The CBSE Class 12 2026 Mathematics examination was held on 9 March from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The paper was moderately challenging with about 20-25% easy questions, 50% of average difficulty level questions, and 25-30% difficult ones.

Important topics like Calculus (35-40% weightage), Algebra (15-20%), Probability & Statistics (10-15%), and Coordinate Geometry (10-15%) dominated the overall scores.

The question paper included MCQs (20%), Short Answer (30%), and Long Answer (50%) questions, which tested candidates problem-solving ability, logical reasoning, and conceptual clarity.The CBSE Class 12 Mathematics exam 2025 Question Papers with solutions are available here.

CBSE Class 12 Maths Question Paper PDF with Solutions

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2018 papers4 sets

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2018 question papers, set-wise
Set Name CBSE Official PDF CD PDF CD PDF with Solutions
Set 65/1 Download PDF 0.28 MB Download PDF 0.30 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2 Download PDF 0.27 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/3 Download PDF 0.27 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
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2016 papers22 setsExam date: 14 Mar 2016

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2016 question papers, set-wise
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Set 065/Set1 Download PDF 0.18 MB Download PDF 0.30 MB –
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2015 papers26 sets

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2015 question papers, set-wise
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Set 65/1/1 Download PDF 0.10 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/2 Download PDF 0.10 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/3 Download PDF 0.10 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/A Download PDF 0.22 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/B Download PDF 0.21 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/C Download PDF 0.21 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/G Download PDF 0.25 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/MT Download PDF 0.21 MB Download PDF 0.20 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/P Download PDF 0.25 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/RU Download PDF 0.22 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2/1 Download PDF 0.25 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2/A Download PDF 0.22 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2/B Download PDF 0.21 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2/C Download PDF 0.21 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2/G Download PDF 0.25 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2/MT Download PDF 0.21 MB Download PDF 0.20 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2/P Download PDF 0.25 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2/RU Download PDF 0.22 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/3/A Download PDF 0.22 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/3/B Download PDF 0.21 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/3/C Download PDF 0.21 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/3/G Download PDF 0.25 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
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Set 65/3/P Download PDF 0.25 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/3/RU Download PDF 0.22 MB Download PDF 0.22 MB View Solutions
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2014 papers9 sets

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2014 question papers, set-wise
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2013 papers1 set

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2013 question papers, set-wise
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2012 papers3 setsExam date: 24 Mar 2012

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2012 question papers, set-wise
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Set 65/1 Download PDF 3.08 MB – View Solutions
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2011 papers1 set

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2011 question papers, set-wise
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Set 65/1/2 Download PDF 0.87 MB – –

2010 papers1 set

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2010 question papers, set-wise
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Set 65/1 Download PDF 4.84 MB – –

2026 Compartment papers3 sets

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2026 Compartment question papers, set-wise
Set Name CBSE Official PDF CD PDF CD PDF with Solutions
Set 65/7/1 Download PDF 0.54 MB Download PDF 0.31 MB View Solutions
Set 65/7/2 Download PDF 0.54 MB Download PDF 0.30 MB View Solutions
Set 65/7/3 Download PDF 0.54 MB Download PDF 0.30 MB View Solutions

2025 Compartment papers3 sets

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2025 Compartment question papers, set-wise
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Set 65/S/1 Download PDF 0.50 MB Download PDF 0.26 MB View Solutions
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Set 65/S/3 Download PDF 0.48 MB Download PDF 0.26 MB View Solutions

2024 Compartment papers3 sets

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2024 Compartment question papers, set-wise
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2023 Compartment papers4 sets

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2023 Compartment question papers, set-wise
Set Name CBSE Official PDF CD PDF CD PDF with Solutions
Set 65/C/1 Download PDF 3.59 MB Download PDF 6.91 MB View Solutions
Set 65/C/2 Download PDF 3.81 MB Download PDF 6.89 MB View Solutions
Set 65/C/3 Download PDF 3.80 MB Download PDF 6.91 MB View Solutions
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2022 Compartment papers4 sets

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2022 Compartment question papers, set-wise
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Set 65/6/1 Download PDF 0.90 MB Download PDF 0.35 MB –
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2021 Compartment papers1 set

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2021 Compartment question papers, set-wise
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Set 65/1/1 Download PDF 2.69 MB Download PDF 0.54 MB View Solutions

2020 Compartment papers3 sets

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2020 Compartment question papers, set-wise
Set Name CBSE Official PDF CD PDF CD PDF with Solutions
Set 65/C/1 Download PDF 0.50 MB Download PDF 0.22 MB View Solutions
Set 65/C/2 Download PDF 0.48 MB Download PDF 0.22 MB View Solutions
Set 65/C/3 Download PDF 0.48 MB Download PDF 0.23 MB View Solutions

2019 Compartment papers3 setsExam date: 18 Mar 2019

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2019 Compartment question papers, set-wise
Set Name CBSE Official PDF CD PDF CD PDF with Solutions
Set 65/1/1 Download PDF 0.31 MB Download PDF 0.22 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/2 Download PDF 0.31 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/1/3 Download PDF 0.31 MB Download PDF 0.22 MB View Solutions

2018 Compartment papers3 setsExam date: 16 Jul 2018

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2018 Compartment question papers, set-wise
Set Name CBSE Official PDF CD PDF CD PDF with Solutions
Set 65/1 Download PDF 0.77 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2 Download PDF 0.77 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/3 Download PDF 0.77 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions

2017 Compartment papers3 setsExam date: 17 Jul 2017

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2017 Compartment question papers, set-wise
Set Name CBSE Official PDF CD PDF CD PDF with Solutions
Set 65/1 Download PDF 0.77 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions
Set 65/2 Download PDF 0.77 MB Download PDF 0.22 MB View Solutions
Set 65/3 Download PDF 0.77 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB View Solutions

2015 Compartment papers6 setsExam date: 16 Jul 2015

2014 Compartment papers6 setsExam date: 16 Jul 2014

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2014 Compartment question papers, set-wise
Set Name CBSE Official PDF CD PDF CD PDF with Solutions
Set 65/1/1 Download PDF 0.20 MB Download PDF 0.20 MB –
Set 65/1/2 Download PDF 0.20 MB Download PDF 0.21 MB –
Set 65/1/3 Download PDF 0.19 MB Download PDF 0.20 MB –
Code 65/1 Download PDF 0.20 MB Download PDF 0.22 MB –
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CBSE Class 12 Maths Paper Analysis: Last 5 years

Exam year

Overall difficulty

Length of paper

Key observations

2026

Moderate to moderately difficult

Lengthy

Calculation-heavy questions, conceptual MCQs and demanding long-answer questions; some students found 3D Geometry challenging.

2025

Moderate

Moderate

Balanced paper with NCERT-based MCQs, PYQ-style questions and application-based case studies.

2024

Easy to moderate to moderate-challenging, depending on the review

Moderately lengthy

Assertion-reasoning and MCQs were tricky; Integration and some long-answer questions required deeper understanding.

2023

Moderate

Somewhat lengthy

Mostly NCERT-based questions; MCQs had confusing options, and Calculus and case-study questions were challenging for some students.

2022

Separate Term 1 and Term 2 papers

Not directly comparable

The examination followed a two-term format, so its objective and subjective papers should be analysed separately rather than compared directly with later full-year examinations.

The video by Ashu Ghai provides an in depth analysis of CBSE Maths Sample question paper. The video also provies chapter wise weightage and most probable questions expected in CBSE 2027 exam. 

CBSE Maths Important Questions Class 12

Here are some important questions for CBSE Class 12 Maths board exam :

  • Check whether the relation R defined on the set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} as R = {(a, b): b = a + 1} is reflexive, symmetric or transitive. (Relations and Functions)
  • If R is a relation defined on the set of natural numbers N as follows:
    R = {(x, y) : x ∈ N, y ∈ N and 2x + y = 24}, then find the domain and range of the relation R . Also, find whether R is an equivalence relation or not. (Relations and Functions)
  • If tan-1 (√3) + cot-1 x = π2‚ then find the value of x. (Inverse Trigonometric Functions)
  • Prove that cot-1(1+sinx√+1−sinx√1+sinx√−1−sinx√) = x2, 0 < x < π2, or x ∈ π4 (Inverse Trigonometric Functions)
  • If A is a square matrix such that A2 = I, then find the simplified value of (A – I)3 + (A + I)3 – 7A. (Matrices)
  • The elements a of a 3 × 3 matrix are given by aij = 12|- 3i + j|. Write the value of element a32. (Matrices)
  • If A and B are square matrices of the same order 3, such that |A| = 2 and AB = 27. Write the value of |B|. (Determinants)
  • Prove that y = (4sinθ/2+cosθ) – θ is an increasing function in (0, π2). (Application of Derivatives)
  • Find the value of ∫ sin x ∙ log cos x dx. (Integrals)
  • Evaluate ∫∞1 ( |x – 1| + |x – 2| + |x – 4|) dx. (Integrals)
  • Find the area of the region lying above X-axis and included between the circle x2 + y2 = 8x and inside the parabola y2 = 4x (Application of Integrals)
  • Using integration, prove that the curves y2 = 4x and x2 = 4y divide the area of the square bounded by x = 0, x = 4, y = 4 and y = 0 into three equal parts. (Application of Integrals)
  • Form the differential equation representing the family of curves y = e2x(a + bx), where ‘a’ and ‘b’ are arbitrary constants. (Differential Equations)
  • Find the general solution of the differential equation dy/dx = ex+y. (Differential Equations)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. How to prepare for CBSE Class 12 Maths Board Exam?

Ans.

  • Understand the concepts thoroughly from NCERT textbooks and reference books.
  • Practice solving problems regularly to strengthen problem-solving skills.
  • Solve previous years' question papers and sample papers to get acquainted with the exam pattern.
  • Create a study schedule and allocate time for each topic based on its weightage in the syllabus.
  • Seek help from teachers or tutors to clarify doubts and difficult concepts.

Ques. What is the exam pattern for CBSE Class 12 Math?

Ans.

  • The CBSE Class 12 Maths exam typically consists of four main sections: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, and Probability & Statistics.
  • The question paper includes both objective and subjective questions, with varying marks allotted to each section.
  • Marks are awarded for correct answers, intermediate steps, and final answers, while negative marking may be applicable for incorrect answers in objective-type questions.

Ques. Where to find CBSE Class 12 Maths Question Paper PDFs?

Ans. CBSE Class 12 Math question papers in PDF format can be found on the official CBSE website, educational websites, and online forums.