The CBSE Central Board of Secondary Education has officially released the Sample Question Papers (SQPs) for CBSE Class 12 and CBSE Class 10 for the 2025-26 session, along with their detailed marking schemes. Candidates appearing for the boards can now download the subject-wise sample papers from the CBSE academic portal known as cbseacademic.nic.in.
Such papers are prepared based on the latest syllabus and examination pattern to bestow clarity on the naming of questions, marks allotted per question, and the manner of answering for the ongoing academic session.
Also read:
CBSE 12th Sample Question Papers
CBSE 10th Sample Question Papers
How to Access CBSE 2025-26 Sample Papers?
To ensure a seamless download process, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made sample papers of all subjects and marking schemes accessible on its dedicated academic portal. The following procedures outline how students can obtain them:
- Visit the official CBSE site: cbse.gov.in
- Click on “Academic Website” or directly enter the website address: cbseacademic.nic.in
- Then on the homepage, click “Sample Question Paper 2025-26.”
- Select your class: Class X or Class XII
- Select the subject of the choice
- View or download the PDF sample paper and the marking scheme
- Print out the papers if you want to.
Importance of CBSE Sample Papers for 2025-26 Exams
Solving sample papers is one of the most important aspects of exam preparation. The new class 10 and 12 sample papers are not merely model question sets; they are simulated versions of the real board examination pattern. Students can use these samples to:
- Become familiar with the new exam pattern and style of questions
- Work on time management while simulating exam conditions
- Understand the marking scheme through CBSE's official scheme
- Understand weaknesses, along with performing an evaluation on themselves
- Gain confidence and alleviate anxiety before the exams.
From science to commerce to humanities subjects, these practice-oriented materials offer precise clarity and are the quintessential device for the final march to preparation.
Direct Access to PDFs
CBSE has ensured direct and free access to the official SQPs for all subjects. These include major subjects like:
- Mathematics
- Science
- English
- Hindi
- Social Science (for Class 10)
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics
- Political Science, History, English Core, etc. (for Class 12)
The CBSE marking scheme 2025-26 provided with each paper also helps students understand how to frame their responses to maximize scores.
For real-time updates and subject-wise direct links, students should visit cbseacademic.nic.in regularly.
Stay ahead in your CBSE Board exam preparation with the official sample papers — your blueprint for success in 2026.
Also read: CBSE Supplementary Result 2025 for Class 10 & 12 to Be Declared Soon at results.cbse.nic.in
