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CBSE Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers
CBSE Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII)
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)No papers yetVerified 3 Oct 2026
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We haven’t published verified CBSE Class 12 papers yet. We only add papers we can trace to an official source.
About CBSE Class 12
The CBSE Class XII board examination concludes the two-year Class XI-XII senior secondary course in CBSE-affiliated schools. Students take at least five subjects, including Hindi or English, and choose the rest from languages, academic electives and skill electives. Most universities and entrance exams use the result as the qualifying Class 12 examination.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Theory board examination
Pen-and-paper theory papers set by CBSE, covering the whole Class XII syllabus
- 2
Practicals / internal assessment
Practical exams or projects and internal assessment, weighted by subject (e.g. 30 marks of practicals in Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
English Core / English ElectiveHindi Core / Hindi ElectivePhysicsChemistryBiologyMathematics / Applied MathematicsAccountancyBusiness StudiesEconomicsHistoryPolitical ScienceGeographyPsychologySociologyComputer Science / Informatics PracticesPhysical Education
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Theory board examination | Each subject is out of 100: for example Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Computer Science are 70 theory + 30 practical; Mathematics, History, Political Science and Sociology are 80 theory + 20 internal assessment; Accountancy, Business Studies and Economics are 80 theory + 20 project/practicalCBSE Senior Secondary Curriculum 2026-27 · source |
Preparing with CBSE Class 12 papers
- Practise each stage separately: Theory board examination, Practicals / internal assessment.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download CBSE Class 12 previous year papers?
We have not published CBSE Class 12 papers yet. Check the official website (cbse.gov.in) for any papers the authority has released.
Who conducts CBSE Class 12?
CBSE Class 12 is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 3 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) — official website
- CBSE Secondary Curriculum Part 2 (Classes XI-XII) 2026-27
- CBSE Academic curriculum 2026-27 page
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