CBSE 12th Arts Exam Pattern 2025-26: Get Latest Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme Here

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. 

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.

Yes, CBSE gives grace marks to those students who are unable to clear the exam by a maximum of 3 marks in the exam.

The CBSE Board exams Class 12 2026 will be conducted in the offline mode or in pen and paper format. The board will release the marking scheme and CBSE 12th sample question papers for all subjects. Students can download them by clicking on the links provided. These will help them get familiar with the weightage of chapters in the final exams, the duration of the exam, the difficulty level, and more.

 Class 12 board exams 2026 will Likely be conducted between February 16 and April 4, 2026. 

CBSE board is strictly against the practice of using any unfair means during the examinations. The board is actively working to prevent and discourage any malpractice during board examinations every year. 

So, you are advised to go through the CBSE 12th syllabus and solve as many previous years' question papers and sample papers to avoid cheating during the CBSE 12th board exams.

CBSE offers three main streams in Class 12, namely Science, Commerce and Arts/Humanities. The subjects in CBSE 12th Science stream include Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Home Science, Electronics, Statistics, Psychology etc. The CBSE Class 12 Commerce subjects include Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, Maths, Statistics, Computer Application etc. The CBSE 12th Humanities subjects include Economics, Politics, History, Geography, Sociology, Geology, etc.

In case you are unable to attend a CBSE 12th board exam, you will be awarded zero marks in the subject. Eventually, you will be asked to appear for the supplementary exam. Thus, it is better to focus and study hard and not skip or leave your exam to pass with flying colours.

For Class 12th, it is considered to be strict. However, it is said that the checking done by evaluators is linient in comparison to the checking done by them in Class 9, 11 in their schools.

So, if u have covered the entire CBSE 12th syllabus and your preparation is on point, then you must not worry about the strict checking. Also, you can click on the link below to check the CBSE 12th important preparation points. 

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Top mistakes students make while preparing for CBSE 12th board exams

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. 

The Class 12 grade plays an important role in college admissions. Many universities or colleges have a minimum percentage requirement to apply for different courses. For engineering, 50% marks in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) are generally required for admission to many colleges. For some degree courses, admissions are based completely on your 12th marks. For entrance exam-based admissions (like JEE, NEET), the 12th percentage will also be considered as a criteria. Hence, your 12th grade marks are important for your higher education admission.

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. 

NO. No type of calculators, mobile phones, or any technological gadget is allowed during CBSE exams. Any student caught carrying these will be barred from writing their exam. 

Students must go through the points below to avoid the CBSE 12th board exam day hassles.

• All communication devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, pagers, fitness bands, cameras, etc., are barred from carrying to the examination hall.
• Accessories like wallets, goggles, handbags, and purses are not to be carried.
• Students must not forget to carry all the stationary items that are required to appear for the CBSE 12th board exams as sharing of stationary is not allowed
• However, do not forget to carry your CBSE 12th admit card on all exam days
• Students without the hall ticket will not be allowed to write their CBSE Class 12 board exams