CBSE 12th Computer Science Exam 2026 LIVE: Bhavesh Gandhi ( PGT) Computer Science at Lancers Army Schools shares paper review:
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The CBSE Class XII Computer Science Board Examination 2026 was a well-balanced paper with an overall moderate level of difficulty. It was designed to assess both conceptual understanding and practical application, aligning well with the CBSE pattern and NCERT syllabus.
The MCQ section was largely straightforward, with many questions directly based on textbook concepts and previous year patterns. Students who had practiced regularly found this section highly scoring. Output-based questions required logical thinking and a clear understanding of Python programming fundamentals.
The data structure question based on Stack was simple and familiar, as it closely followed previous years’ board questions. File handling programs, including Text, Binary, and CSV files, were easy to attempt for students with clear concepts and adequate practice. MySQL queries and output-based questions were also scoring, especially for those comfortable with SQL syntax and conditions.
Overall, the paper rewarded students who focused on concept clarity, consistent practice, and solving previous year question papers. It was neither too difficult nor too easy, maintaining a fair and balanced standard. Students with regular preparation could comfortably score above 60–65 marks, while higher scores were achievable with strong conceptual understanding and accuracy.
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CBSE 12th Computer Science Exam 2026 LIVE: Deepika Agarwal, PGT Computer Science, Silverline Prestige School shares paper analysis:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the COMPUTER SCIENCE (083) exam today, 25th March 2026. The duration of the exam was 3 hours. The question paper was for 70 marks with sections (A, B, C, D, E).
The paper had a mix of easy to moderate questions, assessing understanding and application of knowledge. Section-wise, A was easy, B and C required basic understanding, D was easy, and E (case study) required logical thinking.
The programming questions, including output-based and error-based questions, were simple and manageable. Theory questions were direct and based on the syllabus.
Students were satisfied with the paper, finding it balanced and syllabus-based. Overall, the paper was easy to moderate.
CBSE 12th Computer Science Exam 2026 LIVE: Amit Dhingra, HOD (Computer Science), DPS Sector 45, Gurugram shares paper review:
The Computer Science paper was balanced and of a moderate difficulty level. MCQ-based questions focused on logical concepts and conceptual understanding. The paper was aligned with the CBSE Class XII Computer Science curriculum.
According to student feedback, the paper was easy to understand, and students were able to attempt it smoothly.
CBSE 12th Computer Science Exam 2026 LIVE: Deepa Sivankutty , PGT Computer Science JAIN International Residential School Bengaluru shares section wise analysis:
The class XII Computer Science paper is moderate in difficulty and well-structured. It covers all major topics of the Class XII Computer Science curriculum effectively. The progressive difficulty across sections and the provision of internal choices reflect a student-friendly yet academically rigorous design.
Section A tests a wide range of concepts through varied question types including MCQs, output-tracing, and Assertion-Reason questions, ensuring broad syllabus coverage in a concise format. The questions are well-calibrated to reward genuine understanding rather than superficial preparation.
Section B effectively assesses short-answer skills through a healthy mix of debugging, output prediction, SQL commands, and definitions. The internal choices are balanced and fair, catering to students with varying strengths across programming and theory.
Section C being the smallest section, it covers significant ground through file handling, stack operations, and code tracing questions. The questions are application-focused and demand both logical reasoning and sound programming knowledge.
Section D stands out for its use of real-world scenarios to test SQL querying, CSV handling, and Python-MySQL connectivity in an integrated manner. It is the most application-driven section of the paper and effectively bridges theory with practical programming skills.
Section E with long-answer questions on binary file handling and networking bring the paper to a strong and comprehensive close. They require multi-step reasoning and sustained application of knowledge, making them an excellent measure of overall student preparedness.
Overall, this is a commendable paper that fairly assesses students across all difficulty levels and topic areas.
CBSE 12th Computer Science Exam 2026 LIVE: Shilpi Arora, HOD Computer Science, Global Indian International School (GIIS), Noida shares paper analysis:
“The CBSE Grade 12 Computer Science examination held on 25 March 2026 for the academic session 2025–26 was overall a balanced and student-friendly paper, closely aligned with the prescribed syllabus and sample papers issued by CBSE. The paper was moderate in difficulty level, with a good mix of competency-based and direct questions. The MCQs were easy and concept-based, making them scoring. Python questions were mostly direct but required good understanding in some parts like logic building and output tracing. SQL queries were simple and predictable. Consistent practice of sample papers and key questions enabled them to tackle even the most challenging questions with confidence and precision. Overall, it was a fair paper with a good mix of theory and application, giving well-prepared students a strong chance to score high marks.”
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CBSE 12th Computer Science Exam 2026 Date: March 25
CBSE 12th Computer Science Exam 2026 Time: 10.30 am to 1.30 pm