CBSE 12th Question Papers 2026 (Out): Download Question Papers PDFs Here

CBSE 12th exam question paper focuses on competency. 50 % of questions are competency based (MCQs, case-based, source-based). 20% questions are MCQs. 30% questions are short/long answer questions.

CBSE Class 12 question papers are generally moderate to tough. It focuses on conceptual understanding and application based questions. 

Students cannot rely soley on CBSE Class 12 sample papers. They need to refer to the syllabus and good books. Sample papers are for practice. Students can clear their concepts from books.

According to the subjects, 2 to 3 hours are given for the exam. 15 minutes of cool off time is given for all the subjects. Students can read the questions carefully during this time. 

Sample papers are the question papers released by the Board at the beginning of the academic session. It shares the questions in a pattern similar to what you should expect in the main exam. They are provided to you to download and practice for better preparation.  However, the CBSE 12th question paper 2026 is the question paper you receive on the day of the exam. You need to go through the questions and answer them in the answer sheet provided by the board. You cannot know or practice the questions on the CBSE Class 12 question paper before the exam.

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. 

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. 

It is recommended to solve 8 to 10 CBSE 12th sample papers per subject. Students must focus on quality over quantity. Along with the sample papers, they should also solve previous years question papers.

CBSE 12th Political Science Question Paper 2026 is available on our website. Students can download the question paper for free. 

CBSE 12th Political Science Answer Key 2026 solutions were made available after the exam was over. These were given by the Shiksha expert. It comprises the correct answers for all the given questions.

CBSE 12th Political Science Question 2026 is available now. The process to download it is given below.

• Visit our website
• Click the question paper link
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According to experts, some of the MCQs (1 mark questions) needed lengthy calculations. Students found the same bit time-taking. A few students noted that the language in the Cash Flow Statement question (Q.34, Set 67/5/1) required careful reading.

CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Question Paper 2026 is available now. Students can download the question paper from our website for free. Practising this paper, candidates can know the nature of questions.

All sections of CBSE Class 12 Accountancy paper 2026 were of a moderate level. The experts termed the paper a balanced paper that tested conceptual clarity. It carried higher-order thinking skills questions and competency-based questions. Some MCQs required lengthy calculations.  A few students noted that the language in the Cash Flow Statement question (Q.34, Set 67/5/1) required careful reading.,  

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry question paper 2026 is available now. Students can download the question paper from Shiksha for free. The difficulty level of the question paper was easy.