For the 2022-23 academic session, the CBSE reverted to the single annual board examination format. Below is the complete, official archive of Sample Question Papers (SQPs) and their respective Marking Schemes (MS) to help you understand the standard board pattern.
Download PDFs by Subject
| Subject Name | Sample Question Paper (SQP) | Marking Scheme (MS) |
|---|---|---|
| Science (086) | 📄 SQP | MS |
| Mathematics Standard (041) | 📄 SQP | MS |
| Mathematics Basic (241) | 📄 SQP | MS |
| Social Science (087) | 📄 SQP | MS |
| English Lang & Lit. (184) | 📄 SQP | MS |
| Hindi A (002) | 📄 SQP | MS |
| Computer Applications (165) | 📄 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 the full 3 hours (180 minutes), and practice under genuine exam 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.
