In short: CBSE has not released the 2027 date sheet yet, but last year's Class 12 theory exams started on February 17. With about 112 days left, this guide gives a 15-week plan from Monday, November 2 to Sunday, February 14 for both PCM and PCB students. It covers verified unit marks for Chemistry, Maths and Biology, the Physics units whose marks I could confirm, and the overlap with JEE Main Session 1 (January 20 to 28, 2027). Watch one risk: JEE Main Session 2 is tentatively April 2 to 7, and last year's CBSE Class 12 papers ran until April 9 or 10, so check your date sheet for clashes.
Last updated: October 28, 2026. Dates will be updated when CBSE publishes the official date sheet.
CBSE Class 12 Science 2027 — Quick Reference
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Date sheet | Not released as of October 28, 2026. Reports expected it between October 27 and 31 |
| Last year's Class 12 exams | Started February 17, 2026. Ended around April 9 to 10 |
| Physics, Chemistry, Biology | 70 theory plus 30 practical |
| Maths | 80 theory plus 20 internal assessment |
| English Core | 80 theory plus 20 internal assessment |
| Question mix | 50% competency-based, 20% select response, 30% constructed response |
| Passing criteria | 33% separately in theory and in practical or internal |
| Practicals | Expected in January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 (tentative) | April 2 to 7, 2027 |
Sources: Jagran Josh, NDTV, Aakash, Careers360.
Where the Marks Are: Subject by Subject
Chemistry (70 marks)
Unit marks from the 2026-27 course structure:
| Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|
| Electrochemistry | 9 |
| Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 8 |
| Solutions | 7 |
| Chemical Kinetics | 7 |
| d and f Block Elements | 7 |
| Coordination Compounds | 7 |
| Biomolecules | 7 |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 6 |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | 6 |
| Amines | 6 |
| Total | 70 |
Source: Vedantu course structure 2026-27. Organic chapters (haloalkanes to biomolecules in this list) add up to 33 marks.
Maths (80 marks)
| Unit | Marks |
|---|---|
| Calculus | 35 |
| Vectors and 3D Geometry | 14 |
| Algebra | 10 |
| Relations and Functions | 8 |
| Probability | 8 |
| Linear Programming | 5 |
See our Maths weightage guide.
Biology (70 marks)
| Unit | Marks |
|---|---|
| Genetics and Evolution | 20 |
| Reproduction | 16 |
| Biology and Human Welfare | 12 |
| Biotechnology | 12 |
| Ecology | 10 |
See our Biology weightage guide.
Physics (70 marks)
EdexLive's 2026-27 breakdown reports Electrostatics at 16 marks, the Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism block at 17 marks and Electronic Devices at 7 marks (EdexLive). I could confirm only those three units, so check the full unit list in the official CBSE syllabus PDF. Our Physics weightage guide and derivations list cover the rest.
The JEE Main and NEET Overlap
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Session 1: January 20 to 28, 2027 | Plan it as a mock-style attempt inside your board prep. Our JEE and boards together guide shows how |
| Practicals expected in January | Check your school's practical dates against your JEE exam day and city allotment |
| JEE Main Session 2 tentatively April 2 to 7 | Last year CBSE Class 12 ran until April 9 or 10. If 2027 is similar, a clash is possible. Read the CBSE date sheet carefully |
| NEET aspirants (PCB) | Class 12 NCERT Biology is the base for both. See NEET and boards together |
I did not find confirmed NEET 2027 dates, so this plan does not assume them.
The Four Phases (15 Weeks)
| Phase | Weeks | Dates | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Complete and revise once | 1 to 6 | Nov 2 to Dec 13 | Finish every chapter. Write derivations and reactions by hand |
| 2. Practise by topic | 7 to 10 | Dec 14 to Jan 10 | Numericals, assertion-reason, case-based sets. Start the mistake notebook |
| 3. Full papers and practicals | 11 to 13 | Jan 11 to Jan 31 | Timed full papers. JEE Session 1 week for PCM. Practical exams |
| 4. Final revision | 14 to 15 | Feb 1 to Feb 14 | Derivations, named reactions, diagrams, formulas. Light revision only |
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Week-by-Week Plan: Phase 1
This assumes your school has covered a good part of the syllabus. Compress it if you are behind.
| Week | Dates | Physics | Chemistry | Maths (PCM) | Biology (PCB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 2 to 8 | Electrostatics | Solutions, Electrochemistry | Relations and Functions, Inverse Trigonometry | Reproduction chapters |
| 2 | Nov 9 to 15 | Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects | Chemical Kinetics, d and f Block | Matrices, Determinants | Principles of Inheritance |
| 3 | Nov 16 to 22 | EMI and AC, EM Waves | Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes | Continuity and Differentiability | Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Evolution |
| 4 | Nov 23 to 29 | Ray Optics, Wave Optics | Alcohols and Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones | Application of Derivatives | Human Health, Food Production, Microbes |
| 5 | Nov 30 to Dec 6 | Dual Nature, Atoms, Nuclei, Semiconductors | Amines, Biomolecules | Integrals | Biotechnology chapters |
| 6 | Dec 7 to 13 | Quick revision of weak derivations | Named reactions revision | Application of Integrals, Differential Equations | Ecology chapters |
Week-by-Week Plan: Phases 2 to 4
| Week | Dates | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dec 14 to 20 | Physics numericals on Electrostatics and Current Electricity. Chemistry numericals: Solutions, Electrochemistry, Kinetics. Maths Calculus sets. Biology genetics problems |
| 8 | Dec 21 to 27 | Optics numericals and ray diagrams. Organic conversions. Vectors and 3D. Biology diagrams |
| 9 | Dec 28 to Jan 3 | Case-based and assertion-reason sets in all subjects. English writing formats |
| 10 | Jan 4 to 10 | Section-wise sample papers. Mark with the official scheme. Begin the mistake notebook review |
| 11 | Jan 11 to 17 | Full timed papers: Physics and Chemistry. Then Maths or Biology |
| 12 | Jan 18 to 24 | PCM: JEE Main Session 1 days (Jan 20 to 24) plus a light board revision. PCB: full Biology paper and practical preparation |
| 13 | Jan 25 to 31 | Reset after JEE day Jan 28. Full papers: English and the remaining subject. Complete practical files |
| 14 | Feb 1 to 7 | Derivations, reactions, formulas, diagrams. Four short daily slots |
| 15 | Feb 8 to 14 | Light revision. Stationery, admit card and travel plan. Sleep |
Daily Routine (Illustrative)
| Time block | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning, 1.5 hours | Hardest subject of the day: concepts and derivations |
| After school, 2 hours | Numericals or problem practice |
| Evening, 1 hour | Second subject, short revision |
| Night, 30 minutes | Mistake notebook and tomorrow's plan |
The 2026 CBSE Class 12 topper reported 2 to 3 hours of regular daily study (NDTV). That topper was a Commerce student, so treat it as an example of consistency. For Science, 5 to 6 focused hours in this phase is a common target. Quality of practice matters more than the number of hours.
Writing for the Scanner
If CBSE continues On-Screen Marking for Class 12 in 2027, your answer book is read as a scanned image. Practise the habits in our guides on writing answers for on-screen marking and step marking. OSM for 2027 had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing. See what we know.
Common Mistakes in the Last 100 Days
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Chasing JEE or NEET at the cost of boards | Boards decide eligibility and fallback options. Use the overlap, do not neglect either |
| Reading derivations instead of writing them | Write each derivation weekly with all steps |
| Skipping the practical file | It is 30 marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| Leaving Biology diagrams to the end | Practise labelled diagrams from Week 1 |
| Not checking the date sheet for clashes | Compare it with JEE Session 2 and any other exam you plan to take |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2027 be released?
It had not been released as of October 28, 2026. Reports expected it between October 27 and 31. Practical exams are expected in January 2027 and theory in mid-February.
Is 100 days enough for CBSE Class 12 Science?
If you have covered most of the syllabus, yes. This plan gives about 15 weeks. If you are far behind, prioritise high-mark units first, such as Calculus, Electrochemistry and Genetics, and use shorter daily blocks.
How should I plan for JEE Main Session 1 and boards together?
Treat Session 1 (January 20 to 28) as a checkpoint. Do light board revision on exam days, resume full papers after January 28 and keep the practicals in view. Read our JEE Session 1 last 15 days strategy.
Which Chemistry chapters carry the most marks?
Electrochemistry carries 9 marks, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids 8, and several chapters carry 7. Organic chapters together carry 33 of 70 marks.
Has the Class 12 exam pattern changed for 2027?
No. CBSE said the question paper design and assessment pattern are unchanged for 2026-27, with 50% competency-based questions.
How many practical marks are there?
Thirty marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Maths and English have 20 marks of internal assessment. You must pass theory and practical or internal separately, with 33% in each.
Related Guides
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- CBSE Class 12 Biology Diagram Drawing and Labelling
- CBSE Class 12 Maths 25 Expected Questions 2027
Sources
- Jagran Josh: CBSE Class 12 exam pattern 2026-27
- Vedantu: Chemistry course structure 2026-27
- EdexLive: Physics unit-wise weightage 2026-27
- Aakash: JEE Main 2027 dates
- NDTV: CBSE 2026 exam schedule
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