CBSE 12th Science - Results, Exam Dates, Syllabus & Sample Papers

CBSE 12th 2026 ( CBSE 12th )

Jasleen Taneja
Updated on Jun 10, 2026 18:10 IST

By Jasleen Taneja

Overview

CBSE 12th 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education will soon announce the CBSE 12th revaluation result 2026. The board will also release the application forms for compartment exam. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on July 15 in a single shift. Those who failed in one or two subjects can appear for CBSE 12th compartment exam 2026. Students need to collect their admit cards from schools. Read below for more details on CBSE 12th 2026 exam.

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  • About CBSE Class 12 Exam
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates
  • CBSE 12th Compartment Dates 2026
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 Preparation Tips
  • CBSE 12th Exam 2026 Admit Card
  • CBSE Class 12 Exams 2026 Syllabus
  • CBSE 12th Exam Pattern 2026
  • CBSE Class 12 Question Papers
  • CBSE Board Exam Class 12 2026 Result
  • FAQs on CBSE Exam Class 12 2026
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About CBSE Class 12 Exam

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts this exam every year in pen and paper mode for students studying in Class 12th in all schools affiliated by Board. The exam is conducted separately for Science, Arts and Commerce streams.

CBSE 12th Exam Highlights

Candidates can check below the highlights related to CBSE Class 12 exam 2026.

Features

Details

Full Exam Name

Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12th Examination

Short Exam Name

CBSE Class 12th

Conducting Body

Central Board of Secondary Education

Frequency of Conduct

Annually

Exam Level

Higher Secondary

Mode of Exam

Offline

Exam Duration

3 hours

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the passing marks for CBSE 12th board exams?
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Students need to score at least 33 percent in all subjects and a minimum aggregate of 33 percent in CBSE 12th board exams in order to clear the examinations. 

The Board released the CBSE 12th syllabus and marking scheme for all subjects. Students must ensure to complete their syllabus and know the exam pattern well. They must nalso download and solve the CBSE 12th sample papers and previous years' question papers to perform well in the exams. 

Once done with the syllabus and practice, students will be able to clear the 12th board examinations will good percentage.  

Q:   Where can I download CBSE 12th sample question papers 2026?
A: 

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:   What score can be considered a good score in CBSE 12th?
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There is no concept of good or bad marks in class 12 CBSE board. You must focus on your studies and work hard towards schieveing good score in the board exams. The concept of good/bad marks can be benchmarked by you depending on the stream/career you have chosen for yourself. If you wish to enter IIT and become an engineer, you must aim for 90+ percentage, so on and so forth. 

Thus, set an aim for yourself and build a way to reach the goal and THAT shall be good enough for you.

All the best!

Q:   Will we get sufficient time to prepare for our CBSE 12th examinations once they begin?
A: 

Yes, the board provides sufficient preparation leaves for you to prepare for the exams. Students are advised to finish their syllabus and practice the sample papers well ahead in time so as to avoid any panic situation once exams begin. 

CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CBSE 12th 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
02 Jun ' 26 - 07 Jun ' 26

for verification of issues observed and re-evaluation

20 May ' 26 - 25 May ' 26

obtaining the photocopy of scanned answer scripts

13 May ' 26

Announcement of CBSE 12th Result 2026

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CBSE 12th Compartment Dates 2026

CBSE 12th compartment exam date 2026 was announced by the board. The exam will be held on July 15. The main exam was conducted from February 17 to April 10. CBSE 12th Class Date Sheet 2026 carries exam events, days, and timings.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does CBSE release the CBSE 12th date sheet for all three stream separately?
A: 

No, CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 date sheet for all subjects together. However, to make the exam dates simpler to find and use, Shiksha.com divides and shares the CBSE 12th date sheet according to three streams - Science, Commerce and Arts.

Students can click on CBSE 12th Date Sheet to check stream-wise date sheet for CBSE 12th board exams. 

Q:   I am unable to download CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2026 from the official website. What do I do?
A: 

In case of network problem, you may not be able to download the CBSE Class 12 date sheet from the official website. In such a situation, you can click on CBSE date sheet Class 12 where we have provided the official date sheet PDF for download.

 
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CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 Preparation Tips

CBSE 12th preparation strategy is given below.

  • Follow a proper schedule
  • Make a study plan
  • Solve previous years question papers
  • Identify weak areas
  • Refer to good books

Also Read:

CBSE 12th Preparation

CBSE 12th Books

 

 

 
 
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Q:   How can I improve my writing and presentation skills for the CBSE 12th board exams?
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Following are some tips to improve the writing and presentation skills for the CBSE 12th board exams.

  • Students must write the answers neatly. The hand writing should be legible.
  • Write the answers with proper heading and subheading.
  • Highlight your important points.
  • Cross out the errors neatly with single line.
  • Divide the time for each question to avoid rushing.  
  • Practice writing the previous year question papers.
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 can I manage my stress level during the exams? I always fail due to lack of confidence.
A: 
Hi, Most of the times, students start preparing for the exams at the last moment which leads to lack of confidence and stress during writing exams. I would suggest you to start studying from the beginning of the year. Prepare a time table and follow it. Everyday study for few hours so that by the time you have your exams, you will be prepared for it which will be an instant confidence booster for you. Preparation and practice is the key to performance in the exams. All the best.
Q:   Are there important chapters in CBSE 12th which students should prepare to score good marks?
A: 

CBSE does not advise students to do selective study for CBSE Class 12 examinations. The Board has prescribed syllabus for every subject. Students are expected to study thoroughly from the entire CBSE 12th syllabus and understand the concepts in order to score good marks in exams.

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CBSE 12th Exam 2026 Admit Card

CBSE 12th admit card 2026 for the compartment exam will be released by schools. Private candidates need to download their hall tickets online. No student will be allowed to write the exam without it. The CBSE Board Exam Class 12 admit card mentions the exam dates, days, timings, along with the student's details.

 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I give CBSE 12th exam without admit card?
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No, without the admit card, you won't be allowed to write the CBSE 12th exam. It is suggested that you remember to carry this  utmost important document; otherwise you either will be wasting your time getting it from home or will mis the exam and will be awarded a zero in the subject.

Q:   My exams are over and I have lost my CBSE class 12 admit card. Is it of any use now?
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You will need the details mentioned on your CBSE 12th admit card to check your result. Its okay if you have the photocopies of your hall ticket and lost the original one. 

However, it is always advised to keep the documents like CBSE Class 12 admit card secured till the announcement of results.

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CBSE Class 12 Exams 2026 Syllabus

CBSE class 12 exam 2026 syllabus carries all the topics & chapters to be covered while preparing for the exam. It is important to be thorough with the syllabus to ace the exam. CBSE 12th syllabus is prescribed by the examination authority. 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the important documents to carry on CBSE 12th exam days?
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You must not forget to carry your CBSE 12th admit card on all exam days. In case you forget, you will not be allowed to write the exam. Along with the CBSE 12th admit card and school ID, students must also carry their pens, pencils, ruler. geometry box etc.

The board releases the CBSE 12th admit card in the first week of February on the official website. Students  need to collect their admit card from their school respectively.  The CBSE 12th exams are held from February until April every year.  

Q:   What is CBSE 12th Chemistry Syllabus 2026?
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Students can check and download CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus 2026 by clicking on link. Distribution of marks is as follows:

  • Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry - 7 marks
  • Structure of Atom - 9 marks
  • Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties - 6 marks
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure - 7 marks
  • Chemical Thermodynamics -9 marks
  • Equilibrium - 7 marks
  • Redox Reactions- 4 marks
  • Organic Chemistry: Some basic Principles and Techniques  - 11 marks
  • Hydrocarbons - 10 marks

Click on CBSE 12th Chemistry syllabus 2026 to download complete syllabus. 

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. 

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CBSE 12th Exam Pattern 2026

CBSE 12th exam pattern shares the overall structure of the exam. It carries exam duration, question structure format, etc. CBSE Class 12 exam pattern is different for Science, Arts and Commerce.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it necessary to collect the original marksheet from the school after the release of the CBSE 12th result 2026?
A: 

Yes, you must collect your marksheet from school. This is an important doc and is required while applying for higher education and jobs

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:   What is the detailed CBSE 12th Maths Exam pattern?
A: 

Here's the chapter-wise distribution of marks in CBSE 12th 2026. Students can click on the link provided to download the complete CBSE 12th Maths Exam pattern 2026.

Topic

Marks

Relations & Functions

08

Calculus

35

Algebra

10

Vectors & 3-Dimensional Geometry

14

Linear Programming 

05

Probability 

08

Q:   What are the changes introduced in CBSE 12th Accounts exam pattern?
A: 

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.

 

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CBSE Class 12 Question Papers

CBSE releases question & sample papers. Students can download the question paper PDFs from our page for free. CBSE 12th question/sample papers make students familiar with the type of questions that can be asked in the examination, gauge the difficulty level and more. Students must solve these papers for better preparation.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How should I solve CBSE 12th Sample papers and previous year papers?
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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:   Are CBSE 12th sample papers and previous year question papers really helpful to get through board exams?
A: 

If you need any idea about the type of questions that can come in the exam, you must go through the CBSE 12th sample papers and CBSE Class 12 previous year question papers. In addition, you can also understand the most important questions and those that get repeated. Hence, students are advised to practice the previous years' CBSE 12th question papers and sample papers for better preparation. 

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:   Which book are CBSE board questions taken from?
A: 

The questions asked in CBSE 10th, 12th board exams are taken from NCERT textbooks. The questions are based on concepts and exercises included in these books or may be slightly modified versions of them. Further, questions from previous years' ques papers and, in some cases, the NCERT Exemplar problems for Science and Mathematics are also included. 

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CBSE Board Exam Class 12 2026 Result

CBSE 12th compartment result will be announced in August. The link to check result will be made available at cbse.gov.in. To check their results, students need to enter their login details. The process to check result is given below.

  • Visit CBSE website
  • Click result link
  • Enter required details
  • CBSE 10th result 2026 appears on the screen
  • Download and save it
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Q:   What if there is a discrepancy in CBSE 12th result?
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Students need not worry about the accuracy of the CBSE 12th result released online. CBSE Class 12 result is released after undergoing various checking processes thus, there are very low chances for the CBSE 12th result released online to be incorrect. Students are advised to collect the marklist from the school after the CBSE 12th result is announced. 

Q:   What are the different ways to check the CBSE 12th result?
A: 

Students can check their CBSE 12th result on the official website- cbse.nic.in. They can also check their results via IVRS, SMS, Digilocker and Umang app. For more details, click on CBSE Class 12 result

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FAQs on CBSE Exam Class 12 2026

Students can check the FAQs on CBSE 12th exams 2026 below:

Q:   What all entrance exams can I give after passing CBSE Class 12 with Science stream?
A: 

Given below is the list of some of the entrance exams after 12th Science for medical, non-medical, engineering, architecture and other popular fields. Apart from the ones listed below, there are many more. You can click on List of Courses after 12th Science to know more. 

  1. JEE main
  2. NEET UG
  3. JEE Advanced
  4. SRMJEEE
  5. WBJEE
  6. KIITEE
  7. CUSAT CAT
  8. NATA
  9. HP CET
  10. IPU CET
  11. MHT CET
  12. KEAM
  13. BHU UET
  14. AP EAMCET
  15. TA NATA
  16. VITEEE
  17. BIT SAT
  18. MET
Q:   Are CBSE compartment and supplementary exams the same?
A: 

Yes, CBSE renamed the compartment exams as supplementary exams based on the recommendations of NEP 2020. This was done in 2023 to offer opportunities for students to improve their performance in 10th/12th board exams. the objective was to shift the focus from simply passing the exams to enhancing overall performance.

Q:   When will CBSE 12th admit card for supplementary exams 2026 release?
A: 

CBSE is expected to release the CBSE 12th admit card 2026 for supplementary exams in the first week of July 2026. Schools will download the admit cards from the official website and distribute them. Students must collect them from their schools and keep 2 copies with them. They must carry it with them on all exam days. No student will be allowed to write the supplementary exams without it. 

Q:   What is CBSE 12th on screen marking system?
A: 

This year, CBSE has introduced on screen marking system. Through this system, the answer sheets of students will be digitally evaluated. 

Q:   Can I get to know my CBSE 12th practical marks before the result?
A: 

No, teachers conduct the CBSE Class 12 practical marks and note down the marks. These are later uploaded on the CBSE official website on the same day. You will come to know about your score in practicals only once the CBSE 12th result is announced. There will be a bifurcation between theory and practicals in the CBSE 12th marksheet.

Q:   What are the benefits of CBSE Class 12 on screen marking?
A: 

The benefits of CBSE 12th on screen marking are given below.

  • Faster evaluation
  • Quick declaration of results
  • Minimal errors
  • Evaluation may be conducted from schools and centres digitally
  • Transparency
Q:   Can I apply to private colleges before my Class 12th result comes out?
A: 

Students can apply to private colleges before the Class 12 result is announced. Most of private universities and institutions carry out their application process and conduct entrance exams before Class 12th results are out.

Q:   Will a gap after 12th affect my admission at private colleges?
A: 

A gap after completing Class 12 will not affect admission at private colleges. These colleges offer admission to students even if they drop a year to prepare for competitive entrance exams. 

Q:   My CBSE Class 12 2026 Physics question paper set was difficult. Will I get grace marks?
A: 

Many students and parents complained that some sets of CBSE Class 12 Physics question papers 2026 were difficult, while some were easy. They are demanding grace marks and leniency in checking copies. However, CBSE has not been clear anything as of now regarding awarding grace marks to students.

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