CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2026 Live: Physical Education Paper Analysis, Date Sheet & Guidelines
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• Updated on 18 Feb, 2026, 6:11 PM, by Arman Kumar
The CBSE Class 12 board exams 2026 are being conducted from February 17 to April 10, 2026, for over 18 lakh students across India. On Feb 18, the Physical Education exam was conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Students reported the paper as easy, largely aligned with the NCERT syllabus, with the MCQ section on Yoga slightly tricky. CBSE has introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) and 50% competency-focused questions this session.
The Physical Education exam for Class 12 students was conducted in a single shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM across multiple centres. Students received 15 minutes to read the question paper before starting.
Exam Highlights
- Exam Mode: Offline (Pen-and-paper)
- Theory Paper Marks: 70
- Practical Assessment: 30 marks
- Passing Marks: 33% (23 marks for theory)
- Exam Pattern:
- Section A: MCQs – 1 mark each
- Section B: Very Short Answer – 2 marks each
- Section C: Short Answer – 3 marks each
- Section D: Case Study-based – 4 marks each
- Section E: Long Answer – 5 marks each
Student and Expert Reactions
- Students reported the exam as easy and completed it within time.
- Divansh, a student from Alchon School, Mayur Vihar (Delhi), said the MCQs were mostly from the Yoga section.
- Nariender Tokas, HOD of Physical Education, DPS Sector 45 Gurugram, said the paper was well-balanced, concept-based, and manageable.
Important Topics (High Weightage)
- Biomechanics & Sports (Unit 8)
- Training in Sports (Unit 10)
- Psychology & Sports (Unit 9)
- Management of Sporting Events (Unit 1)
- Children & Women in Sports (Unit 2)
Exam Guidelines for Students
- Carry CBSE admit card and school ID card.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before exam (by 10:00 AM).
- Follow dress code – school uniform or formal light-coloured clothes for private students.
- No electronic devices or study material allowed.
- Transparent water bottles and permitted fruits for diabetic students are allowed.
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2026: Date Sheet Highlights
- Feb 17: Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (Eng/Hindi)
- Feb 18: Physical Education
- Feb 20: Physics
- Feb 24: Accountancy
- Feb 26: Geography
- Feb 28: Chemistry
- Mar 05: Psychology
- Mar 09: Mathematics/Applied Maths
- Mar 12: English Core/Elective
- Mar 16: Hindi Core/Elective
- Mar 18: Economics
- Mar 23: Political Science
- Mar 25: Computer Science/IP/IT
- Mar 27: Biology
- Mar 28: Business Studies
- Mar 30: History
- Apr 04: Sociology
- Apr 10: Legal Studies (Revised)
Other Updates
- On-Screen Marking (OSM): CBSE will digitally evaluate answer sheets to enhance accuracy and transparency.
- Competency-Based Questions: 50% of the paper focuses on practical application and concept clarity.
- Attendance Rule: Minimum 75% attendance is required to appear for the board exams.
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