Download Half Yearly sample papers for Class 6 to 12 free as PDFs. The Half Yearly exam (SA 1 / Term 1) is held September–October (some states hold it in December) and covers the syllabus taught from April to September; solving these half yearly papers shows you the pattern and the chapters asked. Choose your class, then your subject.
Half Yearly Sample Papers – Class-wise
Choose your class (board-wise papers are listed below the classes).
Half Yearly Exam – At a Glance
| Exam | Half Yearly exam (SA 1 / Term 1) |
| When | September–October (some states hold it in December) |
| Syllabus | The syllabus taught from April to September |
| Paper | 80 marks, 3 hours in most schools |
| Classes | Class 6 to 12 |
How to Prepare for the Half Yearly Exam
- List the chapters your school has set for the half yearly exam.
- Solve the half yearly sample paper of your class and subject in one sitting.
- Check your answers and revise the weak chapters.
- Solve one more paper a few days before the exam.
Half Yearly Sample Papers – FAQs
Are the half yearly sample papers free?
Yes. Every paper here is a free PDF.
When is the half yearly exam held?
Usually September–October (some states hold it in December); your school announces the exact dates.
What syllabus comes in the half yearly exam?
Mostly the syllabus taught from April to September. Check the list your school gives.
Which classes are covered?
Class 6 to 12.