Students preparing for CBSE 12th exams 2026 must make notes and solve previous years’ papers to score well. The board will conduct the CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 between February 17 and April 10. 2026 in pen and paper format. Read more CBSE 12th preparation tips below to know more and ace the exams....
by Rajesh Kumar Singh
CBSE Class 12 Preparation: CBSE 12th exams 2026 will be conducted between February 17 and April 10, 2026 in pen and paper format. These Class 12th exams are not easy to crack. It takes hard work, smart work, concentration, dedication, and determination to score well in CBSE class 12th boards. Who doesn’t want to score well and be a topper but with so much academic pressure, only a few students are able to handle the situation. Family and educators expect a lot from students. Sometimes, due to such expectations only, the students are often not able to cope up with the pressure and hence, lack concentration. Shared below are 6 preparation tips for the students of CBSE Class 12 that will help them to score well in their boards:
- Make a strategy
- Examine your study pattern
- NCERT textbooks are a must
- Always test yourself; Learn from your mistakes
- Stay Calm and Relax!
Make a strategy
List your daily routine activities and the approximate time consumed in performing them. Cancel out the ones that you think are non-essential. After doing so, fill the vacancies with study sessions. Now, gradually start raising your study time each day. Make new goals for yourself. To finish your CBSE 12th syllabus well in time, make a timetable and follow it with dedication. After finishing your syllabus, start solving sample papers and model test papers. You can even watch video tutorials on various subjects, watch previous year toppers’ interviews and talk sessions, and test yourself regularly.
Commonly asked questions
Many students and parents complained that some sets of CBSE Class 12 Physics question papers 2026 were difficult, while some were easy. They are demanding grace marks and leniency in checking copies. However, CBSE has not been clear anything as of now regarding awarding grace marks to students.
Following are some tips to improve the writing and presentation skills for the CBSE 12th board exams.
- Students must write the answers neatly. The hand writing should be legible.
- Write the answers with proper heading and subheading.
- Highlight your important points.
- Cross out the errors neatly with single line.
- Divide the time for each question to avoid rushing.
- Practice writing the previous year question papers.
Kinematics is covered in CBSE Class 11. However, a student is expected to know the topic well in order to understand Physics better in Class 12. You can click on CBSE 11th Physics Syllabus 2026 to check the complete Physics syllabus and know the solutions to the NCERT questions of all chapters of Class 11.
Click on NCERT 12th Physics Solutions 2026 to know the questions with solutions to all Class 12 Physics questions.
Examine your study pattern
Categorize your syllabus according to the latest marking scheme and then divide the study time accordingly. Do not put equal time and energy into learning every chapter. Make a list of everything you remember i.e., your strong subjects/chapters, and the weak ones. For example, if a student is not-so-good in Maths then he should devote more time to Maths. In this way, balance your syllabus and study plan.
Also Read: CBSE 12th preparation for common subjects
NCERT textbooks are a must
The syllabus and the exam pattern of board exams are entirely based on the NCERT concepts and pattern, thus these books are important. You should thoroughly go through NCERT first and then jump onto other reference books. Initial preparation through NCERT is a must for students as this will help them in getting good marks in class 12 board exams.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, following the pointers above religiously will help you score well in CBSE 12th exams 2026. Be consistent in your efforts and do not take much stress as it tires the body and mind and comes in the way of smooth learning.
A good score in CBSE Class 12 is generally considered to be 75% or above. Scores above 90% are considered as excellent.
To score 70% in CBSE Class 12, students need to prepare well. They should know the exam pattern. Get an understanding about the syllabus. They should solve previous year's question papers.
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Always test yourself; Learn from your mistakes
Set goals for yourself every day and take up chapters accordingly. After you are done with your study session for the day, test yourself on everything you studied that day. Observe your learning, see how much you were able to grasp throughout the day. Don’t worry if you make mistakes in that test or if you are not able to remember any answer; learn the question again and then do the test. Make sure you include the questions you are not able to answer in the next day’s test. And remember, never go to sleep with unfinished targets.
Perform your best and forget the rest!
Performing on the exam day holds equal importance to studying for the exam. Writing neatly and in legible handwriting is very important. Try to write answers according to the serial order so that it doesn’t create confusion for the examiner while checking your answer script. Revision is a must after you finish writing the exam. Students can watch tutorials a day before their exam to get an idea of the time strategy and be mentally prepared. They should give their best shot and should always remember not to be overconfident.
Also Read: Click to download CBSE 12th previous years' question papers
Stay Calm and Relax!
Never put too much pressure on yourself. Don’t think about topping but think about attempting the paper in the best manner and scoring good marks. Pressurising yourself will affect your performance. Take short breaks after a long study session, go for a walk, play a small game with your family, and appreciate your performance. Make sure you are consuming a healthy diet and taking all necessary precautions in order to stay safe during Covid times. You should not compromise with your sleep and it holds utmost importance. It will have a great impact on your performance.
About the Author:
Rajesh Kumar Singh is the MD of Kunwar Global Public School and a Social Worker. He strongly believes that the young generation can be truly sincere, dedicated and keen to adopt new practices of learning if directed in the right path. They can enter any challenging arena and achieve success if they receive focused attention, inspiring atmosphere and a bit of extra care.
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