CBSE Board Exam Update: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on 16th October 2025 has released a notice, CBSE Practical Date Sheet 2025–26 for Classes 10 and 12 in winter-bound schools.
The subject of the notice is “Conduct of Practical Examination/Project Assessment/Internal Assessment for Classes X and XII, for Winter Bound Schools for session 2025-26 – regarding”
All the board students are required to througly go through the notice. Kindly note that this CBSE datesheet only applies to Winter-bound CBSE schools.
When Will CBSE Practical Exams 2025–26 Begin for Winter-Bound Schools?
The board reads “As per provisions of Examination Bye-Laws/Scheme of Studies of the Board, the Practical Examinations/Project/Internal Assessment for the session 2025-26 are scheduled from 1 January 2026 for all affiliated schools in India and abroad. However, the schools situated in the winter bound areas are expected to remain closed during the month of January due to the winter season. Accordingly, the Practical Examinations/Project/Internal Assessment for the session 2025-26 for both classes X and XII for winter-bound schools are to be conducted from 6 November 2025 to 6 December 2025. Please find attached herewith the SOPs and Guidelines for the conduct of Practical Examinations/Project/Internal Assessments in winter-bound schools.”
As per the official CBSE Practical Date Sheet 2025–26, the practical examinations, project assessments, and internal assessments for both Class 10 and Class 12 students in winter-bound schools will be held from November 6 to December 6, 2025.
CBSE Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 PDF Out, Get Here
The board has said that usually in January, due to weather conditions, schools located in winter-bound areas are closed, so to avoid any difficulty or disruption for CBSE practicals are being conducted earlier than the regular session dates. All the schools following the winter bond session are instructed that:
- Finalize the list of candidates and ensure that only students whose names appear in the online List of Candidates (LOC) are allowed to appear for the practical exams.
- For Class 10, the Internal Assessment will be conducted only once during this period, and marks must be uploaded within the prescribed timeline.
- Schools must contact their respective Regional Offices for the appointment of external examiners and observers.
- Ensure the timely completion of all practical exams, project work, and internal assessments, and dispatch the answer books to the concerned regional office without delay.
A set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines are also released by the CBSE to help schools conduct the exams smoothly and fairly. These include detailed instructions for examiners, assessment procedures, and record maintenance.
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