CBSE Class 12 Physics paper well-balanced, moderate in difficulty; MCQ lengthy, calculation-based

The CBSE Class 12 Physics board paper was well-balanced and moderate in difficulty, as per analysis. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the CBSE Class 12 board exam 2026 for Physics paper today from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. CBSE Board Exam LIVE.

Priya Roy, PGT - Physics, Modern English School, Kahilipara, Guwahati, Assam, said that the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam had moderate Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with some direct and application analysis based, aimed at assessing students’ analytical understanding.

“The assertion and reason-based questions were moderate and based on conceptual clarity, which will help students score well. The two-mark questions included direct questions from Semiconductor Electronics and Nuclei, while others consisted of numerical evaluating students’ conceptual understanding and problem-solving abilities,” Roy added.

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CBSE Class 12 Physics paper easier than last year, say students

The CBSE Class 12 Physics question paper had three-mark questions, which were moderate and manageable, with 6 to 7 marks allotted to numerical, allowing students to apply concepts with clarity, according to the analysis report.

Five-mark questions also maintained a moderate level and focused on analytical, and application-based thinking, with around six marks in numerical, Roy said.

Alka Kapur, principal, Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh says that the CBSE Class 12 board exam 2026 Physics paper was overall well-balanced in terms of content coverage and conceptual assessment.

“The MCQ section required more calculation-based thinking than expected. Although the questions were manageable, they demanded careful numerical evaluation and conceptual clarity,” Kapur said.

The CBSE Class 12 Physics paper was comparatively more theoretical in nature rather than focusing extensively on practical applications. Majority of derivations were included from the prescribed syllabus.

“Overall, the paper was moderately easy when compared to last year’s examination. However, due to the length and calculation-intensive nature of the questions, it was time-taking. Average students might have found it slightly challenging to complete within the allotted time,” she added.

The board will conduct the CBSE Class 12 board exam for automotive and fashion studies tomorrow, February 21 in a single shift.