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CBSE Class XII 2026-27

History — CBSE Class XII Sample Paper (2026-27)

Subject: History (027)

Maximum Marks: 80

Time Allowed: 3 hours

Questions: 34 (41 to answer)

Sections: Section A — Multiple Choice Type Questions, Section B — Short Answer Type Questions, Section C — Long Answer Type Questions, Section D — Source Based Questions, Section E — Map Based Question

General Instructions

  1. This question paper contains 34 questions. All questions are compulsory.
  2. Question paper is divided into five Sections – Sections A, B, C, D and E.
  3. Section A – question number 1 to 21 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
  4. Section B – question number 22 to 27 are Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks. Write answer to each question in 60 to 80 words.
  5. Section C – question number 28 to 30 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each question carries 8 marks. Write answer to each question in 300 to 350 words.
  6. Section D – question number 31 to 33 are Source-based questions having three sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
  7. Section E – question number 34 is Map-based question that includes the identification and location of significant test items. This question carries 5 marks. Attach the Map with the answer-book.
  8. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in Sections B, C and E of question paper. A candidate has to write answer for only one of the alternatives in such questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
  9. Note that a separate question has been provided for Candidates with Visual Impairment in lieu of questions having visual inputs, Map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates only.
  10. There is no change in the Question Paper Design and Assessment Pattern for Academic Session 2026-27.

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