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CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026-27 - Subject-Wise Marks, Question Types and Marking Scheme

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) · All India · Posted 15 Oct 2026

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Name of post	CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026-27 - Subject-Wise Marks, Question Types and Marking Scheme
Organisation	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Job location	All India
Posted on	15 Oct 2026
Last updated	15 Oct 2026

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Subject	Theory Marks	Practical / Internal Marks	Total
Physics	70	30	100
Chemistry	70	30	100
Biology	70	30	100
Mathematics	80	20	100
Applied Mathematics	80	20	100
Accountancy	80	20	100
Business Studies	80	20	100
Economics	80	20	100
English Core	80	20	100

Check the latest subject-wise syllabus and prescribed topics.
Understand the unit-wise marks distribution where it is provided.
Practise MCQs, case-based questions and written answers included in the official pattern.
Solve the CBSE sample paper within the specified examination duration.
Compare answers with the official marking scheme to understand how marks are awarded.
Prepare the practical, project or internal assessment components required for the subject.
Revise topics in which mistakes are identified during sample paper practice.
Students preparing for the 2027 CBSE Class 12 examinations should use the published curriculum and sample papers to understand their subject's requirements.

Competency-based questions carry about 50% weightage. Half of the question paper is competency-based, which can be MCQs, case-based or source-based questions. Before that, the 2024 Class 12 papers had only 40% competency-based questions.
Understanding matters more than memorising. Questions test application and analytical thinking, so practise case studies, assertion-reason and source-based questions along with the usual long answers.
Marks split between theory and practical or internal assessment. For example, Physics is a 70-mark theory paper plus a 30-mark practical paper, totalling 100 marks. The split varies by subject, so check each one.
Use the subject-wise blueprint. Chapter-wise marks differ for Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Accountancy. Revise according to the weightage and the latest syllabus.
Two-phase board exams are planned. One source lists two phases of the CBSE board exam for 2026-27. I couldn’t confirm the details, so check the official notice for dates and rules.

Visit the CBSE Academic website at cbseacademic.nic.in.
Open the Curriculum 2026-27 section.
Select the senior secondary curriculum and the required subject.
Open the Class XII Sample Question Papers 2026-27 page.
Select the subject's sample question paper and marking scheme.
Check the sections, question types, maximum marks, duration and marking instructions.
CBSE provides the curriculum, sample question papers and marking schemes through the CBSE Academic website. Students can follow these steps to check the official exam pattern.

Official Academic Website (cbseacademic.nic.in)	Click Here cbseacademic.nic.in
Official Website	Click Here cbse.gov.in
Particulars	Details
Board Name	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Examination	CBSE Class 12 Board Examination 2027
Academic Session	2026-27
Streams	Science, Commerce, Humanities and other subject combinations
Question Types	Competency-Based, MCQ, Case-Based, Short Answer and Long Answer Questions
Theory Marks	Generally 70 or 80 for the subjects covered below
Practical/Internal Assessment	Generally 20 or 30 marks for the subjects covered below
Total Marks Per Subject	100 for the subjects covered below
Exam Duration	3 Hours for the subjects listed below
Assessment	Theory Examination and applicable Practical, Project or Internal Assessment
Curriculum Status	Published for 2026-27

What is the official website for CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026-27 - Subject-Wise Marks, Question Types and Marking Scheme?

The official website is https://www.cbse.gov.in/.