The Central Board of Secondary (CBSE) will conduct the Class 12 Physics Term 2 Exam on 20th May 2022. The Central Board of Secondary Education has made some changes in the exam pattern for Class 10th and 12th boards this year and students are all worried and confused. It is must for students to be thoroughly prepared in order to score excellent marks in the final exams.
Therefore, in this article, we will be covering the syllabus of Physics, chapter-wise weightage & sample papers for the upcoming CBSE Class 12 term 2 board examinations. Students are recommended to stick to the term 2 syllabus and keep the important subject areas in mind while preparing for the exam.
It is quite common that students find it difficult to complete their examination in time as thinking and writing descriptive answers makes it lengthy. Thus, it is essential for students to complete their answers within the given time. Hence, this can be done with the help of the practicing sample papers.
CBSE Class 12 Term 2 Physics: Question Paper Pattern
As per the sample papers released by CBSE, there would be 12 questions in all, and all of them would be compulsory. The question paper would be having three sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C which would be divided as follows:
- Section A would contain three questions of two marks each
- Section B would contain eight questions of three marks each
- Section C would have one case study-based question of five marks.
The Board would provide no overall choice. An internal choice would be provided in one of the questions carrying two marks each and two questions of three marks. Students would have to attempt only one of the choices in this.
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CBSE board exam pattern
From the academic year 2021-22, CBSE will hold board exams in two parts. Term 1 was held in November-December and Term 2 in April-May.
The syllabus will be divided into two between the two terms. Term 1 had exams comprising MCQ questions only. Term 2 will have 120-minute exams comprising both subjective and objective questions. Students will have to fill in the OMR Sheet with a pen.
CBSE Class 12 Marking Scheme for Term-2 Physics Exam
| Particulars | Marks | |
| Two experiments students have to perform from each section | 8 | |
| Practical record (experiment & activities) | 2 | |
| Viva based on activities and experiments | 5 | |
| Total | 15 marks |
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CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam Pattern for Term 2 Exam 2022
| Subject | Physics |
| No. of Sections | 3 |
| No. of Questions | 12
Section A: 3 questions of 2 marks each Section B: 10 questions of 3 marks each Section C: 1 case-study based question of 5 marks |
Benefits of Solving CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Papers
Get familiar with the Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Once you attempt sample papers, you get familiar with the marking scheme and syllabus weightage. It will help you evaluate the importance of selected chapters. During the time of the revision, you can focus more on these topics.
CBSE Sample Papers Will Help You Deal with Exam Stress
By practicing CBSE Term 2 physics sample papers, you will get an idea of the type of questions you will be asked in the final exam. This will help students to get an outline of the overall exam pattern, types of questions, topics, and marking scheme. The sample papers will also help students to get rid of the exam stress as they will also get a gist about the difficulty level of the exam.
Students will be able to plan their time well
Most of the students panic and are not able to complete a paper in the specified time. Failing to present your answers within the time frame can unnecessarily topple your much-deserved score. Completing the sample papers in the stipulated time will help you understand your writing speed and how quickly you can solve a problem in the examination hall.
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You can assess your performance
CBSE sample question papers are based on the updated CBSE Class 12 syllabus as per guidelines and cover each chapter and topic. By appearing for these sample papers, students come across topics that they have studied or the ones they may have not studied. This gives them an opportunity to study the topics and concepts they are weak in. Students can also self-analyze the sample questions as per the marking scheme so that they can get an idea about their scores.
Boost your Confidence
The biggest fear is not to know something. Sample papers will make you comfortable with the exam pattern and the types of questions usually asked. Regular practice will reduce your stress as you know exactly what to expect from the paper on the exam day.
