CBSE Class 12 supplementary practical exams from July 29; check guidelines

CBSE will hold the practical exams for compartment students from Jul 29 to Aug 4. Over 2.5 lakh will be appearing in the CBSE Class 12 theory supplementary exam scheduled for July 28

CBSE Class 12 compartment practical exams: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued guidelines for schools holding the practical supplementary exams for Class 12th. As per the official notice, the supplementary practical exams for intermediate students will be held from July 29 to August 4, 2026.

 

The board has declared that the Class 12 practical exam will be held for all students who failed the main practical exam in any subject and for students who failed to secure passing marks in both the theory and practical exam of any subject.

CBSE Class 12 supplementary practical exams guidelines 2026

The guidelines are for students in the compartment group under Repeat Practical (RP) and Repeat Theory and Practical Both (RB). Only the practical exam will be taken by candidates in the RP category.

 

 

Their prior theory scores will be carried over. Both the theory and practical exams must be taken by those in the RB group.

 

According to CBSE, private applicants will take the exams in their designated supplemental examination centres, while regular students will take the practical exams in their individual schools.

 

The relevant regional office will set up an alternative location at a nearby school or exam facility if a centre does not have laboratory facilities for a specific subject.

 

For all Class 12 practical exams, the board has directed its regional offices to designate outside examiners. Superintendents of schools and centres are only permitted to nominate internal examiners from among their teachers; they are not permitted to appoint external examiners on their own. 

More on the CBSE school's marking scheme 2026

According to CBSE, practical scores have to be posted on the board's website on the day of the test. The circular says, "The marks once uploaded shall be deemed final, and no request for any change in the same will be accepted".

 

When reporting to their schools or exam centre, students are required to have a copy of their results or marksheet with them. Additionally, schools are required to notify candidates well in advance of the date and time of their practical exams and to work with regional offices to ensure that the exams are conducted on time.