On this page, you can find the previous year’s question papers for all State Board exams provided in PDF format. These question papers are released by officials on the official website. Candidates who are preparing for the upcoming board exams are encouraged to download and solve this previous year’s question papers. Doing so can help improve your score and accuracy in attempting the exam.
Additionally, solving previous year’s question papers gives you an idea of the level of questions asked in the examination. Candidates can access the board exam’s previous year’s question papers from this page.
Contents
Central Boards
| Board Name | Previous Year Question Papers |
|---|---|
| CBSE | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th, Class 8th, Class 7th, Class 6th, Class 5th |
| ICSE / ISC Board | Class 12th, Class 10th |
| NIOS | Class 12th, Class 10th |
State Boards
| Board | Previous Year Question Papers |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th |
| Assam Board | Class 12th, Class11th, Class 10th |
| Bihar Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th |
| Chhattisgarh Board | Class 12th, Class 10th, Class 9th, Class 8th, Class 7th, Class 6th, Class 5th, Class 4th, Class 3rd, Class 2nd, Class 1st |
| Goa Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th |
| Gujarat Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th |
| Haryana Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th, Class 8th, Class 7th, Class 6th, Class 5th |
| Himachal Pradesh Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th, Class 8th, Class 7th, Class 6th, Class 5th |
| J&K State Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th |
| Jharkhand Board | Class 12th, Class 11th |
| Karnataka Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Preparatory |
| Kerala Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th |
| Madhya Pradesh Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th |
| Maharashtra State Board | Class 12th, Class 10th |
| Manipur Board | Class 12th |
| Meghalaya Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th |
| Mizoram Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th |
| Nagaland Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th, Class 8th |
| Orissa Board | Class 10th |
| Punjab Board | – |
| Rajasthan Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th, Class 8th |
| Tamil Nadu Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th, Class 8th |
| Telangana State Board | – |
| Tripura Board | – |
| Uttarakhand Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th, Class 8th, Class 7th |
| Uttar Pradesh (UP) Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th, Class 9th, Class 8th |
| West Bengal (WB) Board | Class 12th, Class 11th, Class 10th |
Benefits of Solving Past Question Papers
- Exam Pattern Pro: Get familiar with the structure of the paper, marking scheme, and question types. No more surprises on exam day!
- Topic Targeter: Identify frequently tested topics and prioritize your revision accordingly. Save time and focus on what matters most.
- Confidence Booster: Practice under timed conditions and boost your confidence by tackling familiar questions. Exam anxiety, be gone!
- Weakness Warrior: Spot your areas of weakness by analyzing past mistakes and focus on improvement. No more repeating the same errors.
- Shortcut Savior: Learn common tricks and approaches used in previous papers to solve problems efficiently. Time is precious, use it wisely!
How to Slay with Past Papers
- Gather Your Arsenal: Find previous years’ papers for your specific board and subject. Check official websites, school libraries, or online resources.
- Plan Your Attack: Set a study schedule and allocate specific days for practising past papers. Don’t just glance, solve them under timed conditions just like the real exam.
- Analyze and Conquer: After each paper, review your answers. Identify mistakes, understand the concepts better, and consult teachers or study materials for clarification.
- Variety is Key: Don’t just stick to one year’s paper. Practice with papers from different years for a wider range of questions and insights.
- Discuss and Share: Form study groups with classmates and discuss your approaches to past papers. Learn from each other and share valuable tips.