This is a formal notification from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), dated 21 September 2026, addressed to all heads of affiliated schools. It announces the availability of Sample Question Papers (SQPs) and Marking Schemes (MS) for Classes X and XII for the academic session 2026-27. The document explains the purpose of these papers, provides direct web links for access, confirms…
This document is an official notification from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), dated 21 September 2026, addressed to all heads of schools affiliated with the board. It announces the release of Sample Question Papers (SQPs) and Marking Schemes (MS) for Classes X and XII for the academic session 2026-27. The notification is intended for school principals, teachers, and academic coordinators who need to guide students in exam preparation.
The notification states that the SQPs serve as a broad template to ensure uniformity and proper coverage of the curriculum. They are designed to give students and teachers an understanding of the question paper design and to promote the application of concepts in real-life situations. The papers are meant to be used in classroom teaching and learning activities throughout the session.
The document provides specific web links where the sample papers can be accessed: one link for Class X and another for Class XII, both hosted on the CBSE Academic website. It also confirms that there is no change in the question paper design or assessment pattern for the 2026-27 session, and that the passing criteria remain the same as those for the 2025-26 session.
The notification includes contact details for queries or feedback, directed to a specific email address, and is signed by Dr. Praggya M. Singh, Professor and Director (Academics). The final section lists 24 recipients for dissemination, including the Commissioner of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, the Commissioner of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, the Secretary of Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and various state education directors across India, as well as internal CBSE officials and regional…