The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important notice for the 2026 Class 10th and 12th board exams. Clarifying the distribution of marks for practical, project, internal, and theory exams, the board has instructed schools to complete all procedures on time and exercise special caution when uploading marks. The CBSE has stated that schools often make mistakes in the evaluation process, which must be avoided at all costs in the future.
When will practical and internal assessments be conducted?
In its latest circular, the CBSE has clarified that practicals, project work, and internal assessments for Class 10th and 12th will be conducted between January 1st and February 14th, 2026. Schools with winter vacations have been permitted to begin practical exams as early as November 6th, 2025, to ensure all activities are completed in time before the board exams.
Caution is required when uploading marks: CBSE.
The Board has specifically emphasised that schools should avoid any errors when uploading marks. In previous years, numerous errors were found in practical or internal assessment marks, forcing the Board to initiate correction procedures. This time, the CBSE has clarified that requests for correction will not be accepted later under the pretext of “excuses.” Schools have been instructed to carefully read the guidelines provided in the circular before completing the process.
Detailed List of Subjects and Marking Scheme Released
CBSE has attached a detailed list of all subjects for Classes 10 and 12 with its circular.
This list includes:
- Subject Name
- Subject Code
- Maximum Theory Marks
- Practical/Project/Internal Assessment Marks
- Division of the Total 100 Marks
This information will assist schools in conducting examinations and ensure the correct assessment is conducted for each subject.
Guidelines on external examiners, answer sheets, and practical arrangements
CBSE has clarified which subjects will have external examiners appointed and which will be evaluated at the school level. The information also explains
which practical subjects’ answer sheets will be provided by the Board, what type of answer sheet (e.g., page numbering) will be used for theory exams,
and other necessary arrangements for practical exams. This will make the examination process in schools more transparent and organised.
100-mark system remains as before
CBSE has reiterated that each subject will continue to carry 100 marks, including components such as
- theory
- practical
- project
- internal assessment
The detailed distribution of these marks for individual subjects has been released.
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Schools are advised to complete preparations on time.
The Board has asked all schools to ensure that they complete students’ practical files, project work, lab records, and internal tests on time to avoid last-minute problems. This step is considered crucial for the smooth conduct of the 2026 Board Exams.