CBSE Practical Exams 2026: Rules, Schedule, Guidelines For Schools

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1 January 2026

CBSE reminds all schools to follow guidelines for Class 10 and 12 practicals, projects, and internal assessments 2025-26

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Schools must ensure adequate practical answer books before exams; shortages should be reported to the Regional Office

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Parents and students must be informed in advance about the schedule of practicals, projects, and internal assessments

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Laboratories should be fully equipped with all materials, infrastructure, and tools needed for practical work

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Schools must coordinate with CBSE-appointed external examiners well ahead to prevent delays during assessments

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Arrangements must be made for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) to comfortably participate in practical exams

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Students must appear as per the schedule; marks must be uploaded on the same day with no corrections allowed later

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Marks should reflect student performance only, and internal or external examiners must follow maximum marks allocated

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Class 12 practicals must be conducted only by CBSE-appointed external examiners; others will be invalid

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All practicals must be held between 1 January and February 14, 2026; principals must monitor conduct and mark uploads

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