CBSE Class 12 · Computer Science

CBSE Class 12 Computer Science Board Exam Preparation

Python, data structures, networks, and SQL — the most scoring board subject for tech students

Complete chapter-wise preparation guide for CBSE Class 12 Computer Science board exam 2025-26. Covers Python file handling, stacks & queues, computer networks, and database management with SQL — marks distribution, important programs, and strategy.

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70

Theory Marks

30

Practical Marks

3 hours

Exam Duration

8

Total Chapters

Chapter-Wise Marks Breakdown

70 theory marks
ChapterMarksDifficulty
Python Revision Tour5Easy
Exception Handling7Medium
File Handling12Medium
Data Structures: Stack8Hard
Data Structures: Queue8Hard
Computer Networks15Medium
Database Concepts & SQL10Medium
MySQL-Python Connectivity5Easy

Topics That Appear Every Year

01File handling programs — read all lines, count words, copy file, search specific line
02Binary file using pickle — writing and reading a list of dictionaries
03Stack PUSH/POP implementation using Python list — full program with display
04Queue Enqueue/Dequeue — full program with front, rear, and overflow checks
05SQL: SELECT with WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, ORDER BY — 3+ complex queries
06SQL JOINS — write queries using EQUI JOIN and NATURAL JOIN with 2 tables
07Network topologies — Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh diagrams with advantages/disadvantages
08Python-MySQL: complete program to fetch records with conditions

Study Strategy for 90+

1

Programming (Chapters 1–5) carries 40 marks — code every program by hand at least 3 times

2

File handling is the highest-weight chapter — practice all 3 types (text, binary, CSV) daily

3

Networks (15 marks) is 100% theory — make a one-page summary of all protocols, devices, and port numbers

4

SQL carries 10 marks and is fully predictable — master SELECT queries with all clauses

5

Practical carries 30 marks — write clean, commented programs and learn all mysql-connector methods

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