CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Exam 2025: Students and teachers find the paper moderate, MCQs were lengthy

The examination across the country was held in a single shift- from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm.

The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted the CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Exam 2025 on March 26, 2025. The examination across the country was held in a single shift- from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm.

As per the general opinion of students and teachers, the exam was moderate in terms of the difficulty level and tested the conceptual understanding of students who appeared for the exam.

As per the general opinion of students and teachers, the exam was moderate in terms of the difficulty level and tested the conceptual understanding of students who appeared for the exam.

“ The Class XII CBSE Accountancy exam for the academic session 2024-25 was conceptual but not difficult. Rather than reward rote learning, it tested in-depth understanding of students. Those who had conceptual understanding of each topic, right from journal entries to the preparation of ledger accounts, would have been able to attempt the exam with ease. However, the MCQs were lengthy and required elaborate calculation. The competency-based questions on ‘Issue of Shares’ were also slightly time consuming to answer. Overall, it was a paper of moderate difficulty with a fair amount of evaluation of concepts and thoroughness of the content. Students who had practiced well would score good marks,” said Meenu Chandhok, HOD – Commerce, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Ghaziabad.

“ The Grade 12 CBSE Accountancy Examination was conducted today, and it turned out to be a smooth and well-structured assessment for students. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and preparedness as students took on their final challenge in the subject. Student feedback for the paper was overwhelmingly positive. Many found the paper to be well-balanced, with a fair distribution of conceptual and application-based questions. The clarity of the questions and the familiar pattern provided students with confidence, ensuring they could attempt all questions comfortably. The length of the paper was moderate, allowing students to complete it within the stipulated time without any significant difficulty. Post-exam, students appeared relieved and happy, reflecting their satisfaction with the paper’s structure and difficulty level. The 2025 Grade 12 CBSE Accountancy Examination was designed thoughtfully, ensuring a fair assessment of students' knowledge and understanding of the subject. With a balanced difficulty level and a well-paced structure, it proved to be a student-friendly paper, allowing them to showcase their learning effectively. The smooth conduct of the exam and the positive student response highlight the success of this year’s assessment, providing a fitting conclusion to their journey in Accountancy,” mentioned Saurabh Sardana, Head of Department (Commerce), Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad.

Student analysis of the paper:

"The paper was very well-structured and easy to navigate. It covered all important concepts without being too lengthy, making it a stress-free experience." Arnav Balyan, another student, added, "The MCQs were straightforward, and the long-answer questions allowed us to effectively showcase our understanding." Overall, it was a fair and balanced exam," said Serena, a student from Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad.

“ The Accountancy exam was neither too easy, nor too difficult. One required conceptual understanding to crack it. This was tested particularly in the MCQs that required lengthy calculations to arrive at answers,” said Lakshay Aggarwal, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Ghaziabad.