Archive · 22 Sep 2026
CBSE Releases 2027 Board Exam Sample Papers and Marking Schemes
CBSE has released practice papers for students in Classes 10 and 12.
These papers are for the 2026-27 school year.
Students will take the related board examinations in 2027.
The papers show what the exam questions and sections may look like.
Marking schemes explain how answers will be checked and scored.
CBSE wants schools to use the papers in classroom teaching and learning.
Students can use them to practise applying ideas to real-life situations.
CBSE said the exam pattern and passing rules will stay the same as last year.
CBSE released subject-wise sample question papers and marking schemes for Classes 10 and 12.
The materials cover the 2026-27 academic session and are available on the CBSE Academic website.
The sample papers explain question formats, section structures, mark distribution and curriculum coverage.
CBSE said the question paper design and assessment pattern will not change for 2026-27.
Passing criteria will remain the same as those used during the 2025-26 academic session.
- Who
- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), for Class 10 and Class 12 students.
- What
- Released subject-wise Sample Question Papers and Marking Schemes for the 2027 board examinations.
- When
- For the 2026-27 academic session; CBSE issued the release notification on September 21, 2026.
- Where
- On the official CBSE Academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in.
- Why
- To provide a broad template of the question paper design, support classroom learning and help students prepare for the examinations.
- Issuing body
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Classes covered
- Classes 10 and 12
- Academic session
- 2026-27
- Board examination year
- 2027
- Question paper design
- No change announced for 2026-27
- Assessment pattern
- No change announced for 2026-27
- Passing criteria
- Same as applicable during the 2025-26 academic session
- Official pages
- Class 10: cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSX_2026-27.html; Class 12: cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSXII_2026-27.html
Sources
CBSE Board Exams 2027: Class 10, 12 Sample Question Papers Released At cbseacademic.nic.in; Check SQP, Marking Scheme
CBSE 10th, 12th board exams 2027: Subject-wise sample papers, marking scheme released at cbseacademic.nic.in
