CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026 (Available) PDF Download

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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026 PDF Download is provided on this page after the CBSE Class 12th Chemistry exam 2026. CBSE Class 12 Chemistry exam 2026 was held on Feb 28, 2026. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 between February 17 and April 10, 2026 in pen and paper forma

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026 PDF was released officially by board. The answer solutions are also made available by board. Students can practice question papers to prepare better.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026 PDF

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026 PDF Download: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released CBSE 12th Chemistry question paper 2026. Along with the question paper, board also released answer key solutions. Students who will appear in the compartment exam of CBSE Class 12 exam 2026 can practice these papers to get an idea about question paper pattern. These papers will also help those students who are appearing in upcoming academic year. The question paper is framed as per CBSE 12th syllabus 2026. Read below for more details.

Table of contents
  • CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026 PDF Download
  • CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2025 PDF Download
  • Overview of CBSE 12th Exam Pattern
  • Marks Distribution in CBSE 12th Chemistry Paper
  • CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Exam 2026: Last min Tips
  • Importance of Practicing CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026 PDF Download

CBSE Class 12th Chemistry question paper 2026 is uploaded in the table below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the changes introduced in CBSE 12th Accounts exam pattern?
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In the Accountancy subject, the CBSE Board has decided to do away with the answer books wherein tables were provided for the subject of Accountancy.

 

Q:   What is CBSE Class 12th marking scheme?
A: 

CBSE 12th marking scheme for is such that 80 marks are allotted for Theory and 20 marks for Internal Assessment. The marking scheme for Science subjects have 70 marks and 30 for practicals.

Q:   Where can I download CBSE 12th sample question papers?
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CBSE released the CBSE 12th sample papers on the official website- cbseacademic.nic.in. You can download CBSE Class 12 sample question papers from the official website or from this page too. Students must solve and practice the CBSE 12th question papers of previous years' to know the marking scheme, the types of questions asked in the exam, gauge the difficulty level and more. 

It is advised that students solve and practice the CBSE sample papers to ace the board examinations.

Q:   Can we change marks in CBSE 12th marksheet?
A: 

If you are not satisfied with the marks, you can apply for revaluation or rechecking of the paper. The marks awarded after the rechecking/revaluation shall be considered as the final marks. Then a new marksheet will be issued to you thereafter. 

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Overview of CBSE 12th Exam Pattern

Students can check the exam pattern below.

Particulars Details
Conducting Body  Central Board of Secondary Education 
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%
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Q:   What is CBSE 12th ranking methodology?
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The qualifying marks in each subject of external examination is 33%. The grading system is given below.

A-1 Top 1/8th of the passed candidates

A-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

E Failed candidates

Q:   Where can I check and download CBSE Exam Pattern Class 10, 12?
A: 

 The exam pattern shares the marking scheme, weightage to every topic, duration of exam and more. Students must know the CBSE exam pattern as this helps them form a strategy and to decide which question to solve first. 

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:   How many CBSE 12th Mathematics question papers should I practice?
A: 

Students must ensure to solve atleast one previous year CBSE 12th Mathematics question paper every day to efficiently prepare for the CBSE 12th Mathematics board exam. Make sure to practice the question papers during the last month of the preparation. 

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Marks Distribution in CBSE 12th Chemistry Paper

The distribution of marks in CBSE 12th Chemistry paper is given below.

Topics  Marks 
Solutions  7
Electrochemistry  9
Chemical Kinetics  7
d -and f- block elements  7
Coordination Compounds  7
Haloalkaline s & Haloarnes 6
Alcohol, Phenols & Ethers  6
Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids  8
Amines  6
Biomolecules  7
Practicals 
Volumetric Analysis  8
Salt Analysis  8
Content-Based Experiment  6
Project  4
Class record & viva  4

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Exam 2026: Last min Tips

Students can follow these last minute tips for the CBSE 12th Exam 2026. 

  • Do not get tensed.
  • Give importance to high weightage lessons.
  • Students should revise their short notes properly.
  • They should relax by engaging in sports/yoga/fun activities.
  • Stay calm and sleep properly.
  • Do not try to learn any hard topic just before the CBSE 12th board exam. 
  • Eat healthy homely food. 
  • Do not eat from outside, since there are chances to get food poison.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the weightage of MCQs in Class 12 CBSE?
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The latest CBSE exam pattern for class 12 comprises competency-based questions (MCQs, case-based, source-based questions, etc.), which carry 40% weightage. The Multiple choice questions (MCQs) carry 20% weightage and short/answer type questions carry 40% weightage.

Q:   Are questions from previous year asked in CBSE 12th boards?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Where can I find CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Question Paper 2026?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the difference between CBSE 12th sample papers and CBSE 12th question paper?
A: 

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.

Importance of Practicing CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper

Following are the benefits of practicing past years' CBSE 12th Chemistry Question Paper.

  • Helps to increase the score.
  • Helps understand weightage of different units and topics.
  • Find most repeated question, level and marking scheme. 
  • Practicing CBSE board question papers helps to improve accuracy.
  • It will also help students to manage time.
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