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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 15:52 IST

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CBSE Class 12 question papers 2026 with solution PDFs are available on this page. Students can download the question papers for free. The question paper is designed as per the CBSE 12th syllabus. We have also provided the CBSE 12th previous year question papers for 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022. These papers serve as a useful resource for CBSE Class 12 exams since it helps to understand the overall exam format. Scroll down to download the latest and previous years' CBSE 12th question papers.

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  • CBSE 12th Question Papers 2026 With Solution PDF
  • CBSE 12th Question Papers 2025
  • CBSE 12th Question Paper 2024
  • CBSE 12th Question Paper 2023
  • CBSE 12th Question Paper 2022
  • CBSE 12th Sample Papers
  • FAQs on CBSE 12th Sample Papers 2026
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Download previous year CBSE 12th question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download CBSE 12th previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

CBSE 12th Question Papers 2026 With Solution PDF

CBSE 12th English Question Paper 2026 with solution

CBSE 12th Pol Sci Question Paper 2026 with solution

CBSE 12th Maths Question Paper 2026 with solution

CBSE 12th ECO Question Paper 2026 with solution

CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2026 55-5-1 with solution

CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2026 55-1-1 with solution

CBSE 12th Accounts Question Paper 2026 with solution

CBSE 12th Chemistry Question Paper 2026 with solution 1

CBSE 12th Business Studies Question Paper 2026

CBSE 12th Question Papers 2025

CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Physics
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Bengali
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Accountancy
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Arabic
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Biotechnology
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Biology
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Business Studies
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Cost Accounting
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - English Core
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - COMPUTER_SCIENCE
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - ECONOMICS
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Entrepreneurship
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - French
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - GEOGRAPHY
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Home_Science
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - HINDI CORE
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - History
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - HINDI ELECTIVE
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Mathematics
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Physical Education
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - psychology
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Sociology
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2025 - Urdu_Core

CBSE 12th Question Paper 2024

CBSE 12th Economics Question Paper 2024
CBSE 12th Physical Education Question Paper 2024
CBSE 12th Physics Question paper 2024 (Set 1)
CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2024 (Set 3)
CBSE 12th Chemistry Question paper 2024 (Set 1)
CBSE 12th Chemistry Question paper 2024 (Set 3)
CBSE 12th English Question Paper 2024 (set 3)
CBSE 12th Accountancy Question Paper 2024
CBSE 12th Biology Question Paper 2024 (Set 1)
CBSE 12th Biology Question paper 2024 (Set 3)
CBSE 12th Mathematics Question paper 2024
CBSE 12th Business Studiess Question Paper 2024
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CBSE 12th Question Paper 2023

CBSE 12th Computer Science Question paper 2023
CBSE 12th Economics Question paper 2023
CBSE 12th Biology Question Paper 2023
CBSE 12th Maths Question Paper 2023
CBSE 12th English Question Paper 2023
CBSE 12th Physics Question paper 2023
CBSE 12th Chemistry Question paper 2023
CBSE 12th Geography Question paper 2023
CBSE 12th HIndi Question Paper 2023

CBSE 12th Question Paper 2022

CBSE 12th Question Paper 2022 English Core
CBSE 12th Question Paper 2022 Geography
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Accountancy
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Arabic
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Bengali
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Biology
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Business Studies
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Chemistry
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Computer Science
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Economics
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 English Elective
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Entrepreneurship
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 French
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Hindi Core
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Hindi Elective
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 History
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Home Science
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Mathematcs
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 physical education
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Physics
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Political Science
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Psychology
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Sociology
CBSE 12th Question Papers 2022 Urdu Core
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are the sample question papers for CBSE 12th available in offline mode?
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CBSE Class 12 sample papers are available in both online and offline modes. Candidates can purchase the same from bookstores. The sample paper PDFs can be downloaded from this page for free.

 

Q:   What is the format of the CBSE Class 12 question paper?
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CBSE 12th question paper follows a structured format. 50% questions are competency based and rest 50 % are short/long answer types. Total 80 marks are allotted to the theory paper.

 

 

 

Q:   Where can I find CBSE Class 12th 2025 sample papers?
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CBSE Class 12th 2025 sample papers were released by CBSE. Students can find the link to download the same on this page. They can download these papers for free.

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FAQs on CBSE 12th Sample Papers 2026

Students can check the FAQs related to CBSE 12th sample question papers 2026 below-

Q:   What are the types of questions asked in CBSE 12th exam?
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CBSE 12th exam question paper focuses on competency. 50 % of questions are competency based (MCQs, case-based, source-based). 20% questions are MCQs. 30% questions are short/long answer questions.

 

Q:   What is the difficulty level of CBSE 12th Question Paper?
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CBSE Class 12 question papers are generally moderate to tough. It focuses on conceptual understanding and application based questions. 

 

 

Q:   Can I rely solely on sample question papers for my CBSE Class 12 preparation?
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Students cannot rely soley on CBSE Class 12 sample papers. They need to refer to the syllabus and good books. Sample papers are for practice. Students can clear their concepts from books.

Q:   How much time is allocated for solving the CBSE 12th board exam question paper?
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According to the subjects, 2 to 3 hours are given for the exam. 15 minutes of cool off time is given for all the subjects. Students can read the questions carefully during this time. 

Q:   What is the difference between CBSE 12th sample papers and CBSE 12th question paper?
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Sample papers are the question papers released by the Board at the beginning of the academic session. It shares the questions in a pattern similar to what you should expect in the main exam. They are provided to you to download and practice for better preparation.  However, the CBSE 12th question paper 2026 is the question paper you receive on the day of the exam. You need to go through the questions and answer them in the answer sheet provided by the board. You cannot know or practice the questions on the CBSE Class 12 question paper before the exam.

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

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 many sample papers I need to solve for CBSE 12th board exams?
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It is recommended to solve 8 to 10 CBSE 12th sample papers per subject. Students must focus on quality over quantity. Along with the sample papers, they should also solve previous years question papers.

 

Q:   Where can I get CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026?
A: 

CBSE 12th Political Science Question Paper 2026 is available on our website. Students can download the question paper for free. 

Q:   Is CBSE 12th Political Science Answer Key 2026 released?
A: 

CBSE 12th Political Science Answer Key 2026 solutions were made available after the exam was over. These were given by the Shiksha expert. It comprises the correct answers for all the given questions.

Q:   How to download CBSE 12th Political Science Question Paper 2026?
A: 

CBSE 12th Political Science Question 2026 is available now. The process to download it is given below.

  • Visit our website
  • Click the question paper link
  • CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 PDF appears on the screen
  • Download and save it

 

Q:   Which section of the CBSE 12th exam 2026 Accoutancy question paper was lengthy?
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According to experts, some of the MCQs (1 mark questions) needed lengthy calculations. Students found the same bit time-taking. A few students noted that the language in the Cash Flow Statement question (Q.34, Set 67/5/1) required careful reading.

Q:   Where can I find CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Question Paper 2026?
A: 

CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Question Paper 2026 is available now. Students can download the question paper from our website for free. Practising this paper, candidates can know the nature of questions.

Q:   Which section did you find the toughest in CBSE 12th Accountancy Paper 2026?
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All sections of CBSE Class 12 Accountancy paper 2026 were of a moderate level. The experts termed the paper a balanced paper that tested conceptual clarity. It carried higher-order thinking skills questions and competency-based questions. Some MCQs required lengthy calculations.  A few students noted that the language in the Cash Flow Statement question (Q.34, Set 67/5/1) required careful reading.,  

Q:   Where can I get CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026?
A: 

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry question paper 2026 is available now. Students can download the question paper from Shiksha for free. The difficulty level of the question paper was easy.

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