Kamal Ghorui
The CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Board Examination 2026 was conducted today, on March 9, 2026. The tests were carried out between 10.30 am and 1.30 pm. Mathematics is best known as one of the most important subjects to achieve success in science and commerce for students in senior secondary. The exam is significant to students who are intending a career in engineering, economics, and data science, among other analytic fields.Initial reactions from students suggested that the overall paper ranged from moderate to moderately difficult, with several candidates pointing out that Section D, the long answer section, was the most challenging part of the question paper.
Students flag Section D as difficult
Several students who appeared for the exam described the paper as balanced but time-consuming.Tanishka, a student of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sonia Vihar, whose examination centre was Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Khajoori Khas, said the paper was moderately difficult. She said that Section D was quite tough and required lengthy calculations. Her classmate Komal, who appeared at the same centre, echoed a similar view, saying that Section D was definitely the hardest part. Both students noted that while the paper was not entirely unexpected, time management became important in the final hour of the exam.
CBSE Class 12th Mathematics exam: Here’s what the paper pattern looks like
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics question paper was split into five parts, which were meant to measure a different level of conceptual knowledge and analytical skills.Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).Section B: Short answer questions of a very short type.Section C: Short answer questions where short calculations are necessary.Section D: Long answer questions that require step-by-step answers that are detailed.Section E: Case study questions that involve the application of mathematics concepts to real life problems.
Marking scheme: 80 marks theory, 20 marks internal assessment
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Exam has a total of 100 marks. Among them, 80 marks are used in the written theory examination, which students took in the board exam.The other 20 marks are given by way of internal assessment, which is given by schools. This element usually covers periodic examination, assigns and general performance in the academic session.
Digital evaluation through the on-screen marking system
After the examination is over, the answer sheets will be graded through the on-screen Marking (OSM) system of the CBSE. In this digital process, the teachers evaluate scanned copies of the answer scripts via a secure online platform as opposed to marking physical sheets.The system is aimed at enhancing accuracy, efficiency in evaluation, lessening the error in calculations and more consistency in marking. It can also enable board to simplify the process of checking and quicker declaration of results.
