ISC Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers: Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) conducts the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISC) for Class 12 students. The exams take place in two semesters – Semester 1 and Semester 2. ISC Class 12 exams are an important stepping stone in students’ career and future job prospects.

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Students preparing for the 12th Class exams should thoroughly know the exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme. Once students have finished the ISC Class 12 Syllabus, they should diligently solve the previous year’s question papers for ISC Class 12. Solving question papers are a great way to boost exam confidence and equip students with crucial exam-taking skills.

ISC Class 12 Exams: Overview

The ISC Class 12 Semester 2 exams shall commence on April 25 2022, until June 6, 2022. Students must know the detailed syllabus, exam pattern and generic exam details before taking the semester-end exams. Check the below table to understand all the vital information about the ISC Class 12 exams:

Name of Exam	Indian School Certificate (ISC)
Name of Board	Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
Established	1958
Medium of Instruction	English
Grading System	Percentage/Marks
Address (Head Office)	Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)P 35-36, Sector VIPushp Vihar, Saket, New Delhi – 110017
Telephone Number	(011) 29564831/33/37
E-Mail	[email protected]
Official Website	cisce.org
Fax Number	(011) 29564735
Level of the Exam	National level
Mode of Registration	Offline via the school for regular students and online for private students
Mode of Exam	Offline
Class 12 Language Subjects	English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil, Malayalam, Urdu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi etc.
Class 12 Academic Subjects	Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Social Studies, Economics, Accountancy, Political science etc.
Frequency of Exam	Twice in a year

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ISC Class 12 Question Papers 2022: Download PDFs

Solving previous years’ question papers for ISC Class 12th has numerous benefits. Students get an idea of the actual 12th Class board exams. When they attempt these question papers at a stretch of 3 hours, they understand their learning progress and take effective measures accordingly. Keep reading this article to collect all the previous year’s question papers for ISC Class 12 starting from the academic session 2021-2022. 

ISC Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers 2020

Click on the below links to download subject-wise previous year question papers for ISC Class 12 2020:

ISC Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers 2020	Download PDFs
ISC Class 12 English Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 English Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Hindi Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Elective English Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 History Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Political Science Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Geography Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Sociology Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Psychology Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Economics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Commerce Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Accounts Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Chemistry Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Chemistry Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biology Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biology Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Home Science Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Fashion Designing Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Fashion Designing Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Electricity and Electronics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Computer Science Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Computer Science Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Geometrical and Building Drawing Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 3	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 4	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 5	Click Here
ISC Class 12 IMH Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 IMH Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Indian Music Carnatic Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Indian Music Carnatic Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Western Music Theory Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Western Music Practical Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physical Education Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Environmental Science Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biotechnology Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biotechnology Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Mass Media & Communication Question Paper	Click Here

ISC Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers 2019

Click on the below links to download subject-wise previous year question papers for ISC Class 12 2019:

ISC Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers 2019	Download Links
ISC Class 12 English Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 English Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Hindi Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Elective English Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 History Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Political Science Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Geography Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Sociology Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Psychology Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Economics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Commerce Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Accounts Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Chemistry Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Chemistry Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biology Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biology Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Home Science Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Fashion Designing Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Fashion Designing Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC ELE and Electronics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Computer Science Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Computer Science Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Geometrical and Mechanical Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 3	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 4	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 5	Click Here
ISC Class 12 IMH Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 IMH Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Indian Music Carnatic Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Indian Music Carnatic Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Western Music Theory Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Western Music Practical Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physical Education Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Environment Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biotechnology Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biotechnology Paper 2	Click Here

ISC Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers 2018

Click on the below links to download subject-wise previous year question papers for ISC Class 12 2018:

ISC Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers 2018	Download Links
ISC Class 12 English Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 English Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Hindi Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Elective English Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 History Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Political Science Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Geography Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Sociology Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Psychology Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Economics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Commerce Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Accounts Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Chemistry Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Chemistry Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biology Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biology Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Home Science Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Fashion Designing Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Fashion Designing Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC ELE and Electronics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Computer Science Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Computer Science Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Geometrical and Mechanical Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 3	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 4	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 5	Click Here
ISC Class 12 IMH Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 IMH Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Indian Music Carnatic Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Indian Music Carnatic Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Western Music Theory Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Western Music Practical Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physical Education Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Environment Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biotechnology Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biotechnology Paper 2	Click Here

ISC Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers 2017

Click on the below links to download subject-wise previous year question papers for ISC Class 12 2017:

ISC Class 12 Question Papers 2017	Download Links
ISC Class 12 English Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 English Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Hindi Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Elective English Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 History Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Political Science Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Geography Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Sociology Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Psychology Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Economics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Commerce Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Accounts Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Chemistry Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Chemistry Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biology Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biology Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Home Science Paper 2 Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Fashion Designing Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Fashion Designing Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC ELE and Electronics Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Computer Science Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Computer Science Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Geometrical and Mechanical Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 3	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 4	Click Here
ISC Class 12 ART Question Paper 5	Click Here
ISC Class 12 IMH Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 IMH Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Indian Music Carnatic Question Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Indian Music Carnatic Question Paper 2	Click Here
ISC Western Music Theory Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Western Music Practical Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Physical Education Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Environment Question Paper	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biotechnology Paper 1	Click Here
ISC Class 12 Biotechnology Paper 2	Click Here

How to Download ISC 12 Previous Year Papers?

Students can download ISC Class 12 Questions Papers starting from the year 2017-2020 from this article. Alternatively, students can download the previous year’s question papers from the official website. Follow the below instructions:

• 1st Step: Log on to the official website cisce.org. 
• 2nd Step: Click on the ‘Downloads’ option from the tab.
• 3rd Step: Students will get various options of ‘ISC Question Papers’ year-wise. 
• 4th Step: Click on the desired year option from 2017 to 2020.
• 5th Step: A zip file for the same year will be downloaded into your laptops/PC. 
• 6th Step: Extract the files to access subject-wise ISC Class 12 question papers. 

Advantages of Solving ISC Question Papers for Class 12

Solving previous years’ question papers has numerous advantages. Let us take a look at some of the major benefits:

1. Solving ISC question papers give the student an idea about which kind of chapter questions are repetitive. They can accordingly focus on those important chapters. 
2. Students identify their weak and strong portions of the ISC 12th Class syllabus. 
3. When students solve the ISC question papers in one sitting of 3 hours, they learn how to manage time efficiently for the real-time exams. 
4. Students also polish their writing and presentation skills. Students learn how to answer neatly and practice important diagrams.
5. Lastly, solving previous year’s question papers is the best way to revise for 12th Class Semester 2 exams and boos one’s exam confidence. 

Now that students have access to all the ISC Class 12 Question Papers, know the importance of solving them and how to download them, they should go through the exam pattern and syllabus. Knowing the syllabus and exam pattern is a crucial step for exam preparation. Keep reading to know all the important exam details and the 12th Grade syllabus. 

ISC Class 12 Exam Pattern 2022

The ISC Class 12 Semester 2 exams 2022 shall occur for theory and practical. Students can generally expect short answers, long answers, and value-based questions. Knowing the exam pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus can help students prepare for the board exams 2022 strategically. Check the below table to get an idea about the subject-wise exam pattern and marking scheme for ISC 12th Class exams:

Subject	Types of Questions	Marks
English Paper 1	Composition, directed writing, short answer questions based on grammar and comprehension	100
English Paper 2	One textual question (compulsory) on the Shakespeare play/alternative prescribed play together with four other questions on at least three texts, which may include the Shakespeare play/alternative play.	100
Indian Languages	Composition, comprehension, grammar and questions from prescribed textbooks	100
Modern Foreign Languages	Short composition, passage, unseen passage and questions and prescribed textbooks	100
Classical Languages	Questions on grammar, unseen translation and translation from the prescribed textbooks	100
Elective English	Questions are based on prose, drama and poetry	100
Mathematics	Questions are asked from Algebra, Calculus, Vectors, probability, and Linear Programming among others	100
Fashion Designing	Questions are based on definitions of fashion, design details, wardrobe planning, and designers	70
Electricity and Electronics	Compulsory short answer questions and long questions. The topics are based on the distribution of electric power, D.C. generator and motor, A.C. motor, wires, cables, and electrical wires.	100
Engineering Science	Short answer questions and long questions are based on friction, limiting friction, machines, power, and momentum.	100
Computer Science	Compulsory short answer questions and there are more sections, where questions are asked from Boolean Algebra, Computer Hardware, Implementation of algorithms to solve problems, etc.	70
Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing	Candidates are required to answer all questions. The preparation of working drawings and assemblies from dimensioned sketches based on the following- fastening (nuts, bolts, studs, keys, cotters, pins, locking devices), rigid and flexible joints, screw threads wheels and transmission of motion and power	100
Geometrical and Building Drawing	The questions are based on building drawing should be based on the form and construction of simple buildings and parts of buildings; small dwelling houses (single and two stories), garages, sheds and greenhouses.	100
Art	Drawing or painting from still life, drawing and painting from nature, drawing and painting of a living person	100
Music	The syllabus is divided into three parts Vocal, Instrumental and Tabla. Candidates need to choose one of them	70
Physical Education	The theory paper is divided into two sections A and B. Candidates are required to answer five questions out of seven from Section A, each carrying 8 marks. Section B is based on questions on major games in the syllabus.	70
Environmental Science	Compulsory short questions answer and other questions are based on human beings and nature, Population and Conservation Ecology and monitoring population	70

ISC Class 12 Exams 2022: Check Subject-wise Syllabus

Before making a detailed study plan for ISC Class 12 Semester 2 exams, students should know the syllabus and chapter-wise weightage in detail. It will help them understand the subjects and important topics covered for the academic session. Students can decide how much time to devote to each subject and which portions of the syllabus they need to study first. 

Click on the below table to get access to the ISC Class 12 syllabus for all subjects:

ISC Reduced Syllabus for Class 12 2022

ISC Class 12 English 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Indian Languages 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 History 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Political Science 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Geography 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Sociology 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Psychology 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Economics 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Commerce 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Accounts 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Business Studies 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Computer Science 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Environmental Science 2022 Syllabus

ISC Class 12 Biotechnology 2022 Syllabus

FAQs on ISC Class 12 Question Papers

Q1. Is ISC board tough?
Ans. No, the ISC board is not that difficult to score well. Even though students feel that the syllabus is vast with many topics to cover, you can score good marks with diligent exam preparation.

Q2. Is the syllabus for ISC Class 12 2022 reduced?
Ans. Yes, CISCE has reduced the ISC Class 12 syllabus 2021-2022.

Q3. How many hours should I study for ISC 12th Class?
Ans: Students should devote a minimum of 4-5 hours daily for ISC Class 12 exam preparation.

Q4. What is the importance of solving ISC Class 12 previous year question papers?
Ans. By solving ISC Class 12 previous year question papers, students get an idea of the actual 12th Class board exams. When they attempt these question papers at a stretch of 3 hours, they understand their learning progress and take effective measures accordingly. 

Q5. What are the exam tips to keep in mind while attempting ISC Class 12 exam 2022?
Ans. Students should bear in mind the following tips: 

1. Do not leave any questions unattempted.
2. Attempt the ones that you are sure of first.
3. Try to support your long answers with diagrams and charts.
4. Always leave spaces between answers.
5. Read the question paper carefully before attempting the answers. 

Now that students have the ISC previous year question papers for Class 12, they can begin their exam preparation. Try to solve as many question papers and sample papers for semester 2 2022 exams. Students can also check the crucial videos for ISC Class 12. Subject matter experts have designed these videos to provide vital conceptual clarity and provide extra knowledge about various Class 12 topics.