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In the year 2018, CBSE Class 12 exams were conducted from March 5, 2018, to 13 April, 2018 (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM). CBSE Class 12 Question Paper with Answer Keys is available for download in PDF format here.

CBSE Class 12 2018 Subject-wise Question Papers with Answer Keys (All Subjects, Free PDF Download)

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CBSE Class 12 English Core Question Paper PDF (Mar 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 English Elective-C Question Paper PDF (Mar 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 English Elective-N Question Paper PDF (Mar 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Capital Market Operations Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Child Health Nursing Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Clinical Biochemistry and Microbiology Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Creative Writing And Translation Studies Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Dance-Bharatnatyam Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Dance-Kathak Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Dance-Odissi Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Electrical Machines Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 First Aid & Emergency Medical Care Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Garment Construction Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Information Storage and Retrieval Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Integrated Transport Operations Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Introduction to Hospitality Management Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Microbiology (mlt) Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Music Aesthetics Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Radiography II Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Retail Services Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Salesmanship Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Traditional Indian Textile Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Typography & Computer Application (Hindi) Question Paper PDF (Mar 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Clinical Biochemistry (mlt) Question Paper PDF (Mar 07, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Front Office Operations Question Paper PDF (Mar 07, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Health Centre Management Question Paper PDF (Mar 07, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Music Production Question Paper PDF (Mar 07, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Optics Question Paper PDF (Mar 07, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper PDF (Mar 07, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Applied Physics-II Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Bakery Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Basic Horticulture Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Bio-Opthalmic Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Cost Accounting Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Fashion Studies Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Food & Beverage Cost Control Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Fundamentals of Nursing II Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Logistics Operations & Supply Chain Management Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Office Procedures & Practices Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Radiation Physics Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Security Question Paper PDF (Mar 08, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper PDF (Mar 09, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Floriculture Question Paper PDF (Mar 09, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Beauty & Hair Question Paper PDF (Mar 10, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Multimedia & Web T Question Paper PDF (Mar 10, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 National Cadet Corps Question Paper PDF (Mar 10, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Office Communication Question Paper PDF (Mar 10, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Basic Concepts of Health & Disease and Medical Terminology Question Paper PDF (Mar 12, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Carnatic Music Ins (mel) Question Paper PDF (Mar 12, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Carnatic Music Per Ins Question Paper PDF (Mar 12, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Carnatic Music Vocal Question Paper PDF (Mar 12, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Community Health Nursing II Question Paper PDF (Mar 12, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Hindustani Music Ins. Per Question Paper PDF (Mar 12, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Hindustani Music Mel. Ins Question Paper PDF (Mar 12, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Hindustani Music Vocal Question Paper PDF (Mar 12, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper PDF (Mar 13, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Commercial Art Question Paper PDF (Mar 14, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Graphics Question Paper PDF (Mar 14, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Painting Question Paper PDF (Mar 14, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Sculpture Question Paper PDF (Mar 14, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Question Paper PDF (Mar 15, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Biotechnology Question Paper PDF (Mar 17, 2018) Available Soon
CBSE Class 12 Geography Question Paper PDF (Mar 17, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Maternity & Child Health Nursing II Question Paper PDF (Mar 17, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Arabic Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Bengali Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Bhutia Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Bodo Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 French Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 German Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Japanese Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Lepcha Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Limboo Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Mizo Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Odia Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Persian Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Russian Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Core Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Elective Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Spanish Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Tangkhul Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Telugu Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Telugu-Telangana Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Tibetan Question Paper PDF (Mar 19, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 History Question Paper PDF (Mar 20, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper PDF (Mar 21, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Engineering Graphics Question Paper PDF (Mar 22, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Financial Accounting Question Paper PDF (Mar 22, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Heritage Crafts Question Paper PDF (Mar 22, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Human Rights And Gender Studies Question Paper PDF (Mar 22, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Library And Information Science Question Paper PDF (Mar 22, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Marketing Question Paper PDF (Mar 22, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Mechanical Engineering Question Paper PDF (Mar 22, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Textile Chemical Processing Question Paper PDF (Mar 22, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Web Applications Question Paper PDF (Mar 22, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Computer Science Question Paper PDF (Mar 23, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices Question Paper PDF (Mar 23, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Mass Media Studies Question Paper PDF (Mar 24, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Typography & Computer Application (English) Question Paper PDF (Mar 24, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Economics Question Paper PDF (Mar 26, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Auto Shop Repair and Practice Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Confectionery Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Design & Innovation Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Electrical Appliances Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Fabric Study Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Food Service Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Midwifery Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Philosophy Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Printed Textile Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 The Creative And Commercial Process in Mass Media Question Paper PDF (Mar 27, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Agriculture Question Paper PDF (Mar 28, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Banking Question Paper PDF (Mar 28, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Database Management Applications Question Paper PDF (Mar 28, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Engineering Science Question Paper PDF (Mar 28, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Graphic Design Question Paper PDF (Mar 28, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Knowledge Traditions & Practices Of India Question Paper PDF (Mar 28, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Library Systems and Resource Management Question Paper PDF (Mar 28, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Shorthand (English) Question Paper PDF (Mar 28, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Shorthand (Hindi) Question Paper PDF (Mar 28, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Understand the Evolution And Forms of Mass Media Question Paper PDF (Mar 28, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Gujarati Question Paper PDF (Apr 02, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Hindi Core Question Paper PDF (Apr 02, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Hindi Elective Question Paper PDF (Apr 02, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Kashmiri Question Paper PDF (Apr 02, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Nepali Question Paper PDF (Apr 02, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Assamese Question Paper PDF (Apr 03, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Kannada Question Paper PDF (Apr 03, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Malayalam Question Paper PDF (Apr 03, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Manipuri Question Paper PDF (Apr 03, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Marathi Question Paper PDF (Apr 03, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Punjabi Question Paper PDF (Apr 03, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Sindhi Question Paper PDF (Apr 03, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Tamil Question Paper PDF (Apr 03, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Urdu Core Question Paper PDF (Apr 03, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Urdu Elective Question Paper PDF (Apr 03, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 AC & Refrigeration-I Question Paper PDF (Apr 04, 2018) Available Soon
CBSE Class 12 Elementary Structural Mechanics Question Paper PDF (Apr 04, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Laboratory Medicine (MLT) Question Paper PDF (Apr 04, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Ophthalmic Techniques Question Paper PDF (Apr 04, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Radiography I Question Paper PDF (Apr 04, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Secretarial Practice and Accounting Question Paper PDF (Apr 04, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Theatre Studies Question Paper PDF (Apr 04, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Advanced Front Office Operations Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration-IV Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Basic Pattern Development Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Business Operations & Administration Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Derivative Market Operations Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Insurance Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Laboratory Medicine Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Olericulture Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Psychology Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Taxation Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Troubleshooting And Maintenance Of Electronic Equipments Question Paper PDF (Apr 05, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Auto Engineering Question Paper PDF (Apr 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper PDF (Apr 06, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Food Production-IV Question Paper PDF (Apr 07, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies Question Paper PDF (Apr 07, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Operation And Maintenance Of Communication Devices Question Paper PDF (Apr 07, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Pomology Question Paper PDF (Apr 07, 2018) Available Soon
CBSE Class 12 Travel Agency and Tour Operation Business Question Paper PDF (Apr 07, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Sociology Question Paper PDF (Apr 10, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Entrepreneurship Question Paper PDF (Apr 11, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Food Production-III Question Paper PDF (Apr 11, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Geospatial Technology Question Paper PDF (Apr 11, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Holistic Health Question Paper PDF (Apr 11, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Retail Operations Question Paper PDF (Apr 11, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Home Science Question Paper PDF (Apr 12, 2018) Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Physical Education Question Paper PDF (Apr 13, 2018) Download PDF

CBSE Class 12 Topper’s Suggestions

Focus on comprehending NCERT thoroughly, studying frequently, and revising frequently if you want to achieve a score of 95% or higher in CBSE Class 12. Instead of cramming, study in short 50-minute bursts. To increase speed and comprehend CBSE Exam Pattern, practise past year's papers and sample papers.

  • Follow NCERT line-by-line (main priority)
  • Understand concepts instead of memorising blindly
  • Focus on important chapters first (high weightage)
  • Make short, handwritten revision notes
  • Solve the last 5–10 years CBSE PYQs
  • Practice chapter-wise questions first, then full papers
  • Identify repeated questions and patterns
  • Attempt sample papers weekly

CBSE Class 12 Best Books & Study Materials

Preparing for CBSE Class 12 board exams becomes much easier when you choose the right study materials that match CBSE syllabus and exam pattern. The best books help you understand concepts clearly and give you plenty of practice for all sections. This makes your preparation more focused, less stressful, and more effective.

For Science Stream (PCM/PCB)

Subject Must-Do Book (Primary) Best Reference Book Practice / Extra Material
Physics NCERT Physics (Part 1 & 2) H.C. Verma – Concepts of Physics S.L. Arora / Pradeep’s Physics / PYQs
Chemistry NCERT Chemistry (Part 1 & 2) O.P. Tandon / Pradeep’s Chemistry MS Chauhan (Organic), N. Avasthi (Physical), PYQs
Mathematics NCERT Maths R.D. Sharma Arihant / Oswaal Sample Papers
Biology NCERT Biology Trueman’s Biology MTG / Dinesh Objective / PYQs

For Commerce Stream

Subject Must-Do Book (Primary) Best Reference Book Practice Material
Accountancy NCERT T.S. Grewal / D.K. Goel Sample Papers
Business Studies NCERT Poonam Gandhi Case-study books / PYQs
Economics NCERT Sandeep Garg Question Banks

For Arts Stream

Subject Must-Do Book Reference Book Practice Material
History NCERT Arihant / Together With PYQs
Political Science NCERT S. Chand / Arihant Sample Papers
Geography NCERT Together With Map Practice + PYQs
Psychology NCERT Arihant Case-based Qs

Overall, covering these key topics can make CBSE Class 12 preparation more effective. Students should focus on NCERT concepts, consistent practice, and timely revision to achieve good scores.

CBSE Class 12 2018 Question Paper FAQs

Ques: What is the best way to prepare for CBSE class 12 board exams?

Ans: As per teachers and students, NCERT books and CBSE class 12 previous year papers are the best way to prepare for board exams.

Ques: How can i check my CBSE class 12 result?

Ans: You can check your CBSE Class 12 result online through the official website of CBSE, or by using apps like DigiLocker and UMANG. Simply enter your roll number, school number, and admit card ID to view your result.

Ques: What was the general difficulty level of CBSE Class 12 2018 exams?

Ans: The difficulty level was different for each subject. Maths was mostly easy and based on NCERT, especially calculus, which was scoring. English was moderate but a bit lengthy, with questions coming directly from the syllabus.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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