CBSE Sample Question Papers 2026-27 Released for Class 10 & 12 | Official SQP & Marking Scheme
CBSE Releases Sample Question Papers for Classes X & XII — Academic Session 2026-27
Board confirms no change in question paper design, assessment pattern, or passing criteria for the new session.
What the Circular Says
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has formally notified all Heads of Schools affiliated with the Board that the Sample Question Papers (SQPs) and accompanying Marking Schemes (MS) for Classes X and XII, for the current Academic Session 2026-27, are now available on the CBSE Academic website.
According to the notification, these sample papers are meant to give schools and teachers a broad template for ensuring uniformity and proper curriculum coverage. They also serve as a guide for classroom teaching and learning activities, with the Board reiterating its continued focus on promoting real-life application of concepts rather than rote learning.
Download the Official Sample Papers
Students, teachers, and schools can access the papers directly from the official CBSE Academic portal using the links below:
Links lead to the official cbseacademic.nic.in portal. Always verify against the CBSE website before final use.
Key Takeaways for Students & Teachers
No design change: The question paper design and assessment pattern remain unchanged for 2026-27.
Passing criteria unchanged: The same passing criteria that applied for the 2025-26 session will continue to apply.
Use for practice: SQPs and marking schemes should be used actively in classroom teaching, not just for last-minute revision.
Circular Details
| Reference Number | CBSE/Academic/AP&AD(PV)/2026 |
| Date of Issue | 21 September 2026 |
| Subject | Sample Question Papers for Classes X & XII, Academic Session 2026-27 |
| Issued To | All Heads of Schools affiliated with CBSE |
| Query / Feedback Email | cbsesqp@cbseshiksha.in |
Circulated To
- The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-16
- The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida-201309
- The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
with a request to disseminate the information to all schools under their respective jurisdictions.
Dr. Praggya M. Singh
Professor & Director (Academics), CBSE
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