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CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 PDF is available now. The political science question paper is available for free download. The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. Students can download and practice the CBSE 12th Political Science QP to get familiar with the exam pattern and more.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 PDF is available now. The political science question paper is available for free download. Read below for more details on CBSE 12th Political Science Question Paper 2026.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 is available now. The exam was conducted successfully on March 23. The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. Along with the question paper, the CBSE 12th Political Science Answer Key 2026 is also available now. Students can use CBSE 12th Political Science Question Papers to prepare better for the exam. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is conducting the CBSE 12th exams 2026 till 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 Answer Key 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
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CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026

The link to download CBSE Political Science QP 2026 is provided. 

Particular 2026 Question Paper Download PDF 
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CBSE Class 12 Political Science Answer Key 2026

CBSE 12th political science answer key 2026 is available now. Students can download the answer key to check the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. CBSE Class 12 Pol Science answer key 2026 helps in calculating the probable score.

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CBSE 12th Political Science Answer Key 2026

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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

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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