Official links last checked: 11 October 2026.
Practising with official papers is the most reliable way to prepare for the CBSE Class 12 (Senior Secondary) board exam. This page lists the official practice material CBSE publishes.
Official papers from CBSE
All four collections are published on cbse.gov.in under Board Examinations.
How to use previous and sample papers
- Start with the latest sample or model paper. It shows the current question pattern.
- Solve it in the actual exam time, without notes.
- Check your answers against the official marking scheme where CBSE provides one.
- Then work through older papers topic by topic to find weak areas.
Common problems
- Papers from unofficial sites. They may be incomplete or wrong. Prefer the official collections above.
- Pattern has changed. Older papers may follow a different design. Use them for practice, but follow the latest sample paper and syllabus for the format.
- Answers not available. Not every paper comes with solutions. Ask your teachers to check your answers.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download official CBSE 12th papers?
From the official links above, on cbse.gov.in.
Are sample papers the same as the real exam?
No. Sample or model papers show the pattern and type of questions; the actual exam paper is different.
How many papers should I practise?
Practise the latest sample paper fully, then as many older papers as you can, focusing on weak topics.
Can I trust papers shared on social media?
Not without checking. Prefer the official collections linked on this page.
Related pages and tools
- CBSE 12th Date sheet
- CBSE 12th Result
- CBSE 12th Syllabus
- CBSE 10th previous year papers
- CGPA to Percentage Calculator – for older CBSE CGPA marksheets
- Board Percentage Calculator – overall and best-of-five percentage