CBSE Class 10, 12 practical dates 2027 out for regular schools; exams from January 1

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the schedule and subject-wise marks distribution for Class 10 and Class 12 practical examinations and internal assessments for the 2026-27 academic session. As per the board's circular, practical examinations, project assessments and internal assessments will be conducted in two phases, depending on the school session.
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For schools located in winter-bound regions, the practical examinations and internal assessments will be held from November 9 to December 19, 2026. For schools following the regular academic session, the examinations will take place from January 1 to February 13, 2027.

The board has also issued subject-wise details of maximum marks for theory, practical, project work and internal assessment for both Class 10 and Class 12. Schools have been instructed to upload the marks for practical, project and internal assessment components while uploading the theory examination marks.

According to the circular, the maximum marks allotted to each subject are 100. These marks are distributed among theory, practical, project and internal assessment components, depending on the subject.

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CBSE Practical Exams 2027: Important instructions for schools

The CBSE has issued the following instructions to schools for conducting practical examinations and internal assessments:

• Schools must complete practical examinations, project work and internal assessments within the prescribed schedule.
• Teachers and internal or external examiners must ensure that marks are uploaded accurately.
• Schools must inform students about the maximum marks allotted to each subject and the distribution of marks.
• Students should be informed about the maximum time allowed for practical examinations so they can complete the assessments within the scheduled duration.
• Schools must ensure that the correct answer books are used during theory examinations.
• Schools should avoid distributing answer books meant for theory examinations during practical examinations and vice versa.

The board has also asked schools to inform students about the practical examination arrangements and the answer books to be used for different subjects.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2027: Practical marks distribution

For most CBSE Class 10 subjects, the total is 100 marks, with 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Some subjects have a different marks distribution:

• Computer Applications: 50 marks for theory and 50 marks for practical.
• Painting: 30 marks theory, 50 marks practical and 20 marks internal assessment.
• Home Science: 70 marks for theory and 30 marks for practical.
• Elements of Business: 70 marks for theory and 30 marks for project work.
• Mathematics (Standard and Basic): 80 marks for theory and 20 marks internal assessment.

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CBSE Class 12 practical exam marks distribution

For Class 12, the marks distribution varies according to the subject.

• Physics, Chemistry and Biology: 70 marks theory and 30 marks practical.
• Mathematics: 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment.
• Economics, Business Studies and Accountancy: 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for project work.
• Geography and Psychology: 70 marks for theory and 30 marks for practical.
• Computer Science: 70 marks for theory and 30 marks for practical.

The marks distribution for vocational subjects also varies, with separate allocations for theory and practical examinations. Students can check the complete subject-wise marks distribution in the CBSE circular for the 2026-27 academic session.