What is the detailed CBSE 12th Maths Exam pattern?

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

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

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.

Is it necessary to collect the original marksheet from the school after the release of the CBSE 12th result 2026?

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

Where can I check and download CBSE Exam Pattern Class 10, 12?

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.

How should I solve CBSE 12th Sample papers and previous year papers?

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.

Are CBSE 12th sample papers and previous year question papers really helpful to get through board exams?

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.

Which book are CBSE board questions taken from?

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.

Can we attempt questions in any sequence in CBSE board class 12 question paper?

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.

What if there is a discrepancy in CBSE 12th result?

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.

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

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 .

When will CBSE 12th compartment exam 2026 be held?

CBSE 12th compartment exam 2026 will be held on July 15. It will be a single-day exam. Those who failed in one or two subjects will take compartment exam.

Does CBSE release the CBSE 12th date sheet for all three stream separately?

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.

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

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.

When CBSE 12th compartment admit card 2026 be released?

CBSE 12th compartment admit card 2026 will be released soon. The admit card will be made available through schools. It needs to be carried on all exam days.

Can I give CBSE 12th exam without admit card?

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.

My exams are over and I have lost my CBSE class 12 admit card. Is it of any use now?

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.

When will CBSE conduct CBSE board exams?

CBSE conducted the CBSE Board exams 2026 till April 10, 2026. The exams were held in pen and paper format.

When will PSEB 12th board exams be held?

Punjab Board conducted the PSEB 12th exams 2026 between February 19 and April 4, 2026. Students must complete all the topics mentioned in PSEB 12th syllabus and must know the exam pattern well. It is advised to download, solve and practice the PSEB 12th sample papers and previous years question papers to score well in the exams.

Can we attempt questions in any sequence in CBSE board class 12 question paper?

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.

How can I improve my writing and presentation skills for the CBSE 12th board exams?

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.

Are there important chapters in CBSE 12th which students should prepare to score good marks?

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.

Are questions from previous year asked in CBSE 12th boards?

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.

What are the passing marks for CBSE 12th board exams?

Students need to score at least 33 percent in all subjects. The overall passing marks are 33 percent in CBSE 12th board exams.

What score can be considered a good score in CBSE 12th?

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!

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

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.

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

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

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 10:53 IST

By Jasleen Taneja

CBSE 12th 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct CBSE 12th compartment exam 2026 on July 15. The admit card for compartment exam will be released soon. Read below for more details on CBSE 12th 2026 exam.

Latest Updates

CBSE 12th revaluation result 2026 announced for 87%
Result for the rest will be announced soon
Compartment exam follows the same format as mains exam
Exam will be held on a single day
Students are allowed to appear in one or two subjects

Table of contents

What is CBSE Class 12 Exam?
CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates
CBSE 12th Compartment Dates 2026
CBSE 12th Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation 2026
CBSE 12th Exam Admit Card 2026
CBSE Class 12 Question Papers 2026
CBSE Exam Class 12 Answer Key 2026
CBSE 12th Result 2026
FAQs on CBSE Exam Class 12 2026

What is 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

CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
21 Jun ' 26	CBSE 12th revaluation result 2026
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
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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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CBSE 12th Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation 2026

Students can check below CBSE 12th exam pattern, syllabus and preparation.

CBSE 12th Exam Pattern

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.

Particulars	Details
Question Paper Pattern	Competency-based questions- 40-50% Select response type or MCQs-20% Short answer/long answer type questions- 30-40%
Duration	3 Hours
Medium	English / Hindi
Mode	Offline
Maximum Marks	100 (theory + practical) 80 marks theory + 20 marks Project works for Commerce subjects (Accountancy, Business Studies & Economics) 70 marks theory + 30 marks practical for Physics, Chemistry & Biology 80 marks Maths written exam + 20 marks internal assessment
Passing marks for each subject	33%
Passing marks for the overall exam	Aggregate 33%

CBSE 12th 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.

CBSE 12th Preparation

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

CBSE 12th Exam Admit Card 2026

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.

CBSE Class 12 Question Papers 2026

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.

CBSE Exam Class 12 Answer Key 2026

CBSE 12th answer key 2026 was released by CBSE. Students can download the answer key to check the correct answers to the exam questions.

How to download CBSE 12th Answer Key 2026?

Process to download CBSE Class 12 answer key is given below.

Visit board's website
Click on 'CBSE 12th answer key' link
Answer key pdf appears on screen
Download answer key and save it

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CBSE 12th Result 2026

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

FAQs on CBSE Exam Class 12 2026

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

Q: Are CBSE compartment and supplementary exams the same?

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

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.

JEE main
NEET UG
JEE Advanced
SRMJEEE
WBJEE
KIITEE
CUSAT CAT
NATA
HP CET
IPU CET
MHT CET
KEAM
BHU UET
AP EAMCET
TA NATA
VITEEE
BIT SAT
MET

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

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?

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?

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?

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 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?

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.