CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2025-26: Download 12th Subject-wise Paper PDF and Marking Scheme

 

CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers and Marking Scheme 2026: CBSE has released the sample papers of major subjects for Class 12 for the 2026 Board Exams. Download the subject-wise sample question papers with marking scheme in PDF here. Students are advised to practice the model paper and make themselves familiar with the complete syllabus and focus on weak areas. View and download the subject-wise PDFs directly from Jagran Josh.

CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2025-26: Download 12th Subject-wise Paper PDF and Marking Scheme

CBSE Class 12th Sample Papers 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made available all subject sample papers officially along with solutions for academic year 2025-26, from all the streams for the 2026 board exams. Sample papers are always beneficial for students to practice before examinations. It encourages students to reflect on their achievements and understand their strengths and weaknesses, as well as the areas for improvement.

Preparing for board exams can be challenging, but with the right strategies you can approach your studies in the right direction. In this article, we have provided the complete set of subject-wise sample papers and their marking scheme released by the CBSE Board. Read the complete article for the latest update and get a free link to download subject-wise PDF.

Note: The format of sample papers is more or less similar to the previous year sample papers.  Find below the changes regarding exam pattern:

Question Type	Weightage	Description
Competency-Based Questions	50%	Test students’ ability to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios, including: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Case-based questions, and Source-based integrated questions.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	20%	Select response type questions included to encourage critical thinking and quick decision-making skills among students.
Constructed Response Type Questions	30%	Traditional answer type questions such as short and long answer type questions

CBSE Board Class 12 Subject-Wise Sample Paper PDF and Solution 2025-2026 

Subjects	Sample Question Paper	Marking Scheme
Accountancy	SQP	MS
Bengali	SQP	MS
Biology	SQP	MS
Biotechnology	SQP	MS
Business Studies	SQP	MS
Chemistry	SQP	MS
Computer Science	SQP	MS
Economics	SQP	MS
Engg. Graphic	SQP	MS
English Core	SQP	MS
English Elective	SQP	MS
Entrepreneurship	SQP	MS
French	SQP	MS
Geography	SQP	MS
German	SQP	MS
Gujarati	SQP	MS
Hindi Elective	SQP	MS
Hindi Core	SQP	MS
History	SQP	MS
Hindustani Music (Melodic)	SQP	MS
Hindustani Music (Percussion)	SQP	MS
Hindustani Music (Vocal)	SQP	MS
Home Science	SQP	MS
Informatics Practices	SQP	MS
Japanese	SQP	MS
Kannada	SQP	MS
Legal Studies	SQP	MS
Applied Arts (Commercial Art)	SQP	MS
Applied Mathematics	SQP	MS
Mathematics	SQP	MS
NCC	SQP	MS
Nepali	SQP	MS
Kokborok	SQP	MS
KTPI	SQP	MS
Odia	SQP	MS
Painting	SQP	MS
Graphic	SQP	MS
Sculpture	SQP	MS
Persian	SQP	MS
Physical Education	SQP	MS
Physics	SQP	MS
Political Science	SQP	MS
Psychology	SQP	MS
Punjabi	SQP	MS
Russian	SQP	MS
Sindhi	SQP	MS
Sociology	SQP	MS
Spanish	SQP	MS
Sanskrit Core	SQP	MS
Sanskrit Elective	SQP	MS
Tamil	SQP	MS
Telugu (AP)	SQP	MS
Telugu (Telangana)	SQP	MS
Tibetan	SQP	MS
Tangkhul (MIL)	SQP	MS
Urdu Core	SQP	MS
Urdu Elective	SQP	MS

⚙️ Important Details About Pattern & Marking

• Usually the theory for most subjects is 70 marks + remaining 30 marks for practical/internal/project work etc. 

• Papers are divided into sections (A, B, C, D, E etc.) with different weightages. E.g. for Computer Science: 21 one-mark questions, some 2-mark, 3-mark, 4-mark and 5-mark questions.