The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has released new model papers for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams for the year 2026. These papers come with important changes to the exam pattern. Students preparing for the upcoming board exams can download these model papers and see the new rules on the official RBSE website: rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in .
The board aims to make the question papers easier for students with these new changes. The RBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026 will start on February 12, 2026 , and finish on March 12, 2026 . The board announced these dates on December 4 . A full timetable with subject-wise dates will be released soon.
New Exam Pattern: 80-Mark Theory Papers
One of the biggest changes is the new marking scheme for many subjects. For both Class 10 and Class 12, the theory papers will now be for 80 marks . This means the written exam part of these subjects will carry 80 marks. Earlier, some theory papers might have had different maximum marks.
The remaining 20 marks for each subject will be given for internal assessment. This internal assessment includes practical exams, project work, or other evaluations done by the school. This new 80-mark theory and 20-mark internal assessment rule will apply to many subjects in both classes. It helps students focus on both their written knowledge and practical skills.
Changes in Question Paper Format
The RBSE has also changed the types of questions asked in the Class 10 and 12 board exams. These changes are designed to make the papers more student-friendly and help students test their understanding better. The 2026 board exams will include a wider variety of question types. Students will see the following kinds of questions:
- Objective-type questions
- Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Very short answer questions
- Fill-in-the-blanks
- Short answer questions
- Long answer questions
This mix of questions means students will need to prepare for different formats, from quick, direct answers to detailed explanations. This helps check different aspects of a student's knowledge and thinking skills.
How to Download Model Papers 2026
The updated model papers for RBSE Class 10 (Secondary) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) for 2026 are now available online. Students must download these papers to understand the new exam pattern and question styles. Here is how students can get them:
1. Go to the official RBSE website: rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in .
2. Look for the section related to "Model Papers 2026" or "Sample Papers."
3. Click on the links for Class 10 or Class 12 model papers.
4. Download the PDF files for your specific subjects.
Solving these model papers is very important. They show students the overall exam structure, the types of questions they can expect, and the level of difficulty. This practice helps students prepare better and feel more confident for the actual board exams.
RBSE Board Exam Dates 2026
The Rajasthan Board has already announced the main dates for the 2026 board exams. Class 10 and Class 12 exams will take place over one month. The exams will begin on February 12, 2026 , and conclude on March 12, 2026 . While these main dates are out, students should watch out for the detailed time table. This detailed PDF will show the exact date and time for each subject exam. The board will release this full time table PDF very soon on its official website.
