CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Paper 2025-26: Download CBSE 12th Physics Model Paper 2026 PDF

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The Central Board of Secondary Education released the CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper 2025-26 on the official websites cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.in. Download the CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper pdf here and practice them to boost your overall exam preparation.

The Central Board of Secondary Education released the CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper 2025-26 on the official websites cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.in. Download the CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper pdf here and practice it to boost your overall exam preparation.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Paper 2025-26

CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper 2025-26: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CBSE 12th Physics Sample Paper 2025-26 on the official website. CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 Physics Model Paper 2025 in PDF format on its official website at cbseacademic.nic.in. Along with the CBSE Class 12 Physics Model Paper, the board also released the CBSE Class 12 Physics marking scheme PDF for the candidates. Students can download the direct links to download the CBSE 12th Physics sample paper and marking scheme from the board's website. Separate links are also provided below to download the CBSE sample paper 2025-26 Class 12 Physics PDF and marking scheme PDF. Students are suggested to download and practice the Class 12 CBSE Physics sample paper 2025 for better preparation of the exam.

Physics is considered an important and tough subject in the CBSE 12th science stream. Candidates who want to perform excellently in the CBSE Board class 12th exam will need to perform better in the Physics subject. Keep reading to know more about the important points related to the CBSE Class 12 Physics sample paper 2025-26 and the Physics exam preparation tips.

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The Central Board of Secondary Education announced the CBSE class 12 exam date sheet 2025-26 on its website. According to the announced schedule, the CBSE Board class 12th exam 2026 will be conducted between February 17 and April 10, 2026, in pen and paper format. The CBSE Class 10 Physics exam 2026 will be held on February 20, 2026

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  • CBSE Sample Papers Class 12 Physics – Download PDF
  • CBSE Class 12 Preparation Tips – Physics
  • CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Paper 2025-26 – General instructions

CBSE Sample Papers Class 12 Physics – Download PDF

The table below includes separate links to download the CBSE Class 12 Physics sample paper and marking scheme 2025-26 and last year's question papers. Students can click on the links provided in the table to download them and practice:

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CBSE 12th Sample Question Paper 2025-26 Physics

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CBSE 12th Sample Question Paper Physics 2026-25

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CBSE 12th Physics Sample Question Paper 2023-24

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CBSE Class 12 Marking Scheme 2025-26 Physics

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CBSE 12th Question Paper 2024 Physics- Set 1

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2024- Set 3

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CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2023

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Click Here to download all subject-wise CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2025-26

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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?
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:   Where can I download CBSE 12th sample question papers 2026?
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CBSE released the CBSE 12th sample papers 2026 on the official website- cbseacademic.nic.in. You can download CBSE Class 12 sample question papers 2026 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?
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

CBSE Class 12 Preparation Tips – Physics

Below we have mentioned some of the important tips to prepare for the CBSE class 12 Physics exams 2025-26:

  • First of all, the students must get familiar with the CBSE 12th Physics syllabus and exam pattern of the exam. It will help students prepare an effective study plan.
  • Students must keep in their mind that the questions will be asked from the CBSE class 12 Physics syllabus so they need to prepare a study plan according to their week and strong areas.
  • While preparing for the CBSE class 12 Physics paper, students must practice the NCERT book. Students need to practice each topic included in the NCERT books. Apart from that, students must not forget to practice other reference books.
  • Once you have selected the reference books, you need to focus on clearing all your doubts before the exam. You need to clear your concepts for each topic before appearing for the exams.
  • Students are also suggested to solve the previous years' CBSE 12th sample papers within the stipulated time.
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CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Paper 2025-26 – General instructions

The CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper includes the following general instructions that should be followed by the student.

  • Students will be provided 15 minutes of extra time to read before they are provided with the question paper
  • The Question Paper contains five sections. 
  • Students need to attempt questions based on the instructions given for each section.
  • The students will be given extra paper for rough work in the CBSE class 12th Physics paper.

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