CBSE Class 12 Geography Exam 2026 LIVECBSE Class 12 Geography exam is tomorrow, on February 26, 2026 , starting at 10:30 AM and ending at 1:30 PM, with a 15-minute reading time from 10:15 AM. This three-hour paper is worth 70 marks (plus 30 for practicals), including 30 questions across sections like MCQs, short answers, long answers, source-based, and map work. There is no negative marking, but all questions are compulsory except for some internal choices. Right now, you must be focusing on last-minute prep and quick-revisions.
The exam is just a few hours away! So, it’s very important to have access to important topics, approx chapter-wise weightage, important recurring questions, expert tips and strategies, etc. Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the latest updates and prep tips regarding CBSE Class 12 Geography exam 2026!
CBSE Class 12 Geography Exam 2026 Quick Facts
Check below some of the highlights and quick facts related to the geography exam of CBSE class 12 for 2026:
Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Date | February 26, 2026 |
Timing | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
Total Marks | 70 Marks |
No. of Sections | Sections A, B, C, D, & E |
No. of Questions |
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Additional Instructions | There is no overall choice provided in the question paper. However, internal choices are given in a few questions across all sections, except Section A. |
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CBSE Class 12 Geography Exam 2026 LIVE
01 30 PM IST - 25 Feb'26
Last-Minute Priority Chapters
Based on the prescribed weightage:
- Book 1: Focus heavily on Unit III (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Activities). It’s 19 marks! Know the differences between them clearly.
- Book 2: Unit III (Land Resources & Agriculture) is your 10-mark goldmine. Focus on crop conditions (temperature, rainfall) for Rice, Wheat, and Cotton.
01 15 PM IST - 25 Feb'26
Expert Tips for Geography Exam
Given below are some last-minute tips given by actual toppers of the exam that you can also use while writing the geography exam tomorrow:
- Map Work (10 Marks): This is the easiest way to get 100% accuracy. Spend at least 30-40 minutes today marking locations.
- Ditch Paragraphs: Never write a long paragraph. Use bullet points with a 1-line gap between points.
- The "Rough Map" Hack: If a question asks about the distribution of minerals in India, draw a small, quick outline map of India next to your answer and shade the areas. It impresses examiners more than any text.
- Keyword Underlining: After writing your answer, go back and underline technical terms like Demographic Transition, Subsistence Farming, or Quaternary Activities.
- Flowcharts: For "Factors affecting..." questions (like population distribution), start with a flowchart before detailing the points.
- Comparison Questions: If a question asks for a "Difference between..." (e.g., Growth vs. Development), always use a table.
- Case Studies: Don't just read the passage; look for the "Geographical reasoning" behind the story. Usually, the answers relate directly to a concept in the chapter.
01 00 PM IST - 25 Feb'26
Geography Class 12 Question Paper Design
- Remembering and Understanding (41%) - Recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, data, and information.
- Application (37%) - Use a concept in a new situation by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques, and rules.
- Analysing, Evaluating, and Creating (22%)
12 45 PM IST - 25 Feb'26
Geography Weightage for Practicals
The chapter-wise weightage for the practical exam is given below:
Chapter No.
Chapter Name
Weightage
1
Data - Its Source and Compilation
18
2
Data Processing
3
Graphical Representation of Data
4
Spatial Information Technology
7
-
Practical Record Book and Viva Voce
5
Total
30
12 30 PM IST - 25 Feb'26
Geography Chapter-Wise Weightage: India, People, and Economy
The chapter-wise weightage for Book 2 of the theory exam is given below:
Unit
Chapter No.
Chapter Name
Weightage
Unit I
1
Population: Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition
5
Unit II
2
Human Settlements
3
Unit III
3
Land Resources and Agriculture
10
4
Water Resources
5
Mineral and Energy Resources
6
Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context
Unit IV
7
Transport and Communication
7
8
International Trade
Unit V
9
Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
5
Map Work
-
Locating and Labelling on Political Map of India
5
Total
35
12 15 PM IST - 25 Feb'26
Geography Chapter-Wise Weightage: Fundamentals of Human Geography
The chapter-wise weightage for Book 1 of the theory exam is given below:
Unit
Chapter No.
Chapter Name
Weightage
Unit I
1
Human Geography
3
Unit II
2
The World Population Density Distribution and Growth
8
3
Human Development
Unit III
4
Primary Activities
19
5
Secondary Activities
6
Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
7
Transport, Communication and Trade
8
International Trade
Map Work
-
Identification of features on World Political Map
5
Total
35
