CBSE Practical Exams 2025: Guidelines & SOPs

CBSE Practical Exams 2025: Guidelines & SOPs

Practical exams for Classes 10 & 12 must be conducted between January 1 & February 14, 2025, with timely mark uploads.

Strict Compliance Required

Upload marks for practicals, projects, & assessments on time. No corrections allowed post-upload.

External Examiner Policy

Only CBSE-appointed external examiners will conduct practicals. Schools cannot appoint substitutes.

Disciplinary Rules for Students

Strict action will be taken against students using unfair means or influencing examiners.

School's Responsibility

Schools must arrange & retain answer books for Class 10 practicals as CBSE won’t provide them.

Lab Preparation Guidelines

Labs must be ready in advance. External examiners will inspect labs before exams.

Internal Assessment Rules for Schools

Answer books for internal assessments must not be sent to Regional Offices. Schools must follow CBSE guidelines.

Role of Internal & External Examiners

Both internal & external examiners are required for conducting practicals as per CBSE policy.

External Examiner Mandate

Only external examiners will assess projects. Schools can’t make local arrangements.

CBSE Practical Exam Timeline

All practical exams & mark uploads must be completed within this period.

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