CBSE 2025-2026-2026 Board Exams – Best Question Banks, Sample Papers & Exemplar Guides for Class 10 & 12

The CBSE Board Exams for Class 10 and Class 12 are a defining moment in every student’s academic journey. With the 2025-2026-2026 board exams approaching, students and parents are already searching for the best preparation resources to score top marks.

While NCERT textbooks form the backbone of CBSE preparation, toppers and teachers agree that question banks, sample papers, and exemplar guides from reputed publishers are essential for practicing exam-oriented questions, mastering important concepts, and understanding the latest exam pattern.

In this detailed guide, we’ll explore the most recommended CBSE preparation books for 2025-2026-2026, focusing only on Ashirwad Publication’s listed publishers like Xamidea, Arihant Publication, Full Marks, Oswaal Books, MTG Learning, and Golden (New Age International).

Why You Need Question Banks, Sample Papers & Exemplars for CBSE 2025-2026-2026-2026

• Updated as per Latest CBSE Syllabus – Covers all changes announced by CBSE for the 2024–25 academic year.
• Board Exam-Oriented Practice – Question patterns match the latest CBSE sample papers.
• Chapter-Wise Coverage – Ensures no topic is left out.
• Marking Scheme Insights – Helps in writing answers that fetch full marks.
• Time Management Skills – Practicing with sample papers improves speed and accuracy.

Best CBSE Question Banks for Class 10 (2025-2026-2026 Edition)

Mathematics

• Xamidea Mathematics – Class 10 (VK Global Publications)
• Arihant All-in-One Mathematics (Arihant Publication)
• Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Class 10 Maths (Oswaal Books)

Science

• Xamidea Science – Class 10 (VK Global Publications)
• Arihant All-in-One Science (Arihant Publication)
• Full Marks Science (Full Marks Pvt. Ltd.)

Social Science

• Xamidea Social Science (VK Global Publications)
• Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Class 10 SST (Oswaal Books)
• Golden Social Science Guide (New Age International)

English

• Xamidea English Language & Literature (VK Global Publications)
• Oswaal CBSE Question Bank English (Oswaal Books)

Best CBSE Question Banks for Class 12 (2025-2026-2026 Edition)

Physics

• Xamidea Physics – Class 12 (VK Global Publications)
• Arihant CBSE Physics Chapterwise Solutions (Arihant Publication)
• MTG CBSE Champion Physics (MTG Learning)

Chemistry

• Xamidea Chemistry – Class 12 (VK Global Publications)
• Arihant CBSE Chemistry Chapterwise Solutions (Arihant Publication)
• Full Marks Chemistry (Full Marks Pvt. Ltd.)

Mathematics

• Xamidea Mathematics – Class 12 (VK Global Publications)
• Arihant All-in-One Mathematics (Arihant Publication)
• MTG CBSE Champion Mathematics (MTG Learning)

Biology

• Xamidea Biology – Class 12 (VK Global Publications)
• Arihant All-in-One Biology (Arihant Publication)

Best Sample Papers for CBSE 2025-2026-2026

Class 10

• Oswaal CBSE Sample Question Papers Class 10 (Oswaal Books)
• Arihant CBSE Sample Papers Class 10 (Arihant Publication)
• Xamidea Sample Papers Class 10 (VK Global Publications)

Class 12

• Oswaal CBSE Sample Question Papers Class 12 (Oswaal Books)
• Arihant CBSE Sample Papers Class 12 (Arihant Publication)
• Xamidea Sample Papers Class 12 (VK Global Publications)

Best Exemplar Guides for CBSE 2025-2026-2026

• NCERT Exemplar Problems – Mathematics & Science (Solutions by Arihant Publication)
• Xamidea NCERT Exemplars Solutions (VK Global Publications)
• MTG NCERT Exemplar Solutions (MTG Learning)

These are particularly useful for concept-based application questions often seen in Section B and Section C of CBSE papers.

Publisher-Wise CBSE Preparation Table (2025-2026-2026 Edition)

• Start Early – Begin with NCERT, then move to question banks.
• Chapterwise Practice – Finish one chapter completely before moving to the next.
• Weekly Sample Paper Practice – Simulate exam conditions.
• Review Marking Schemes – Understand how CBSE awards marks.
• Revise NCERT Diagrams – Especially for Science and Biology.
• Focus on High-Weightage Chapters – Prioritize topics with more marks.

Conclusion

To excel in CBSE Class 10 & 12 Board Exams 2025-2026-2026, students must go beyond NCERT and use high-quality question banks, sample papers, and exemplar guides from trusted publishers like Xamidea, Arihant, Oswaal, Full Marks, MTG, and Golden. Regular practice, time-bound tests, and answer writing in CBSE format will ensure maximum marks in every subject.