Previous year & sample papers: 22 questions answered
Where to get CBSE previous year question papers, marking schemes and 2026-27 sample papers for free, and how to use them.
Where can I download CBSE previous year question papers for free?
CBSE publishes board papers on cbse.gov.in. BoardPrep organises the 2022–2026 papers by subject, with the marking schemes, as free PDFs, and also splits them into single questions you can practise. Class 10 papers · Class 12 papers.
Where can I find CBSE previous year papers with solutions?
CBSE's official marking schemes give the expected answers. On BoardPrep, 6,488 board questions are matched to their marking-scheme answer, so you see the official answer right after you attempt each question. Free, no signup fee.
Are CBSE marking schemes the same as full solutions?
Not quite. Marking schemes list the value points and final answers examiners give marks for. They are not always full step-by-step solutions, but they show exactly what earns marks.
What are CBSE sample question papers?
Sample Question Papers (SQPs) are model papers CBSE releases each session, with marking schemes, to show the latest pattern. They are published on cbseacademic.nic.in. 2026-27 sample papers.
Where can I get the CBSE sample paper for 2026-27?
The 2026-27 CBSE sample papers and marking schemes for Class 10 and 12 are linked, free, on the BoardPrep sample papers page. The originals are on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Are previous year papers still useful if the pattern changes?
Yes. The syllabus content and the way concepts are tested change slowly, so the same topics and question styles keep coming back. Use previous year papers for topics, and the latest sample paper for the exact pattern.
Why are there different sets of the same CBSE paper?
CBSE sets different question papers for different regions and sets (codes like 30/1/1) to prevent leaks. They test the same syllabus at the same level. BoardPrep includes two sets per subject per year.
What are CBSE additional practice question papers?
These are extra practice papers CBSE has published on cbseacademic.nic.in alongside the sample papers. They follow the board pattern and come with marking schemes. BoardPrep includes them for free.
Can I practise CBSE previous year questions chapter-wise?
Yes. BoardPrep tags every question to its NCERT chapter, so you can practise one chapter at a time and see the answer after each question. Start chapter-wise practice free.
Are Hindi papers available on BoardPrep?
Yes. Hindi A and Hindi B (Class 10) and Hindi Core and Hindi Elective (Class 12) previous year papers are included. Other subjects use the English version of CBSE's bilingual papers.
Where can I get the CBSE 2026 board question papers?
All CBSE 2026 Class 10 and 12 board papers available on BoardPrep are listed, with marking schemes, on the 2026 board papers page. Free PDFs.
Where can I get the CBSE 2025 board question papers?
The CBSE 2025 Class 10 and 12 board papers with marking schemes are on the 2025 board papers page, free.
Where can I get the CBSE 2024 board question papers?
The CBSE 2024 Class 10 and 12 board papers with marking schemes are on the 2024 board papers page, free.
Where can I get the CBSE 2023 board question papers?
The CBSE 2023 Class 10 and 12 board papers with marking schemes are on the 2023 board papers page, free.
Are the CBSE 2022 board papers useful?
Partly. The 2022 papers were Term 2 papers that covered only half the syllabus, so use them as extra chapter practice rather than full mocks. 2022 board papers.
What is the BoardPrep mock paper generator?
It builds a fresh board-pattern paper from real CBSE questions in seconds, or a "super-set" of the most repeated questions. You can download it as a PDF with an answer key. Unlimited and free.
Can I print BoardPrep mock papers?
Yes. Every generated paper downloads as a PDF with a separate answer key, ready to print. Teachers use it to create class tests.
What are the most repeated questions in CBSE board exams?
Each BoardPrep subject page lists questions that appeared in two or more board years, along with the years they appeared. Start with Class 10 or Class 12 and pick your subject.
What is the BoardPrep Pattern Challenge?
The Pattern Challenge is 82 new questions on the 2026-27 board pattern, each with step-by-step logic. Your score goes on free leaderboards for your school, city and all of India.
How do I check my answers on BoardPrep?
After you attempt a question, BoardPrep shows the answer from CBSE's official marking scheme where one is available, so you can mark yourself the way a board examiner would. Mock papers come with a full answer key.
Can I get a duplicate CBSE marksheet if I lose mine?
Yes. Your digital marksheet in DigiLocker is officially valid and is the quickest replacement. For a printed duplicate, CBSE runs an online application for duplicate documents on cbse.gov.in, for a fee.
Does CBSE release answer keys for board exams?
CBSE releases marking schemes for the board papers, which act as the official answer key. They are on cbse.gov.in, and BoardPrep links each paper to its marking scheme.
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