Overview
- The Central Board of Secondary Education uploaded official sample question papers and marking schemes for Classes 10 and 12 on September 21, 2026, making them available for the 2026–27 session.
- The release covers 61 Class‑10 entries and 78 Class‑12 entries and gives subject‑wise question types, section‑wise mark distribution, instructions and model answers to show how papers will be set and marked.
- CBSE confirmed there is no change to the question‑paper pattern or assessment method for 2026–27 and said the passing criteria remain at 33 percent per subject and usual attendance rules apply.
- Students and teachers can download PDFs from the CBSE Academic portals (cbseacademic.nic.in and cbse.gov.in) and the board urged schools to use the materials for classroom practice and evaluation training.
- The main outstanding item is the official date sheet for the February–March 2027 exams, which has not been issued yet and will determine detailed schedules and practical‑exam planning for roughly millions of candidates.