ISC Class 12th Chemistry Exam Analysis 2026: Check Difficulty Level of Question Paper

Last Updated: Feb 24, 2026, 11:19 IST

The ISC Class 12th Chemistry exam for 2026 was conducted successfully. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the question paper, including student and expert reactions, a detailed breakdown of the different sections, and an overall assessment of the paper's difficulty level. Students can check the expected difficulty and structure to gauge their performance.

ISC Class 12th Chemistry Exam Analysis 2026: Check Difficulty Level of Question Paper
ISC Class 12th Chemistry Exam Analysis 2026: Check Difficulty Level of Question Paper

Key Points

  • ISC Class 12 Chemistry exam was held on February 23, 2026, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
  • The paper consists of 4 sections: A, B, C, and D, with a total of 70 marks.
  • Detailed analysis based on student feedback will be available soon.

The ISC Class 12 Chemistry examination for the 2025-2026 academic session was scheduled on February 23, 2026. Lakhs of students appeared for the paper, which tests their proficiency in organic and inorganic chemistry. This analysis will delve into the details of the question paper, gathering immediate feedback from students and academic experts.

This article aims to provide a thorough review of the ISC Class 12th Chemistry Paper for 2026. We will look closely at the question paper’s structure, the type of questions asked in each section, and the overall difficulty level as perceived by students and teachers. By presenting a detailed breakdown, students who have appeared for the exam can estimate their performance, and future aspirants can understand the likely pattern and standard of the paper.

Check: ISC Class 12th Chemistry Question paper with Answer Key 2026 (Link Soon)

ISC Chemistry Exam 2026 Key Highlights

Here are the major highlights related to the ISC Chemistry 2026 exam:

Particulars

Details

ISC 12th exam date 2026

February 23, 2026 (Monday)

ISC Class 12 exam time

In the afternoon, from 2 PM to 5 PM

Total marks

70 marks

Total sections

4 sections

  • Section A

  • Section B

  • Section C

  • Section D

Section-wise questions asked

  • Section A: 14 questions

  • Section B: 10 questions

  • Section C: 7 questions

  • Section D 3 questions

Section-wise marks distribution

  • Section A: 14 marks

  • Section B: 20 questions

  • Section C: 21 questions

  • Section D 15 questions

Number of questions asked

1 mark, 2 marks, 3 marks, and 5 marks

ISC Class 12 Chemistry Exam Pattern 2025–26

Grasping the ISC Class 12 Chemistry exam pattern for 2025–26 is vital for good preparation. The pattern details the paper's structure, sections, question types, and marks distribution. Knowing this format helps students understand the layout, strategize their study plan, focus on difficult topics, and manage time during the exam.

Sections

Type of Questions

No. of Questions

Marks

Section A

Multiple Choice Questions

14

14 × 1 = 14

Section B

Short Answer Questions

7

10 × 2 = 20

Section C

Short Answer Questions

9

7 × 3 = 21

Section D

Long Answer Questions

3

3 × 5 = 15

ISC 12th Chemistry Exam Analysis 2026

Student (Initial Reaction)

The detailed analysis of the ISC Class 12  Examination, 2026, is now available. Comments from students and important findings are added and updated here.

  • Overall Difficulty: Most students described the paper as moderate in difficulty, though it did include several questions that required deeper analytical thinking.

  • Internal Choices: The inclusion of internal choices was helpful, allowing students to pick questions that best matched their preparation.

  • Time Management: Sections C and D contained long calculations that many found time-consuming to complete.

  • Specific Challenges: Students noted that the numerical problems and reasoning-based questions required extra time and effort.

  • Syllabus Adherence: Most of the questions were directly based on the official CISCE syllabus.

ISC 12th Chemistry Exam Analysis 2026 Difficulty Level

For ISC Chemistry exam analysis, students have given mixed reactions. As per initial feedback of students, ISC 12th Chemistry paper was moderate difficulty level, similar to the trends seen in previous ISC board exams. 

Sections 

Difficulty Level

Section A (MCQs/Objective)

Easy to moderate

Sections B & C

Moderate

Section D (Long answers)

Moderate and analytical

Overall

Moderate

 

Disclaimer:This analysis is based on preliminary student reactions and academic observations. A final, detailed analysis will be provided once the complete question paper is thoroughly reviewed by experts. The analysis can vary from question to question and of course person to person. 

Anisha Mishra
Anisha Mishra

Executive - Editorial

Anisha Mishra is journalist with over 3 years of experience in covering the Indian education sector. She has worked extensively in the K12 domain, with focus on the state board as well as central board examinations, policy structure of seconday and higher secondary education as well as the entrance examinations like JEE, NEET, CLAT, etc. Her extensive experience in the domain has helped her provide students with concise accurate information in all aspectes of school life and education. Her key interest lies in decoding the changes in the curriculum, NEP implementation and changing education ecosystem in the country. Besides working, she enjoys traveling, exploring new places and cultures, and painting.

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First Published: Feb 24, 2026, 11:19 IST

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