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CBSE Class 12th English Exam Review (OUT), Download Answer Key PDF

The English Paper Class 12th was successfully conducted by CBSE Board on 12 March 2026 in a single exam shift from 10.30 AM to 1.30 PM. As the exam is over now students check how they have performed in the English paper so they can calculate the scores. we have also made available the CBSE Class 12th English paper solutions so students can do a complete in depth analysis of the exam. Scroll the article to get complete details on it.

CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2026

CBSE Class 12 English Unofficial Answer Key prepared by our team of subject matter experts is shared below. The PDF will contain correct answers for the questions asked in CBSE Class 12 English Question Paper.

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CBSE 12 English Paper Analysis

The CBSE Class 12 English Exam 2026 was overall a balanced paper which consisted of analytical thinking across all sections. The English paper was divided into 3 parts Section A was reading and it has analytical and inferential based questions of easy to moderate level. Section B was writing where students had to maintain the correct format, word limit and clear ideas to score good marks. Section C was a bit challenging as it involved competency based questions which many students found difficult to solve.

CBSE 12 English Exam Difficulty Level

The CBSE Class 12 English Exam 2026 was of moderate level difficulty. The reading section was easy to read and had both direct and inference based questions. Whereas the writing section had questions from letter writing, report writing. In the literature section prose questions were easier than poetry while a few long questions required deeper thinking. The entire question paper was based on CBSE syllabus 2026.

CBSE Class 12 English Marking Scheme

The CBSE Class 12 English marking scheme explains how marks are distributed across different sections of the question paper. Understanding the marking scheme helps students know which sections carry more weightage.

CBSE Class 12 English Marking Scheme
Section Topic Marks
Section A Reading Skills 22 Marks
Section B Writing Skills 18 Marks
Section C Literature 40 Marks
Total 80 Marks

 

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FAQs

When is the CBSE Class 12 English Exam 2026?

The CBSE Class 12 English exam has been conducted on 12 March 2026 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

When will the CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2026 be released?

The unofficial answer key for English exam has been prepared by subject experts and is available in the article.

How can I download the CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key PDF?

Students can download the answer key PDF and compare responses marked with the actual ones to calculate the entire score.

What is the total marks of the CBSE Class 12 English exam?

The written exam carries 80 marks, while the remaining 20 marks are for internal assessment.

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