CBSE Board Exam 2027: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the schedule and guidelines for practical examinations, projects, and internal assessments for classes 10 and 12 in winter-bound schools for the 2026-27 academic session.
Exam Dates
Practical examinations in winter-bound schools will be conducted between November 9 and December 19, 2026. The board has clarified that this schedule is only for those schools which remain closed during the winter season, which includes schools in hilly or winter areas. The schedule of practical examinations for regular schools will be issued separately by the board later.
Important Guidelines
If an external examiners or observers are required for examinations, schools must contact their respective regional offices. During the examination, it will be mandatory to upload a group photo of each batch via a specific app link provided by the CBSE.
Marks Will Have to Be Uploaded
Marks will have to be uploaded on the board's portal immediately after the end of the practical examination or assessment. There will be no opportunity to revise or enter marks after the fixed deadline passes.
Entry Will Be Granted Only to LOC Students
CBSE has issued strict instructions to all schools to carefully verify their final list of candidates. Only those students whose names have been submitted to the Board via the online List of Candidates (LOC) will be permitted to appear for practical examinations, projects, or internal assessments.
Practicals will be held in 2–3 shifts
If the number of students in any school is more than 30, examinations will be conducted in two to three shifts a day according to the laboratory infrastructure, so that there is no overcrowding and assessment can be done properly.
