How to use these papers

Sample, specimen and previous-year papers are the closest thing to the real board exam you can practise with. Everything below is the board’s own document — not a private imitation — so it reflects the current syllabus, the exact section structure and the real marks distribution.

Attempt one full paper in a single 3-hour sitting (with 15 minutes reading time first), on ruled answer sheets, then grade yourself against the marking scheme a day later. Tag every lost mark as a concept gap, a presentation error or a silly mistake — and fix the largest bucket before your next attempt. Four to six timed papers per subject between October and February is the cadence that reliably lifts board scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these the official papers?

Yes — CBSE Sample Question Papers & Marking Schemes and CISCE specimen / previous-year papers, straight from the boards. Use the search box to jump to any subject, and the filters to narrow by board, class or paper type.

What is the difference between a sample paper, a question paper and a marking scheme?

A sample/specimen paper is the board’s model paper for the upcoming exam; a question paper is an actual paper from a past board exam; a marking scheme is the official answer key and step-by-step rubric examiners use to award marks.

Do these cover all streams and both classes?

Yes — Class 12 spans Science, Commerce, Humanities and the language subjects, and Class 10 covers all the common subjects, across CBSE, ICSE and ISC. If a subject or year you need isn’t listed yet, it is being added.