CBSE Board 12th Exams 2026 LIVE: Class 12 political science exam 'moderate' in difficulty; simple MCQs

The CBSE Class 12 board examinations 2026 will conclude on April 9, 2026, covering all subjects across the Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams.

Based on subject experts, the Class XII Political Science paper was balanced, moderate in difficulty, and fully aligned with the prescribed syllabus. The MCQs were clear and application-based, while short and long answer questions were drawn from important topics, giving students a fair chance to perform well.

Source-based, case-based, and map questions were manageable for well-prepared students, and internal choices in long-answer questions added flexibility. Overall, the paper was fair, student-friendly, and allowed learners to confidently demonstrate their understanding.

The CBSE Class 12 Political Science exam 2026 is structured to assess students across different types of questions and marks distribution. The paper carries a total of 100 marks and includes a mix of very short, short, long, map-based, case-study, and essay-type questions. Section A consists of 10 very short answer questions, each worth 1 mark. Section B has 5 short answer questions, each carrying 3 marks, while Section C includes 5 long answer questions of 5 marks each. Section D comprises 2 to 4 map-based or case-study questions totaling 20 marks, and Section E features 3 essay-type questions, each ranging from 8 to 10 marks, making up 30 marks. Overall, the exam includes 25–30 questions covering all sections.

Students appearing for today’s CBSE Class 12 Political Science exam must secure at least 33% in both theory and internal assessment to pass. The exam carries 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for project work.

Subject experts will share analysis and unofficial answer keys for students once the CBSE Class 12 board exams 2026 for political science end. 

CBSE board exams 2026 for Class 12 Political Science paper will end at 1:30 today.

CBSE board exams 2026 for Class 12 began on February 17 and will end on April 10 for more than 16 lakh students.

CBSE has decided to develop competency-based assessments for skill subjects in alignment with PISA standards. It will also introduce semiconductor technology as a skill subject for students in Classes 8 to 12. Additionally, an artificial intelligence course for students from Class 3 onward will be rolled out starting in the 2026–27 academic session. These decisions were taken during the board’s most recent governing body meeting.

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To pass the CBSE board Class 12 exams 2026, students must obtain a minimum of 33% marks in each subject, combining theory and practical components to pass. 

As per the students' reactions, the overall difficulty of the CBSE Class 12 psychology paper was "easy to moderate." As per subject experts, the CBSE Class 12 question paper was "well-structured and manageable", and focused on both theoretical knowledge and practical application of psychological concepts.

As per the subject experts, the CBSE 12th Hindi paper was aligned with the prescribed NCERT syllabus and was "easy" for most of the students. The overall paper was designed in such a way that it allowed students to effectively demonstrate their understanding of key concepts. 

CBSE will conduct the CBSE board exam 2026 for Class 12 political science paper today from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. 

For students appearing in today’s CBSE Class 12 Political Science exam, the passing requirement is 33% in both theory and internal assessment. The exam consists of 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for project work.

The CBSE Class 12 board examinations 2026 will conclude on April 9, 2026, covering all subjects across Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams.

CBSE has issued strict guidelines regarding unfair means during exams. If a student is caught cheating in any subject:

• The result for that subject will be cancelled
• No substitution with a sixth or seventh subject will be allowed
• The candidate will be placed in the compartment category and must reappear for that subject

These rules apply equally to both Class 10 and Class 12 examinations.

Starting with the 2026-27 academic session, all students must have an APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) ID to fill out CBSE exam registration forms. This decision comes after the board reported that by 2025-26, less than 50% of students in affiliated schools had obtained APAAR IDs.

The CBSE Class 12 Political Science exam 2026 will be conducted tomorrow from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM across all examination centers nationwide.

Private candidates appearing for CBSE exams can download their admit card online by following these steps:

• Visit the official website: cbse.gov.in
• Click on the “Admit Card – Private Candidates” link
• Enter your application number, previous roll number, or name
• Submit to view your admit card
• Download and print a copy for exam use

The next exam for the CBSE Class 12 board exam is Biology on March 27, 2026.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE Board Class 12th economics paper 2026 today.

The CBSE Class 12 hall ticket includes:

• Student’s name, roll number, and parents’ names
• Date of birth (Class 10 & 12 candidates)
• Subject-wise exam dates and timings
• Exam day and centre details (name & address)
• Instructions for reporting time, permitted items, and conduct inside the hall

Students must carry their admit card along with a valid school ID. Entry will not be allowed under any circumstances without these documents.

CBSE has implemented strict verification protocols at exam centres, including thorough admit card and ID checks, to maintain exam integrity.

Around 18.5 lakh candidates are set to appear for the CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2026 across the country.

The CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2026 will use OMR sheets for objective-type questions, evaluated digitally. Students must carefully fill in roll number, subject code, and question paper set, and shade answers correctly using a blue or black pen. Multiple markings or errors may result in answers not being evaluated.

The CBSE board exam 2026 dates for Class 12 are given in the table below. 

To pass the CBSE Class 12 exams 2026, students must secure at least 33% marks in each subject, including theory, practical, and internal assessments. Failing to meet this minimum in any component may result in the subject being marked as failed.

The CBSE board exam dates for Class 12 Board 2026 till April 1 are shown in the table below. 

According to subject experts, the CBSE Class 12 economics paper 2026 was moderate to slightly difficult, requiring students to have a strong grasp of concepts and good analytical skills to achieve high scores.

Another expert described the paper as moderate and well-balanced, closely following NCERT guidelines and previous years’ patterns. Most questions were concept-based, making it a scoring paper for students who were well prepared.

CBSE has introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 board exams, replacing the traditional physical evaluation with digital assessment of scanned answer sheets to enhance speed, accuracy, and security. Teachers will mark responses digitally at schools, with marks being calculated automatically. However, Class 10 exams will continue to be evaluated using the physical method.

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The CBSE Class 12 board exams for 2026 started on February 17 and will end on April 10. Over 16 lakh students are expected to take the exams across 114 subjects.

CBSE board will hold Class 12 political science paper 2026 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Students must carry their hall ticket and school ID at the exam centre for verification purposes.

CBSE board will conduct Class 12 Political Science paper 2026 tomorrow from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm across the country.