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Released 21 Sep 2026 · Free PDF
CBSE Sample Paper 2026-27 for Class 10 and Class 12
CBSE has released the Sample Question Papers and Marking Schemes for the 2026-27 board exams. The question paper design and assessment pattern are unchanged from 2025-26, and the passing criteria stay the same.
CBSE Class 10 sample papers 2026-27
CBSE Class 12 sample papers 2026-27
Pattern Challenge: new questions on the 2026-27 pattern
Original questions written in the style of the 2026-27 sample papers, with step-by-step logic for every answer and an all-India leaderboard.
Frequently asked questions
When did CBSE release the 2026-27 sample papers?
CBSE announced the Sample Question Papers and Marking Schemes for Classes X and XII for 2026-27 in a notification dated 21 September 2026.
Has the exam pattern changed for 2026-27?
No. CBSE says there is no change in the question paper design and assessment pattern for 2026-27.
Are the marking schemes free?
Yes. The official marking scheme for each sample paper is linked on this page as a free PDF.