CBSE 12th Sample Papers 2026-27 (SOON): Check Previous Year's Question Paper Here

CBSE 12th 2026 ( CBSE 12th )

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CBSE 12th LOC Submission 2026 by Schools

30 Jun '26 - 8 Jul '26

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Updated on Jul 1, 2026 20:10 IST
CBSE 12th sample papers 2026-2027 are expected to be released in August. Students can download them for free. The sample papers are like actual papers, which helps students to understand the latest pattern, question types, marking scheme, etc. Download here CBSE 12th sample papers 2026-27.

CBSE 12th sample papers 2026-2027 are expected to be released in August. Students can download them for free. Check here previous years' CBSE 12th sample papers 2026-27.

CBSE 12th sample papers 2026-27

CBSE 12th sample papers

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release CBSE 12th sample papers 2026-2027 in August. We will provide CBSE Class 12 sample paper 2026-27 PDFs on this page. Students can download it for free to prepare for CBSE 12th exam. The sample papers are like actual papers and help students understand the latest pattern, question types, marking scheme, and difficulty level. The board releases official sample question papers along with marking scheme for all major subjects. Students are advised to practice CBSE 12th sample papers 2026-27 to improve speed and accuracy of solving problems. Read below for more details.

Table of contents
  • CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2026-27 Release Date
  • How to Download CBSE 12th Sample Paper 2026-27?
  • Why Are CBSE 12th Sample Papers 2026-27 Important?
  • CBSE 12th Exam Pattern 2026
  • How to Prepare Using CBSE 12th Sample Papers?

CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2026-27 Release Date

The sample papers are expected to be made available in the first week of August. Last year, it was made available on August 1. Students should keep checking our website to get details related to sample papers.

Also Read: CBSE 12th Syllabus

How to Download CBSE 12th Sample Paper 2026-27?

The process to download CBSE 12th class sample papers 2026-27 is given below.

  • Visit board’s website
  • Click on ‘Subject-wise CBSE 12th sample paper 2026-27 links’
  • Download the sample papers & start practising
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Why Are CBSE 12th Sample Papers 2026-27 Important?

Practising sample papers offers several advantages:

  • Helps in understanding the latest board exam pattern
  • Get familiar with competency-based and application-oriented questions
  • Know section-wise marking scheme
  • Improves time management
  • Identify weak topics
  • Revise these effectively
  • Builds confidence

Download Previous Year Sample Paper

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CBSE 12th Exam Pattern 2026 

Students can check below the exam pattern of CBSE 12th.

Parameters Details

Question Paper Pattern

Competency-based questions in the form of MCQs, case-based questions, source-based questions, or any other types - 40-50%

Select response type or MCQs – 20%

Short answer/long answer type questions- 30-40%

Duration

3 Hours

Medium

English / Hindi

Mode

Offline

Number of subjects

5 or 6 (as elected by the student)

Maximum Marks

100 (theory + practical)

80 marks theory + 20 marks Project works for Commerce subjects (Accountancy, Business Studies & Economics)

70 marks theory + 30 marks practical for Physics, Chemistry & Biology

80 marks Maths written exam + 20 marks internal assessment

Passing marks for each subject

33%

Passing marks for the overall exam

Aggregate 33%

How to Prepare Using CBSE 12th Sample Papers?

The sample papers serves useful for students in following way.

  • Complete the syllabus before practising sample papers.
  • Solve each paper with prescribed exam duration
  • Evaluate your answers ‘
  • Analyse mistakes
  • Revise weak chapters.
  • Practice at least 8–10 full-length sample papers before
  • Revise important formulas

Read More: CBSE 12th Preparation

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