CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 PDF Download

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CBSE will release the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 PDF on its official website. Shiksha.com will provide the CBSE 12th Political Science Question Paper 2026 on the day of exam on this page. Students can download and practice the CBSE 12th Political Science QP to get familiar with the exam pattern and more. Read here...

CBSE will release the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 PDF on its official website. Shiksha.com will provide the CBSE 12th Political Science Question Paper 2026 on the day of the exam on this page. Students can download and practice the CBSE 12th Political Science QP to get familiar with exam pattern and more. Read here...

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 PDF Download - Students preparing for the CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 must download and practice the CBSE 12th Political Science Question Papers to better prepare for the exam. The CBSE Class 12 Political Science exam 2026 will be held on March 18, 2026. Shiksha.com will provide the CBSE 12th Political Science QP 2026 after the conduct of exam on this page. Till then, students can download and practice the CBSE Class 12 Political Science previous years' ques papers to get familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, kind of questions asked in the exam, difficulty level and more. 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE 12th exams 2026 between February 17 and April 10, 2026. The table below shares the links to download CBSE 12th Political Science Question Papers.

Also read: Check CBSE 12th Exam Dates 2026

Table of contents
  • CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026
  • CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper of Previous Years
  • Benefits of Solving CBSE 12th Political Science Question Papers
  • CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 - Preparation Tips
  • CBSE Class 12 Political Science Exam Pattern 2026
  • CBSE 12th Political Science Exam-day Guidelines

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026

The link to download CBSE Political Science QP 2026 is provided. It will be activated on the exam day.

Particular 2026 Question Paper Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Political Science QP 2026 Download PDF (Link to be activated soon)

Till the question paper of Political Science Class 12th 2026 is released, students can check and download Pol Science previous years question papers from the table below. Before picking them up, one must be thorough with the CBSE 12th Political Science syllabus and know the CBSE Class 12 exam pattern well. 

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:   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:   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 Political Science Question Paper of Previous Years

Click on the links provided and start practising for better preparation of CBSE exam 2026 Class 12. Students are advised to solve the paper within the stipulated time.

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Benefits of Solving CBSE 12th Political Science Question Papers

  • There are plenty of benefits to solving CBSE Class 12 question papers of previous year. Students can check them out below:
  • Solving the past years' papers makes one familiar with exam pattern and marking scheme. Students can get to know which question carries how many marks.
  • It lets them know the difficulty level of exam
  • CBSE 12th Political Science question papers help students know the kind of questions asked in the exam.
  • They are advised to solve the papers within the time mentioned to learn time management and solve the papers efficiently.

Also read: CBSE 12th Admit Card 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:   How should I solve CBSE 12th Sample papers and previous year papers?
A:

Solving CBSE 12th Sample papers and previous year papers makes one familiar with the structure and pattern of CBSE 12th exam. Go through the entire question paper carefully and understand kind of questions and marks for each question. Ensure you manage time by solving CBSE Class 12 previous year ques papers within the stipulated time.

Q:   When should I start solving CBSE Class 12 sample papers and previous year question papers?
A:

Once you finish learning with the CBSE 12th syllabus, you can start solving the CBSE Class 12 sample papers and previous year question papers. You can solve the question papers and understand your weaknesses. Thus you can concentrate more on the topics on which you are weak.

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CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 - Preparation Tips

  • Practice CBSE sample paper 2026 to understand the unit-wise weightage and structure, ensuring high-weightage chapters are covered first.
  • Study the NCERT textbooks for both Contemporary World Politics and Politics in India Since Independence.
  • Solve as many sample papers and previous year questions as possible to identify the frequently asked questions and the difficulty level of exam.
  • Use bullet points, headings, and subheadings instead of long paragraphs.
  • Solve CBSE Political Science sample papers and previous years' papers within the stipulated time.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Exam Pattern 2026

Given below are the marks allocated to all the chapters of Political Science.

Chapter Name

Marks Allotted

PART: A- CONTEMPORARY WORLD POLITICS

The End of Bipolarity

6

Contemporary Centres of Power

6

Contemporary South Asia

6

International Organizations

6

Security in the Contemporary World

6

Environment and Natural Resources

6

Globalisation

4

PART A - Total

40

PART B-POLITICS IN INDIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE

Challenges of Nation-Building

6

Era of One-Party Dominance

4

Politics of Planned Development

2

India’s External Relations

6

Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

4

The Crisis of Democratic Order

4

Regional Aspirations

6

Recent Developments in Indian Politics

8

PART B - Total

40

TOTAL

80

Click Here to download the official CBSE 12th Political Science Syllabus 2026

CBSE 12th Political Science Exam-day Guidelines

The following points are recommended to be followed on all exam days to appear for the exam smoothly and calmly.

  • Wake up early and go through all the concepts and formulas to get them refreshed in mind.
  • Have a light breakfast
  • Carry a water bottle to the centre.
  • Reach the exam centre at least half an hour before the commencement of exam.
  • Do not forget to carry your CBSE Class 12 admit card 2026 along with your school ID card and required stationery.
  • Gadgets like mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices are prohibited at the exam centre. 

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