CBSE Class 12th Psychology Exam Analysis: ‘Questions were straightforward’

She observed that several questions were straightforward, testing recall and basic conceptual understanding. The MCQs and two-mark questions were direct and allowed students to apply fundamental knowledge clearly.

Fugle noted that the three-mark and four-mark questions in sections C and D required deeper reasoning and higher-order thinking skills, pushing students to analyse and apply psychological ideas in more complex contexts. She said that while these were manageable for well-prepared students, they demanded careful interpretation.

“The six-mark questions in section E focused on conceptual clarity and explanatory knowledge, and students with well-organised answers would have found them approachable,” she said, adding there was an inclusion of case-based questions, which emphasised applying psychological principles to real-life situations.

In her overall assessment, Fugle concluded that the paper effectively evaluated students’ knowledge, analytical ability, and critical thinking. She emphasised that the balanced inclusion of conceptual, analytical, and application-based questions, along with HOTS and case-based items, ensured comprehensive evaluation. She summarised that the difficulty level of the paper was easy to moderate.

Another teacher from Lancers Army Schools, Heena Kulkarni, assessed that the exam was good and balanced, and most questions were average in difficulty but required practical understanding. “The paper was not overly tricky, but it required students to read questions carefully and understand what was being asked,” said Kulkarni, adding that many questions focused on practical understanding rather than simple memorisation. Students with clear conceptual understanding could navigate and score well.

Apurva Srivastava, PGT Psychology at Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad, remarked that the Psychology paper was of easy to moderate difficulty and drew a positive response from students. She explained that the exam was well-structured and comprehensive.

She noted that the overall impression among students was one of satisfaction and confidence, with many feeling excited after completing the paper. Srivastava pointed out that the multiple-choice questions were relatively simple, focusing on basic knowledge and lower-order thinking skills, thereby serving as a good measure of foundational understanding. She added that the case study questions were direct and manageable, enabling students to apply their knowledge and showcase analytical skills.

She emphasised that a significant portion of the paper focused on intelligence and related disorders, underlining the importance of this topic within the curriculum. In her view, the paper struck a balance between easy and challenging questions, encouraging both critical thinking and application.

Another teacher, Anamika Sethi, HOD of the Psychology Department, DPS Sector 45, Gurugram, said that the exam was NCERT-based and aligned with the rationalised syllabus; nothing was out of the syllabus. “The overall difficulty level ranged from moderate to high. There was a balanced mix of application-based/HOTS questions and direct questions. The paper catered to students across different levels of understanding. However, the six-mark questions were slightly lengthy,” said Sethi.

Arushi Ahuja, educator at Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, observed that the paper was of easy to moderate difficulty. She mentioned that while some of the multiple-choice questions were tricky, the subjective questions were largely application-based yet direct, requiring students to have a solid understanding of textbook concepts and the ability to apply them effectively.

She added that the questions were framed in clear and coherent language, which aided comprehension. According to her, students shared that the paper felt slightly lengthy but was manageable overall.

In her analysis, Ahuja emphasised that the exam balanced recall, application, and clarity, ensuring that well-prepared students could demonstrate both knowledge and practical understanding of psychological concepts.