CBSE · Class 12 · Applied Mathematics · code 241
CBSE Class 12 Applied Mathematics Previous Year Question Papers (2022 to 2026)
9 board question papers from 2022 to 2026, each with CBSE's official marking scheme where CBSE has published one.
Applied Mathematics question papers and marking schemes
| Year | Exam | Question paper | Marking scheme (official answers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Board exam | Download ZIP (623 KB) | Download ZIP (1.07 MB) |
| 2026 | Supplementary exam | Download ZIP (563 KB) | Download ZIP (1.52 MB) |
| 2025 | Board exam | Download PDF (40.8 MB) | Not on CBSE's list |
| 2025 | Supplementary exam | Download ZIP (456 KB) | Download ZIP (1.12 MB) |
| 2024 | Board exam | Download ZIP (519 KB) | Download ZIP (1.24 MB) |
| 2024 | Supplementary exam | Download ZIP (420 KB) | Download ZIP (1.91 MB) |
| 2023 | Board exam | Download ZIP (1.11 MB) | Download ZIP (1.22 MB) |
| 2022 | Board exam | Download ZIP (509 KB) | Not on CBSE's list |
| 2022 | Supplementary exam | Download ZIP (1.73 MB) | Not on CBSE's list |
All files are CBSE's own, on cbse.gov.in. Disha Stars only links to them.
How to use these papers
Solve a full paper in the exam time without looking at the answers. Then check your answers against the marking scheme of the same year and see where step marks were lost.
Start with the newest year, because it is closest to the current paper pattern.
Questions
Where can I download CBSE Class 12 Applied Mathematics previous year question papers?
CBSE publishes them on cbse.gov.in. This page links to CBSE's own files for 2022 to 2026: 9 papers in all, for the main board exam and the supplementary (compartment) exam.
Are solutions available for these Applied Mathematics papers?
CBSE publishes a marking scheme for each paper. It gives the expected answer and the marks for each step, and it is what examiners use to check answer sheets. 6 of the 9 papers listed here have a marking scheme on CBSE's list.
Why are some files so large?
Most files are ZIP files, and the size shown next to each link is the one given on CBSE's list. Some are over 50 MB, so download them on Wi-Fi and open the ZIP to get the PDF files inside.
Will the same questions come in the next board exam?
No. Use old papers to learn the pattern, the kind of questions and how marks are given. Always follow the current syllabus, because chapters and the paper pattern can change from year to year.