Previous Year Question Papers 2026 for all school board exams are available here to download as free PDF. On this page you can get board exam previous year question papers for CBSE, ICSE / ISC, NIOS, and all State Boards, as well as class-wise and exam-wise question papers (Periodic Test, Mid Term, Half Yearly, Pre-Board, and Annual exams) for Class 3 to Class 12. Solving previous year question papers is one of the best ways to prepare — it gives you a clear idea of the exam pattern, the type and difficulty of questions asked, and the important topics, so you can improve your accuracy, speed, and score in the exam.
Question Papers by Exam
Get the school exam-wise previous year question papers below, covering internal assessments and final exams:
- Periodic Test (Unit Test) Question Papers
- Mid Term Question Papers
- Half Yearly Question Papers
- Pre-Board Question Papers
- Annual Exam Question Papers
Class Wise Question Papers
Get the class-wise previous year question papers (all subjects and exams) from Class 3 to Class 12:
- Class 3 Question Papers
- Class 4 Question Papers
- Class 5 Question Papers
- Class 6 Question Papers
- Class 7 Question Papers
- Class 8 Question Papers
- Class 9 Question Papers
- Class 10 Question Papers
- Class 11 Question Papers
- Class 12 Question Papers
Board Exam Previous Year Question Papers
The board exam question paper gives you a clear idea of the type of questions asked and the difficulty level of the actual exam. With the help of these previous year question papers, students can analyse their preparation and perform better in the exams. Download the board exam previous year question papers from the links below.
Central Board
| Previous Year Question Papers | Download Here |
| CBSE | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 5th |
| ICSE / ISC Board | Class 12th, Class 10th |
| NIOS | Class 12th, Class 10th |
State Board
How to Use Previous Year Question Papers
Candidates can use the previous year question papers in many ways. The main uses are explained below:
- Analyse: After downloading the question papers, analyse them to understand the latest exam pattern and difficulty level, and note the topics covered most often.
- Practise: Solve the questions within the exam time to increase your accuracy and speed.
- Know the exam pattern: Comparing papers across years shows changes in the pattern so you can prepare accordingly.
- Spot trending topics: Topics repeated over the last few years help you predict important questions for the upcoming exam.
Previous Year Question Papers – FAQs
Are the previous year question papers free to download?
Yes. All previous year question papers on this page — CBSE, ICSE/ISC, NIOS, State Boards, and class-wise/exam-wise papers — are free to read online and download as PDF.
Which classes and exams are covered?
Question papers are available for Class 3 to Class 12, across Periodic Test (Unit Test), Mid Term, Half Yearly, Pre-Board, and Annual (final) exams, plus board exam papers for CBSE, ICSE/ISC, NIOS, and all State Boards.
How do previous year question papers help in exam preparation?
They show the real exam pattern, marking scheme, and frequently asked questions, so you can practise the full syllabus, manage time, and focus on high-weightage topics before the exam.
