Archive · 11 Oct 2026
CBSE Releases Class 12 Psychology Sample Paper for 2026-27
CBSE has published sample papers for Class 12 students for the 2026-27 school year.
Psychology students can use the sample paper to see what kinds of questions may appear and how marks are divided.
The written Psychology exam is worth 70 marks.
Half the marks are for remembering and understanding ideas, while another 35% are for applying what students have learned.
The remaining 15% are for analysing information and supporting judgments.
Students are encouraged to practise with sample papers and previous questions.
They should also review important topics, definitions and theories.
The article says the 2027 board exams are expected to take place in February, March or April.
It says CBSE is expected to announce the timetable soon.
CBSE has released Class 12 sample papers for the 2026-27 academic session, including Psychology.
Students can use the Psychology sample paper to understand question types, exam pattern and marking scheme.
The Class 12 Psychology theory paper carries 70 marks.
The syllabus allocates 50% of marks to remembering and understanding, 35% to applying knowledge and 15% to analytical skills.
Revision suggestions include solving sample papers and past questions, practising case-based questions and reviewing theories, disorders and therapies.
- Who
- CBSE Class 12 students taking Psychology.
- What
- CBSE released the 2026-27 Class 12 Psychology sample question paper and outlined the theory paper's marks distribution.
- When
- The article says the 2027 Class 12 exams are expected in February, March or April; the timetable is expected soon.
- Where
- The sample paper is available through CBSE's official website, cbse.gov.in.
- Why
- The sample paper is intended to help students understand the exam pattern, question types and marking scheme.
- Academic session
- 2026-27
- Psychology theory paper
- 70 marks
- Remembering and understanding
- 50% (35 marks)
- Applying knowledge
- 35% (25 marks)
- Analytical questions
- 15% (10 marks)
- Expected 2027 exam period
- February, March or April 2027
- Previous-cycle Psychology exam
- March 5, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm