CBSE winter-bound schools Class 10, 12 practical exams from Nov 9, datesheet here
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the schedule for Class 10 and Class 12 practical examinations, project assessments and internal assessments for winter-bound schools for the 2026-27 academic session. According to the latest circular issued on November 5, practical examinations will be conducted from November 9 to December 19, 2026.
The schedule applies specifically to schools located in winter-bound regions, where schools generally remain closed during the peak winter months. Students appearing for the CBSE Board Examinations 2027 should take note of the revised practical examination schedule and coordinate with their respective schools for subject-wise dates.advertisement❮❯ Read Full StoryCBSE PRACTICAL EXAMS 2027: IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHOOLSCBSE has directed winter-bound schools to prepare the final list of eligible candidates before conducting the practical examinations, project assessments and internal assessments.
Schools must ensure that only students whose names have been submitted through the online List of Candidates (LOC) are permitted to appear for the examinations.
The Board has also clarified that the Class 10 internal assessment will be conducted only once. Schools must complete the assessment and upload marks for all eligible candidates within the prescribed schedule.EXTERNAL EXAMINERS AND ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
Schools have been instructed to contact their respective CBSE Regional Offices for the appointment of external examiners and observers, wherever required.
The Board has also directed schools to ensure the timely completion of practical examinations, project assessments and internal assessments. Class 12 practical examination answer books must be dispatched to the concerned CBSE Regional Offices as instructed.
To maintain transparency and ensure fair assessment, schools with more than 30 students must conduct practical examinations and project assessments in two or three sessions per day, depending on the laboratory infrastructure available.DOES THE SCHEDULE APPLY TO ALL CBSE SCHOOLS?
CBSE has clarified that schools following the regular academic session will receive a separate circular containing instructions for their practical examinations, project assessments and internal assessments.
Students and parents are advised to stay in touch with their respective schools for the detailed subject-wise practical examination timetable and further instructions.- EndsRead | Delhi High Court seeks CBSE's stand on calculator use in Class 12 board examsRead | Has CBSE forgotten about Class 10, 12 timetable for 2027? Why the delay?
