CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Paper 2025-26: Download CBSE 12th Physics Model Paper 2026 PDF

CBSE 12th 2026 ( CBSE 12th )

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The Central Board of Secondary Education released the CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper 2025-26 on the official websites cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.in. Download the CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper pdf here and practice them to boost your overall exam preparation.

The Central Board of Secondary Education released the CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper 2025-26 on the official websites cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.in. Download the CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper pdf here and practice it to boost your overall exam preparation.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Paper 2025-26

CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper 2025-26: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CBSE 12th Physics Sample Paper 2025-26 on the official website. CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 Physics Model Paper 2025 in PDF format on its official website at cbseacademic.nic.in. Along with the CBSE Class 12 Physics Model Paper, the board also released the CBSE Class 12 Physics marking scheme PDF for the candidates. Students can download the direct links to download the CBSE 12th Physics sample paper and marking scheme on the official website at and on this page as well. Separate links are activated below to download the CBSE sample paper 2025-26 Class 12 Physics PDF and marking scheme PDF. Students are suggested to download and practice the Class 12 CBSE Physics sample paper 2025 for better preparation of the exam.

Physics is considered an important and tough subject in the CBSE 12th science stream. Candidates who want to perform excellently in the exam will need to perform better in the Physics subject. The board will soon announce the detailed CBSE 12th time table 2025-26. However, it is expected that the CBSE 12th Physics exam 2025-26 will be conducted in March/April 2025. Keep reading to know more about the important points related to the CBSE Class 12 Physics sample paper 2025-26 and the Physics exam preparation tips.

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  • CBSE Sample Papers Class 12 Physics – Download PDF
  • CBSE Class 12 Preparation Tips – Physics
  • CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Paper 2025-26 – General instructions

CBSE Sample Papers Class 12 Physics – Download PDF

The table below includes separate links to download the CBSE Class 12 Physics sample paper and marking scheme 2025-26 and last year's question papers. Students can click on the links provided in the table to download them and practice:

Q:   Can we attempt questions in any sequence in CBSE board class 12 question paper?
A:

Yes, you can attempt questions in any sequence in CBSE board class 12. Just ensure that while attempting your CBSE board exam that you have attempted all the question with a question number written in such a way that examiner can see it properly. And in order to get good marks, it is important to make an impression which can be made by attempting those questions first that you know well. Thus, if you know question no. 12, then instead of 1, 2, attempt those question that you remember properly. 

Q:   Where can I download CBSE 12th sample question papers 2026?
A:

CBSE released the CBSE 12th sample papers 2026 on the official website- cbseacademic.nic.in. You can download CBSE Class 12 sample question papers 2026 from the official website or from this page too. Students must solve and practice the CBSE 12th question papers of previous years' to know the marking scheme, the types of questions asked in the exam, gauge the difficulty level and more. 

It is advised that students solve and practice the CBSE sample papers to ace the board examinations.

Q:   How should I solve CBSE 12th Sample papers and previous year papers?
A:

While solving the CBSE 12th Sample papers and previous year papers, it is important to start familiarising yourself with the structure and pattern of the CBSE 12th exam. Go through the entire question paper carefully and understand the type of questions and marks for each question. Ensure you manage the time efficiently while solving the CBSE Class 12 previous year question papers.

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CBSE 12th Question Paper 2024 Physics- Set 1

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2024- Set 3

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CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2023

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Click Here to download all subject-wise CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2025-26

CBSE Class 12 Preparation Tips – Physics

Below we have mentioned some of the important tips to prepare for the CBSE class 12 Physics exams 2025-26:

  • First of all, the students must get familiar with the CBSE 12th Physics syllabus and exam pattern of the exam. It will help students prepare an effective study plan.
  • Students must keep in their mind that the questions will be asked from the CBSE class 12 Physics syllabus so they need to prepare a study plan according to their week and strong areas.
  • While preparing for the CBSE class 12 Physics paper, students must practice the NCERT book. Students need to practice each topic included in the NCERT books. Apart from that, students must not forget to practice other reference books.
  • Once you have selected the reference books, you need to focus on clearing all your doubts before the exam. Overall, you need to clear your concepts for each topic before appearing for the exams.
  • Students are also suggested to practice previous years' CBSE 12th sample papers within the stipulated time.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Paper 2025-26 – General instructions

The CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper includes the following general instructions that should be followed by the student.

  • Students will be provided 15 minutes extra time to read before they are provided with the question paper
  • The Question Paper contains Five sections. 
  • Students need to attempt questions based on instructions given for each section.
Q:   Where and when can I get the CBSE 12th question papers 2025?
A:

Shiksha.com has uploaded the CBSE 12th question papers 2025 of all subjects on its page. Students can click on CBSE 12th question papers 2025 to download and start practising them. 

The Board has also released the CBSE 12th sample papers 2026 for all subjects on the official website- cbse.nic.in. Students can download them from the link provided above.

Q:   How can I know if the answers to my questions in CBSE 12th sample papers will fetch me full marks?
A:

You can share your solved CBSE 12th sample paper with your teacher who shall help you know if the answers to the questions are correct and will fetch you full marks. You can thereby start practising writing such questions and take care of not missing any step so as to not lose any mark. 

Q:   Are questions from previous year asked in CBSE 12th boards?
A:

Not exactly the same, but, CBSE can ask questions similar to what were asked in the previous years of CBSE 12th exams. Thus, you are advised to download and practice the previous years' question papers thoroughly for better preparation. 

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