How to prepare for CBSE 12 compartment exam?

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Updated on Jun 17, 2026 18:35 IST
To prepare for CBSE 12th compartment exam 2026, students need to be thorough with the syllabus. They should practice previous years' question papers. Students should be familiar with exam pattern. Check here How to prepare for CBSE 12 compartment exam, including important topics.

To prepare for CBSE 12th compartment exam 2026, students need to be thorough with the syllabus. They should practice previous years' question papers. Here we have provided how to prepare for CBSE 12 compartment exam.

How to prepare for CBSE 12 compartment exam?

How to prepare for CBSE 12 compartment exam?

Did you fail in CBSE 12th 2026 exam? Don’t worry you have another chance to clear board exam. CBSE organises board exams for students who fail in one or two subjects in main exam. Students must prepare for CBSE 12th compartment exam seriously. With good preparation, they can crack exam. The first and foremost step that students should take is identifying the mistakes they have made in main exam. They should work towards rectifying these mistakes in compartment exam. Students must create proper study plan and follow it without any fail. In this article we have provided how to prepare for CBSE 12 compartment.

Table of contents
  • Understanding CBSE 12 Compartment Exam
  • How to Prepare for CBSE 12th Compartment exam?
  • How to Prepare for CBSE 12th Compartment Exam? Important Topics

Understanding CBSE 12 Compartment Exam

Compartment exams provide a second chance for students who failed one or two subjects in CBSE 12th exam. They can reappear and improve their scores. Those who have failed a maximum of two subjects are eligible to take CBSE 12 compartment exams. The exam is held in all subjects.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What score can be considered a good score in CBSE 12th?
A: 

There is no concept of good or bad marks in class 12 CBSE board. You must focus on your studies and work hard towards schieveing good score in the board exams. The concept of good/bad marks can be benchmarked by you depending on the stream/career you have chosen for yourself. If you wish to enter IIT and become an engineer, you must aim for 90+ percentage, so on and so forth. 

Thus, set an aim for yourself and build a way to reach the goal and THAT shall be good enough for you.

All the best!

Q:   How to score 70 passing marks in CBSE Class 12 exam?
A: 

To score 70% in CBSE Class 12, students need to prepare well. They should know the exam pattern. Get an understanding about the syllabus. They should solve previous year's question papers.

 

Q:   How can I improve my writing and presentation skills for the CBSE 12th board exams?
A: 

Following are some tips to improve the writing and presentation skills for the CBSE 12th board exams.

  • Students must write the answers neatly. The hand writing should be legible.
  • Write the answers with proper heading and subheading.
  • Highlight your important points.
  • Cross out the errors neatly with single line.
  • Divide the time for each question to avoid rushing.  
  • Practice writing the previous year question papers.
Q:   Is Kinematics covered in CBSE 12th Physics syllabus?
A: 

Kinematics is covered in CBSE Class 11. However, a student is expected to know the topic well in order to understand Physics better in Class 12. You can click on CBSE 11th Physics Syllabus to check the complete Physics syllabus and know the solutions to the NCERT questions of all chapters of Class 11. 

How to Prepare for CBSE 12th Compartment exam?

The strategy to prepare for CBSE Class 12 compartment exam is given below.

Time Management

Students create a realistic well-structured study plan. They should allocate sufficient time for each subject.

Focus on Weaknesses

Analyse your performance in board exams. Identify topics with which you struggle. Devote more time revising these topics.

Solve Previous Years’ Questions

Students must solve CBSE 12 question papers to familiarise themselves with exam structure. This will help them in improving question solving ability. Students will also learn time management.

Refer to good books

Thoroughly revise your NCERT textbooks. Pay attention to maps, diagrams, definations, etc.

Make Notes

While revising, create notes which will help students to memorise key points. This helps in quick revision.

Take breaks to manage stress

Students must take breaks in between their studies. This will help them to relax and stay stress-free.

Study Regularly

Focus on improving time management skills. This will come with practice.

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How to Prepare for CBSE 12th Compartment Exam? Important Topics

Students can check below important topics for CBSE 12th exam.

Physics: Electrostatics and Electromagnetism, Optics, Semiconductor Devices, Communication Systems, Modern Physics (Dual Nature of Matter, Atoms, Nuclei)

Chemistry: Solid State, Chemical Kinetics, Coordination Compounds, Biomolecules and Polymers, Environmental Chemistry

Maths: Calculus (Differential and Integral), Matrices and Determinants, Vector Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Relations and Functions

Biology: Genetics and Evolution, Biotechnology and its Applications, Ecology, Human Health & Disease, etc.

Accountancy: Financial Statements Analysis, Cash Flow Statement, Partnership Accounts, Ratio Analysis, Company Accounts, Principles of Management, Business Environment, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, etc.

History: Modern Indian History (Freedom Struggle), World History (Colonialism and Imperialism), Cultural and Religious Movements in Medieval India, Indian Constitution: Features and Amendments, Social Change and Development in India, etc.

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