February 28, 2026 |
03:00 PM IST
Were There Any Out-of-syllabus Questions?
Early reports from teachers suggest the paper was technically sound and strictly followed the NCERT. No major errors have been reported in the sets distributed today. However, in case of any error students will be awarded marks for it.
February 28, 2026 |
02:40 PM IST
Student’s Initial Reactions
- According to Priya from Mumbai, "Organic Chemistry was the star today. But the case-study was a bit unexpected. Though the paper felt a little on the lengthier side, I managed to complete and revise the paper.”
- Sneha from Bangalore said, "The paper wasn't 'tough' in a way that I didn't know the answers, but it was definitely long. I was panicking in the last two minutes"
February 28, 2026 |
02:20 PM IST
Which Section Was Most Challenging?
Most students are pointing toward Section D - Case-Study Based and Section A - Assertion-Reasoning. Many reported that the options in the MCQs were very close, requiring deep conceptual clarity
February 28, 2026 |
02:00 PM IST
What Is The Initial Verdict On The 2026 Chemistry Paper?
According to student’s feedback, the overall difficulty level is being rated as "Moderate but Lengthy." While the questions stayed within the NCERT syllabus, the 50% competency-based weightage meant students had to spend more time than they expected.
February 28, 2026 |
02:00 PM IST
What Is The Initial Verdict On The 2026 Chemistry Paper?
According to student’s feedback, the overall difficulty level is being rated as "Moderate but Lengthy." While the questions stayed within the NCERT syllabus, the 50% competency-based weightage meant students had to spend more time than they expected.
February 28, 2026 |
01:45 PM IST
Students Have Started To Come Out Of The Examination Centres
Students can be seen exiting the examination centres. Detailed exam analysis and paper review will be updated soon. Stay tuned for the students' initial reactions.
February 28, 2026 |
01:30 PM IST
The Final Bell Has Rung and The CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Exam Concludes
The CBSE 12 Chemistry Exam 2026 ends at the scheduled time of 1:30 pm across all centres. Students will exit the examination centres after handling over their answer booklets to the invigilators.
February 28, 2026 |
01:15 PM IST
15 Minutes Warning Bell Across Centres
Students have only 15 minutes to complete their paper. A 15 minute warning bell has been rung across the centres. Invigilators are asking students to cross-check the details mentioned on their answer sheet one more time before proceeding to complete the remaining answers. The exam will conclude at 1:30 PM
February 28, 2026 |
01:00 PM IST
Are Students Allowed To Leave The Hall Early?
No, students are not allowed to leave the examination hall early in any case. As per CBSE 2026 guidelines, students are permitted to leave the examination hall at 1:30 PM only, even if they finish their paper early.
February 28, 2026 |
12:30 PM IST
Chemistry Class 12th CBSE Board Question Paper Structure?
The chemistry paper consists of 33 questions divided into five sections - A,B,C,D, and E. The major highlight of the 2026 paper is that 50% of the questions are competency-based, including case-study and assertion-reason types. The theory paper carries 70 marks in total.
February 28, 2026 |
12:00 PM IST
What Is The Current Status At The Examination Centres?
The CBSE 12th Board Chemistry exam 2026 commenced promptly at 10:30 AM across 7,574 centres. Students were given a mandatory 15-minute reading time from 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM to analyze the question paper before writing answers. Students are currently in the middle of their 3-hour session. Which will conclude at 1:30 PM.
February 28, 2026 |
11:30 AM IST
Is The Paper Expected To Be Lengthy?
The paper is not usually very lengthy; however, sufficient time is always required by the students to critically answer the equations. Due to the revised pattern, students find the 2026 pattern lengthy due to competency-based questions in the form of MCQs, case-studies, and assertion-reason.
February 28, 2026 |
11:00 AM IST
How Much Time Should Students Give to Each Section?
According to subject experts, students should aim for:
- 30 mins for Section A
- 30 mins for Section B
- 45 mins for Section C
- 30 mins for Section D
- 45 mins for Section E,
- leaving 15 mins for review.
February 28, 2026 |
10:30 AM IST
The CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Exam Started!
The CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Exam 2026 started after the authorities rang the bell at 10:30 AM. As per the rules, students were given 15 minutes (10:15 to 10:30) to read the question papers. After the long bell at 10:30 AM students have started writing their answers.
February 28, 2026 |
10:15 AM IST
Correct Way To Write The Chemical Equations
Students must always ensure that the chemical equation is balanced. It is of utmost importance to include required state symbols (s,l,g,aq) and mention catalysts or temperature conditions above the arrow. Also, missing a unit can result in a half-mark deduction.
February 28, 2026 |
10:00 AM IST
Important Organic Reactions That May Appear In the Question Paper
- Aldol Condensation
- Cannizzaro Reaction
- Reimer-Tiemann
- Hoffmann Bromamide degradation
February 28, 2026 |
09:49 AM IST
CBSE 12 Chemistry Highest Weightage Branch
The following branch of the 12th-class chemistry subject carries the highest weightage, and students must pay more attention to these to score well:
- Organic Chemistry - 33 marks
- Physical Chemistry - 23 marks
- Inorganic Chemistry - 14 marks
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