The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Political Science paper at various examination centres across the country. Political Science is an important subject for class 12th students of arts stream. Here is the paper analysis and review about Political Science exam.
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CBSE Class 12 2027 Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
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Checked on 03 Sep 2026
As of 03 September 2026, no official notification, date sheet, or formal announcement specific to the CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027 has been issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education.
As of 03 September 2026, no official notification, date sheet, or formal announcement specific to the CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027 has been issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education. However, CBSE has officially published the Curriculum 2026-27 on cbseacademic.nic.in, which includes the Political Science syllabus for Class XII — the operative framework for the 2027 board examinations. The academic cycle is currently in its mid-session phase. Based on previous-year patterns, students can expect Sample Question Papers (SQPs) for 2026-27 to be released around October–November 2026, followed by the date sheet in November–December 2026. The CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2027 board exam is tentatively expected in February–March 2027. Students are advised to study the published 2026-27 curriculum, solve prior-year papers, and monitor cbseacademic.nic.in regularly for official SQPs and circulars. Official website: cbse.gov.in.
- CBSE has published the Curriculum 2026-27 on cbseacademic.nic.in, which covers Class XII subjects including Political Science — this is the operative syllabus for the 2026-27 academic session (board exams in early 2027).
- Sample Question Papers (SQP) for 2025-26 for Class XII are available on cbseacademic.nic.in; SQPs for 2026-27 have NOT yet been released as of 03 Sep 2026.
- CBSE's official portal (cbse.gov.in) and academic site (cbseacademic.nic.in) are active; no specific notification, date sheet, or circular for the CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027 has been issued yet.
- CBSE's Pariksha Sangam portal is operational for results and exam management; no 2027 exam schedule link is live as of today.
- Curriculum & syllabus for 2026-27 already published (official) — students should begin preparation using this syllabus now.
- SQP (Sample Question Papers) for Class XII 2026-27 expected to be released around October–November 2026, based on previous-year pattern (SQP 2025-26 was released around Oct–Nov 2025).
- CBSE Class 12 practical exams 2027 are tentatively expected in January–February 2027, consistent with the previous year's pattern.
- CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027 date sheet is expected to be released around November–December 2026, based on the pattern from prior years.
- CBSE Class 12 theory board exams (including Political Science) are tentatively expected to begin in mid-February 2027, based on historical scheduling.
- CBSE Class 12 results 2027 are tentatively expected in May–June 2027, following the established pattern of results within 6–8 weeks of exam completion.
Sources: CBSE Official Website · CBSE Academic Website – Curriculum & SQP
Class 12 Political Science 2024 Paper Pattern
CBSE Class 12 Political Science Paper 2024 consisted of 34 questions. All these questions were arranged in different formats as follows:
| Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| 1-20 | 1 mark | 20 marks |
| 21-23 | 2 marks | 6 marks |
| 24-27 | 4 marks | 16 marks |
| 28-30 | 5 marks | 15 marks |
| 31 | 5 marks | 5 marks |
| 32-34 | 6 marks | 18 marks |
| Total | 80 marks | |
Important Topics
Part A: Contemporary World Politics (40 Marks)
- Cold War Era
- The End of bipolarity
- US Hegemony in World Politics
- Alternative centres of power
- Contemporary South Asia
- International Organizations
- Security in Contemporary World
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Globalization
Part B: Politics in India since Independence (40 Marks)
- Challenges of Nation Building
- Er of One-Party Dominance
- Politics of Planned Development
- India’s External relations
- Challenges to the Congress System
- Crisis of the Democratic Order
- Rise of Popular Movements
- Recent Developments in Indian Politics
NOTE: Click here to view and download the CBSE Political Science Question Paper
CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2024 Paper Analysis & Student Feedback
Major Changes This Year
No major change has been officially announced yet for the CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027, including no confirmed changes to the Political Science exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, or eligibility criteria. The Curriculum 2026-27 has been published and appears to follow the established framework. Tentatively, CBSE is expected to continue with the existing exam pattern — 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment — pending any future official circular. Students should watch cbseacademic.nic.in for any pattern or syllabus revision notices closer to the SQP release window.
The feedback of the students about the class 12th Political Science Paper is given below.
Ankit Vaswani, Centre Point School, Katol Road, Nagpur: It was good. Maps were very easy while 1 markers bit tricky. Time was perfect, could complete it on time. I expect good marks.
Rajat Joshi, Centre Point School, Katol Road, Nagpur: The paper was quite easy. It was not lengthy. The 6 markers were a bit difficult but I was able to solve them. The questions were straight forward and I was able to complete the paper in the given time.
Ayan Bharatey, Centre Point School, Katol Road, Nagpur: The paper was fantastic. It was not at all difficult. It completely depends on how you study. There were many questions on social issues and everything was from the syllabus and. Some were tricky but I was able to solve them.
Also read: Class 12th Time table
Other Important Links on CBSE Class 12
| Class 12 NCERT Solutions |
| Class 12 Sample Paper |
| Class 12 NCERT Books |
| Class 12 Study Material |
| Class 12 Question Paper |
| Class 12 Exemplar |
| Class 12 Syllabus PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027 date sheet be released?
As of 03 Sep 2026, CBSE has not released the date sheet for the 2027 board exams. Based on previous-year patterns, it is tentatively expected around November–December 2026. Monitor cbse.gov.in for the official announcement.
When is the CBSE Class 12 Political Science exam 2027 likely to be held?
No official date has been confirmed yet. Based on historical patterns, the Political Science paper is tentatively expected sometime in February–March 2027 during the board exam window.
Has CBSE released the syllabus for Class 12 Political Science 2026-27?
Yes. CBSE has officially published the Curriculum 2026-27 on cbseacademic.nic.in. Students should use this as the authoritative syllabus for preparing for the 2027 board exam.
Are Sample Question Papers (SQPs) for CBSE Class 12 2026-27 available?
As of 03 Sep 2026, SQPs for the 2026-27 session have not yet been released by CBSE. Based on previous years, they are tentatively expected around October–November 2026 on cbseacademic.nic.in.
What is the exam pattern for CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2027?
No official change to the exam pattern has been announced yet. Tentatively, the pattern is expected to continue with 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment, consistent with recent years. Confirm from the official SQP once released.
Where can I find previous year question papers for CBSE Class 12 Political Science?
Previous year question papers and additional practice questions are available on the official CBSE academic website at cbseacademic.nic.in under the 'Question Bank' section for Class XII.
When will CBSE Class 12 2027 results be declared?
No official date has been set. Based on previous-year patterns, CBSE Class 12 results are tentatively expected in May–June 2027, typically released within 6–8 weeks of the exams concluding.
Has CBSE made any official announcement about the 2027 board exams?
As of 03 September 2026, CBSE has not issued any specific circular, notification, or date sheet for the Class 12 Board Exam 2027. Only the 2026-27 curriculum has been officially published so far.
