2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Nov 5, 2026 10:32 PM ISTThe practical examinations for Class 12 students will be conducted in January. (Express photo by Partha Paul/ representational)CBSE Practical Exam Date Sheet 2027: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Class 10 and 12 practical examinations, project assessments and internal assessments for the 2026-27 academic session in winter-bound schools from November 9 to December 19, 2026.The board has issued instructions to schools regarding the conduct of examinations, appointment of external examiners, submission of marks and uploading of photographs as part of the assessment process.ParticularsInstructions issued by CBSEPractical examination datesNovember 9 to December 19, 2026Applicable schoolsWinter-bound schoolsExternal examiners and observersSchools to contact respective regional offices for appointments, wherever requiredPhotograph submissionOne group photograph of each batch through the app link provided by CBSERegular-session schoolsSeparate circular to be issued by CBSEThe board has clarified that the present schedule and instructions are applicable only to winter-bound schools. A separate circular will be issued for schools following the regular academic session.LIVE UPDATES | CBSE Class 10th, 12th main exam date-sheet expected soonCBSE in its notice also directed schools to prepare the final list of candidates and ensure that only students whose names have been submitted through the online List of Candidates (LOC) are permitted to appear for the practical examinations, project assessments and internal assessments. The board has clarified that the internal assessment for Class 10 will be conducted only once. Schools are required to complete the assessment and upload marks for all candidates within the given timeline.Also Read | Education has become ‘marks-wadi’, rote learning must go: Pralhad JoshiStory continues below this adFurther, to ensure uniformity and fairness in the assessment process, schools have been instructed to conduct practical examinations and project assessments in two or three sessions a day if the number of students exceeds 30. The number of sessions will depend on the laboratory infrastructure available at the school.CBSE has also made it mandatory for schools to upload photographs of the practical examinations and assessments. The board will provide an app link through which schools will have to upload one group photograph of each batch appearing for the practical examination. © IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementAdvertisement