CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026, Download SET-wise PDF

Last Updated: Feb 28, 2026, 13:59 IST

The CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper is available now. The Exam for 2026 for class 12th chemistry was scheduled on February 28, 2026. This resource provides downloadable PDFs of the complete Chemistry Question Paper for all sets, alongside a detailed exam analysis, answer keys, and essential information regarding the subsequent board exam schedule.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026, Download SET-wise PDF
CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026, Download SET-wise PDF

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The CBSE successfully conducted the Class 12 Chemistry Board Exam for the 2025-2026 academic session on February 28, 2026. This crucial examination is a pivotal step for arts stream students. Students who appeared for the paper are now eagerly looking for the question papers, detailed analysis, and reliable answer keys to assess their performance and to estimate their scores. The paper was conducted across various centres in India and abroad, following strictly to the board's guidelines and security protocols.

To help students and educators, we have compiled the complete CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026 is now availablefor all sets in downloadable PDF format. Furthermore, you will find important dates and the complete schedule for the upcoming CBSE Class 12 board examinations, ensuring students remain fully prepared for their upcoming papers. Use the links below to access the Chemistry question paper PDFs and all related examination details instantly.

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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Live Updates 2026 CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Answer Key 2026 

CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Exam Pattern 

The table below summarizes the key details and structure of the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026:

Section

Question Type

Number of Questions

Marks per Question

Total Marks

SECTION A

Multiple Choice Questions

16

1

16

SECTION B

Short Answer Questions

5

2

10

SECTION C

Short Answer Questions

7

3

21

SECTION D

Case-Based Questions

2

4

8

SECTION E

Long Answer Questions

3

5

15

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026 PDF: All SETs

The CBSE Class 12 Chemistry exam will conclude at 1:30 PM, and the question paper for is now availablen. Students, teachers, and parents can download the question paper PDF by clicking on the link below:

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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2026 PDF

 CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Exam Analysis 2026

Based on the analysis of the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Exam 2026, here is a concise summary of the paper's difficulty and structure:

  • Overall Difficulty: The paper was rated as easy to moderate and remained strictly aligned with NCERT and CBSE guidelines.

  • Balance & Scoring: It offered excellent scoring opportunities for students who thoroughly prepared from NCERT textbooks and practiced previous years' questions.

  • Physical Chemistry: This section featured direct, definition-based questions and conceptual yet manageable numericals that were not overly lengthy.

  • Inorganic Chemistry: Questions focused primarily on reaction completion and reasoning-based formats to test fundamental understanding.

  • Organic Chemistry: Conversions and named reactions were straightforward, though case-based questions required careful reading and strong conceptual clarity.

  • Question Formats: The MCQs were mostly direct, and the overall paper was considered student-friendly for those with clear fundamentals.

CBSE Board 12th Next Important Exams

The CBSE Board Class 12th Exam 2026, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) began in February 2026. The detailed schedule for the main subject examinations to be held today and in the coming days is given below.

Exam Date

Subjects

28-Feb-2026 (Sat)

Chemistry

02-Mar-2026 (Mon)

Urdu Elective; Sanskrit Elective; Carnatic Music (Vocal/Mel/Per); Kathak; Urdu Core; Front Office Operations; Insurance; Geospatial Technology; Electrical Technology

05-Mar-2026 (Thu)

PSYCHOLOGY

06-Mar-2026 (Fri)

Punjabi; Bengali; Tamil; Telugu; Sindhi; Marathi; Gujarati; Manipuri; Malayalam; Odia; Assamese; Kannada; Arabic; Tibetan; German; Russian; Persian; Nepali; Limboo; Lepcha; Telugu (Telangana); Bodo; Tangkhul; Japanese; Bhutia; Spanish; Kashmiri; Mizo

07-Mar-2026 (Sat)

Yoga, ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE

09-Mar-2026 (Mon)

Mathematics; Applied Mathematics

10-Mar-2026 (Tue)

Food Production; Office Procedures & Practices; Library & Information Science; Early Childhood Care & Education

11-Mar-2026 (Wed)

HINDUSTANI MUSIC MEL INS, HINDUSTANI MUSIC PER INS, HEALTH CARE, DESIGN

12-Mar-2026 (Thu)

English Elective / English Core

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