The CBSE board exams 2026 are currently underway for both Classes 10 and 12 across the country. The CBSE Class 12 Physical Education paper was conducted on February 18, 2026. The three-hour paper carried 70 marks and included internal choices in all sections.
As per initial feedback from teachers across schools, the paper was balanced, moderate and strictly based on the prescribed syllabus. Most questions were direct and scoring, especially for students who had prepared concepts well.
The question paper was divided into five sections. Section A (MCQs) was largely straightforward, though a few MCQs were slightly tricky. Section B included mostly direct questions, while Section C required inference and conceptual clarity. Section D consisted of case study-based questions that demanded analytical thinking. Section E carried long-answer questions that were value-based but manageable with proper preparation.
Teachers noted that the entire syllabus was covered, including sports nutrition, yoga, biomechanics, psychology and training methods. No out-of-syllabus questions were reported.
Overall, the exam was considered student-friendly and easier than last year by many educators. Students were able to complete the paper on time, with several managing to revise their answers before submission.
Students can check the full question paper here for detailed review and self-assessment.
Check out the CBSE Class 12 Physical Education question paper 2026 in full here (Set 4):
