CBSE Class 12 English Core Previous Year Question Paper 2017

On March 9, 2017, CBSE Class 12 English Core 2017 Paper was held in which students didn’t feel any difficulty. Each paper was presented under four schemes - Delhi, Outside Delhi, and Foreign.

Each of these papers were prepared in accordance with the following paper pattern that helps students practice new types of questions till the date. Take a look at the marks distribution in the paper.

Take a look at the 2017 paper pattern to get a better understanding on how to prioritise each question.

Section Types of Questions No. of Questions
Section A Reading 3Q (30m)
Section B Writing 4Q (30m)
Section C Literature 6Q (40m)

According to this pattern, each set of Class 12 English Core 2017 papers contained 13 questions divided into three sections - A, B, and C. Several internal choices were also given.

From the table given below, you can download the CBSE Class 12 English Core 2017 Main and Compartment Board Papers, along with their Marking Scheme Solutions, and Topper Answer Sheet.


Each of these English Core Question Papers are designed on the basis of the latest CBSE guidelines that were released for the year of 2017. Given below are some benefits of solving these papers.

  • Improves Speed: Solving these papers will help you improve your speed and hence, confidence while attempting the actual paper.
  • Builds Focus: As you solve these papers within the allotted time, they will help you focus on the paper alone without any distractions.
  • Learn from Mistakes: Matching your answers with the Marking Scheme Solutions allows you to avoid similar mistakes in the future.

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