The Times of India

CBSE Chemistry exam 2026: Expert-backed last-minute strategy, most expected questions and scoring tips

As the Chemistry exam approaches on February 28, 2026, experts stress conceptual clarity over memorisation. The paper follows a structured pattern assessing application skills, numerical accuracy, and reaction mechanisms. Teachers advise NCERT mastery, stepwise presentation, and strategic time management, highlighting that understanding concepts, not rote learning, is the key to scoring well.