The CBSE Class 12 History exam is scheduled for tomorrow, March 30, 2026 . The exam will take place from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM . Students will receive the question paper at 10:15 AM, giving them 15 minutes to read it before starting the exam. This article provides guidance on expected questions and topics to help students prepare.
Key Topics and Marks
History students should focus on certain chapters that carry more marks. The topics 'Bhakti-Sufi Traditions' and 'An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara' from Medieval India are expected to cover about 7 to 8 marks . The chapter 'Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement' is considered the most important, with questions likely to be worth 8 to 10 marks .
The exam will have questions of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 marks. Students need to answer all sections of the paper.
Exam Details
Here are some quick facts about the CBSE Class 12 History exam:
| Exam Date | March 30, 2026 |
| Exam Time | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Total Marks | 80 marks |
| Total Questions | 34 questions |
| Question Types | MCQs, Short Answer, Long Answer, Source-Based, Map Work |
Section-wise Question Breakdown
The exam is divided into different sections:
- Section A : 21 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each worth 1 mark.
- Section B : 6 Short Answer questions, likely worth 3 marks each.
- Section C : 3 Long Answer questions, expected to be 8 marks each.
- Section D : 3 Source-Based or Case-Based questions, probably worth 4 marks each.
- Section E : Map Work, which will be a 5-mark question.
Important Map Locations to Practice
Map work is an important part of the History exam. Students should practice identifying these key locations:
- Harappan Civilization : Harappa, Mohenjodaro, Lothal, Dholavira, Kalibangan, Banawali, Rakhigarhi.
- Mahajanapadas : Magadha, Vajji, Kuru, Panchala, Gandhara, Avanti.
- Ashokan/Mauryan Empire : Pataliputra, Taxila, Ujjain, Sanchi, Girnar, Kalinga (Dhauli).
Focusing on these areas and understanding the main topics can help students perform well in their History exam.
