CBSE Class 12 Math Paper 2025 review: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Mathematics and Applied Mathematics examination on March 8, 2025. Held in a single shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, the paper drew mixed reactions from students and experts, with a common consensus that it was moderate in difficulty but considerably lengthy.
its difficulty level and length made it challenging for many students While the 2025 Class 12 Math paper adhered to the CBSE pattern and syllabus. Those who had practiced miscellaneous NCERT questions found it familiar but not necessarily easy. The paper tested not only conceptual understanding but also time management skills, making it a crucial determinant of students’ overall board exam performance.
“High-scoring students found 2-3 MCQs to be challenging, but the rest of the paper was manageable. Among the different sets, SET 1 was the easiest, whereas SET 3 posed greater difficulty,” he stated. Shreya, a Class 12 student, found the paper “easy except for 1-2 MCQs. Meanwhile, Aarav Agarwal, a student from Shiv Nadar School, Noida, observed that “5-mark questions were direct, but one question in the 2-mark and 3-mark sections was tricky. Notably, the 5-mark questions were relatively easier compared to the rest of the paper, allowing students to secure marks in these high-value sections.
Gautam Thakral, PGT Mathematics at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, described the Standard Mathematics paper as “moderate but lengthy,” emphasizing that while some questions were straightforward, a strong conceptual understanding and effective time management were essential. He further pointed out that Sections A and E were more challenging, and the paper included some previous year questions (PYQs), making it familiar yet tricky for students. Ramneek Kaur, an educator from Shiv Nadar School, Noida, shared a more optimistic view, particularly for students of Applied Mathematics. She remarked, “The paper was balanced, and children could finish it on time. Dr. Ajit Singh, Vice President of Academics at Orchids The International School, provided a more critical take, noting that most students found the paper challenging. “Most people did not like the Maths paper, and rightfully so. There was not much to like about this paper,” he wrote. “If you ever felt Integration was difficult, this paper proved you right. If you ever felt Functions and Relations or Probability was tricky, this paper is the best example. ” Student reactions: A tale of two experiences Students had varying responses, with some finding the paper manageable while others struggled with its length and tricky questions. From a student’s perspective, the paper adhered to the expected section-wise and chapter-wise weightage, providing a sense of familiarity.