- Read all chapters thoroughly highlighting key phrases.

2- To understand the English exam pattern, practice with previous years papers and sample papers.

3- Keep in mind the prescribed word limit for all questions.

4- Pay attention to the teacher’s guidance to write the answers correctly.

5- To improve vocabulary and grammar, read newspapers and analyze current events.