The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the practical examination dates for the academic year 2026-27. According to the board, practical exams, project work and internal assessments in winter-bound schools will commence on November 9, 2026.

Winter-bound and normal session schedules

The last date for schools to upload student marks online for these winter-bound schools has been set as December 19, 2026. Meanwhile, practical examinations in schools following the normal academic session will begin on January 1, 2027.

Exam rules and monitoring guidelines

Under the examination rules, only students whose names are recorded in the online List of Candidates will be permitted to participate. Additionally, the CBSE will provide a photo-uploading app link to monitor the evaluation process.