The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted the Class 12 Sociology exam today, April 4, 2026. It has conducted the CBSE Class 12 Sociology (subject code: 039) exam from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at various centres acroos the country and abroad.
As per the initial feedback received from students and teachers, the CBSE 12th Sociology exam was of moderate level. Let's explore a detailed CBSE Class 12 Sociology exam analysis 2026 along with question paper review.
CBSE Class 12 Sociology exam 2026 highlights
| Board | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Standard | Class 12 |
| Subject | Sociology |
| Subject code | 38 |
| Exam date | April 4, 2026 |
| Exam time | 10:30 am to 1:30 pm |
| Difficulty level | Moderate |
| Maximum marks | 80 marks |
CBSE Class 12 Sociology exam analysis 2026
The CBSE 12th Sociology question paper consists of four sections: Section-A (MCQ), Section B - (very short answer), Section C - (Short answer) and Section D - (long answer type). The question number form 1-16 in Section A are MCQ type questions. A total of 35 questions to be answered and all are mandatory. Students and teachers rated the CBSE 12th Sociology question paper as moderate. A detailed exam analysis will be updated shortly.
CBSE 12th Sociology answer key 2026
Students, parents and teachers must note that the Board has not yet confirmed whether the CBSE Class 12 answer key 2026 will be avilable or not after the exam. If released by CBSE, one can download CBSE Class 12 Sociology answer key 2026 pdf on the official portal.
The CBSE will conclude Class 12 exams on April 10. The CBSE results 2026 expected in May.