CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Compartment Set 3 - (65/7/3) Question Paper 2026 is available for download here. CBSE conducted the Class 12 Mathematics Compartment (supplementary) examination on July 28, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The Mathematics paper is of 80 marks and the time allowed is 3 hours. This paper carries the Q.P. code 65/7/3 and is of Set 3. The question paper was handed out at 10:15 AM, and the first 15 minutes were given for reading it.
The paper has 38 questions in five sections, A to E, and all questions are compulsory. Section A has 20 questions of 1 mark each (Q1 - Q18 are MCQs and Q19 - Q20 are Assertion-Reason questions), Section B has 5 very short answer questions of 2 marks each, Section C has 6 short answer questions of 3 marks each, Section D has 4 long answer questions of 5 marks each and Section E has 3 case study-based questions of 4 marks each. There is no overall choice, but an internal choice is given in 2 questions of Section B, 3 of Section C, 2 of Section D and 2 of Section E. The use of calculators is not allowed.
You can also check the solved questions of the Mathematics Compartment paper on the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Compartment Question Paper 2026 with solutions page.
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Compartment Set 3 - (65/7/3) Question Paper 2026 PDF
| CBSE Official PDF | CD PDF | CD PDF with Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Download official PDF 0.54 MB | Download Collegedunia PDF 0.30 MB | – |
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Compartment 2026 Set 3 - (65/7/3) Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Section | Questions | Question Type | Marks per Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Q1 - Q20 | MCQs (Q1 - Q18) and Assertion-Reason questions (Q19 - Q20) | 1 | 20 |
| B | Q21 - Q25 | Very short answer (VSA) questions | 2 | 10 |
| C | Q26 - Q31 | Short answer (SA) questions | 3 | 18 |
| D | Q32 - Q35 | Long answer (LA) questions | 5 | 20 |
| E | Q36 - Q38 | Case study-based questions | 4 | 12 |
| Total | 38 questions | 80 |
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Compartment 2026 Set 3 - (65/7/3) Question Paper FAQs
Ques. How many questions are there in the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Compartment 2026 paper (Set 3 - 65/7/3)?
Ans. The paper has 38 questions in five sections (A to E) and all of them are compulsory.
Ques. How are the marks divided in the Mathematics Compartment 2026 paper?
Ans. Section A (20 questions) carries 20 marks, Section B (5 questions) 10 marks, Section C (6 questions) 18 marks, Section D (4 questions) 20 marks and Section E (3 case studies) 12 marks, for a total of 80 marks.
Ques. Is there any internal choice in the paper?
Ans. There is no overall choice. An internal choice is given in 2 questions of Section B, 3 questions of Section C, 2 questions of Section D and 2 questions of Section E.
Ques. Is the use of a calculator allowed?
Ans. No. The general instructions state that the use of calculators is not allowed.
Ques. How much time is given for the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Compartment 2026 paper?
Ans. The paper is of 3 hours (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM). The question paper is distributed at 10:15 AM and candidates get 15 minutes to read it before they start writing.
Ques. When was the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Compartment 2026 exam held?
Ans. The Class 12 compartment (supplementary) paper of Mathematics was held on July 28, 2026.
Ques. Where can I get the official CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Compartment question paper?
Ans. The official question papers are published on the CBSE website, cbse.gov.in. You can also download the official PDF from the table above.









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