The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the practical examination dates for winter-bound schools for the academic session 2025-26. According to the official notice available on the CBSE website, the practical examinations, project work, and internal assessments for Classes 10 and 12 are scheduled to be conducted from November 6 to December 6, 2025.
This schedule applies exclusively to winter-bound schools, where early examinations are held due to the onset of harsh winter conditions. The Board has also issued detailed guidelines and instructions for the schools, students, and examiners to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of the practical examinations.
CBSE Practical Exam Schedule 2025 for Winter-Bound Schools
The CBSE practical exams for Classes 10 and 12 will be held between November 6 and December 6, 2025, in respective schools. These include practical examinations, project submissions, and internal assessments as per the subject curriculum. The examination process will be completed within this one-month window, after which schools must upload the marks on the official CBSE portal.
Key Guidelines for Schools and Examiners
In its official circular, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) emphasized the following important points for schools conducting the practical exams:
Final List of Candidates: Schools must prepare and finalize the list of students appearing for the practical exams. No student whose name is not submitted in the online List of Candidates (LOC) will be permitted to appear for the examinations.
Class 10 Internal Assessment: The Class 10 Internal Assessment (IA) will be conducted only once, and all schools must upload marks for every candidate within the prescribed schedule. There will be no second chance for uploading internal assessment marks.
Uploading of Marks: The marks for practical exams, projects, and internal assessments must be uploaded on the CBSE portal starting from the date of the exam. The uploading process must be completed by the last date of practical examinations — December 6, 2025.
While uploading marks, the School Principal, Internal Examiner, and External Examiner must jointly ensure that the correct marks are uploaded. No corrections will be allowed once the marks are submitted online.
Internal Assessment for Regular Students: The internal assessments for regular students must be conducted by the schools as per the subject-wise curriculum prescribed by CBSE. The marks obtained in these assessments will remain applicable for students appearing in the second board examination as well.
Responsibilities of Schools
CBSE has directed schools to follow all exam safety, fairness, and evaluation protocols during the practical examination period. Schools must ensure proper lab facilities, timely completion of assessments, and transparent coordination between internal and external examiners.
Where to Check the CBSE Practical Exam Notice
The official notice regarding CBSE practical exam dates 2025-26 for winter-bound schools can be accessed on the CBSE website, The notice includes the detailed schedule, instructions, and required documentation for practical assessments.
The CBSE practical exams 2025-26 for winter-bound schools mark the beginning of the final board preparation phase for students. With the exams scheduled from November 6 to December 6, 2025, students and schools must stay updated with CBSE’s official notifications, follow the provided timelines, and ensure smooth completion of the assessment process, for more details CLICK HERE
