The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE Class 12th Chemistry theory exam 2026 on February 28, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM in pen and paper mode. The CBSE Class 12th Chemistry paper will be divided into five sections: MCQs, very short answer type questions, short answer type questions, case-based questions, and, lastly, long answer questions. The Chemistry theory paper will carry a total of 70 marks, and the remaining 30 marks are allocated to the Internal Assessment.
The CBSE Class 12th Chemistry exam 2026 question paper will be designed to check students on three main domains: Remembering and Understanding, where students will be checked on how well they remember the terms, facts, basic concepts, and answers. The next domain is Applying, in this domain, questions will be asked to check whether students can solve problems based on the knowledge and techniques that they have acquired in different ways. Analysing, Evaluating, and Creating is the last domain of the paper, where students will be required to break down information to understand the motive or cause behind it.
CBSE 2026 Class 12 Chemistry Sample Papers with Solutions
Candidates appearing for the CBSE Class 12th Chemistry exam scheduled on February 28, 2026, must check the CBSE and Oswaal Chemistry sample papers with solutions to practice for the exam from the table given below:
| Sample Papers | Solutions |
| Sample Paper 1 (CBSE Official Sample Paper) | – |
| Sample Paper 1 (By Oswaal) | Sample Paper 1 with Solutions |
| Sample Paper 2 (By Oswaal) | Sample Paper 2 with Solutions |
| Sample Paper 3 (By Oswaal) | Sample Paper 3 with Solutions |
Students must solve the sample papers from CBSE and Oswaal from the table mentioned above for their practice. Once they are done solving the paper, they can also check the solutions for the same.
Chemistry Class 12 Board Exam: Last Minute Preparation Tips
Chemistry is one of the most important subjects in the science stream; it takes a lot of practice and rigour to perform well in the paper. Students appearing for the Class 12th Chemistry paper must check some of the last-minute preparation techniques for the Chemistry exam by Shourya Grover, Faculty (Chemistry), Physics Wallah (PW)
- Revise the formulas before the exam, and try a few test questions before the exam to test your knowledge.
- The most important step in the preparation is to go through the NCERT properly and thoroughly. Students must revise and practice all the in-text questions and topics from the exam point of view.
- One of the crucial things during the exam is to focus on the paper presentation. Students must draw structures neatly and clearly, underline important words, and also write headlines as well as write the reactions step-wise.
- Students are advised to solve the numericals carefully and clearly, while doing it they must not rush.
- The naming reactions are frequently asked in the paper, so students must make sure they remember the reaction name along with the reactants, products, and conditions.
- Always check the weightage of the chapters before preparing for it this helps to build confidence quickly.
On the day of the exam, students must carry their admit card along with their school ID, a transparent water bottle, and a transparent pouch that has all the required stationery items.
