The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Class 12 Geography board examination on February 26, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
The examination will be held across centres nationwide, and students are advised to report early to complete verification and seating formalities.
CBSE Class 12 Geography question paper: What to expect
The Geography paper for 2026 will assess students on multiple learning levels, including remembering and understanding, application, and higher-order thinking skills such as analysis and evaluation. The board has designed the paper to test conceptual clarity rather than rote memorisation.
Map-based questions will continue to play a crucial role in the Class 12 Geography exam. Students will be required to identify physical and human geography features strictly from the prescribed syllabus, making map practice essential for scoring well.
CBSE Geography Class 12: What to revise
Students should revise global agricultural regions, nomadic herding zones, commercial farming areas, major sea ports, airports, and transcontinental railways.
From the India-focused syllabus, emphasis should be placed on crop-producing states, mineral and energy resource locations, oil refineries, coalfields, and international airports.
What will be the paper structure for the CBSE Geography Class 12 exam
The Geography question paper follows a balanced pattern. About 41 percent of the questions test remembering and understanding, 37 percent focus on application-based learning, and 22 percent assess analytical and evaluative skills. This structure encourages a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
What should students carry to the CBSE Geography exam centre
Candidates must carry their CBSE Class 12 admit card, school identity card, and a transparent stationery pouch containing permitted items such as pens, pencils, and a ruler for map work. Electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
CBSE Class 12 Geography sample papers: How do they help
The board has released the official Geography sample paper for the 2025–26 session on its website. Solving sample papers and previous years’ questions helps students understand the exam format, manage time effectively, and boost confidence before the board exam.
Students are advised to follow official instructions carefully and reach the exam centre well before reporting time to avoid last-minute inconvenience.
