CBSE Board Exam 2026 March 5 LIVE: Class 12 Psychology question paper analysis; answer key, updates

CBSE 2026 Class 12 Psychology: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded the Class 12 Psychology paper for today at 1:30 pm. As per the analysis report, the Class 12 Psychology paper was easy to moderate in difficulty.

Students were required to report to their respective examination centres by 9:30 am. CBSE also provided a 15-minute reading period from 10:15 am to 10:30 am, allowing candidates to go through the question paper before beginning their answers. As per the board guidelines, entry to the examination centre was not permitted after 10 am.

CBSE Class 12th Psychology Paper Analysis 2026

The Class 12 Psychology examination carries a total of 100 marks, including a 70-mark theory paper and a 30-mark practical or project component. Subject experts and various school teachers will share the analysis for the CBSE Class 12 Psychology paper after 1:30 pm today.

To qualify in the CBSE Board Exams 2026, students must obtain a minimum of 33% marks in each subject, covering theory, practical, and internal assessment components. Additionally, candidates are required to secure at least a Grade D and pass the theory and practical sections separately in subjects that include practical assessments.

Once the examination is completed, students may refer to unofficial answer keys and solved question papers released by coaching institutes and subject experts to assess their likely scores.

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CBSE Class 12 psychology: Exam day instructions

Students appearing for the Class 12 psychology board examination must follow the guidelines issued by CBSE to ensure a smooth exam experience:

• Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre at least 30–45 minutes before the official reporting time.
• Entry into the examination hall will not be permitted once the reporting time has passed.
• Students must carry their CBSE-issued admit card to the exam centre.
• Candidates without a valid admit card will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
• The question paper and answer booklet will be handed out 15 minutes before the exam begins.
• During the reading period, students should carefully go through the question paper and fill in the required details on their answer sheets.

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CBSE class 12 psychology answer key

Live updates will be provided here after the CBSE Class 12 Psychology exam concludes.

The CBSE does not publish official answer keys for board examinations. However, several coaching institutes and subject experts may release unofficial answer keys and detailed paper analyses after the exam, allowing students to estimate their likely scores.