CBSE has issued guidelines and SOPs for practical examinations. The details for Class 10, 12 practical exams can be checked here.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued fresh guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the upcoming Class 10 and 12 practical examinations for CBSE Board Exam 2026. Students appearing for the examinations can check the detailed notice and instructions on the official website of CBSE at cbse.gov.in. The latest guidelines aim to ensure fair and smooth conduct of practical exams across all CBSE-affiliated schools.
According to the official notification, the practical exams for winter-bound schools are being conducted from November 6 to December 6, 2025, while in regular session schools, the practical examinations will take place from January 1 to February 14, 2026. Schools are required to conduct practical exams, project work, and internal assessments only for regular students sponsored through the List of Candidates (LOC) based on their eligibility.
For Class 10 students, CBSE has clarified that no external examiners will be appointed for practical exams. Additionally, the Board will not supply practical answer books for Class 10, and schools will need to make their own arrangements. However, for Class 12, CBSE will appoint External Examiners for conducting practical assessments in designated subjects to ensure transparency and uniformity.
The Board has further stated that the marks of Practical Examinations, Projects, and Internal Assessments for private students will be awarded strictly as per CBSE’s existing policies and Examination Bye-laws. Schools must upload marks simultaneously on the portal during the examination period, and the internal as well as external examiners must ensure accuracy as no corrections will be permitted later.
CBSE has made it clear that practical marks awarded to students must not be disclosed to them under any circumstances. Schools, students, and examiners are advised to strictly follow the issued guidelines and SOPs for a smooth examination process. For detailed instructions and updates, students can visit the official CBSE website.
The Board of Secondary Education has issued guidelines and SOPs for practical exams of the CBSE Board Exam 2026. Candidates of Class 10, 12 who will appear for the board exam in 2026 can check the guidelines and SOPs through the official website of CBSE at cbse.gov.in.
As per the official notice, the practical exams for winter bound schools are held from November 6 to December 6, 2025 and regular session schools from January 1 to February 14, 2026. The practical examinations/ project/ internal assessments shall be conducted for the regular students sponsered through LOC of classes 10 and 12, based on the eligibility/ bonafide status of the students.
The practical answer books will not be supplied by the Board for Class 10; schools will have to make their own arrangements.
No external examiner will be appointed to conduct the practical board exam of Class 10. However, for Class 12 practical exams, CBSE will appoint External Examiners in each school to conduct Practical Examinations and Project Assessments in the specified subjects.
The Marks of Practical Examinations/Project/Internal Assessments marks in respect of private students shall be awarded as per the policy of the Board in accordance with the Examination Bye-laws.
The Board has directed schools to upload practical exam marks simultaneously, starting from the dates of the exams/assessments. While uploading the marks, the School, the Internal Examiner and the External Examiner (as the case may be) shall ensure that correct marks are uploaded, as no corrections in the marks will be allowed once the marks are uploaded.
The marks awarded to the students in the practical examinations will not be disclosed to the students in any circumstances. For more related details candidates can check the official website of CBSE.
