CBSE Class 12 Maths Exam Analysis 2026: Most sections manageable, Section D found lengthy by students

CBSE Class 12 Maths Exam Analysis 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Mathematics board examination on March 9 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at centres across India. Based on early responses from students and educators, the exam was largely described as moderate in difficulty, though some sections required deeper analytical thinking and longer calculations.

Most sections manageable, Section D found lengthy by students

Initial feedback from examinees suggested that while the paper largely followed the expected format and syllabus coverage, certain sections demanded more time. Many students highlighted that the long-answer portion of the paper was comparatively challenging because of multi-step solutions and detailed calculations.

Teachers' feedback

Nilutpal Bora, PGT- Mathematics, Modern English School, Kahilipara, Guwahati, Assam, stated that the CBSE Class 12 Maths exam paper was well-balanced and aligned with students' expectations. The paper focused on comprehension, critical thinking, and application-based questions.

Pankaj Kumar Gupta, HOD Mathematics, VidyaGyan School, Sitapur, claimed that the exam was mostly easy, albeit a bit lengthy, with a few moderate questions. Bindu Harish, Senior Mathematics Teacher at Manav Rachna International School, Sector 46, Gurugram, asserted that the Mathematics paper was well-balanced and in accordance with the blueprint released by CBSE.

Minor issues in a few questions

Although the overall paper received positive feedback from educators, a few concerns were raised about specific questions that created confusion among some students. Dr Alka Kapur, Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, claimed that a 5-mark question from the chapter on 3D Geometry involving the two-point form of the equation of a line was highlighted by students, as it is not explicitly covered in the NCERT textbook.