- By Swati Kumar
- Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:36 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Sample Paper 2025-26: With CBSE Class 12 Board examinations around the corner, solving model papers will help students familiarise themselves with the latest exam pattern and level of difficulty of questions. This reduces exam fear and builds confidence.
Since the Mathematics paper is in March, students have enough time to solve the entire sample paper. This way, they can manage their time for answering the questions. Additionally, analysing mistakes while solving papers further helps students to focus on their revision more effectively.
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Sample Paper 2025-26: Overview
The CBSE Mathematics exam duration is 3 hours, worth 80 marks. Questions will be divided into short and long question types. Here are some key aspects regarding the CBSE Mathematics Class 12 sample paper.
Particulars | Details |
Total Marks (Theory) | 80 Marks |
Internal Assessment | 20 Marks |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours (+ 15 mins reading time) |
Total Questions | 38 |
Sections | 5 (A, B, C, D, and E) |
Question Type | MCQs, Assertion-Reasoning, Case-Based, and Subjective questions |
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics: Sectional-Weightage
Knowing which section has the maximum marks helps candidates to manage their preparation accordingly. Topics with maximum marks must be prioritized over others. Check below for insights into the sectional weightage across sections in the Maths paper.
Sections | Marks Allotted Per Question |
Section A: 18 MCQs and 2 Assertion-Reason questions | 1 mark each |
Section B: 5 Very Short Answer (VSA) questions | 2 marks each |
Section C: 6 Short Answer (SA) questions | 3 marks each |
Section D: 4 Long Answer (LA) questions | 5 marks each |
Section E: 3 Case study-based questions | 4 marks each |
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Sample Paper 2025-26: Download PDF
Candidates can download the Class 12th Mathematics (041) and Applied Mathematics (241) model papers from the link provided below for free. Start your practice with different types of questions to boost your exam preparation.
