CBSE Class 12 History — Guess Paper & Important Questions 2027
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Everything for History in one place — guess paper, important questions and chapter-wise important topics for the 2027 exam, from analysis of 5 board + 2 official sample papers (2022–2026).
Guess Paper 2027
A full 37-question paper on the official pattern, built from the most-likely questions.
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58 question patterns that have repeated across past papers.
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Every chapter’s topics ranked by how often and how recently they were asked.
See important topicsTop 5 topics
| # | Topic | Chapter | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annexation of Awadh and the chain of grievances | Rebels and the Raj - The Revolt of 1857 and its Representations | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | Al-Biruni and the Kitab-ul-Hind | Through the Eyes of Travellers - Perceptions of Society | ★★★★★ |
| 3 | Baba Guru Nanak and Nirguna Bhakti | Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts | ★★★★☆ |
| 4 | The Amara-nayaka system | An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara | ★★★☆☆ |
| 5 | Kinship and marriage rules (endogamy, exogamy, polygyny, polyandry) | Kinship, Caste and Class - Early Societies | ★★★☆☆ |
CBSE Class 12 History exam pattern 2027
Key facts
- Maximum marks: 80
- Duration: 3 hours
- Sections: 5 (A, B, C, D, E)
- Exam: 2027 CBSE Class 12 board exam
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Section A - Multiple Choice type Questions, question numbers 1 to 21, 1 mark each (21 marks). Includes standard MCQ plus match-the-column, chronological-order, odd-one-out and statement-based items presented as MCQs, and one Assertion-Reason item. Draws across all three Parts. | 21 |
| B | Section B - Short Answer type Questions, question numbers 22 to 27, 3 marks each (18 marks), answers in 60-80 words. Internal choice provided in some questions. | 18 |
| C | Section C - Long Answer type Questions, question numbers 28 to 30, 8 marks each (24 marks), answers in 300-350 words. Each question has an internal choice (OR), and some are split into sub-parts (e.g. 5+3 or 4+4). | 24 |
| D | Section D - Source-based Questions, question numbers 31 to 33, 4 marks each (12 marks). Each passage is followed by three sub-questions carrying 1+1+2 (order may vary, e.g. 2+1+1 or 1+2+1). Passages are drawn from the three Parts (ancient/medieval/modern). | 12 |
| E | Section E - Map-based Question, question number 34, 5 marks total. On an outline map of India: locate and label significant sites (3 items x 1 mark, with internal choice among sites) and identify two places marked A and B (2 marks). Significant test items span Harappan sites, mahajanapadas, Buddhist/stupa sites, centres of the Revolt of 1857 and centres of the National Movement. Visually Impaired candidates attempt an alternative written question in lieu of the map. | 5 |
CBSE Class 12 History chapter-wise weightage 2027
| Unit | Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Themes in Indian History Part-I | Bricks, Beads and Bones - The Harappan Civilisation, Kings, Farmers and Towns - Early States and Economies, Kinship, Caste and Class - Early Societies, Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings - Cultural Developments | 25 |
| Themes in Indian History Part-II | Through the Eyes of Travellers - Perceptions of Society, Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts, An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara, Peasants, Zamindars and the State - Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire, Kings and Chronicles - The Mughal Courts | 25 |
| Themes in Indian History Part-III | Colonialism and the Countryside - Exploring Official Archives, Rebels and the Raj - The Revolt of 1857 and its Representations, Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement - Civil Disobedience and Beyond, Framing the Constitution - The Beginning of a New Era, Understanding Partition - Politics, Memories, Experiences | 25 |
| Map Work | Map Work - Significant Sites of Indian History | 5 |
Unit marks as given in the official syllabus.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the real CBSE Class 12 History guess paper 2027?
No. It is a practice guess paper built by analysing which questions and topics repeat across 5 board + 2 official sample papers (2022–2026) for CBSE Class 12 History. It follows the latest official exam pattern but is not an official or leaked paper.
What is the CBSE Class 12 History exam pattern for 2027?
The CBSE Class 12 History 2027 paper is 80 marks and 3 hours long, in 5 sections: Section A — Section A - Multiple Choice type Questions, question numbers 1 to 21, 1 mark each (21 marks); Section B — Section B - Short Answer type Questions, question numbers 22 to 27, 3 marks each (18 marks), answers in 60-80 words; Section C — Section C - Long Answer type Questions, question numbers 28 to 30, 8 marks each (24 marks), answers in 300-350 words; Section D — Section D - Source-based Questions, question numbers 31 to 33, 4 marks each (12 marks); Section E — Section E - Map-based Question, question number 34, 5 marks total. Highest-weightage units: Themes in Indian History Part-I (25 marks), Themes in Indian History Part-II (25 marks), Themes in Indian History Part-III (25 marks).
How many questions repeat in CBSE Class 12 History?
We found 58 question patterns that appeared in two or more of the analysed papers (5 board + 2 official sample papers). The most-repeated ones are listed on the Important Questions page.
What are the most important topics for CBSE Class 12 History 2027?
The top topics by repetition are Annexation of Awadh and the chain of grievances; Al-Biruni and the Kitab-ul-Hind; Baba Guru Nanak and Nirguna Bhakti. The full ranked list is on the Important Topics page.
Where can I see the CBSE Class 12 History guess paper?
The full 37-question guess paper is on the Guess Paper page — free to view, with each question tagged by chapter and how often it has appeared in past papers.