New Delhi: The Legal Studies paper for the CBSE Class 12 board exam is set to take place on March 3, 2025, according to the dates issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). To Paparize effectively for the Class 12 Legal studies paper, students are advised to attempt the sample paper.

The official website where students can access the sample question paper is cbseacademic.nic.in. With the help of this sample paper, students can familiarize themselves with the exam layout, the nature of questions that will appear, and the marks distribution.

Marking Scheme For The CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies Sample Paper Format

The question paper consists of four parts A, B, C And D.

Part A consists of 1 to 20 questions and this part comprises multiple-choice questions.

Part B of the exam includes questions numbered 21 to 28, two marks are allocated for each of these questions. Short pointers not more than 40 words in length should be provided as answers to these questions.

Section C has questions from 29 to 36 and allocates 3 marks each. The upper limit for the answers is 100 words for this section too.

Section D consists of four questions, and each question carries five marks and has a word limit of 140 words.

CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies 2025 Important Topics

Legal Services: Relating to provision of legal assistance and protection of rights in India

International Law: Basics of global associations and agreements

Human Rights in India: Focus on constitutional guarantees and their enhancement

Law of Property: Essentials concepts regarding the rights to possess and convey property

Criminal Law: Definition and enclosure of crime and its classifications, punishments, and legislation governing crime

Arbitration, Tribunal, and ADR: Overview of arbitration and other tribunal systems as means of solving conflicts.

Judiciary and Constitution: The functions of the courts and their relation to the Constitution of India