CBSE Class 12 Psychology Sample Paper 2025-26: Since the CBSE Class 12 Psychology paper is on March 5, 2026, students must focus more on revision of key facts and variations in Psychological Attributes. Solving sample papers will further boost their exam preparedness, helping them develop time management skills, giving insights into question patterns, and the difficulty level of exams. Analyse how answers should be written with proper headings. 

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CBSE Class 12 Psychology Sample Paper 2025-26: Marking Scheme

The exam will be held for 3 hours from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The paper will include questions, including MCQs, short and long type questions, and will have varied marking schemes. All questions are mandatory unless specified otherwise. 

Check out the following table for the section-wise marking scheme that will help you in your preparation. 

Sections

Marking Scheme

Section A (Q1-14): MCQs

1 mark each

Section B (Q15-19): Very Short Answer

2 marks each

Section C (Q20-23): Short Answer 

3 marks each

Section D (Q24-27): Long Answer Type-I questions

4 marks each 

Section E (Q28-29): Long Answer Type-II questions

6 marks each

Section F (Q30-33): Case-based questions

1 or 2 marks each
 

CBSE Class 12 Psychology Sample Paper 2025-26: Important Topics

Since only 2 days are left for the CBSE Class 12 Psychology exam 2026, it will be beneficial for them to focus on high-weighted topics over others. Here are some important topics to revise for the exam at the last-minute

1. Variations in Psychological Attributes:  Intelligence theories (Triarchic, Multiple Intelligences), emotional intelligence, and assessment of aptitude.

2. Self and Personality:  Psychodynamic (Freudian), Trait approaches, and behavioural analysis of personality.

3. Meeting Life Challenges:  General Adaptation Syndrome, Stress Management Techniques, Coping Strategies

4. Psychological Disorders:  Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Somatic & Dissociative Disorders

5. Therapeutic Approaches:  Behavioural, Cognitive, Psychodynamic Therapy Practices

6. Attitude and Social Cognition:  ABC Model, Prejudice & Discrimination, Attitude Formation & Change

7. Social Influence & Group Processes:  Conformity, Compliance, Obedience, Leadership styles, Cooperation vs Competition

CBSE Class 12 Psychology Exam 2026: Last-Minute Preparation Tips

Here are some last-minute preparation tips for students gearing up for the Psychology exam on March 5, 2026. 

1. Focus on revision more rather than starting new topics. Revise definitions and psychologists' names with theories.

2. Make a flow chart of all disorders and symptoms for them. This will come in handy for the last-minute revision.

3. Practice diagrams such as the Freud structure, GAS model. 

4. While writing answers, try giving examples wherever necessary. 

5. Read the case-study questions twice before starting with the questions. Jot down key points while reading.

6. Revise summary notes only.

7. Practice 2–3 previous year case-study questions.

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CBSE Class 12 Psychology Sample Paper 2025-26: Download PDF

Candidates can download the Psychology model papers from the link provided below for free. 

Solve different patterns of questions and analyse the answer writing patterns before going for the exam. 
Psychology-SQP.pdf