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CBSE Class 12 Physical Education Board Paper Analysis: ‘The questions were easy to comprehend’
A PE educator from Apeejay School, Pitampura, shared that the paper was balanced and thoughtfully structured
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is conducting the Class 12 Board exam 2026 from February to April in the traditional pen-and-paper format. As part of the ongoing CBSE Board exams 2026, students appeared for the Physical Education paper on February 18, 2026.
The three-hour exam commenced at 10:30 am and concluded at 1:30 pm. Students were given an additional 15 minutes, from 10:15 am to 10:30 am, to read the question paper before beginning the exam.
As per estimates, over 45 lakh students are appearing for the Boards across India and abroad this year.
Format of the Question Paper
The question paper was of 70 marks, with a duration of three hours, and was divided into 5 sections.
Section A consisted of Questions 1–18, carrying 1 mark each. These were multiple-choice questions. All questions were compulsory.
Section B consisted of Questions 19–24, carrying 2 marks each. These were very short answer-type questions and should not exceed 60–90 words. Attempt any five.
Section C consisted of Questions 25–30, carrying 3 marks each. These were short answer-type questions and should not exceed 100–150 words. Attempt any five.
Section D consisted of Questions 31–33, carrying 4 marks each. These were case study-based questions.
Section E consisted of Questions 34–37, carrying 5 marks each. These were long answer-type questions and should not exceed 200–300 words. Attempt any three.
According to Mr Arvind Kaushal, HoD-PGT (Physical Education), Apeejay School, Pitampura, the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. The question paper, he noted, was well-balanced, with adequate coverage of the entire syllabus, ensuring that students were tested on all key areas.
“The paper included a mix of concept-based, application-based, and direct questions,” he said, adding that this approach allowed for a comprehensive assessment of both understanding and practical knowledge.
Importantly, there were no unexpected or tricky questions, making the paper straightforward for students who had prepared well. “The questions were simple to understand and easy to comprehend,” he added.
When asked about scoring sections, Mr Kaushal highlighted that all sections were scoring. However, he emphasised that students needed to demonstrate logical reasoning and strong conceptual clarity to perform well across the paper.
