The CBSE Class 12 Maths (041) marking scheme for 2026-27 carries 100 marks in total, with an 80-mark theory paper of 3 hours and 20 marks for internal assessment.

  • Theory paper: The paper has 38 questions in five sections (A to E), with no overall choice but internal choice in selected questions of Sections B, C, D and E.
  • Highest weightage: Calculus carries 35 marks, which is about 44% of the 80-mark theory paper.
  • Calculators: The sample paper instructions state that the use of calculators is not allowed.
  • Pattern: CBSE has mentioned that there is no change in the question paper design and assessment pattern for 2026-27.

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Key Summary

  • The scheme below is based on the official 2026-27 sample question paper and the syllabus released by CBSE for the Class 12 Board Exam 2027.
  • CBSE has not prescribed any chapter-wise weightage, so students should prepare all chapters within each unit.
  • The final board paper may differ in questions, but the section-wise structure is expected to follow the sample paper.
  • Case study questions carry sub-part marks, so every sub-part should be attempted.

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2026-27: Theory Paper Marking Scheme

The theory paper of 80 marks has 38 questions, and Sections A and D carry the highest marks (20 marks each).

  • Section A has 18 MCQs (Q1 to Q18) and 2 Assertion-Reason questions (Q19 and Q20) of 1 mark each.
  • Section E has 3 case study based questions (Q36 to Q38) of 4 marks each.
  • Internal choice is given in 2 questions of Section B, 3 questions of Section C, 2 questions of Section D and one sub-part each in 2 questions of Section E.
Section Question Type No. of Questions Marks per Question Total Marks
A MCQs (18) and Assertion-Reason (2) 20 1 20
B Very Short Answer 5 2 10
C Short Answer 6 3 18
D Long Answer 4 5 20
E Case Study Based 3 4 12
Total 38 80

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Ques. How many marks is the CBSE Class 12 Maths theory paper?

Ans. The theory paper is of 80 marks with a duration of 3 hours. The remaining 20 marks are for internal assessment, making the total 100 marks.

Ques. Is a calculator allowed in the CBSE Class 12 Maths exam?

Ans. No, the official sample paper instructions say that calculators are not allowed. The paper also asks students to take π = 22/7 wherever required, if not stated.

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2026-27: Unit-Wise Marks Distribution

Calculus carries the maximum 35 marks, followed by Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry with 14 marks.

  • Algebra (Matrices and Determinants) carries 10 marks.
  • Relations and Functions and Probability carry 8 marks each, while Linear Programming carries 5 marks.
Unit Unit Name Marks
Unit I Relations and Functions 8
Unit II Algebra 10
Unit III Calculus 35
Unit IV Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry 14
Unit V Linear Programming 5
Unit VI Probability 8
Total 80

Ques. Which unit has the highest weightage in CBSE Class 12 Maths?

Ans. Calculus has the highest weightage of 35 marks. It covers continuity, differentiability, applications of derivatives, integrals, applications of integrals and differential equations.

CBSE Class 12 Maths 2026-27: Question Paper Design

The paper tests recall, application and analysis, and 55% of the marks are for remembering and understanding as per the question paper design.

Skill Assessed Marks Weightage
Remembering and Understanding 44 55%
Applying 20 25%
Analysing, Evaluating and Creating 16 20%
Total 80 100%

How Marks Are Split in the CBSE Class 12 Maths Paper

The official sample paper shows how marks are divided within a question, and the case study questions in Section E are the clearest example.

Question Marks Split of Marks (Official Sample Paper)
Section A (Q1 to Q20) 1 Full mark for the correct option
Section E, Q36 and Q37 (case study) 4 Three sub-parts of 1 + 1 + 2 marks
Section E, Q38 (case study) 4 Two sub-parts of 2 + 2 marks
Section D (Q32 to Q35) 5 Long answers with internal choice in two questions
  • Step-wise marking: The detailed split for Sections B, C and D is given in the official marking scheme PDF, so students should show every step of the working.
  • Internal assessment: The 20 marks are awarded by the school based on CBSE guidelines.

CBSE Class 12 Maths Marking Scheme Official PDFs: Last 3 Years

Students can download the official CBSE Class 12 Maths marking scheme from the links below:

Session Document Download Link
2026-27 CBSE Class 12 Maths Marking Scheme 2026-27 Download PDF | Official Page
2025-26 CBSE Class 12 Maths Marking Scheme 2025-26 Download PDF | Official Page
2024-25 CBSE Class 12 Maths Marking Scheme 2024-25 Download PDF | Official Page
Note: PDFs are published by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Links are updated as official documents are released.

FAQs

Ques. Where can I download the CBSE Class 12 Maths marking scheme 2026-27?

Ans. The marking scheme is available on cbseacademic.nic.in under the Class XII Sample Question Paper and Marking Scheme section for 2026-27. The direct PDF link is given in the table above.

Ques. Does CBSE release an official answer key for Maths after the board exam?

Ans. CBSE does not generally release an official answer key right after the exam. Students can use the official sample paper marking scheme to understand how answers are evaluated.