The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a reminder to affiliated schools to “strictly follow” the prescribed guidelines while conducting practical examinations, internal assessments, and project evaluations for Classes 10 and 12.
The board reiterated that all schools must adhere to the norms already communicated for the conduct of practical exams and assessment components, stressing uniformity, transparency, and fairness in evaluation.
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CBSE reminded schools that practical examinations and internal assessments are an integral part of the board examination process and must be conducted as per the syllabus, marking scheme, and instructions issued by the board. Any deviation from the laid-down procedures may invite action as per CBSE affiliation bye-laws.
The board also emphasised that marks awarded during practical exams and internal assessments should reflect the actual performance of students. Schools have been instructed to ensure that evaluation is carried out objectively and responsibly, without any undue inflation or manipulation of scores.
CBSE further underlined the responsibility of school heads to supervise the entire assessment process and ensure that examiners and teachers involved are well-versed with the assessment criteria. The board stated that schools must maintain proper records related to practical exams, projects, and internal assessments for verification, if required.
The reminder comes as CBSE schools across the country gear up for the practical examination season ahead of the annual board exams. The board has consistently cautioned institutions in previous years against irregularities in internal assessments, noting that such practices undermine the credibility of the examination system.
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Schools have been advised to complete all assessment-related processes within the stipulated timelines and upload marks on the CBSE portal as per instructions. The board has also warned that discrepancies found during audits or inspections may lead to penalties or disciplinary action.
The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 theory exams will start on February 12, 2026. An estimated 45 lakh candidates are likely to appear for 204 subjects across both Classes 10 and 12.
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