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New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the sample papers for classes 10 and 12. It has released CBSE sample papers 2026 for all subjects. Students, teachers and parents can download CBSE 10th, 12th sample papers 2025 pdf on the official website at cbse.gov.in.
The Board has also released CBSE Marking Schemes (MS) along with the Sample Question Paper (SQP). The sample papers and marking scheme play a significant role in exam preparation. It will not only make students familiar with the weightage of each chapter but also the exam pattern.
Step 1: Open the CBSE's academic website at cbseacademic.nic.in
Step 2: Go to the Sample Question Paper (SQP) tab on the homepage
Step 3: Land on the SQP 2025-26 and select Class 10/ Class 12
Step 4: Select the subject in pdf format
Step 5: Clicking on the link will open the CBSE 2026 sample paper pdf on homepage
Step 6: Download CBSE sample paper 2025 pdf
Step 7: Keep the hard copy of sample papers for future need
The Board has released the tentative CBSE 10th, 12th date sheet 2026. The CBSE Class 10 - phase 1 board exams will be held from February 17 to March 9, 2026. The Class 10 phase 2 examination will be held from May 15 to 29, 2026. The CBSE Class 12 board exams will be conducted between February 17 and April 9, 2026. The final timetable will be released after schools submit their student lists. Around 45 lakh students are expected to appear for CBSE board exams 2026 in 204 subjects from India and 26 countries abroad.
Question: What are CBSE sample papers?
Answer: The Board releases CBSE sample papers for classes 10 and 12 to help students familiarise themselves with the exam process, as well as to highlight important topics and question formats.
Question: Are CBSE sample papers important?
Answer: Yes, the CBSE sample papers are crucial for students to understand the weightage, question pattern, and get familiar with the exam pattern.
Question: Are sample papers tougher than boards?
Answer: The Sample question papers (SQP) released by the CBSE are not too tough. In contrast, many students may find it a bit tougher than the actual exams.
