CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices Previous Year Question Papers (2022–2026)
Download every CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices board paper from 2022–2026 as a free PDF, with the official CBSE marking scheme. Or practise all 224 questions online, one by one, with answers (224 have marking-scheme solutions).
Class 12 Informatics Practices board papers with marking schemes
Two sets per year from different CBSE regions. Question papers are published by CBSE; click a PDF to download it free.
| Paper | Questions | Free download | Answers | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board exam 2026 | 37 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2025 | 35 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2024 | 33 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2023 | 34 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2022 · Term 2 | 13 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
Class 12 Informatics Practices sample paper 2026-27
CBSE released the 2026-27 Sample Question Paper on 21 September 2026 and confirmed there is no change in the question paper design for 2026-27. Practise it first: it shows exactly how your board paper will look.
| Paper | Questions | Free download | Answers | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample paper 2026-27 | 37 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
Chapter-wise weightage (from 4 board papers)
Average marks each chapter carried per board paper. Start revision with the chapters at the top.
| Chapter | Share | Avg. marks per paper |
|---|---|---|
| Database Query using SQL | 23.8 | |
| Pandas: Series & DataFrame | 20.5 | |
| Computer Networks | 11.2 | |
| Data Visualisation | 6.2 | |
| Societal Impacts | 5.2 |
Most repeated Informatics Practices questions in CBSE board exams
These questions (or near-identical ones) appeared in more than one board exam year.
- Which of the following is the correct output of the following SQL command ? 1 SELECT ROUND (7876.4568· 2); (i) (i) 7876.46 7876.45 (i) 7900 (iv) 7900.4568
Asked in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026Database Query using SQL1 mark - What will be the output of the following SQL queries : (i) SELECT RIGHT("CHANDRAYAN3",4); (i) SELECT ROUND(76345.456,2) ; 2190
Asked in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026Database Query using SQL2 marks - What will be the output of the following code : import pandas as pd sl=pd.Series(data=2*(3,10)) print(sl)
Asked in 2023, 2024, 2026Pandas: Series & DataFrame2 marks - Find the output of the following Python code : import pandas as pd com=pd.Series([45,12,15,200],index=['mouse','printer', 'webcam','keyboard'J) print(com[1:3])
Asked in 2023, 2024, 2026Pandas: Series & DataFrame2 marks - FULLMAN Tech, Bengaluru is a company that deals with software development. They have different divisions HR (Hi), Sales (H2), Production (H3) and Marketing (H4). The layout of the Bengaluru branch is : HR Sales (H1) (H2)…
Asked in 2022, 2023, 2024Computer Networks5 marks - XEED Private Ltd., Delhi is a company that deals with educational toys. They have different divisions HR (A1), Sales (A2), Production (A3) and Marketing (A4). The layout of the Delhi branch is : XEED Private Ltd. Delhi B…
Asked in 2022, 2023, 2024Computer Networks4 marks - Primary law in India for matters related to e-commerce and cyber crime is : IT Act 1995 (i) (i) IT Act 2000 (iii) IT Act 1998 (iv) IT Act 2010
Asked in 2023, 2026Societal Impacts1 mark - Raheem created a unique computer software and wants to protect his creation from being copied or used without his permission. He is considering to apply for legal protection. Which type of intellectual property protectio…
Asked in 2025, 2026Societal Impacts1 mark
Class 12 Informatics Practices paper pattern
Based on the sample paper 2026-27 (70 marks).
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 21 × 1 mark | 21 |
| Section B | 7 × 2 marks | 14 |
| Section C | 4 × 3 marks | 12 |
| Section D | 2 × 4 marks | 8 |
| Section E | 3 × 5 marks | 15 |
CBSE additional practice papers for Class 12 Informatics Practices
| Paper | Questions | Free download | Answers | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional practice paper 2023-24 | 35 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices previous year question papers for free?
All CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices board papers from 2022–2026 are listed on this page as free PDF downloads, together with the official marking schemes. You can also practise every question online in the free BoardPrep app.
Are marking schemes included with the Class 12 Informatics Practices papers?
Yes. The official CBSE marking scheme is linked next to each paper where CBSE has published it. In the app, 224 of the 224 questions show their marking-scheme answer.
Which chapters carry the most marks in Class 12 Informatics Practices?
In recent board papers the highest-weightage chapters were Database Query using SQL, Pandas: Series & DataFrame, Computer Networks. See the chapter-wise weightage table above for the full list.
Has the CBSE exam pattern changed for 2026-27?
No. CBSE's notification of 21 September 2026 says there is no change in the question paper design or assessment pattern for 2026-27, and the passing criteria stay the same as 2025-26.
Is BoardPrep free?
Yes. All papers, the question bank, the paper generator, mock tests and the Pattern Challenge are free to use.
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