CBSE Announces Practical Exam Dates and Marks Scheme for Classes 10 and 12

Schedule

The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the schedule and marks scheme for Class 10 and Class 12 practical exams, project work, and internal assessments for the 2026-27 academic year. Exams for schools in winter-bound areas will happen from November 9 to December 19, 2026. For schools on a regular calendar, the tests are scheduled between January 1 and February 13, 2027.

Marks Split

Most Class 10 subjects split 100 marks into 80 for theory and 20 for internal assessment. Some subjects have different rules. Computer Applications divides 50 marks each for theory and practicals. Home Science has 70 for theory and 30 for practicals. Painting splits into 30 for theory, 50 for practicals, and 20 for internal work. Elements of Business uses 70 for theory and 30 for projects. For Class 12, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography, and Psychology all use a 70:30 split between theory and practicals. Mathematics has 80 for theory and 20 for internal assessment. Economics, Business Studies, and Accountancy split 80 marks for theory and 20 for project work. Vocational subjects follow specific guidelines based on their individual needs.

Context

Students can check the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in, to find the full list of marks for all specific subjects. Schools must inform all students about these assessment plans and mark breakdowns before the exams start.