CBSE Class 12 Biology Sample Paper 2025-2026; Download Here

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CBSE Class 12 Biology sample paper 2025-26 can be downloaded from its academic portal. Practising with the 12th class CBSE sample paper Biology 2025-26 improves time management, identifies weak areas, and builds confidence for the board exam. CBSE Class 12 Biology sample paper 2025-26 can be downloaded from its academic portal. Practising with the

CBSE Class 12 Biology sample paper 2025-26 can be downloaded from its academic portal. Practising with the 12th class CBSE sample paper Biology 2025-26 improves time management, identifies weak areas, and builds confidence for the board exam.

CBSE Class 12 Biology Sample Paper 2025-2026

CBSE Class 12 Biology Sample Paper 2025-2026

CBSE Class 12 Biology Sample Paper 2025-2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Class 12 Biology Sample Question Paper (SQP) and its Marking Scheme (MS) for the 2025-26 academic session on the CBSE academic website. Students can download CBSE Class 12 Biology Sample Paper 2025-26 for free from the official website. The links to download the CBSE 12th Bio sample paper pdf have also given on this page. The 12th class CBSE sample paper Biology 2025-26 includes five sections - objective, short-answer, long-answer, and case-based questions, for a total of 70 marks in three hours. The CBSE Class 12th sample paper Biology 2025-26 helps students understand the latest exam pattern, question format, and marking criteria.

The board has released the CBSE Class 12 exam date sheet 2026. According to the announced date, the CBSE Board 12th exams 2026 will take place between February 17 and April 10, 2026, in pen and paper format.

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  • CBSE 12 Class Biology Sample Paper 2025-26 PDF Download
  • How to Download the CBSE Class XII Biology Sample Paper 2025-26?
  • Exam Pattern for CBSE Class 12th Sample Paper Biology 2025-26

CBSE 12 Class Biology Sample Paper 2025-26 PDF Download

Students appearing for the CBSE Class 12th Board Exams must download the Class XII Biology sample paper 2025-26 by clicking on the link provided below:

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How to Download the CBSE Class XII Biology Sample Paper 2025-26?

Downloading the CBSE Biology sample paper 12th class 2025-26 is free. They can follow these steps to know how to download CBSE 12th Biology sample paper 2025 and marking scheme online:

  • Go to the official CBSE academic website: cbseacademic.nic.in.
  • On the homepage, go to the Sample Question Paper section for Class XII.
  • Find Biology in the subject list.
  • Click on the SQP link to download the PDF.
  • Click on the Marking Scheme link to download

Apart from the official website, the students can find the CBSE Board 12th sample paper 2026 also on this page above.

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 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:   Are CBSE 12th sample papers and previous year question papers really helpful to get through board exams?
A:

If you need any idea about the type of questions that can come in the exam, you must go through the CBSE 12th sample papers and CBSE Class 12 previous year question papers. In addition, you can also understand the most important questions and those that get repeated. Hence, students are advised to practice the previous years' CBSE 12th question papers and sample papers for better preparation. 

Exam Pattern for CBSE Class 12th Sample Paper Biology 2025-26

The CBSE Class 12th Sample Paper Biology 2025-26 follows the official format as specified by the board. Students can go through the section-wise marking scheme and the number of questions asked in the exam below:

  • Section A: 16 questions × 1 mark
  • Section B: 5 questions × 2 marks
  • Section C: 7 questions × 3 marks
  • Section D: 2 case-based questions × 4 marks
  • Section E: 3 questions × 5 marks
  • Total Marks: 70 and Time: 3 hours

CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2026

Q:   When will CBSE release the CBSE 10th sample papers 2026? Where can I download them?
A:

CBSE released the CBSE Class 10 sample papers 2026 on the official website - cbseacademic.nic.in. Students must download and practice them for better preparation of the exam. The sample papers makes students familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme etc. Students are advised to solve the sample papers within the stipulated time to learn the time management skills. Students can download the CBSE 10th subject-wise sample papers 2026 by clicking on the link provided.

Q:   Is the downloading of CBSE 12th previous years' question papers free of cost?
A:

Yes, downloading the CBSE Class 12 question papers of previous years' is free of cost. However, you might be asked to sign up using the required credentials. Students can click the link given here to download them. It can be downloaded in PDF format for free. They can use the previous years' CBSE 12th question papers and sample papers for revision. 

Q:   Is CBSE 12th sample paper easier than board paper?
A:

You can treat the CBSE sample paper as a mock test and time yourself while answering it. This will make you familiar with the exam pattern and marking scheme, after which you will eventually find the CBSE board paper easy. 

You can download the CBSE 12th sample papers and question papers by clicking on the link below:

CBSE 12th sample paper and previous year question papers

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