
CBSE Class 12 Paper Analysis 2027 will be added after the board exams. The actual 2027 papers are not available yet. CBSE has released the 2026-27 sample papers, while the latest completed board papers are from 2026.
The 2026 papers show clear differences between subjects. Physics, Chemistry and Biology each had 33 questions for 70 marks. Mathematics had 38 questions for 80 marks, while English Core had 13 main questions divided into Reading, Creative Writing and Literature.
A paper analysis can be prepared only after the exam. Until then, the 2026-27 sample papers show the question-paper design for the current session. The previous completed board papers are useful for checking the number of questions, marks and question types used in the exam.
CBSE does not give an official easy, moderate or difficult label to each paper. Such labels can differ by subject, set and student. The analysis below uses the structure and questions found in the actual 2026 papers.
| Subject | Sample Paper | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi Core Set 1 | Download | Download |
| Hindi Core Set 2 | Download | Download |
| Hindi Core Set 3 | Download | Download |
| Hindi Elective Set 1 | Download | Download |
| Hindi Elective Set 2 | Download | Download |
| Hindi Elective Set 3 | Download | Download |
| English Core Set 1 | Download | Download |
| English Core Set 2 | Download | Download |
| English Core Set 3 | Download | Download |
| Mathematics Set 1 | Download | Download |
| Mathematics Set 2 | Download | Download |
| Mathematics Set 3 | Download | Download |
| Chemistry Set 1 | Download | Download |
| Chemistry Set 2 | Download | Download |
| Chemistry Set 3 | Download | Download |
| Entrepreneurship | Download | Download |
| Physical Education | Download | Download |
| Geography Set 1 | Download | Download |
| Geography Set 2 | Download | Download |
| Geography Set 3 | Download | Download |
| Business Studies | Download | Download |
| Physics Set 1 | Download | Download |
| Physics Set 2 | Download | Download |
| Physics Set 3 | Download | Download |
| Biology | Download | Download |
| Computer Science | Download | Download |
| Biotechnology | Download | Download |
| Accountancy | Download | Download |
| Economics | Download | Download |
| History | Download | Download |
| Home Science | Download | Download |
| Political Science | Download | Download |
| Psychology | Download | Download |
| Sociology | Download | Download |
| Hindi Core | Download | Download |
Latest Update:
The reviewed 2026 Set 1 papers show two broad formats. Physics, Chemistry and Biology had 33 questions and 70 marks. Mathematics had 38 questions and 80 marks. English Core also carried 80 marks, but its 13 main questions were grouped by skill instead of the five-section Science and Mathematics format.
| Subject and reviewed code | Questions | Marks and time | Paper structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics 55/1/1 | 33 | 70 marks; 3 hours | 16 one-mark, 5 two-mark, 7 three-mark, 2 case-based and 3 five-mark questions |
| Chemistry 56/1/1 | 33 | 70 marks; 3 hours | 16 one-mark, 5 two-mark, 7 three-mark, 2 case-based and 3 five-mark questions |
| Biology 57/1/1 | 33 | 70 marks; 3 hours | 16 one-mark, 5 two-mark, 7 three-mark, 2 case-based and 3 five-mark questions |
| Mathematics 65/1/1 | 38 | 80 marks; 3 hours | 20 one-mark, 5 two-mark, 6 three-mark, 4 five-mark and 3 case-study questions |
| English Core 1/1/1 | 13 main questions | 80 marks; 3 hours | Reading Skills 22 marks, Creative Writing 18 marks and Literature 40 marks |
Physics code 55/1/1 had 33 questions for 70 marks. The paper moved from one-mark MCQs to short answers, case-based questions and five-mark answers. Questions 29 and 30 were the two case-based questions. They covered a moving-coil galvanometer and the photoelectric effect, so students had to use concepts and calculations within the same case.
Chemistry code 56/1/1 also had 33 questions for 70 marks. Its two case-based questions carried four marks each. Question 29 used amines and related reactions, while Question 30 used valence bond theory and crystal field theory for coordination compounds. The five-mark section included organic reaction tests and conversions.
Biology code 57/1/1 followed the same 33-question, 70-mark structure. The case-based part used diagrams and data instead of only direct recall. Question 29 used the distribution of two barnacle species to test competition in ecology. Question 30 used bar graphs from plant crosses to test genetics.
Mathematics code 65/1/1 had 38 questions for 80 marks. Questions 1 to 18 were MCQs, while Questions 19 and 20 used assertion and reason. The three case studies used revenue and maxima, probability, and integration through a roundabout and circular pond. Internal choice was available in some questions outside Section A.
English Core code 1/1/1 had 13 main questions for 80 marks. Reading Skills carried 22 marks, Creative Writing carried 18 marks and Literature carried 40 marks. The writing section included notice writing, invitation or reply, a letter or job application, and an article or report. The Literature section combined extracts with short and long answers.
The case-based questions did not follow one common subject style. Science papers used passages, diagrams or data from the subject, while Mathematics used real-life situations that had to be converted into equations or probabilities.
| Paper | Questions | What they covered |
|---|---|---|
| Physics 55/1/1 | 29-30 | Moving-coil galvanometer and photoelectric effect through case-based questions |
| Chemistry 56/1/1 | 29-30 | Amines and coordination compounds, with reactions, electronic arrangement and magnetic behaviour |
| Biology 57/1/1 | 29-30 | Competition between species and genetic crosses shown through diagrams and bar graphs |
| Mathematics 65/1/1 | 36-38 | Maximum revenue, probability and integration applied to three different situations |
Each booklet carries a question-paper code, such as 55/1/1 for Physics Set 1. Use the code printed on the booklet when checking a marking scheme or solution. A question number from one set may point to a different question in another set.
The official question-paper archive contains the 2026 Class 12 subject files. The matching official marking schemes are available separately.
No. The 2027 board exams have not taken place, so the actual papers cannot be reviewed yet. CBSE has released sample papers for the 2026-27 session.
Physics code 55/1/1 had 33 questions for 70 marks. The paper included 16 one-mark questions, two case-based questions and three five-mark questions.
The reviewed Set 1 papers used the same 33-question and 70-mark structure. Their subject content and exact questions were different.
Mathematics had three case-study questions, numbered 36 to 38. Each carried four marks.
CBSE publishes subject-wise marking schemes on its official marking-scheme page. Match the subject and paper code before checking an answer.
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