MP Board (MPBSE) Class 12 Biology Question Paper and Answer Key 2026: Download PDF

Last Updated: Feb 23, 2026, 13:40 IST

The MP Board conducted the Class 12 Biology exam on February 23, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM. Direct PDF links for the paper is available here, along with details on the exam pattern and topic-wise weightage. Students can expect the results likely in April or May. 

MP Board (MPBSE) Class 12 Biology Question Paper and Answer Key 2026: Download PDF
MP Board (MPBSE) Class 12 Biology Question Paper and Answer Key 2026: Download PDF

Key Points

  • Class 12 Biology exam was conducted on February 23, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM.
  • The paper was 70 marks theory and 30 marks practicals; passing criteria is 33%.
  • Official question paper and answer key expected by late February on mpbse.nic.in.

The (Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education) conducted Class 12 Biology exam on February 23, 2026. The exam started from 9:00 AM and concluded around 12:00 PM. The exam paper followed a framework of 70 marks (30 for practicals), the questions were divided into 40% objective, 40% subjective, and 20% analytical problems.

Students are expected to get the official question paper and answer key by late February. As the MPBSE  releases the question paper and answer key on its platform at the end of the exam cycle, students can expect an official release of results in April or May. However, to access the MP board class 12 Biology question paper and answer key 2026, students can check the direct PDF links shared here.  

Also check: MP Board 12th Model Papers 2026

MPBSE Class 12 Biology 2026: Key Highlights

Students can find exam details from the table shared below. This includes, shift timing, date, total marks and paper structure for MPBSE Class 12 Biology. 

Particulars

Details

Exam Date

February 23, 2026 (Monday)

Exam Time

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Morning Shift)

Total Marks

100 Marks (70 Theory + 30 Practical)

Passing Criteria

33% separately in Theory (approx. 23/70) and Practical

Difficulty Level

Moderate (Balanced with NCERT-based questions)

MP Board Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2026: Download PDF 

The MP board will release the official class 12 Biology question paper for the academic session 2025-26 is yet to be released students can utilise the PDF shared here to evaluate their performance. 

Students can check for the direct link to download the PDF from here, or check the MP board website for regular updates, mpbse.nic.in. 

MPBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2026 PDF (Link to be generated soon)

MP Board Class 12 Biology Question Paper Pattern 2026

Here students can check for question paper pattern, mark distribution for the 2026 Biology exam. It can help review and get a clarity of the 2026 question paper. 

Section

Question Type

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

Word Limit

Section A

Objective Type


(MCQs, Fill ups, Match columns, One word, True/False)

28

1

28

N/A

Section B

Very Short Answer

7

2

14

~30 Words

Section C

Short Answer

4

3

12

~75 Words

Section D

Long Answer


(Analytic / Diagram-based)

4

4

16

~120 Words

 

Grand Total

43 Questions

 

70

 

MP Board 12 Biology 2026: Topic-Wise Weightage

Students can check MP board Biology topic-weightage and detailed analysis from the table shared below. 

Unit No.

Unit Name

Key Chapters

Weightage

I

Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health

16 Marks

II

Genetics and Evolution

Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Evolution

16 Marks

III

Biology in Human Welfare

Human Health & Disease, Microbes in Human Welfare

14 Marks

IV

Biotechnology

Principles & Processes, Applications (Bt Cotton, Insulin)

12 Marks

V

Ecology

Organisms & Populations, Ecosystem, Biodiversity

12 Marks

 

Total

 

70 Marks

MPBSE Class 12 Biology Answer Key 2026: Download PDF 

Given here is a link to access the MPBSE class 12 Biology answer key PDF. As the board will soon release the answer key, within the end of the month, students can anticipate a direct link to download the PDF from here. 

MPBSE Class 12 Biology Answer Key 2026 PDF (Link will be generated soon)

Steps To Download MP Board Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper 2026? 

Since the official question paper and answer key are yet to be released by the board, students can find these steps helpful to navigate through the section and to download the Biology question paper as soon as it is made available on the platform. 

1. Go to the official website at mpbse.nic.in 

2. On the homepage locate "Other Services," click the tab, and you can see multiple relevant exam materials shared for Class 12 students. 

3. Click on the "Question Paper 2026" link for the 2025-26 session. 

4. Select your preferable subject, such as ‘Biology Class 12th,’ from the list. Download and save for future reference. 

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