CBSE 2026 Class 12 Geography Exam Analysis: ‘Easy to moderate questions’

As per Namita Kalita, PGT- Geography, Modern English School, Kahilipara, Guwahati, Assam, most of the questions were direct and strictly based on the NCERT textbook. Students who have studied the NCERT content thoroughly can attempt the paper with confidence and score well.

“The language of the questions was simple, clear, and student-friendly. Case-based questions were straightforward and within the expected syllabus, allowing students to answer them without much difficulty. The three-mark questions were moderate and manageable, allowing students to apply concepts with clarity. The five-mark questions also maintained a moderate level, focusing on analytical and application-oriented thinking,” the PGT Geography teacher added, saying that a few multiple-choice questions are tricky but manageable with careful reading. The map-based questions are simple, familiar, and scoring in nature. Considering all the questions, time management would not be a major concern.

Overall, the question paper was well-balanced, including a suitable mix of knowledge-based, analytical, and application-oriented questions. The geography paper can be considered fair, balanced, and student-friendly.

This year’s Class 12 CBSE geography board examination provided a reassuring experience for students, as the question paper was fair, well-structured, and student-friendly. All sets were accessible and closely aligned with the expected examination pattern, Jinesh Choudhary, PGT Geography, Witty International School, Udaipur, Rajasthan said, while analysing the paper.

The overall difficulty level was moderate, enabling well-prepared students to attempt the paper with confidence. Most questions were drawn directly from the prescribed syllabus, ensuring familiarity and clarity. The paper maintained a balanced blend of theoretical concepts and practical application, making it manageable within the allotted time.

The questions were clearly worded, free from ambiguity, and strictly based on the syllabus. Students who prepared consistently found the paper scoring and balanced in nature, the Udaipur teacher added.

As per students from the same school, the paper was clearly framed and closely aligned with the NCERT syllabus, making it accessible for well-prepared students.

“The difficulty level ranged from easy to moderate, with a good balance of theory and application-based questions. The map work section was particularly scoring, and the paper was comfortably manageable within the given time. Overall, it was a balanced and student-friendly examination,” the students said.

According to Rishikesh Jha, SME, Geography, Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools, the Class 12 Geography paper for the academic year 2025-2026 was easy to moderate, making it accessible to a majority of students. The questions were well-structured and closely aligned with the NCERT textbooks, ensuring that students who had thoroughly studied the syllabus found the paper manageable.

The exam was balanced in terms of difficulty level, providing students with an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding without feeling overwhelmed. It was not an excessively lengthy paper. The paper featured a diverse range of question types, including map-based questions, case studies, and analytical problems, promoting application-based learning specially in Section A- Multiple Choice Questions and Section D- Long Answer Type Questions, which encouraged students to think critically and apply their conceptual knowledge.

Section wise, as per Jha, sections A and D were moderate and section B, C and E were easy. Overall, he added, the question paper was well-balanced and effectively assessed students’ knowledge and understanding of key Geography concepts while also fostering analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging them to validate their understanding by providing real-life examples. It was structured in a way that benefited all levels of learners, making it a fair and student- friendly assessment.