CBSE Board Class 12 Physics Question Paper PDF 20 February 2026

Vishal kumarUpdated on 20 Feb 2026, 03:11 PM IST

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) successfully conducted the CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam 2026 on February 20, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at various examination centres across the country. The CBSE Class 12 board examinations began on February 17, 2026, and will continue until April 9, 2026. The Physics exam was held in offline mode, and students were given three hours to complete the question paper. Physics is one of the most important subjects for Science stream students, as it plays a key role in improving overall board performance and is essential for competitive exams such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET, and other engineering and medical entrance examinations.

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper 2025-26: Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam Pattern 2026
Preparation Tips for CBSE Class 12 Physics 2026

CBSE Board Class 12 Physics Question Paper PDF 20 February 2026

Through this article, students can access the official CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2026 PDF, which will be helpful for post-exam analysis as well as for students preparing for the next academic session. Along with the question paper, the CBSE Class 12 Physics Answer Key 2026 with detailed solutions will also be provided. Students are advised to visit this page regularly to download the question paper, answer key, exam analysis, and other important updates.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam Overview 2026

Students must check the important highlights of the CBSE 12th physics exam 2026, which are given in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Subject	Physics
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Total Marks	70 Marks (Theory) + 30 Marks (Internal Assessment)
Internal Assessment	30 Marks
Time Duration	3 Hours
Syllabus Based On	Latest CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2025-26
Paper Pattern Followed	CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper Pattern 2025-26

How to download CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Papers 2026?

Students should follow the steps given below to download CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2026 pdf:

Check the following table and click on the relevant link of CBSE Class 12 Physics question papers.
It will open a new page, and click on the download button.
A PDF file that comprises CBSE Class 12 Physics question papers will start to download.
Start practising with the CBSE Class 12 Physics question papers for better preparation for the exams.

CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2026: Download PDF

The CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam 2026 has been successfully conducted. The CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2026 PDF is now available here to download for all three sets. The question paper will help students appearing for supplementary exams and future batches to understand the latest question pattern, difficulty level, and chapter-wise weightage.

Exam Date	Subject Title	Download Question Paper PDF
February 20, 2026	CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2026 SET-1	Click Here
	CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2026 SET-2	Click Here
	CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2026 SET-3	Click Here

CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2026

CBSE Class 12 Physics Answer Key 2026 – Download PDF

The CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam 2026 has been successfully completed. The unofficial CBSE Class 12 Physics Answer Key 2026 will be made available here shortly to download. The answer key will help students evaluate their performance, estimate their expected scores, and understand the correct step-by-step solutions and marking pattern.

Exam Date	Subject Title	Download Answer Key PDF
February 20, 2026	CBSE 12th Physics Answer Key 2026 PDF	Click Here

CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2026 SET-1 Answer Key

SECTION - A

Q1	(D)
Q2	(C)
Q3	(A)
Q4	(D)
Q5	(D)
Q6	(C)
Q7	(D)
Q8	(C)
Q9	(C)
Q10	(A)
Q11	(A)
Q12	(B)
Q13	(A)
Q14	(A)
Q15	(D)
Q16	(B)

CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2026 SET-2 Answer Key

SECTION - A

Q1	(D)
Q2	(C)
Q3	(B)
Q4	(B)
Q5	(A)
Q6	(C)
Q7	(C)
Q8	(D)
Q9	(D)
Q10	(A)
Q11	(A)
Q12	(D)
Q13	(B)
Q14	(C)
Q15	(A)
Q16	(C)

CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2026 SET-3 Answer Key

SECTION - A

Q1	(B)
Q2	(C)
Q3	(D)
Q4	(D)
Q5	(C)
Q6	(A)
Q7	(B)
Q8	(D)
Q9	(C)
Q10	(C)
Q11	(D)
Q12	(D)
Q13	(A)
Q14	(C)
Q15	(B)
Q16	(D)

Note: The complete solution for the CBSE Class 12 Physics All Sets 2026 Question paper will be available soon.

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CBSE 12 Physics Paper Analysis 2026

The complete Class 12 Physics paper analysis will be made available here shortly, as the examination has been successfully completed. The analysis will include the overall difficulty level, section-wise difficulty, and other important insights about the paper.

CBSE Class 12th Physics Previous Year Question Paper: Download PDF

CBSE Class 12 Physics previous year question papers help students understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, and types of questions asked in the board exam. Students must practice these CBSE Class 12 previous year question papers to improve speed, accuracy, and confidence before the final examination.

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Question Paper 2025-26: Download PDF

The CBSE Class 12 Physics sample question paper 2025–26 is designed according to the latest syllabus and updated exam pattern issued by the board. The CBSE Class 12 Sample Question Paper 2025-26 helps students understand the expected question format, difficulty level, and marks distribution.

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Sample Paper 2025-26	Click Here
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CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam Pattern 2026

The CBSE Class 12 Physics exam pattern 2026 outlines the structure of the question paper, including sections, question types, and marks distribution. Students must understand the CBSE Class 12 exam pattern, which will help them plan their preparation properly and manage time during the CBSE Class 12 examination.

Type of Questions	No. of Questions	Total Marks
1 Mark Questions	16	16
2 Mark Questions	5	10
3 Mark Questions	7	21
4 Marks Questions	2	08
5 Mark Questions	3	15
Total	33	70

Internal Assessment (30 Marks)

Component	Marks
Two experiments (one from each section)	7 + 7
Practical record (experiments & activities)	5
One activity (any section)	3
Investigatory Project	3
Viva (experiments, activities & projects)	5
Total	30

Preparation Tips for CBSE Class 12 Physics 2026

Students must start preparation early and follow a proper study timetable.
Students must focus on NCERT textbooks, diagrams, and examples.
They are advised to practice the numerical problems daily from all chapters.
Students are advised to understand the derivations rather than memorise them.
They must revise the important formulas and laws regularly.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can students download CBSE Class 12 Physics papers in PDF format?

Yes, students can download the CBSE Class 12 Physics papers which will be available in PDF for practice.

Q: How does the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam help students?

The CBSE Class 12 Physics exam will help students understand the exam pattern, manage time, and improve confidence.

Q: Are model question papers available for CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam?

Yes, model question papers will be provided for each subject for CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam.

Q: When will the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam be held in 2026?

The CBSE Class 12 Physics exam will be held on February 20, 2026.

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