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CBSE Class 12th Chemistry - Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, and Weightage

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Ridhima Jindal

Updated on 19th January, 2024 , 2 min read

CBSE Class 12th Chem

Class 12th is an important milestone for every student. With the CBSE Class 12th Exams approaching soon in February this year, students are preparing hard to clear the examination. This article aims to provide a brief about the CBSE Class 12th Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme. This will help students to understand how exactly they need to prepare and what topics are most important.

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CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Question Paper Design 2024

The CBSE Class 12 Question Paper for the session 2023 - 24 has been designed to evaluate the students on 3 major parameters. These Parameters have been listed below along with the weightage they carry and their marks. The total paper is 100 marks.

Parameter

Marks

Percentage

Remembering and Understanding: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas.

28

40%

Applying:

Solve problems in new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques, and rules in a different way.

21

30%

Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations. Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, the validity of ideas, or the quality of work based on a set of criteria. Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.

21

30%

Total

100

Note: Students should note that there is no chapter-wise weightage as in CBSE Class 12th all topics are critical.

CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme 

The below table aims to provide a brief understanding of the CBSE Class 12th Exam Pattern for the students along with the marking scheme. This will give them a fair idea of what questions are asked and what marks each section carries. CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Exam Paper is divided into 5 Sections - Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D, and Section E. 70 Marks are dedicated to the theory, and the remaining 30 are dedicated to the practical exam.

Section

Type of Questions

No. of Questions

Marks

A

1 Mark (MCQ/Assertion-Reasoning)

16

16

B

2 Marks (Short Answers)

5

10

C

3 Marks (Short Answers)

7

21

D

4 Marks (Case-Based)

2

8

E

5 Marks (Long Answers)

3

15

Total

70

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CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Course Structure

Below is the course structure for CBSE Class 12th Chemistry that has been presented to the teachers. This will help ensure that all chapters are completed on time and students get enough time to prepare for the upcoming CBSE Class 12th Board Exams 2023 - 24.

Unit Name

No. of Periods

Marks

Solutions

10

7

Electrochemistry

12

9

Chemical Kinetics

10

7

d and f Block Elements

12

7

Coordination Compounds

12

7

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

10

6

Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols

10

6

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

10

8

Amines

10

6

Biomolecules

12

7

Total

70

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the total marks for chemistry in CBSE Class 12th

The Chemistry exam for CBSE Class 12th or scored out of 100. 70 Marks are allotted to theory, and remaining 30 are for practical exam.

Is CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Exam easy

The difficulty of the CBSE Class 12th Chemistry is considered from easy to moderate. However, students should not take the subject lightly.

Can I score 90% in Chemistry exam in 1 month

Achieving 90% in CBSE Class 12th Chemistry is a challenging task. However, with adequate practice, disciplined schedule and a time bound schedule it is possible to achieve they score in 1 month.

Do I have to give practical and theory exam seperately

Yes, in CBSE Class 12th students have to give practical and theory exam seperately.

Is there any negative marking in CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Exam

No. As per the CBSE Curriculum, there is no negative marking in the class 12th exams.

Where can I download the revised syllabus and NCERT material for CBSE Class 12 Chemistry

The revised syllabus and new study material from NCERT is now freely accessible to the students online. It can be downloaded from the official website of CBSE

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