CBSE board examination · 2025-26
CBSE Board Examination 2026
The CBSE Class XII Mathematics (041) board examination of 2026, question paper code 65/1/1 (Set 1). Every question below has a full-marks exam answer, checked against the official CBSE marking scheme for this set.
- 80 marks
- 3 hours
- 38 questions
- Internal choice in some questions
- No calculators
Paper format
| Section | Questions | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Q1 to Q20 | MCQs and assertion-reason | 20 × 1 = 20 |
| Section B | Q21 to Q25 | very short answer (VSA) | 5 × 2 = 10 |
| Section C | Q26 to Q31 | short answer (SA) | 6 × 3 = 18 |
| Section D | Q32 to Q35 | long answer (LA) | 4 × 5 = 20 |
| Section E | Q36 to Q38 | case study based | 3 × 4 = 12 |
| Total | 38 questions | 80 |
Section A
Q1 to Q20: MCQs and assertion-reason, 1 mark each
- Q1Range of when 1 mark · Ch 2
- Q2The order that cannot be a row matrix1 mark · Ch 3
- Q3Which transpose properties are true1 mark · Ch 3
- Q4Comparing the determinants and 1 mark · Ch 4
- Q5A value of making a trigonometric determinant equal 11 mark · Ch 4
- Q6Which matrix is skew symmetric when , are1 mark · Ch 3
- Q7Least value of on 1 mark · Ch 6
- Q8The constant in 1 mark · Ch 7
- Q91 mark · Ch 7
- Q10Area bounded by , the -axis, and 1 mark · Ch 8
- Q11Integrating factor of 1 mark · Ch 9
- Q12Order and degree of 1 mark · Ch 9
- Q13Value of for two perpendicular vectors1 mark · Ch 10
- Q14Value of for three collinear points1 mark · Ch 10
- Q15 from , and 1 mark · Ch 10
- Q16Perpendicular from to the line 1 mark · Ch 11
- Q17Maximum minus minimum of on a feasible region1 mark · Ch 12
- Q18Degree of the objective function of an LPP1 mark · Ch 12
- Q19Prime number given an odd number on a die1 mark · Ch 13
- Q20Perpendicular lines , 1 mark · Ch 11
Section B
Q21 to Q25: very short answer (VSA), 2 marks each
Section C
Q26 to Q31: short answer (SA), 3 marks each
Section D
Q32 to Q35: long answer (LA), 5 marks each
Section E
Q36 to Q38: case study based, 4 marks each
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