During the 2021-22 academic session, the CBSE introduced a bifurcated exam system. Below is the complete, official archive of Sample Question Papers (SQPs) and their respective Marking Schemes (MS) to help you understand the exact board pattern.
Download PDFs by Subject
| Subject Name | Term 1 (Objective) | Term 2 (Subjective) |
|---|---|---|
| Science (086) | 📄 SQP MS | 📄 SQP MS |
| Mathematics Standard (041) | 📄 SQP MS | 📄 SQP MS |
| Mathematics Basic (241) | 📄 SQP MS | 📄 SQP MS |
| Social Science (087) | 📄 SQP MS | 📄 SQP MS |
| English Lang & Lit. (184) | 📄 SQP MS | 📄 SQP MS |
| Hindi A (002) | 📄 SQP MS | 📄 SQP MS |
| Computer Applications (165) | 📄 SQP MS | 📄 SQP MS |
How to use these papers effectively
- Analyze the Rubric: The Marking Scheme (MS) shows you exactly how points are broken down per step. Study it to avoid losing easy marks.
- Simulate the Clock: Put away your phone, set a timer for 90 minutes (Term 1) or 120 minutes (Term 2), and practice under pressure.
- Target Weak Zones: If you lose points on a specific concept repeatedly, go back to your NCERT book and master that chapter before trying another paper.
