Free app & no hidden charges: 25 questions answered
BoardPrep is a free CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exam app with no hidden charges, no ads and no paid plan. Here are straight answers about cost, signup, privacy and installing it.
Is BoardPrep really free?
Yes. BoardPrep is 100% free for every student. All previous year papers, sample papers, the 7,694 practice questions, the mock paper generator, the Pattern Challenge and the study tracker are free. There is no paid plan, no premium tier and no trial that turns into a subscription. Open the free app.
Are there any hidden charges in BoardPrep?
No. BoardPrep never asks for card or UPI details, and nothing in the app is locked behind a payment. There are no in-app purchases, no "unlock all papers" fee and no charge for PDFs or answer keys.
Do I have to pay to download CBSE previous year papers on BoardPrep?
No. Every CBSE board paper and marking scheme on BoardPrep is a free PDF, with no login wall or fee. You can download them from each subject page, for example the Class 10 papers and Class 12 papers.
Is the BoardPrep mock test generator free?
Yes. You can generate unlimited board-pattern mock papers for free and download each one as a PDF with its answer key. There is no daily limit and no paid version.
Does BoardPrep show ads?
No. BoardPrep has no ads, so there are no pop-ups or video ads between questions, and your data is not used for advertising.
Will BoardPrep ever ask me for payment details?
No. BoardPrep does not take payments, so it never asks for a card, UPI ID or bank details. If anyone asks you to pay for BoardPrep, it is not us.
Does BoardPrep have a free trial?
There is no trial because there is nothing to upgrade to. Every feature is free from the moment you sign up.
Is BoardPrep free for both Class 10 and Class 12?
Yes. Class 10 and Class 12 students get the same full access for free: board papers from 2022 to 2026, sample papers, chapter-wise practice, mock papers and the Pattern Challenge.
What is the best free app for CBSE board exam preparation?
Good free options include BoardPrep for previous year papers, chapter-wise practice and mock tests, CBSE's own website (cbseacademic.nic.in) for official sample papers, and NCERT's website for free textbooks. BoardPrep brings the CBSE papers and marking-scheme answers together in one free app with no hidden charges.
Is there a free alternative to paid CBSE coaching apps?
Yes. Many students prepare well with NCERT textbooks plus a lot of practice on real board questions. BoardPrep gives you that practice free: 192 CBSE board papers split into single questions with official answers, plus unlimited mock papers.
Do I need to sign up to use BoardPrep?
Yes, you create a free account with your name, city, phone number, school and class. Signing up is free and takes under a minute. No payment details are needed.
Why does BoardPrep ask for my phone number?
Your phone number identifies your account, so you can open BoardPrep on another device using your phone number and login code. BoardPrep does not sell your data or show ads based on it. Students under 18 should sign up with a parent's or guardian's permission.
Is my data safe on BoardPrep?
BoardPrep stores your sign-up details securely on Cloudflare's servers, accessible only to the BoardPrep team. Your data is not sold or used for ads, and you can ask for it to be corrected or deleted at any time through dhiandkin.com.
Does BoardPrep work offline?
Yes. Once you have opened BoardPrep, it keeps working without internet for practice you have already loaded. You can also install it on your home screen like a normal app.
How do I install BoardPrep on my phone?
Open boardprep.in/app in your browser. On Android, tap "Install" (or the browser menu, then "Add to Home screen"). On iPhone, tap Share, then "Add to Home Screen". It is free and uses very little storage.
Do I need the Play Store or App Store to get BoardPrep?
No. BoardPrep is a web app that you install straight from your browser, so you don't need the Play Store or App Store. It works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and laptops.
Does BoardPrep work on a laptop or computer?
Yes. BoardPrep works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks, and you can install it there too.
Is BoardPrep an official CBSE app?
No. BoardPrep is an independent free study tool and is not affiliated with CBSE. The question papers and marking schemes in it are published by CBSE. How BoardPrep is built.
Who made BoardPrep?
BoardPrep is made by Dhi & Kin, a studio based in India. It was built as a free, no-ads tool so every CBSE student can practise on real board questions.
Is BoardPrep safe for school students?
Yes. There are no ads, no payments, no chat with strangers and no data selling. Students under 18 should sign up with a parent's or guardian's permission.
Can teachers use BoardPrep for free?
Yes. Teachers can use the free mock paper generator to create board-pattern test papers with answer keys, download them as PDF and use them in class at no cost.
Can I compete with my friends on BoardPrep?
Yes. The free Pattern Challenge has leaderboards for your school, your city and all of India. You can also invite friends with your personal link from the Invite & Earn page.
What do I get for inviting friends to BoardPrep?
Every friend who signs up with your invite link earns you one exclusive reward (revealed soon), and your first friend unlocks early access to new features. Inviting is optional: every study feature stays free whether you invite anyone or not.
How many questions does BoardPrep have?
BoardPrep has 7,694 questions from 192 CBSE board papers (2022–2026) plus CBSE sample and practice papers. 6,488 of them include the official marking-scheme answer. All of them are free.
Which subjects does BoardPrep cover?
Class 10: Computer Applications, English, Hindi A, Hindi B, Maths, Maths Basic, Science, Social Science (SST). Class 12: Accountancy, Biology, Business Studies (BST), Chemistry, Computer Science (CS), Economics, English Core, Geography, Hindi Core, Hindi Elective, History, Informatics Practices (IP), Maths, Physics, Psychology. Every subject is free.
Practise on real board questions, free
BoardPrep is 100% free: no ads, no paid plan, no hidden charges. Previous year papers with answers, chapter-wise practice and unlimited mock tests.