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CBSE sample papers and how to use them

The official sources, and a plan for turning papers into marks.

IN SHORT

CBSE publishes sample question papers with marking schemes for every subject each year on cbseacademic.nic.in, and previous years' papers on cbse.gov.in. They show the exact pattern of the coming board exam — use them before any other book.

Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi

Sample papers
cbseacademic.nic.in
Past papers
cbse.gov.in
Best time
From December

How to use them

  • Do the current year's sample paper in exam timing, once the syllabus is done
  • Mark it yourself with the official marking scheme — learn where marks are given
  • Then work through the last three to five years' papers, chapter by chapter
  • Keep an error log and redo the questions you got wrong

Questions parents ask

Where can I download CBSE sample papers?

On CBSE's academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in, under sample question papers, with marking schemes.

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Sources

Rules change each year: check the official notice for your year. Mayo's own figures come from the school's records.

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