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CBSE 12th Entrepreneurship and Biotechnology Answer Key 2026 (OUT) LIVE: Detailed Exam Analysis

In Biotechnology the Section E was the most scoring because of direct questions. However, in Entrepreneurship, the highest score was in Section A with basic MCQs. 

In class 12th biotechnology paper, MCQ were on Vectors, Enzymes, and PCR. 

Yes, in Section D, most sets featured a question asking for the Advantages and Disadvantages of Franchising from the perspective of either the franchisor or the Franchise.

The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) was the primary numerical focus. Most students were asked to calculate the quantity or identify the carrying and ordering costs from a given scenario.

The paper was approximately 40% Direct and 60% Indirect/Application-based (Case studies and Assertion-Reasoning).

Yes. There was usually a 2-mark question in Section B or C .

No. Biotechnology was generally theory and process-heavy. However, some sets included basic calculation questions. 

There were typically 4 Assertion-Reasoning questions in Section A. 

The Business Plan and Enterprise Growth Strategies were the most dominant. It was asked in an Assertion-Reasoning MCQ, a 3-mark short answer, and a 5-mark question.

It was a 2-mark question; students were expected to identify the first stage (Opportunity Scouting) and briefly mention the flow toward the next stage to show an understanding of the diagram's sequence.

The questions were a mix. The questions on types of mergers were direct, whereas the price skimming question required explanation. 

Apart from the matching question (Question 14), there was usually a short-answer question focused on Promotion or Place (Channels of Distribution).

Students generally found the paper manageable. While the 5-mark descriptive questions required detailed explanations, the objective nature of the first 18 questions helped students save time.

Yes. There was typically one direct 3-mark or 4-mark numerical on Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) or Return on Investment (ROI).

Enterprise Growth Strategies (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Franchising) and Unit 5: Business Arithmetic (EOQ, Working Capital, ROI) were of moderate to difficult level, together accounting for a significant portion of the marks.

The case studies were Moderate. They didn't require direct rote memorisation but rather the application of concepts. For example, the Rudra Cafe question required identifying the specific "Environmental Factor" (Social/Trend) that led to the organic business idea.

Most sets contained 2 to 3 Assertion-Reasoning questions. These were primarily found in the objective section (Section A) and focused on topics like the Business Plan and Marketing Mix.

If any mistakes are found in the question paper later, the authorities will allot marks to the students for that question.

Yes, students were given internal choices in the questions. Approximately 33% internal choice is provided across various sections.

There were 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each (Section D).

The Class 12th Biotechnology Paper was conducted for 70 marks. The remaining 30 marks will be allotted based on practical exam performance.

The reaction was a bit more mixed. While many were happy, some students found certain sections tricky and lengthy.

The initial reaction of students suggested the CBSE Class 12th Entrepreneurship Question Paper was manageable and doable.

Surabh Sujal says the paper was easy for me; however, the only concern was case studies, because it took a lot of time to analyse and frame answers.

The overall difficulty level of the Class 12th Biotechnology exam was moderate. Students found some questions tricky. 

The CBSE Class 12th Entrepreneurship exam, on the other hand, was of an easy to moderate level. There were direct questions; however, some students found the paper lengthy.

The Entrepreneurship paper (Code 066) was Moderate. According to initial reviews of students, the questions were closely aligned with the CBSE sample papers.

The CBSE Class 12 Biotechnology paper (Code 045) was described by many students as balanced . Diya from West Bengal says,”While the direct questions from the NCERT book provided relief, the Case-Based questions consumed a lot of time due to analytical thinking.”

The CBSE Class 12th Entrepreneurship and Biotechnology Exams 2026 concluded just now at 1:30 PM. Students will exit their classrooms after submitting their answer sheets. 

Yes, students will have to answer several 3-mark and 5-mark questions that are competency-based or case-study-oriented.

The CBSE 12TH Board Exam for Entrepreneurship and Biotechnology Exams 2026 will be over in 30 minutes at 1:30 PM. Students must be completing the final answers. 

The CBSE Class 12th Entrepreneurship Question Paper 2026 includes 18 MCQs of 1 mark each in Section A. 

In the Class 12th Entrepreneurship paper, there are 34 questions in total. It is divided into four sections: Section A (MCQs), Section B (Short Answer I), Section C (Short Answer II), and Section D (Long Answer).

The CBSE Class 12th Entrepreneurship exam and biotechnology exam 2026 today will be conducted for a theory paper of 70 marks. The remaining 30 marks will be from the practicals and assessments. 

No, board regulations specify that no student is allowed to leave the premises until the final bell rings at 1:30 PM, ensuring the integrity of the session.

The CBSE Class 12th Admit Card is a mandatory document; students were strictly prohibited from entering the examination centre without presenting a valid physical copy.

According to the CBSE rules, the students were allocated a 15-minute reading window from 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM to analyse the questions before the writing session commenced.

The CBSE 12th Entrepreneurship and Biotechnology exams started at 10:30 AM. Students have completed the admit card verification and taken their designated seats. 

The CBSE 12th Entrepreneurship and Biotechnology exams 2026 will commence from 10:30 AM. Both exams are 3 hours long, ending at 1:30 PM.

Today, the CBSE Class 12th Board exams will be conducted for Biotechnology (045), Entrepreneurship (066), Shorthand English (825), and Shorthand Hindi (826).

The CBSE Class 12th board exams starts today, February 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM across centres for 3 hours.