CBSE 12th Arts Date Sheet 2026: Check CBSE Class 12 Dates 2026 for Arts!

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Jasleen Taneja
Updated on Mar 15, 2026 12:26 IST

By Jasleen Taneja

CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) cancelled all the CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 in the Middle East due to the Iran-Israel-US war. The result declaration process will be announced soon by the board. The CBSE 12th 2026 exam will conclude on April 10. The exam timing is 10.30 AM to 1.30 PM. The entry to the examination hall is allowed between 9 AM to 10 AM. No candidates are allowed to appear for the exam after the entry gate closes. Students need to follow the exam day guidelines while appearing for the exam. It is important to carry the admit cards along with photo-identity proof to the exam centre on all days. 

A total of 18,59,551 students are appearing for CBSE Class 12th 2026 exam across 120 subjects at 7,574 centres. Among them are 10,27,552 male candidates and 8,31,999 female candidates. 

CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 was released on October 30, 2025. This mentions the exam dates, timings, and other subject guidelines. Read below for more details on CBSE Class 12 exam dates 2026.

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Table of contents
  • CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for All Streams
  • CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 Science Stream
  • CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 Commerce Stream
  • CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 Arts Stream
  • Class 12 Datesheet 2026 CBSE Board - How to download PDF?
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates
  • CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for Supplementary Exams
  • FAQs on CBSE 12th Class Date Sheet 2026
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CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for All Streams

Students can check the final CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 below. CBSE Class 12 Board exams 2026 is being between February 17 and April 10, 2026. The exams started with Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship; Shorthand (English); Shorthand (Hindi) subjects.

Date

Subject (Timings: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm)

17-Feb-2026 (Tue)

Biotechnology; Entrepreneurship; Shorthand (English); Shorthand (Hindi)

18-Feb-2026 (Wed)

Physical Education

19-Feb-2026 (Thu)

Engineering Graphics; Bharatanatyam; Kuchipudi; Odissi; Manipuri; Kathakali; Horticulture; Cost Accounting

20-Feb-2026 (Fri)

Physics

21-Feb-2026 (Sat)

AUTOMOTIVE, FASHION STUDIES

23-Feb-2026 (Mon)

MASS MEDIA STUDIES, DESIGN THINKING AND INNOVATION

24-Feb-2026 (Tue)

ACCOUNTANCY

25-Feb-2026 (Wed)

BEAUTY & WELLNESS, TYPOGRAPHY & COMPUTER APPLICATION

26-Feb-2026 (Thu)

Geography

27-Feb-2026 (Fri)

Painting; Graphics; Sculpture; Applied Art (Commercial Art)

28-Feb-2026 (Sat)

Chemistry

02-Mar-2026 (Mon)

Urdu Elective; Sanskrit Elective; Carnatic Music (Vocal/Mel/Per); Kathak; Urdu Core; Front Office Operations; Insurance; Geospatial Technology; Electrical Technology

05-Mar-2026 (Thu)

PSYCHOLOGY

06-Mar-2026 (Fri)

Punjabi; Bengali; Tamil; Telugu; Sindhi; Marathi; Gujarati; Manipuri; Malayalam; Odia; Assamese; Kannada; Arabic; Tibetan; German; Russian; Persian; Nepali; Limboo; Lepcha; Telugu (Telangana); Bodo; Tangkhul; Japanese; Bhutia; Spanish; Kashmiri; Mizo

07-Mar-2026 (Sat)

Yoga, ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE

09-Mar-2026 (Mon)

Mathematics; Applied Mathematics

10-Mar-2026 (Tue)

Food Production; Office Procedures & Practices; Library & Information Science; Early Childhood Care & Education

11-Mar-2026 (Wed)

HINDUSTANI MUSIC MEL INS, HINDUSTANI MUSIC PER INS, HEALTH CARE, DESIGN

12-Mar-2026 (Thu)

English Elective / English Core

13-Mar-2026 (Fri)

Tourism; Air-conditioning & Refrigeration

14-Mar-2026 (Sat)

Home Science

16-Mar-2026 (Mon)

Hindi Elective / Hindi Core

17-Mar-2026 (Tue)

HINDUSTANI MUSIC VOCAL

18-Mar-2026 (Wed)

Economics

19-Mar-2026 (Thu)

Physical Activity Trainer

20-Mar-2026 (Fri)

Marketing

23-Mar-2026 (Mon)

Political Science

24-Mar-2026 (Tue)

Retail, Artificial Intelligence

25-Mar-2026 (Wed)

Informatics Practices; Computer Science; Information Technology

27-Mar-2026 (Fri)

Biology

28-Mar-2026 (Sat)

BUSINESS STUDIES, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

30-Mar-2026 (Mon)

History

01-Apr-2026 (Wed)

Financial Market Management; Agriculture; Medical Diagnostics; Salesmanship

02-Apr-2026 (Thu)

National Cadet Corps (NCC); Food Nutrition & Dietetics

04-Apr-2026 (Sat)

Sociology

06-Apr-2026 (Mon)

Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India; Bhoti; Kokborok; Banking; Electronics Technology

07-Apr-2026 (Tue)

Web Application

08-Apr-2026 (Wed)

SANSKRIT CORE, FRENCH, TAXATION

09-Apr-2026 (Thu)

MULTI-MEDIA, TEXTILE DESIGN, DATA SCIENCЕ

10-April-2026 (Fri)

Legal Studies

Click Here to download the CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026

 

 

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Q:   When will CBSE 12th Commerce exams 2026 be conducted?
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 The CBSE commerce exams 2026 will be held between February 21 and March 28, 2026. You can check the date sheet below:

Date

Subject

21-Feb-2026

Business studies, business administration

9-Mar-2026

Mathematics, applied mathematics

12-Mar-2026

English elective, English core

18-Mar-2026

Economics

25-Mar-2026

Informatics Practices, computer science, IT

28-Mar-2026

Accountancy

 

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 12th Date Sheet 2026 Science Stream

The Board released the CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for Science in October 2025. Check the official CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 below. The CBSE Science exams 2026 will begin from February 17, 2026 with Biotechnology subject and conclude with Biology subject on March 27, 2026.

Date 

Subject

17-Feb-2026

Biotechnology

20-Feb-2026

Physics

28-Feb-2026

Chemistry

9-Mar-2026

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

12-Mar-2026

English elective, English core

27-Mar-2026

Biology

Click Here to download the CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026

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Q:   When will CBSE conduct CBSE 12th Science exam 2026?
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 The CBSE 12th Science exams 2026 will be held between February 20 and March 27, 2026. The Board released the CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 in October 2025. Check the dates for CBSE Class 12 Science below:

Date

Subject

20-Feb-2026

Physics

28-Feb-2026

Chemistry

9-Mar-2026

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

12-Mar-2026

English elective, English core

17-Feb-2026

Biotechnology

27-Mar-2026

Biology

Students can click on CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 to check the detailed CBSE Class 12 date sheet. 

Q:   When will CBSE 12th Physics exam 2026 be conducted?
A: 

CBSE conducted the CBSE Class 12 Physics exams 2026 on February 20, 2026. You can click on CBSE 12th date sheet to check the Class 12 exam dates for all subjects. 

Q:   When will CBSE Class 12 Maths exam 2026 be held?
A: 

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE 12th Maths exam 2026 on March 9, 2026. The Board released the CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 in October 2025. You can click on CBSE Class 12 Mathematics exam 2026 to check the detailed date sheet. The CBSE 12th exams 2026 will be conducted between Feb 17 and April 9, 2026.

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CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 Commerce Stream

The Board released the CBSE Board Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 Commerce in October 2025. Students can find the final commerce date sheet below. The CBSE 12th Commerce exams 2026 will commence on February 24, 2026 with Accountancy.

Date

Subject

24-Feb-2026

Accountancy

28-March-2026

Business studies, business administration

9-Mar-2026

Mathematics, applied mathematics

12-Mar-2026

English elective, English core

18-Mar-2026

Economics

25-Mar-2026

Informatics Practices, Computer science, IT

Click Here to download the CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026

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Q:   When will CBSE 12th Commerce exams 2026 be conducted?
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 The CBSE commerce exams 2026 will be held between February 21 and March 28, 2026. You can check the date sheet below:

Date

Subject

21-Feb-2026

Business studies, business administration

9-Mar-2026

Mathematics, applied mathematics

12-Mar-2026

English elective, English core

18-Mar-2026

Economics

25-Mar-2026

Informatics Practices, computer science, IT

28-Mar-2026

Accountancy

 

Q:   When will CBSE 12th Accountancy exam be conducted?
A: 

CBSE Class 12 Accounts exams 2026 will be held on March 28, 2026. Students must click on CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 to check the detailed timetable. CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 will be held between Feb 17 and April 9, 2026. 

Q:   When will CBSE 12th Economics exam be held?
A: 

CBSE will cocnduct the CBSE 12th Economics exam 2026 on March 18, 2026. The exam will be held between 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Students can click on CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 to check all exam dates. CBSE 12th exams 2026 will be held between February 17 and April 9, 2026. 

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CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 Arts Stream

The Board released the CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for Arts in October 2025. Students can find the final Arts date sheet below. The CBSE Class 12 Arts exams 2026 will begin on February 23, 2026 with Psychology subject and conclude on April 10 with the Legal studies subject.

Date

Exam

26-Feb-2026

Geography

5-Mar-2026

Psychology

12-Mar--2026

English elective, English core

14-Mar-2026

Home Science

23-Mar-2026

Political Science

30-Mar-2026

History

4-Apr-2026

Sociology

10-April-2026

Legal Studies

Click Here to download the CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026

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Q:   When will CBSE conduct CBSE 12th Arts exam 2026?
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CBSE will conduct CBSE 12th exams 2026 between February 17 and April 9, 2026. The CBSE Arts exams 2026  are scheduled between February 23 and April 4, 2026

Date

Exam

23-Feb-2026

Psychology

26-Feb-2026

Geography

12-Mar--2026

English elective, English core

14-Mar-2026

Home Science

23-Mar-2026

Political Science

30-Mar-2026

History

4-Apr-2026

Sociology

Students can click on CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 to check and download the official date sheet. 

Q:   When will CBSE 12th Sociology exam 2026 be conducted?
A: 

Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the CBSE class 12 Sociology exam 2026 on April 4, 2026. You can click on CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 to check the exam dates for all subjects. The CBSE 12th exams 2026 will be held between Feb 17 and April 9, 2026.

Q:   When will CBSE 12th Geography exam 2026 be conducted?
A: 

CBSE will conduct the CBSE 12th Geography exam 2026 on Feb 26, 2026. You can check the detailed CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2026 by clicking on the link provided. The CBSE 12th exams 2026 will be held between Feb 17 and April 9, 2026.

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Class 12 Datesheet 2026 CBSE Board - How to download PDF?

Students can download their CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 by following the instructions provided:

  • Visit the Board's website at cbse.nic.in
  • Click on the CBSE class 12 date sheet 2026
  • The CBSE 12th time table will open on the screen
  • Save and download CBSE 12th Class Date Sheet 2026 PDF file
  • Take a printout of it and secure it

 

CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26

Announcement of CBSE 12th Result 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
17 Feb ' 26 - 05 Mar ' 26

Conduct of CBSE 12th Exams 2026

Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26

Conduct of CBSE 12th Practical exams 2026

Nov ' 25

Release of CBSE Class 12 exam Date Sheet 2026

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CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for Supplementary Exams

The CBSE conducts supplementary examinations for students who are not able to clear the annual regular examinations in one or two subjects. The compartment exams are conducted soon after the regular results are announced. The CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 Compartment will likely be out in the third week of June 2026, on the official CBSE website. Check the tentative CBSE 12th Supplementary Date Sheet 2026 below:

Day, Date & Time (Tentative) Subject

15-Jul-2026

10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Hindi Elective, English Elective, Urdu Elective, Sanskrit Elective, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Psychology, sociology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Physical Education, Business Studies, Accountancy, Home Science, Informatics practices, Entrepreneurship, Knowledge tradition & practices of India, Legal studies, NCC, Computer science, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Arabic, Assamese, Tibetanm French, Nepali, Lepcha, Kokborok, Applied Mathematics, Hindi core, English core, Urdu core, Sanskrit core, Retail, IT, Web application, Automotive, Financial market management, Tourism, Agriculture, Food production, Front office operations, Banking, Marketing, Healthcare, Horticulture, Typography & Computer application, Geospatial technology, Electrical technology, Electronics technology, Shorthand English, Shorthand Hindi, Textile design, Business administration, Food nutrition & Dietetics, Mass media studies, Fashion studies, Electronics & Hardware

15-Jul-2026

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Hindustani Music Vocal, Hindustani  music mel ins, Hindustani  music per ins, Painting, Applied art (Commercial art), Kathak dance, Yoga, Early childhood care and education, Artificial intelligence

Click Here to download last year's CBSE 12th date sheet 2025 supplementary exams

While preparing for the CBSE 12th board exams 2026, students can take a look at the exam dates of other competitive exams like NEET, JEE Mains, CLAT, etc.

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Commonly asked questions
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:   When will the Board release CBSE compartment date sheet for Class 12 2026? When will the exams be held?
A: 

CBSE is expected to release the CBSE exam Class 12 2026 date sheet for Compartment exams in June 2026. The Class 12 supplementary exams 2026 will likely be held on July 15, 2026 for all subjects and the results for the same will be out in August first week, tentatively.

Pls note that the Board has renamed the compartment exams as the supplementary exams.

Q:   I missed applying for the CBSE supplementary exams before the last date. Do I have a chance to appear for the exams this year?
A: 

No, one should apply for the CBSE supplementary exams before the last date. The students need to apply online by filling an application form and depositing fees. Now, that you have missed applying for the same, you can give the examinations in the next academic year.

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FAQs on CBSE 12th Class Date Sheet 2026

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will CBSE conduct the CBSE 12th supplementary exams 2026?
A: 

CBSE will likely conduct the CBSE Class 12 supplementary exams 2026 on July 15, 2026 only for all subjects. The Board released the CBSE 12th date sheet for the supplementary exams in June on the official website- cbse.gov.in. Click on CBSE 12th supplementary date sheet 2026 to check the exam dates.

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. 

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:   When will CBSE 12th Result 2026 release?
A: 

CBSE is expected to release CBSE Class 12 result 2026 in second week of May 2026 at cbse.nic.in. Once released, students can check their CBSE Class 12 result 2026 using login details mentioned in the admit card. 

Q:   I am unable to download the CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 from the official website. How do I check my exam dates?
A: 

CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2026 on the official website- cbse.nic.in. Students can download the same by following the steps below:

  • Visit the official website of CBSE at cbse.nic.in
  • Click on the CBSE class 12 date sheet 2026
  • The CBSE 12th time table will open on the screen
  • Save the CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 pdf file for future reference and take its printout

In case your network isn't working right, you can click on CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 to check and download the official date sheet of CBSE Class 12. 

Q:   What are the important documents to carry on CBSE 12th exam days?
A: 

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:   Will CBSE conduct 12th supplementary exams for all subjects?
A: 

Yes, the Board conducts CBSE 12th supplementary exam for the subjects which students are not able to clear. CBSE Class 12 supplementary exams are usually conducted on a single day.

Students who are unable to clear their CBSE Class 12 exams in one or two subjects and those who wish to improve their marks can apply and appear for the supplementary/improvement exams.  

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.

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Answered 2 days ago

Uttarakhand board releases the UK 12th result 2026 online on the website. The board do not send any notification individually to students. 

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Salviya Antony

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Schools will distribute the UK 12th mark list after the results. Students have to collect their UK 12th marklist from their schools. They can start applying for degree, diploma, ITI course etc. after UK 12th result 2026. Those who fail, can appear for supplementary exam

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Salviya Antony

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Answered 2 days ago

UK 12th result 2026 is announced online. Students must check the details given in the UK 12th result 2026. In case there are error in the printed details, they should inform the school authorities.

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Salviya Antony

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

 UK 12th result 2026 will be released in online mode. Students can check the  UK 12th result 2026 at ubse.co.in/result/.

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Salviya Antony

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

Yes  - Chandigarh University does have several scholarships on Chemical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) students post 12 th.

Here's a clear breakdown:

Scholarships in Chemical Engineering.
1) CUCET Scholarship (Main and most significant)

According to CUCET (Chandigarh University Entrance Test).

Suitable to all

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Antu Kaibartya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

To do Chemical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) at Chandigarh University once you have finished your 12 th with PCM the eligibility is very simple:

Basic Eligibility

You have to have graduated 10+2 (Class 12) of a recognised board.

Compulsory subjects:

Physics

Mathematics

And either one of the following:

Chemistr

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Antu Kaibartya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

Students cannot raise objections to the CBSE Class 12 Economics answer key. This is an unofficial answer key; they cannot raise a challenge against the same.

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

The difficulty level of CBSE Class 12 Economics paper 2026 was moderate. Students found the paper manageable. The Indian Economic Development section was largely straightforward and NCERT-based, making it easier for well-prepared students. However, the numerical question from National Income Account

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

CBSE 12th Economics Answer Key 2026 is available now. Students can download the answer key from this page for free.

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Mani Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

After reaching out to many students who appeared for the CGBSE 12th class exams, the level of Mathematics is moderate to high. However, students also thinks that alll the questions were doable and those who cover the syllabus can easily score marks above 80% in the paper.

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