CBSE Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2027: Check Marking Scheme, Paper Structure, and Section-Wise Weightage

The CBSE Class 12 History Exam Pattern for 2027 outlines the 100-mark assessment, comprising an 80-mark theory paper and a 20-mark project. It details the paper structure, marking scheme, and section-wise weightage to guide students for effective preparation.

Nov 5, 2026, 23:30 IST
CBSE Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2027: Check Marking Scheme, Paper Structure, and Section-Wise Weightage
CBSE Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2027: Check Marking Scheme, Paper Structure, and Section-Wise Weightage

The Class 12 History Exam of CBSE (Subject Code 027) is aimed at checking student's basic knowledge of Indian history, from the oldest times to modern India. The assessment consists of an 80-mark theoretical exam and an evaluation of a project worth 20 marks, so that a total amount of marks adds to 100. The structure of the exam paper presupposes an awareness of factual information and the skills of analysis, interpretation of sources, and understanding of the historical context.

BSE Class 12 History 2027: Overview 

The table offers a summarised view on CBSE Class 12 History exam pattern for 2026-27 academic year. As per the syllabus the exam is of 100 marks, and tests students’s to develop an understanding on financial accounting, business, and corporate developments. Having a root level knowledge of accounting principles will help students pursue higher studies in the background with much ease. 

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Feature
Details 
Total Marks
100 Marks (80 Marks Theory + 20 Marks Project Work)
Exam Duration
3 Hours
Total Questions
34 Compulsory Questions
Question Types
Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark), Short Answer (3 & 4 Marks), and Long Answer (6 Marks)
Part A: Compulsory Section
60 Marks 
Part B: Optional Section
20 Marks 
Internal Assessment (Part C)
20 Marks (Project Fil [12 Marks] & Viva Voce [8 Marks])
Official Website
cbseacademic.nic.in/

CBSE Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2027: Course Structure 

Section Title
Theme No.
Theme Title
Marks
Reading of World History
 
Introduction of World History
 
I. EARLY SOCIETIES
 
Introduction Timeline I (6 MYA TO 1 BCE)
 
 
1
Writing and City Life
10
II. EMPIRES
 
Introduction Timeline II (C. 100 BCE TO 1300 CE)
 
 
2
An Empire Across Three Continents
10
 
3
Nomadic Empires
10
III. CHANGING TRADITIONS
 
Introduction Timeline III (C. 1300 TO 1700)
 
 
4
The Three Orders
10
 
5
Changing Cultural Traditions
10
IV. TOWARDS MODERNISATION
 
Introduction Timeline IV (C. 1700 TO 2000)
 
 
6
Displacing Indigenous Peoples
10
 
7
Paths to Modernisation
15
Map
 
Map work of the related Themes
05
Theory Total
   
80
Project work
   
20
TOTAL
   
100

CBSE Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2027: Paper Design 

Section & Theme
MCQ (1 Mark)
SA (3 Marks)
LA (8 Marks)
Source Based (4 Marks)
Map
Total Marks
I - EARLY SOCIETIES (Theme 1)
3
1
0
1
 
10
II - EMPIRES (Theme 2-3)
4
0
2
0
 
20
III - CHANGING TRADITIONS (Theme 4-5)
6
2
0
2
 
20
IV - TOWARDS MODERNISATION (Theme 6-7)
8
3
1
0
 
25
MAP
   
a
 
05
05
Total
21 x 1 = 21
6 x 3 = 18
8 x 3 = 24
4 x 3 = 12
 
80

Steps to Download CBSE Class 12 History Syllabus 2027

Here are stepwise instructions to download the CBSE Class 12 History syllabus for 2027 academic cycle: 

1. Go to the CBSE academic portal at cbseacademic.nic.in.

2. On the top navigation bar, click on the "Curriculum" button. Next, choose "Curriculum 2026-27" on the homepage. 

3. Use a filter for Class 12 choices. Select "Sr. Secondary Curriculum (XI-XII)".

4. Search for the subject code list. Find out the section listing elective subjects or arts subjects from the list of subjects.Identify History (Subject Code: 027) from the list.

5. Prepare for exam via offline options. Click the PDF option beside History to access the official document. Save the file into your device for chapter-wise preparation, map listing, and project directives.

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