MP Board (MPBSE) Class 12 History Question Paper and Answer Key 2026: Download PDF

Last Updated: Feb 18, 2026, 13:13 IST

The MPBSE Class 12 History exam was held on February 18, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM, covering topics like Harappan archaeology and the National Movement. The 80-mark theory paper included objective, subjective, and analytical questions. Students can expect the official question paper and answer key from here to estimate scores before results are declared in April/May.

MP Board (MPBSE) Class 12 History Question Paper and Answer Key 2026: Download PDF
MP Board (MPBSE) Class 12 History Question Paper and Answer Key 2026: Download PDF

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MPBSE board (Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education) conducted History exam for Class 12th on February 18, 2026. The exam duration was from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The paper tested students' knowledge on Harappan archaeology, Bhakti-Sufi traditions, Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement. With 80 Marks theory structure, the questions include 40% objective questions, 40% subjective questions, and 20% analytical/map-based questions. Map questions are an important part of the paper. 

Students are expected to get the official question paper and answer key by late February. As the MPBSE (Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education) strictly releases the question paper and answer key on its platform at the end of the exam cycle. Before the official results are revealed in April or May, candidates can estimate their score by checking the MP Board Class 12 History question paper and answer key 2026 and thorough paper analysis found here.

Also check: MP Board 12th Model Papers 2026

MPBSE Class 12 History 2026: Key Highlights

Given here are Class 12 Hsitory 2026 exam details for students to stay updated of relevant informarion. 

Particulars

Details

Exam Date

February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)

Shift Timing

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Total Marks

100 Marks (80 Theory + 20 Project)

Passing Marks

26 Marks in Theory

Question Count

23 Questions (Including Map Work)

Paper Structure

• Objective: 32 Marks (MCQ, Fill ups, etc.)


• Subjective: 44 Marks (Short & Long Answers)


• Map Work: 4 Marks

Official Website

mpbse.nic.in

MP Board Class 12 History Question Paper 2026: Download PDF 

The MPBSE board class 12 History question paper for the academic session 2025-26 is yet to be released students can utilise the PDF shared here to evaluate their performance. 

For students who are waiting for the official release, can check the question paper PDF, which will soon be shared after the MP board official upload on its official website, mpbse.nic.in

MPBSE Class 12 History Question Paper 2026 PDF (Link to be generated soon)

MP Board Class 12 History Question Paper Pattern 2026

Here students can check for question paper patterns for the 2026 History exam pattern to review and understand the subject. 

Section / Question No.

Question Type

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

Word Limit

Q. 1 – 5

Objective Type


(MCQ, Fill in Blanks, True/False, Match the Column, One Word)

5 (with sub-parts)

1

32

N/A

Q. 6 – 15

Very Short Answer (VSA)

10

2

20

~30 Words

Q. 16 – 19

Short Answer (SA)

4

3

12

~75 Words

Q. 20 – 22

Long Answer (LA)

3

4

12

~120 Words

Q. 23

Map Work

1

4

4

N/A

Total

 

23

 

80

 

MPBSE Class 12 History Answer Key 2026: Download PDF 

Given here is a link to access the MPBSE class 12 History answer key PDF. As the board will soon release the answer key, within the end of the month, students can anticipate a direct link to download the PDF from here. 

MPBSE Class 12 History Answer Key 2026 PDF (Link will be generated soon)

MP Board 12 History 2026: Topic-Wise Weightage

Book / Section

Key Topics & Chapters

Syllabus Weightage (out of 100)

Approx. Exam Weightage (out of 80)

Part I: Ancient India


(Themes in Indian History - I)

• Bricks, Beads and Bones (Harappan)


• Kings, Farmers and Towns


• Kinship, Caste and Class


• Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

30 Marks

~24 Marks

Part II: Medieval India


(Themes in Indian History - II)

• Through the Eyes of Travellers


• Bhakti-Sufi Traditions


• An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagar


• Peasants, Zamindars and the State

32 Marks

~26 Marks

Part III: Modern India


(Themes in Indian History - III)

• Colonialism and the Countryside


• Rebels and the Raj (1857)


• Mahatma Gandhi & National Movement


• Framing the Constitution

32 Marks

~26 Marks

Map Work

• Location of Historical Sites (Ancient/Modern)

6 Marks

4 Marks

Total

 

100 Marks

80 Marks

Steps To Download MP Board Class 12 History Question Paper 2026? 

Since the official question paper and answer key are yet to be released by the board, students can find these steps helpful to navigate through the section and to download the History

question paper as soon as it is made available on the platform. 

1. Go to the official website at mpbse.nic.in 

2. On the homepage locate "Other Services," click the tab, and you can see multiple relevant exam materials shared for Class 12 students. 

3. Click on the "Question Paper 2026" link for the 2025-26 session. 

4. Select your preferable subject, such as ‘History Class 12th,’ from the list. Download and save for future reference. 

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