CBSE Class 12 English Core Previous Year Question Paper 2020

Every student has a different way of studying English Literature and Language but it is recommended for all the students to add extra practice using some CBSE examination resources like Previous Year Papers, Sample Papers, and Practice Papers.

The Class 12 Previous Year Papers for English streamline your revision process and provide you with a variety of questions. Each of these papers were prepared in accordance with the following paper pattern that helps students practice new types of questions. Take a look at the distribution of the marks in the paper.

Section Types of Questions No. of Questions
Section A Reading 2Q (20m)
Section B Writing 4Q (30m)
Section C Literature 4Q (30m)

According to this pattern, each set of Class 10 English Core 2020 papers contained 10 questions divided into three sections - A, B, and C. Several internal choices were observed.

Given below are the links to CBSE Class 12 English Core 2020 Main Board Papers and Compartment Paper, along with their Marking Scheme Solutions.

CBSE Class 12 English Core Question Papers 2020 Solutions (Marking Scheme)
1-C-1 (Compartment Set 1) Solution
1-C-2 (Compartment Set 2) Solution
1-C-3 (Compartment Set 3) Solution


Do you want to learn how to make the best of these papers? Read along to the following tips.

  • Focus on attempting the paper as an actual exam and sit prepared with all the things that you might require.
  • Avoid all distractions while you are solving the paper, including your smartphone. The best way to do so is by turning your device to Airplane mode.
  • Take a look at the solutions after completing your paper. This will help you be focussed on attempting your paper only.

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