CBSE Exam Class 12 2027: Exam Dates, Syllabus & Pattern

CBSE 12th 2026 ( CBSE 12th )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Aug 19, 2026 18:41 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Manager – Editorial

CBSE 12th 2027: The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to announce CBSE 12th date sheet in October. The date sheet will be made available at cbse.gov.in. We will provide CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2027 PDF on this page. The date sheet provides subject-wise exam dates. Students can use the date sheet for effective preparation. Read below for more details on CBSE 12th 2027 exam.

Latest Updates

  • CBSE date sheet 2027 will be made available in PDF form
  • Students need to be thorough with the date sheet 
  • Prepare according to the date sheet

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Table of contents
  • What is CBSE Class 12 Exam?
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates
  • CBSE 12th Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation 2027
  • CBSE Class 12 Question Papers
  • CBSE 12th Exam Admit Card 2027
  • CBSE 12th Result 2026
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 Answer Key 2027
  • FAQs on CBSE Exam Class 12 2027
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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.

Entrance Exams After Class 12

CBSE 12th Exam Highlights

Candidates can check below the highlights related to CBSE Class 12 exam 2027.

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
12 Aug ' 26

CBSE 12th Compartment Result 2026

28 Jul ' 26

CBSE 12th Compartment Exam 2026

30 Jun ' 26 - 08 Jul ' 26

CBSE 12th LOC Submission 2026 by Schools

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CBSE 12th Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation 2027

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 2027 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. Students can get the detailed syllabus PDF below.

Get here CBSE 12th Syllabus for Arts, Science and Commerce

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CBSE 12th Preparation 

To ace CBSE 12th exam, students must follow good preparation strategy. The first and foremost step towards preparation is going through the exam pattern and syllabus. After going through syllabus, they should practice previous year question papers. We have shared below the strategy to prepare for CBSE 12th exam.

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

Previous Year's CBSE 12th Question Papers 2026

Subjects Download Links
CBSE 12th Maths Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Chemistry Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Biology Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 

CBSE 12th English Question Paper 2026

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CBSE 12th Accountancy Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Business Studies Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Economics Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 

CBSE 12th Previous Years' Question Papers

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CBSE 12th Exam Admit Card 2027

CBSE 12th admit card 2027 will be released in January. 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. The process to download admit card is given below. 

  • Visit board's website
  • Click on CBSE 12th admit card link
  • Enter required details
  • CBSE Class 12 admit card appears on screen
  • Download and save it
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CBSE 12th Result 2026

CBSE 12th result 2027 will be released in May. The link to check result is made available at cbse.gov.in. To check their results, students need to enter their login details. Students can also access their results through Digilocker, SMS, UMANG app, etc. The process to check result is given below.

  • Students need to visit board's website
  • Click on 'CBSE 12th Compartment Result 2027' link
  • In the login page, enter required details
  • CBSE 12th Class result appears on the screen
  • Download and save it
 
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CBSE Exam Class 12 Answer Key 2027

CBSE 12th answer key 2027 will be released by CBSE. Students can download the answer key to check the correct answers to the exam questions. Before the release of the official answer key, coaching institutes will release the answer key unofficially. Process to download CBSE Class 12 answer key 2026 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

Download CBSE 12th Answer Key 2026 with Solutions 

Subjects Download links
CBSE 12th Maths Answer key 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Physics Answer key 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Biology Answer key 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Chemistry Answer key 2026 Download PDF

Get CBSE 12th Answer Key Along with Marking Scheme

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FAQs on CBSE Exam Class 12 2027

Students can check the FAQs on CBSE 12th exams 2027 below:

Q:   What are the different undergraduate courses I can pursue after completing Class 12 Science (PCM/PCB)?
A: 

Students have a wide variety of courses to select after their class 12 Science. For those who completed Class 12 with PCB option, they can join for courses like, BSc, MBBS, Pharm BDS, BAMS, nursing, Pharm D, BA and other related courses. Students with PCM option can go for BSc, BA, Bcom, courses after 12th Science.

Q:   What would be the best course for me after 12th with 50% marks in the Science stream?
Q:   What are the entrance exam that I can appear after passing my Class 12 exams from Commerce?
A: 

After completing Class 12 with Commerce stream, you can appear for many competitive exams, some of which are listed below: 

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:   What are the different undergraduate courses I can pursue after completing Class 12 in Humanities stream?
A: 

Students who complete Class 12 Humanities stream have a number of UG courses to join. They can go for BA, LLB, BDes in Design, BSc in Hospitality & Travel, BJMC, BDes in Animation, BFA, BMM, Psychology, etc. They can also join for mass communication, journalism, social work, anthropology, hotel management, etc. Check courses after 12th for Arts/Humanities students.

Q:   What are the options after 12th Commerce?
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:   How do I choose my career after 12th?
A: 

There are many courses to choose from after completing high secondary. Students should choose the courses as per their skills. Choosing the good courses helps students to build a strong career.

Q:   What entrance exams can I appear for after completing my Class 12 in Arts stream?
A: 

After finishing Class 12 in Arts or Humanities stream, students can appear for many entrance examinations, some of which are mentioned below:

NIFT

NCHMCT JEE

IIMC Entrance Exam

JMI Entrance Exam

XIC- OET

JNUEE

DUET

PUBDET

Q:   What courses can I pursue after class 12th?
Q:   Which exams I can appear for after completing my CBSE 12th in Science stream?
A: 

After completing your CBSE Class 12 in Science stream, you can appear for JEE Main, NEET, JEE AdvancedBITSAT, COMED-K, IPU-CET, AMU Entrance Exam, AIIMS BSc Nursing,   AIIMS Paramedical and more. For detailed information on entrance exams after Class 12 Science, students can click on the link provided below:

Entrance Exams After 12th Science: Navigate Your Career

Q:   What are the different undergraduate courses I can pursue after completing Class 12 in Commerce stream?
A: 

Those who completed Class 12th in Commerce stream can go for Bcom, Company BBA, LLB, Economics, Economics, etc. There are so many degree courses for commerce students. Check few courses for commerce students below.

1. B.Com Accounting and Taxation
2. B.Com Applied Economics
3. B.Com (Honours)
4. Bachelor of Business Administration
5. Chartered Accountancy
6. Company Secretary
7. Company3 Accountancy
8. Company3 of Accounting and Finance
9. Bachelor of Management Studies
10. Bachelor of Foreign Trade

Q:   The details mentioned in my CBSE 12th Result is incorrect. What do I do?
A: 

In case the details mentioned in your CBSE Class 12 result are incorrect, you must contact the school officials and get them rectified. It is important to have correct details in your result, marksheet and other certificates as these are important documents and will be required at the time of admission for higher education. Colleges/universities and other institutes will not allow admission in case of incorrect details.

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

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!

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