The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Hindi Core and Hindi Elective examinations today, March 16, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at exam centres across the country.Students told TOI that the paper was largely easy and manageable, with most students saying that questions followed the expected exam pattern.Students who appeared for the examination said that the paper was balanced and could be completed within the given time.A Class 12 student from Andheri, Mumbai, who appeared for the exam, said that most sections were straightforward. “The paper was easy overall. Section C felt slightly difficult because some words were not very easy to understand, but the rest of the paper was manageable,” the student said.Many students also said that the reading and writing sections were familiar, as similar question formats had been practiced during preparation and pre-board examinations.
Exam pattern followed in the paper
The CBSE Class 12 Hindi theory paper carries 80 marks, while 20 marks are allotted for internal assessment, making the subject worth 100 marks in total. The question paper is divided into three sections which are A, B and C.Section A focuses on reading comprehension and carries 20 marks. Section B includes questions related to writing skills, such as letters and essays, for 20 marks and Section C is based on Hindi literature and carries the highest weightage of 40 marks.
Passing criteria for CBSE Class 12 Hindi exam
According to the board’s passing criteria, students must secure at least 33% marks to pass the CBSE Class 12 Hindi examination.Candidates who score below 33% in any subject will have to appear for a compartment or improvement examination to qualify.
Question paper PDF
The CBSE Class 12 Hindi question paper 2026 PDF is available below for reference. Students and teachers can download the paper to review the questions.The CBSE Class 12 board examinations for 2026 are continuing as per the schedule, with more subject papers to be conducted in the coming days.
