Courses
By Swati Singh
|
Updated on 20 Mar 2026, 18:09 IST
The CBSE Class 12 Political Science exam for 2025 was held on March 23. The paper was conducted for 3 hours, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, along with an extra 15 minutes for students to read the question paper.
Here, we are sharing a clear and simple analysis based on student feedback, expert views, and the overall difficulty level of the exam. It also covers expected good scores, the most time-taking sections, and the longest questions.
Now that the exam is over, our subject experts will provide a detailed section-wise review to help students understand the paper better.
We have also provided the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 PDF along with the answer key so students can check their responses and estimate their scores. A direct download link for the paper will be available on this page.
| CBSE Class 12th political Science Answer Key 2026 with Question Paper | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Name of the Examination | CBSE Class 12th Political Science Board Examination |
| Category | Question Paper |
| Status | Released |
| CBSE Class 12th Social Science Exam Date 2026 | 23 March, 2026 |
| CBSE Class 12th Political Science Exam Timing | 10:30 am to 01:30 pm |
| Mode of Answer Key Availability | Online Mode |
| Total marks | 80 Marks |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Official Website | https://www.cbse.nic.in/ |
| CBSE Class 12 Political Science Answer Key 2026 PDF Download Link | |
| Sets | Download Link |
| CBSE Class 12 Political Science Answer Key 2026 Set 1 | Available soon |
| CBSE Class 12 Political Science Answer Key 2026 Set 2 | Available soon |
| CBSE Class 12 Political Science Answer Key 2026 Set 3 | Available soon |
The CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper 2026 (all sets) will be available here for download. Students can go through the questions and compare them with their answers to better evaluate their exam performance.
Overall Marking Scheme
| Component | Marks |
| Theory Exam | 80 |
| Internal Assessment/Project | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
| Feature | Description |
| Question Style | Objective + Descriptive |
| Skill Focus | Concept clarity, analysis, writing |
| Special Questions | Case-based, map-based, cartoon-based |
| Marking Style | Step marking (marks for each correct point) |
| Strategy Tip | Write answers in points with clear structure |
| Component | Details |
| Project Work | Research-based topic |
| Viva/Presentation | Based on project |
| Skills Assessed | Analysis, presentation, understanding |
The paper is divided into different sections to test knowledge, understanding, and analytical skills:
| Section | Question Type | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Section A | MCQs / Very Short Answers | 1 mark | 12 marks |
| Section B | Short Answer Questions | 2 marks | 12 marks |
| Section C | Long Answer (Type I) | 4 marks | 20 marks |
| Section D | Case/Passage/Cartoon/Map-based | 4 marks (varies) | 12 marks |
| Section E | Long Answer (Type II) | 6 marks | 24 marks |
| Total | — | — | 80 marks |
Tip: Make sure you select the correct question paper set for accurate checking.
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
No courses found
The unofficial answer key is usually released on the same day or within a few hours after the exam. The official answer key may take a few days.
You can download it from the official CBSE website or trusted education platforms.
Yes. Unofficial answer keys are prepared by experts, while the official answer key is released by CBSE and is more accurate.
Match your answers with the answer key and add marks based on the marking scheme.
Yes, answer keys are usually available for all question paper sets.
Unofficial answer keys may have minor errors. It is better to wait for the official version for final accuracy.
CBSE mainly provides marking schemes and sample answers for subjective questions.