CBSE Class 12 Home Science sample paper 2026-27 released: download for exam prep

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The CBSE Class 12 Home Science Sample Question Paper 2026-27 with solution is now available for download.
The sample paper is structured according to the latest syllabus, updated exam pattern, and revised marking scheme released by CBSE.
The Class 12 Home Science theory paper carries 80 marks and is of 3 hours' duration, with an additional 20 marks for internal assessment.
The new exam pattern for 2026-27 includes 20% MCQs, 30% competency-based questions, and 50% short and long answer questions.
Students are advised to solve at least 5 to 7 full-length sample papers per subject to prepare for the board examinations.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Class 12 Home Science Sample Question Paper for the 2026-27 academic session, complete with solutions. This resource is designed to assist students in preparing for the upcoming board examinations by familiarizing them with question formats, section-wise weightage, and difficulty levels.

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The sample paper, which is available for download, aligns with the latest syllabus, updated exam pattern, and revised marking scheme issued by the CBSE. The Class 12 Home Science board examination for 2026 was conducted on March 14, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

Structure of the Class 12 Home Science Paper

The Class 12 Home Science paper carries a total of 100 marks, comprising 80 marks for the theory paper and 20 marks for internal assessment. The theory paper is of 3 hours’ duration. The Home Science syllabus is divided into three parts: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian Home Science, besides map-based questions.

The question paper includes various question types, such as objective, short-answer, long-answer, source-based, and map-based questions. The official marking scheme for Class XII (2025-2026) Home Science (Code No. 064) specifies a maximum of 70 marks for the theory component and a time limit of 3 hours.

Particulars	Marks
Themes in Indian Home Science – Part I	25
Themes in Indian Home Science – Part II	25
Themes in Indian Home Science – Part III	25
Map Work	5
Total Theory	80
Project Work (Internal Assessment)	20
Grand Total	100

Changes in Exam Pattern and Question Types

The CBSE Class 12 board exams for 2026-27 generally feature a marking scheme that includes 20% Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 30% competency-based questions, and 50% short and long answer questions. Marking is step-wise, particularly for short and long answer questions. The sample paper for 2026-27 incorporates MCQs, case-based, source-based, assertion-reason, and application-based questions.

Compared to previous years, the new exam pattern includes more competency-based questions, focusing on objectivity with an increased number of MCQs, true/false, fill-ups, assertion-reason questions (ARQ), and statement-type questions. Most case studies in the new pattern are based on real-life situations, and analytical and evaluating-type questions have been added across almost all subjects. This shift shows rote learning alone will not be sufficient, and a thorough understanding of concepts is essential to score well.

Question Type	Skills Tested	Marks
MCQs	Conceptual understanding and factual knowledge	21
Short Answer Questions	Historical explanation and interpretation	18
Long Answer Questions	Analysis, argument building, and historical reasoning	24
Source-Based Questions	Interpretation of historical sources and evidence	12
Map-Based Questions	Historical locations, sites, and events	5

Focus on Competency-Based Learning and Historical Analysis

The overall exam structure for Home Science remained consistent from 2023-24 to 2025-26. However, the nature of questions has evolved, emphasizing competency-based learning, source interpretation, and historical analysis. Recent CBSE Class 12 Home Science sample papers demonstrate a greater focus on historical interpretation, requiring students to analyze causes and consequences and evaluate historical developments using evidence.

Source-based questions, often derived from NCERT extracts, carry real weight in the Home Science papers. Topics from Ancient Indian Home Science, such as the Harappan Civilisation, Mahajanapadas, Buddhism, Mauryan administration, social structures, and archaeological discoveries, frequently appear in the objective section. Questions related to historical sources and the writings of travelers like Al-Biruni, Ibn Battuta, and Bernier are also regularly featured. The CBSE Class 12 Home Science paper integrates concepts related to nutrition, human development, food science, resource management, textiles, communication, health, family welfare, and professional opportunities.

Component	Weightage	Description
MCQs	20%	Objective-type questions including single correct answers
Competency-Based Questions	30%	Case-based, source-based, assertion-reason, and application-based questions
Short & Long Answer Questions	50%	Descriptive type questions testing conceptual clarity and explanation

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