CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices (065) Sample Paper 2026 & Important Questions

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Download the official CBSE sample paper

These are CBSE's own 2025-26 sample paper and marking scheme (the source of truth for the 2026 exam), straight from cbseacademic.nic.in:

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Exam pattern at a glance

100 marks total = 70 theory (3 hours) + 30 practical. The theory paper:

Section	Questions	Marks
Section A	21 questions · 1 mark each	21
Section B	7 questions · 2 marks each	14
Section C	4 questions · 3 marks each	12
Section D	2 case / competency questions · 4 marks each	8
Section E	3 questions · 5 marks each	15
Theory total		70

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Unit-wise weightage

Unit	Marks
Unit 1 — Data Handling using Pandas & Data Visualization	25
Unit 2 — Database Query using SQL	25
Unit 3 — Introduction to Computer Networks	10
Unit 4 — Societal Impacts	10

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Most important topics & the questions that repeat

Where the marks actually are, and the kinds of questions to expect. For the exact questions and answers, use the official paper and marking scheme above.

Database Query using SQL

Why it matters: 25 theory marks — tied for the largest block.

Questions that repeat: SELECT with WHERE / ORDER BY / GROUP BY / HAVING; aggregate, maths, text and date functions; output prediction; joins.

Data Handling with Pandas — Series & DataFrames

Why it matters: Core of the 25-mark data unit; application-heavy across Sections B–E.

Questions that repeat: Create Series / DataFrame; access with loc / iloc; add, delete, rename rows and columns; import / export CSV; predict output.

Data Visualization with Matplotlib

Why it matters: Part of Unit 1; usually a 4–5 mark plotting question.

Questions that repeat: Plot line / bar / histogram from given data; set title, labels, legend, colours and markers; fill-in-the-code.

Societal Impacts

Why it matters: 10 conceptual, highly scoring marks.

Questions that repeat: Digital footprints; e-waste; IPR, plagiarism and licensing; cyber crime and bullying; the IT Act; identity theft.

Introduction to Computer Networks

Why it matters: 10 definition and short-answer marks.

Questions that repeat: Network types (PAN / LAN / MAN / WAN); devices; topologies; web terms and protocols.

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Common questions

What is the CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices (065) exam pattern for 2026?+

The 2026 board exam (2025-26 session) is 100 marks: 70 marks theory (3 hours) + 30 marks practical. The theory paper has 37 questions across 5 sections, A to E.

Where can I download the official CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices sample paper 2026?+

CBSE publishes it on cbseacademic.nic.in. We link the official sample paper and marking scheme PDFs for the 2025-26 session directly on this page.

Which topics carry the most marks in Class 12 Informatics Practices?+

Unit 1 — Data Handling using Pandas and Data Visualization (25 marks). Unit 2 — Database Query using SQL (25 marks). Unit 3 — Introduction to Computer Networks (10 marks). Unit 4 — Societal Impacts (10 marks).

What are the most important questions in Class 12 Informatics Practices?+

The recurring, high-value question types are Database Query using SQL, Data Handling with Pandas — Series and DataFrames, Data Visualization with Matplotlib, Societal Impacts, Introduction to Computer Networks. Download the official paper above for the exact questions with the marking scheme.

CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices Sample Paper 2026 & Important Questions