The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the release of Sample Question Papers (SQPs) and Marking Schemes (MS) for Classes X and XII for the current academic session, 2026-27. The notification, issued by Dr. Praggya M. Singh, Professor & Director (Academics), aims to provide a broad template for ensuring uniformity and proper coverage of the curricula across all affiliated schools.
According to the official notification, the Sample Question Papers are designed to give a broad understanding of the question paper design and are intended to be used for classroom teaching and learning activities. The Board emphasized that the focus should be on promoting the application of concepts in real-life scenarios.
The Sample Question Papers for both classes are now available on the CBSE Academic website. Schools and students can access them via the following links:
Class X: https://cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSX_2026-27.html
Class XII: https://cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSXII_2026-27.html
The notification also clarified that there is no change in the question paper design and assessment pattern for the Academic Session 2026-27. Furthermore, the passing criteria will remain the same as those applicable during the previous academic session, 2025-26.
Queries or feedback regarding the Sample Question Papers can be sent to the Board at [email protected].
The notification has been circulated to all Heads of Schools affiliated with CBSE. A copy of the circular has also been sent to various educational organizations and institutions, including Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Sainik Schools Society, and various state education directors, with a request to disseminate the information to all schools under their jurisdiction.
The circular is also available on the CBSE Academic Website for wider access.
