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CBSE 12th 2026 ( CBSE 12th )

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Updated on Mar 27, 2026 14:55 IST
CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2026 is available now. Total marks allotted to the theory paper are 70. CBSE 12th Biology question paper carried competency-based questions, including MCQs, case-based, and analytical. Besides, the paper carried short/long answer questions too.

CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2026 is available now. Total marks allotted to the theory paper are 70. CBSE 12th Biology question paper carried competency-based questions, including MCQs, case-based, and analytical. Besides, the paper included short-answer and long-answer questions.

CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2026 PDF Download is available now. We have provided the direct link to download the question paper. CBSE 12th Biology question paper 2026 was divided into five sections-A, B, C, D and E. The overall difficulty level of the questions asked in the Biology exam was moderate. Total marks allotted to the Biology paper of CBSE 12th exams 2026 were 70. The question paper carried competency-based questions, including MCQs, case-based, and analytical. Besides, the paper included short-answer and long-answer questions. CBSE 12th Biology question paper 2026 make students familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, kind of questions asked in the exam, their difficulty level and more. 

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  • CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2026
  • CBSE 12th Biology Question Papers of Previous Years
  • CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Papers - Advantages of solving them
  • CBSE Class 12 Biology Preparation Tips

CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2026 

The table below provides the link to download CBSE 12th Bio QP 2026 for free. 

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CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2026 Download Here

CBSE 12th Biology Question Papers of Previous Years 

Students preparing for the CBSE 12th board exams 2026 must practice CBSE 12th Biology question papers of previous years, too.  The table below shares the download links to Class 12 Bio previous years' papers. Practice them to score well in the exam.

Year Question Paper PDF
CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2025 Download PDF
CBSE 12th Biology Question Paper 2024 Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2023 Download PDF
CBSE 12th Biology Question Paper 2022 Download PDF
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CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Papers - Advantages of solving them

  • Students can enjoy various advantages by practising the CBSE Biology QPs Class 12. A few of them are listed below:
  • This practise also lets one know the kind of questions asked in the exam.
  • Solving past years' papers makes one familiar with the exam pattern & marking scheme followed in the exam.
  • It lets one know the difficulty level of exam too.
  • Solving CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper within the stipulated time will help learn time management.

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CBSE Class 12 Biology Preparation Tips

  • Understand concepts deeply: Don’t just memorise terms, try to understand the concepts easily.
  • Practice diagrams regularly: Always remember that the neat and labelled drawings earn extra marks in the final exam.
  • Practice the Previous CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Papers: Solve the CBSE Class 12 Biology sample papers 2026 and past years' ques papers to know question patterns and frequently asked topics.
  • Make short notes and flowcharts: Students must not forget to note down the topics/chapters they have studied, especially for big chapters like Genetics and Biotechnology.

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