# CBSE releases sample papers for 2026-27 Class 10 and 12 exams 2026-09-22T13:26:44+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released official sample question papers (SQP) and marking schemes for Classes 10 and 12 board exams for the 2026-27 academic session. Students can access and download the papers from the board's academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in. The sample papers are designed to familiarise students with the exam pattern, question types, and mark distribution across sections. The accompanying marking scheme shows how examiners will award marks and what factors they consider while evaluating answers. The board has confirmed no changes to the exam structure or passing criteria, students need at least 33 per cent marks in each subject to pass. The official exam timetable is expected by October 2026. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The CBSE releases sample papers annually, but this cycle is the first for the new '2-4-2' or '3-3-1' exam pattern options that were introduced in the 2025-26 session. The key change students need to watch is the shift away from the earlier 10+2 format, which allowed only one annual test per subject. Under the framework issued by the Ministry of Education in 2023, the board now offers two board exams per year, and sample papers for the 2026-27 session will reflect the split of syllabus and marks across two terms. The marking scheme released alongside helps demystify how the board will grade the new question types, which include competency-based questions worth more marks than in previous years. ## Coverage - aajtak.in Tags: CBSE, cbseacademic.nic.in, Class 10, Class 12 Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cbse-releases-sample-papers-for-2026-27-class-10-and-12-exams/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cbse-releases-sample-papers-for-2026-27-class-10-and-12-exams/#story-in-brief