CBSE Class 12 Maths exam 2026 : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Mathematics board examination 2026 today, March 9, 2026. The exam was held between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm at centres across the country.Students who appeared for the paper can now check and download the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics question paper PDF, which has been provided below for reference and convenience.Mathematics is one of the key subjects for students in Science and Commerce streams. The board exam is therefore considered an important milestone in the Class 12 assessment cycle.
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics question paper 2026: Download PDF
Students and teachers often review the question paper after the exam to understand the pattern, assess difficulty level and compare it with previous years.The CBSE Class 12 Mathematics question paper 2026 PDF is available below.
Students say paper ranged from moderate to moderately difficult
Initial reactions from students suggested that the paper was largely balanced but time consuming.Students told TOI that the paper was moderately difficult overall. They also mentioned that Section D, which contained long answer questions, required lengthy calculations.Students told TOI that the questions were mostly from the syllabus, but time management became important in the final hour of the examination.Also Read: CBSE Class 12th Maths exam analysis: Students find the exam moderately difficult, Section D challenging
CBSE Class 12 Maths exam pattern
The CBSE Class 12 Mathematics question paper was divided into five sections, designed to test different levels of conceptual understanding and analytical ability.
- Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
- Section B: Very short answer questions
- Section C: Short answer questions requiring brief calculations
- Section D: Long answer questions with step by step solutions
- Section E: Case study based questions that apply mathematics to real life situations
The CBSE Class 12 Mathematics examination carries a total of 100 marks. Out of these, 80 marks are allotted to the written theory examination, which students appeared for in the board exam.
