CBSE Sample Papers 2025-26

We at myCBEguide offer the best sample papers for the session 2025-26. You can download these CBSE sample papers 2026 for classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 solution PDF. These are based on the new revised syllabus for the latest academic session. 

CBSE Sample Paper 2025-26

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• CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers

• CBSE Class 11 Sample Papers

• CBSE Class 10 Sample Papers

• CBSE Class 09 Sample Papers

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Top 10 Sample Papers for CBSE Students

If you are searching for the best sample question papers, you must check the myCBSEguide app and website. Here, you will find the model papers created by expert teachers who have been teaching in CBSE schools for years. 

How many sample papers should you practice?

You must practice a minimum of 4-5 CBSE Sample Papers to understand the level of questions. A maximum of 8-10 CBSE sample papers are enough to practice. There is no benefit in solving more than 10 sample papers for any subject. So, if someone tells you that there are 30-40 sample papers to download, just ignore it. You should solve the best 10 sample papers doing more than that is just a waste of time. Rather, you should focus on keynotes and practice questions from NCERT books.

Here on the myCBSEguide app, you will get the top 10 sample papers that will definitely help you perform better in your board exams.

Best Sample Papers for CBSE Class 12th Students

Don't rely on sample papers downloaded from the internet. You may get irrelevant and outdated material. You must download CBSE sample papers from the CBSE official website cbseacademic.nic.in or from the myCBSEguide website or mobile app. We have been helping CBSE students since 2007. 

Class 12th model question papers 2024-25 are created by our team of expert teachers. We keep updating your content so that you can get the best sample papers for CBSE class 12th board exams. 

Latest Sample Papers for Class 10th Board Exam 2025-26

Students can download the latest sample paper of the class 10th board exam 2025-26 from the CBSE official website for free. But there, you will get only one sample paper that is insufficient for practice. So, you need some authentic sources to get some best quality sample papers for class 10 board exams. You can find the latest sample papers for class 10th annual exams on the myCBSEguide mobile app for free. 

Updated sample papers for Class 11th Annual Exams

Your schools will conduct class 11th annual exams but they have to follow CBSE guidelines. We have strictly followed these guidelines while preparing the CBSE class 11th sample papers 2025-26. Here you will find 11th-class model papers for all major subjects like English core, Hindi Core, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Pol Sc, Geography, Phy Edu etc. 

New Sample Papers for 9th CBSE School Exams

CBSE sample paper 2025-26 is based on the new syllabus. This sample question paper has a variety of questions which includes case studies, objective questions and descriptive questions. Students can get class 9th sample papers for free and practice for their exams well in advance. 

CBSE Class 10th Sample Paper 2025

Subject	Sample Question Paper	Marking Scheme
Science	SQP	MS
Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy	SQP	MS
Elements of Business	SQP	MS
English (Language & Literature)	SQP	MS
English (Communicative)	SQP	MS
Hindi A	SQP	MS
Hindi B	SQP	MS
Home Science	SQP	MS
Computer Application	SQP	MS
Mathematics (Basic)	SQP	MS
Mathematics (Basic) (For Visually Impaired)	SQP	MS
Mathematics (Standard)	SQP	MS
Mathematics (Standard) (For Visually Impaired)	SQP	MS
Social Science	SQP	MS
NCC	SQP	MS
Hindustani Music (Melodic)	SQP	MS
Hindustani Music (Percussion)	SQP	MS
Hindustani Music (Vocal)	SQP	MS
Carnatic Music-Melodic Instruments	SQP	MS
Carnatic Music-Percussion Instruments	SQP	MS
Carnatic Music-Vocal	SQP	MS
Painting	SQP	MS
Arabic	SQP	MS
Bengali	SQP	MS
Assamese	SQP	MS
Bahasa Melayu	SQP	MS
Bhoti	SQP	MS
Bhutia	SQP	MS
Bodo	SQP	MS
French	SQP	MS
German	SQP	MS
Gujarati	SQP	MS
Gurung	SQP	MS
Japanese	SQP	MS
Kannada	SQP	MS
Kashmiri	SQP	MS
Kokborok	SQP	MS
Lepcha	SQP	MS
Limboo	SQP	MS
Malayalam	SQP	MS
Manipuri	SQP	MS
Mizo	SQP	MS
Marathi	SQP	MS
Nepali	SQP	MS
Odia	SQP	MS
Persian	SQP	MS
Punjabi	SQP	MS
Rai Language	SQP	MS
Russian	SQP	MS
Sanskrit	SQP	MS
Sanskrit Communicative	SQP	MS
Sherpa	SQP	MS
Sindhi	SQP	MS
Spanish	SQP	MS
Tamil	SQP	MS
Tamang	SQP	MS
Tangkhul	SQP	MS
Telugu AP	SQP	MS
Telugu Telangana	SQP	MS
Thai	SQP	MS
Tibetan	SQP	MS
Urdu A	SQP	MS
Urdu B	SQP	MS

CBSE Class 12th Sample Paper 2025

Subject	Sample Question Paper	Marking Scheme
Accountancy	SQP	MS
Arabic	SQP	MS
Assamese	SQP	MS
Bengali	SQP	MS
Bharatanatyam	SQP	MS
Bhutia	SQP	MS
Biology	SQP	MS
Biotechnology	SQP	MS
Bhoti	SQP	MS
Bodo	SQP	MS
Business Studies	SQP	MS
Carnatic Melodic	SQP	MS
Carnatic Percussion	SQP	MS
Carnatic Vocal	SQP	MS
Chemistry	SQP	MS
Computer Science	SQP	MS
Dance Manipuri	SQP	MS
Dance Odissi	SQP	MS
Economics	SQP	MS
Engg. Graphic	SQP	MS
English Core	SQP	MS
English Elective	SQP	MS
Entrepreneurship	SQP	MS
French	SQP	MS
Geography	SQP	MS
German	SQP	MS
Gujarati	SQP	MS
Hindi Elective	SQP	MS
Hindi Core	SQP	MS
History	SQP	MS
Hindustani Music (Melodic)	SQP	MS
Hindustani Music (Percussion)	SQP	MS
Hindustani Music (Vocal)	SQP	MS
Home Science	SQP	MS
Informatics Practices	SQP	MS
Japanese	SQP	MS
Kannada	SQP	MS
Kashmiri	SQP	MS
Kathak	SQP	MS
Kathakali	SQP	MS
Kuchipudi	SQP	MS
Legal Studies	SQP	MS
Lepcha	SQP	MS
Limboo	SQP	MS
Malayalam	SQP	MS
Manipuri	SQP	MS
Marathi	SQP	MS
Applied Arts (Commercial Art)	SQP	MS
Applied Mathematics	SQP	MS
Applied Mathematics (For Visually Impaired)	SQP	MS
Mathematics	SQP	MS
Mathematics (For Visually Impaired)	SQP	MS
Mizo	SQP	MS
NCC	SQP	MS
Nepali	SQP	MS
Kokborok	SQP	MS
KTPI	SQP	MS
Odia	SQP	MS
Painting	SQP	MS
Graphic	SQP	MS
Sculpture	SQP	MS
Persian	SQP	MS
Physical Education	SQP	MS
Physics	SQP	MS
Political Science	SQP	MS
Psychology	SQP	MS
Punjabi	SQP	MS
Russian	SQP	MS
Sindhi	SQP	MS
Sociology	SQP	MS
Spanish	SQP	MS
Sanskrit Core	SQP	MS
Sanskrit Elective	SQP	MS
Tamil	SQP	MS
Tangkhul	SQP	MS
Telugu (AP)	SQP	MS
Telugu (Telangana)	SQP	MS
Tibetan	SQP	MS
Urdu Core	SQP	MS
Urdu Elective	SQP	MS

CBSE Skill Education Sample Papers 2025

CBSE also issues model question papers for skill subjects / Vocational subjects. As per the new guidelines, it is mandatory to have one skill-based subject in secondary classes. So, below sample papers for skill subjects will definitely help students to understand the question paper format of the board exams.

CBSE Class 9 Skill Education Sample Paper 2025

• 404-AUTOMOTIVE
  SQP |  MS
• 406-INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM
  SQP |  MS
• 407-BEAUTY AND WELLNESS
  SQP |  MS
• 409-FOOD PRODUCTION
  SQP |  MS
• 410-FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS
  SQP |  MS
• 411-BANKING & INSURANCE
  SQP |  MS
• 412-MARKETING & SALES
  SQP |  MS
• 413-HEALTH CARE
  SQP |  MS
• 414-APPAREL
  SQP |  MS
• 415-MULTI MEDIA
  SQP |  MS
• 416-MULTI SKILL FOUNDATION COURSE
  SQP |  MS
• 420-Electronics & Hardware
  SQP |  MS

CBSE Class 10 Skill Education Sample Paper 2025

• 401-RETAIL 
  SQP |  MS
• 402-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  SQP |  MS
• 403-SECURITY
  SQP |  MS
• 404-AUTOMOTIVE
  SQP |  MS
• 405-INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MARKETS
  SQP |  MS
• 406-INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM
  SQP |  MS
• 407-BEAUTY AND WELLNESS
  SQP |  MS
• 408-AGRICULTURE
  SQP |  MS
• 409-FOOD PRODUCTION
  SQP |  MS
• 410-FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS
  SQP |  MS
• 411-BANKING & INSURANCE
  SQP |  MS
• 412-MARKETING & SALES
  SQP |  MS
• 413-HEALTH CARE
  SQP |  MS
• 414-APPAREL
  SQP |  MS
• 415-MULTI MEDIA
  SQP |  MS
• 416-MULTI SKILL FOUNDATION COURSE
  SQP |  MS
• 417-ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
  SQP |  MS
• 418-PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TRAINER
  SQP |  MS
• 419-DATA SCIENCE
  SQP |  MS
• 420-ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE
  SQP |  MS
• 422-DESIGN THINKING & INNOVATION
  SQP |  MS

CBSE Class 11 Skill Education Sample Paper 2025

• 802 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  SQP |  MS
• 803 WEB APPLICATION
  SQP |  MS
• 804 AUTOMOTIVE
  SQP |  MS
• 806 TOURISM
  SQP |  MS
• 807 BEAUTY AND WELLNESS
  SQP |  MS
• 809 FOOD PRODUCTION
  SQP |  MS
• 810 FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS
  SQP |  MS
• 811 BANKING
  SQP |  MS
• 812 MARKETING
  SQP |  MS
• 813 HEALTH CARE
  SQP |  MS
• 814 INSURANCE
  SQP |  MS
• 817 TYPOGRAPHY & COMPUTER APPLICATION
  SQP |  MS
• 818 GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY
  SQP |  MS
• 819 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
  SQP |  MS
• 821 MULTI MEDIA
  SQP |  MS
• 822 TAXATION
  SQP |  MS
• 823 COST ACCOUNTING
  SQP |  MS
• 824 OFFICE PROCEDURES & PRACTICES
  SQP |  MS
• 825 SHORTHAND(ENGLISH)
  SQP |  MS
• 826 SHORTHAND(HINDI)
  SQP |  MS
• 827 AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
  SQP |  MS
• 828 MEDICAL DIAGNOSITCS
  SQP |  MS
• 829 TEXTILE DESIGN
  SQP |  MS
• 831 SALESMANSHIP
  SQP |  MS
• 833 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  SQP |  MS
• 834 FOOD NUTRITION & DIETETICS
  SQP |  MS
• 835 MASS MEDIA STUDIES
  SQP |  MS
• 837 FASHION STUDIES
  SQP |  MS
• 841 YOGA
  SQP |  MS
• 847 Electronics & Hardware
  SQP |  MS

CBSE Class 12 Skill Education Sample Paper 2025

• 801 RETAIL
  SQP |  MS
• 802 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  SQP |  MS
• 803 WEB APPLICATION
  SQP |  MS
• 804 AUTOMOTIVE
  SQP |  MS
• 805 FINANCIAL MARKET MANAGEMENT
  SQP |  MS
• 806 TOURISM
  SQP |  MS
• 807 BEAUTY AND WELLNESS
  SQP |  MS
• 808 AGRICULTURE
  SQP |  MS
• 809 FOOD PRODUCTION
  SQP |  MS
• 810 FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS
  SQP |  MS
• 811 BANKING
  SQP |  MS
• 812 MARKETING
  SQP |  MS
• 813 HEALTH CARE
  SQP |  MS
• 814 INSURANCE
  SQP |  MS
• 816 HORTICULTURE
  SQP |  MS
• 817 TYPOGRAPHY & COMPUTER APPLICATION
  SQP |  MS
• 818 GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY
  SQP |  MS
• 819 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
  SQP |  MS
• 820 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
  SQP |  MS
• 821 MULTI MEDIA
  SQP |  MS
• 822 TAXATION
  SQP |  MS
• 823 COST ACCOUNTING
  SQP |  MS
• 824 OFFICE PROCEDURES & PRACTICES
  SQP |  MS
• 825 SHORTHAND(ENGLISH)
  SQP |  MS
• 826 SHORTHAND(HINDI)
  SQP |  MS
• 827 AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
  SQP |  MS
• 828 MEDICAL DIAGNOSITCS
  SQP |  MS
• 829 TEXTILE DESIGN
  SQP |  MS
• 830 DESIGN
  SQP |  MS
• 831 SALESMANSHIP
  SQP |  MS
• 832 MUSIC PRODUCTION
  SQP |  MS
• 833 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  SQP |  MS
• 834 FOOD NUTRITION & DIETETICS
  SQP |  MS
• 835 MASS MEDIA STUDIES
  SQP |  MS
• 836 LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
  SQP |  MS
• 837 FASHION STUDIES
  SQP |  MS
• 841 YOGA
  SQP |  MS
• 842 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION
  SQP |  MS
• 843 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
  SQP |  MS
• 844 DATA SCIENCE
  SQP |  MS
• 845 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TRAINER
  SQP |  MS
• 847 ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE
  SQP |  MS

Why do you need Model Papers?

Model question papers help you to overcome exam fear. After solving 4-5 such sample question papers, you will find yourself confident and ready to accept the upcoming challenges. It will boost your morale as you can find and fix your low-performing areas.

The second most important thing about sample papers is that it helps you to manage your time perfectly. When you try to solve a sample question paper within a given timeframe, you are actually learning how to manage time between VSA, SA, LA and VLA type questions. You will find your own way to complete the whole question paper within the period of 3 hours.  

myCBSEguide App

If you are searching for good-quality model question papers for 2025 for CBSE board exams, the myCBSEguide App is the best place to get them all. We are a team of expert teachers teaching in CBSE schools for many years. We know that the CBSE Syllabus 2024-25 has some big changes. myCBSEguide is the most popular app and website among CBSE students. The model question papers and CBSE guess papers help the student to get better scores in the board exam. CBSE Students should practice MCQ Sample question papers as much as possible to get a better understanding of the concepts and to know the weak areas where they need to work a bit harder. The sample question papers provided by myCBSEguide are rated as the best by CBSE students and teachers. These free sample papers are prepared by the team of our expert teachers. Download the myCBSEguide mobile app from google playstore for the latest updates, NCERT solutions, Important Questions and a revised syllabus for the current session.

New Scheme of Examination 2025-26

CBSE's new exam pattern and marking scheme for the session 2025-26 have many changes. These new model papers will include:

1. VSA - Very Short Answer subjective questions
2. SA - Short Answer subjective questions
3. LA - Long Answer subjective questions
4. VLA - Very Long Answer subjective questions
5. MCQ - Multiple Choice Questions
6. ARQ - Assertion & Reasoning Questions
7. CBQ - Case-study-Based Questions

CBSE Sample Papers 2025 - 2026 PDF with Solution

CBSE sample papers 2026 for board exams have some specific features. Most of the websites are just showing old and outdated question papers as CBSE sample papers. Such websites have no concerns for CBSE students. They are much more focused on taking users' data for marketing purposes. We advise students and teachers to go through such websites carefully and download relevant data only. myCBSEguide is one of the most authentic apps for students.

CBSE Model Question Papers and CBSE Sample Papers are based on the newly revised syllabus for the session 2025-26. Download the best model question papers for the 2025 annual exams for free. We at myCBSEguide provide the best CBSE Sample Question Papers, Model Papers and Guess Papers for free practice. Students can download CBSE's latest model question papers from the myCBSEguide App and CBSE's official website.

How to use CBSE Sample Papers

CBSE provides sample question papers for practice every year 2-3 months in advance. It helps students, teachers and schools to understand the actual question paper pattern, blueprint and marking scheme. It gives an idea about the difficulty level of the question paper and the weightage given to each chapter. It also provides insight into the changes made by CBSE in any subject in terms of question paper design and the number of questions being asked in the board exam. Here are some tips on how to use CBSE sample question papers for the best results.

• Study the pattern of the question paper carefully and note down the major features.
• Check the weightage given to each chapter.
• Look for numerical questions and the chapters from these are asked.
• Have an overview of the difficulty level of the questions.
• Now, revise your notes and check if you missed any important points.
• If so, add it to your notes.
• Once you have gone through the question paper, try to solve it in the given time.
• Prefer the time 10:30 am to 1-1:30 pm as it is the actual time the question paper given to you in the examination hall.
• Now get it checked by your teacher/tutor or check it yourself with the help of the marking scheme given along with the question paper.
• Download more sample papers from the myCBSEguide app or website and practice them regularly.

How to learn and practice

Students usually avoid the written practice. Do not take it lightly. Do practice sample question papers regularly in pen-paper format. It will not only help you to review your writing speed but also accelerate the retention process. You will be able to remember the answers for a longer time if you write twice and thrice on your own.

1. Take your own test in writing
2. Review your mistakes
3. Learn and revise the weak topics
4. Take the test again

myCBSEguide sample papers and test papers are available for download on the myCBSEguide website and mobile app. You can also download CBSE sample papers from CBSE's official website cbse.nic.in.

FAQs on CBSE Sample Paper 2025-26

What is skill education in CBSE?

The Department of Skill Education has introduced skill education subjects for students studying in secondary and senior secondary classes. Skill education is an initiative to prepare students for jobs through a special course curriculum.

Is skill subject compulsory?

No. It is offered as a 6th optional subject. but if a student fails in any one of the three compulsory academic subjects (i.e. Science, Mathematics and Social Science) and passes in the Skill subject, then it will be replaced by the Skill subject and the result of the Class X Board examination will be computed accordingly.

Is skill subject marks added in class 10?

Yes but most of the time the institute may ask for marks in some specific subjects for example admission to the science stream, school/college may ask for marks in PCM/PCB separately. But it will be counted in the cumulative average.

Also, as per the new rule, if a student of Class 10 or 12 fails in any of the elective subjects (such as Mathematics, Science, or Social Science), then the failed subject will be replaced by the score of 'Skill Subject' (which means the sixth additional subject).

What are the skill subjects of CBSE?

There are a large number of subjects under the skill subject category. You can get the exact list from the CBSE Skill Department Website here. 

How to get Skill Education Sample Question Papers?

You can get skill education sample question papers from the official website of the department of skill education for free. The same is also available on myCBSEguide.

Where Can I Download CBSE Sample Papers in PDF?

You can download them from CBSE official website or from the myCBSEguide app for free. As you know CBSE issues only one paper on their website which is insufficient for your practice. So, we recommend you myCBSEguide app where you will get many such sample papers and the best practice material for board exams.

Has CBSE Sample Paper been released for session 2025?

Yes. CBSE as released new sample papers for session 2025. You can get them from CBSE's official website and myCBSEguide app for free. 

Is the CBSE sample paper harder than the actual question paper?

No. Both are of the same difficulty level. CBSE follows the same blueprint for preparing sample papers and exam papers. That's why your teachers suggest you practice model question papers regularly.

Do CBSE repeat questions?

Not exactly but you may find similar questions sometimes. Also, you may find some questions are already asked in previous years. So, you will find only a few repeating questions. Hence, we advise you not to prepare only from the previous year's question bank but study comprehensively. 

How many Sample Papers does CBSE release?

CBSE releases only one sample paper for each subject. If you wish to get more sample question papers, you can get them from the myCBSEguide app and our student dashboard. 

Can I get the CBSE sample paper for classes 9th and 11th?

CBSE doesn't release model papers for classes 9 and 11. But you can definitely get them from the myCBSEguide app for free. We have sample papers for almost all major subjects in classes 9th and 11th as per CBSE guidelines.

Is the CBSE sample paper useful?

Definitely yes. It will help you understand the difficulty level of the question paper. Your confidence will boost and you will learn to complete the paper within the given time.