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Preparing for the CBSE Class 12 Physics requires thorough practice and a deep understanding of the subject. To help students prepare better, we have provided here the last 5 years CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper PDF. Students can download CBSE 12th question papers for free. Read here for more details.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper: Are you looking for last five years CBSE Class 12 Physics question papers? If yes, this article will help you to get the last five years papers. Practising these papers help students to know the question pattern.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020 PDF Download

CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper PDF Download: The last five years CBSE 12th Physics question papers are available on this page. Students can download it for free. To ace CBSE 12th exam, candidates must solve these papers to gain understanding of the pattern. Solving the last 5 years CBSE 12th physics question papers helps students to find the important topics for the exam. After completing the syllabus, students must solve at least one question paper daily. They should solve it like actual exam paper and find out the weak areas. Work on improving the weak areas and rectifying the mistakes. Read below for more details on CBSE Class 12 Physics question paper PDF download.

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  • CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2026
  • CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2025, 2024 PDF Download
  • CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019 PDF Download
  • Advantages of Solving CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper PDF
  • CBSE 12th Exam 2026: Preparation Tips
  • PYQ Class 12 Physics Syllabus

CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2026

Students can download CBSE 12th physics question paper 2026.

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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:   Where can I check and download CBSE Exam Pattern Class 10, 12?
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 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:   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:   Is CBSE 12th sample paper easier than board paper?
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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. 

CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2025, 2024 PDF Download

Students can download CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2025 along with the CBSE 12th Physics Practice Paper 2024 from the table below:

CBSE 12th Board Physics Question Paper 2025, 2024

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2025 SET 1

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2025 SET 2

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2025 SET 3

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CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2024 SET 1

CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2024 SET 3

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CBSE 12th Physics Practice Question Paper 2024

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Practice Question Paper 2024

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper 2024

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019 PDF Download

Download the Class 12 Physics Question Paper CBSE Board and the previous year’s CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper from the table below:

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CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2023

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2022

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper 2023

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is CBSE Class 12th marking scheme?
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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:   Can we change marks in CBSE 12th marksheet?
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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. 

Q:   Can we attempt questions in any sequence in CBSE board class 12 question paper?
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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?
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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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Advantages of Solving CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper PDF

  • Get a clear understanding of the CBSE Class 12 exam pattern 2026 and the updated marking scheme.
  • Identify important questions and repeated topics from the last few years.
  • Go through the sample papers to know the type of questions asked in the CBSE 12th Physics Board Exam 2026.

CBSE 12th Exam 2026: Preparation Tips

Students should follow CBSE 12th preparation tips given below to score high marks.

  • Learn the CBSE 12th text books thoroughly.
  • Understand the CBSE 12th syllabus and learn accordingly.
  • Figure out weaker areas and concentrate more on them.
  • Practice old question papers.
  • Revise regularly so that they will not forget what they have learnt.
  • Make short notes of every chapter.
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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?
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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:   What is the difference between CBSE 12th sample papers and CBSE 12th question paper?
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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.

Q:   What is CBSE 12th marking scheme?
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CBSE Class 12 marking scheme is divides subjects into 100 marks. 80 marks are allotted for theory paper and 20 mark for internal assessment, Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) carries a 70-mark theory and 30-mark practical. Exams carries competency-based questions (50%), MCQs (20%), and short/long answers (30%), with a 33% passing mark requirement

PYQ Class 12 Physics Syllabus

Candidates can check below CBSE Class 12 Physics syllabus.

Chapter Name

Chapter 1

Electric Charges and Field

Chapter 2

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Chapter 3

Current Electricity

Chapter 4

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Chapter 5

Magnetism and Matter

Chapter 6

Electromagnetic Induction

Chapter 7

Alternating Current

Chapter 8

Electromagnetic Waves

Chapter 9

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Chapter 10

Wave Optics

Chapter 11

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Chapter 12

Atoms After discussing the matter

Chapter 13

Nuclei

Chapter 14

Semiconductors

Chapter 15

Communication and System

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