Majority of Class 12 Students Preparing for Entrance Exams Along with Board Studies: Shiksha Poll

Majority of Class 12 Students Preparing for Entrance Exams Along with Board Studies: Shiksha Poll

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Updated on Nov 27, 2025 18:00 IST
A poll conducted by Shiksha.com reveals that the majority of Class 12 students in India are balancing their board preparations with competitive entrance exams, such as engineering, medical, and CUET. Read on to know more details on the poll result and its findings.

A poll conducted by Shiksha.com shows that the majority of Class 12 students in India are balancing their board preparations with competitive entrance exams, such as engineering, medical, and CUET. Read on to know more details about the poll result and its findings.

Majority of Class 12 Students Preparing for Entrance Exams Along with Board Studies

Preparing for Class 12 board exams is already is stressful for students, but in today’s competitive environment, most of the candidates are also focusing on national-level entrance exams. A recent poll conducted by Shiksha.com shows how students are opting for their career goals. The poll shares that most Class 12 students in India are not limiting their focus to board exams only, wa large number of candidates are also preparing for competitive entrance tests, such as JEE, NEET, and CUET.

Key Findings of the Shiksha.com Poll

  • 33 percent of students are preparing for engineering entrance exams such as JEE Main and JEE Advanced which makes these two field the most popular program among the students.
  • 26 percent students are targeting NEET, which highlights the popularity of careers in medicine and healthcare.
  • 21 percent candidates are preparing for CUET (Common University Entrance Test), which is quickly becoming popular among the students.
  • 11 percent of respondent are not preparing for any entrance exam.

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Q:   Can you give some tips to score above 90% in class 12th?
A:
Hi Abhishek, The Secret of scoring above 90 % (or even 95%) is - to study NCERT's fully and solve past year question papers. NCERT's play an important role, as if you have read the NCERT properly, then most of the questions in the papers would be known to you. Just read the NCERT's again and again instead of going into guide books. Secondly, solve previous years question papers seriously as in CBSE questions do repeat. Lastly, Study efficiently, cover all the topics and just believe in yourself. This above mentioned technique was adopted by me also, and I have myself scored 95.2 % in CBSE 2017. Hope it helps you.
Q:   How much time is required to cover the MPBSE 12th syllabus?
A:

Usually, MP Board give students a whole year to cover the MPBSE class 12 syllabus. However, ideally, all the students must be done with the preparation of MPBSE class 12 syllabus at least a month before the exam. If they do that, they will have plenty of time to revise the syllabus and practice the sample papers. If a students prepare the study plan including daily study time of at least 4 to 6 hours, they can complete the syllabus on time. Students can download the update MPBSE class 12 syllabus on this page.

Q:   Can I crack the exam without covering entire MP Board 12th syllabus?
A:

For a better result in MPBSE class 12 exam, the students are suggested to cover the entire syllabus. However, many students are not able to cover the entire syllabus. Such students loose the chance to write answers to all the questions in the final exam. However, those students can at least cover the important topics from the syllabus. They should also practice the MPBSE 12th sample paper and previous years question papers.

What the Poll Results Indicate

The poll shows that a large number of class 12 students are not restricting themselves to board exam preparation. They are aiming for multiple goals, strong board marks and also success in competitive engineering, medical, and other undergraduate entrance exams.
The engineering and medical exams offer a chance to make a career in a traditional field. However, a large number of students are also opting for CUET to get admission to prestigious colleges/universities without the extreme pressure of JEE or NEET.
At the same time, 10% of students are still not sure about their career choices and need for better career guidance and counselling at the school level.
In a nutshell, the Shiksha.com poll shows that students are increasingly multitasking, managing board studies along with preparing for competitive exams. With nearly 80 percent of students preparing for one or more entrance tests, it is clear that today’s Class 12 students want wider opportunities and multiple career doors open for them.
Q:   How can I prepare for CBSE 12th examination to get 80% above marks in annual board examinations?
A:
You have to just revise your subjects daily. You can also buy some handbooks. The best way is to study daily. Just two months before exam buy a 10 years solved and study it.
Q:   What is the best strategy to prepare for the MPBSE 12th Board Exams?
A:

For better preparation for the MPBSE 12th exams, the students should first make a daily study timetable and try to follow it daily. They should focus more on understanding the concepts rather than just memorising. NCERT textbooks are the main study material, hence, they should completely rely on them. Also, they need to solve model papers & past years’ QPs.

Q:   How can I prepare for CBSE 12th exam in such a short time?
A:

CBSE class 12th board exams will likely be held between February 17 and April 4, 2026. Class 12th students have experienced the pressure of board examinations before in Class 10. However, class 12th subjects are more diverse and divided according to different streams. With just a few days left, students must focus on the topics which carry the most number of marks in the exam.

Here is how class 12th students can prepare themselves according to their choice of subjects.

CBSE Class 12th Board: Mathematics Preparation

Mathematics is among one of the most competitive subjects in CBSE board exams. Students must remember to prioritize the topics with the highest weightage. The most important topics in class 12th mathematics include:

Calculus

Algebra

Vectors and 3D geometry

While other topics are also important, these three carry the highest weightage of marks. Students can practice various question banks and previous years’ question papers to clear their conceptual knowledge.

CBSE Class 12th Board: Physics Preparation

Physics is a combination of practical and theoretical topics. CBSE students can have a look at the following units with the highest weightage in the exam.

Optics

Electrostatics

Electromagnetic induction and Alternating currents

Atoms and Nuclei

Magnetic effects of current and magnetism

Electronic devices

Other units including current electricity, electromagnetic waves, and dual nature of radiation and matter carry less weightage, however they are also an integral part in the physics syllabus. Students must practice numericals, however, they must also remember to be clear with the theoretical concepts of physics.

CBSE Class 12th Board: Accountancy Preparation

The best way to prepare for the accountancy exam is to create a sheet of all the important formulas. Since accountancy is filled with numerous formulas, it can be confusing for the students. It is also a good idea to memorize the formulas using flash cards. Here are some of the most important topics in CBSE class 12 accountancy:

Balance sheet

Partnership deed

Goodwill

Treatment of goodwill

CBSE Class 12th Board: Economics Preparation

The CBSE class 12th economics is divided into two parts: macroeconomics and Indian economic development. The most numerical based questions are included in macroeconomics. Here are the most important topics carrying the highest weightage in macroeconomics:

National income and related aggregate

Determination of income and employment

Remaining topics including balance of payments, money and banking, and government budget carry 6 marks each.

Important topics for Indian economic development include:

Current challenges faced by the Indian economy

Development and economic reforms since 1991

While these two topics carry the most amount of marks, unit 3- development experience of India also carries 8 marks.

CBSE Class 12th Board: Political Science Preparation

CBSE class 12th political Science is divided into two sections: contemporary world politics, and politics in India since independence. Each section has units carrying almost equal division of marks. The best way to prepare for political Science is to thoroughly read the NCERT books, and stay updated with the political affairs. To get a clear picture of the political timeline, students can make a flowchart to keep track of all the events.

As the CBSE board exams come closer, students are advised to keep regular revision sessions for clarity and confidence.

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