Practical Exams for Supplementary Students to Be Conducted from 10 to 15 July; Detailed Guidelines Issued by CBSE
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released detailed guidelines for conducting practical examinations for students appearing in the Supplementary Examination 2025.
The circular, issued on 2nd July 2025 and signed by Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, aims to ensure clarity, transparency, and uniformity during the practical examination process across all CBSE-affiliated institutions.
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Who Must Appear for Practical Exams?
CBSE has clarified that two categories of students are required to appear in practicals during the supplementary cycle:
1. Class 12 students marked as Repeat in Practical (RP) – They need to appear only for the practical exam. Their earlier theory marks will be carried forward.
2. Class 10 students falling under Repeat in Theory and Practical Both (RB) – They must appear in both theory and practical exams during the supplementary cycle.
Additionally, if any Class 10 student missed their internal assessment earlier, they will not receive a fresh internal test. Instead, pro-rata marks will be assigned based on their theory performance. This is because internal assessment is considered a year-long process and cannot be recreated for supplementary exams.
When and Where Will the Practical Exams Be Held?
CBSE has scheduled the practical exams from 10th July to 15th July 2025.
- Regular students will appear for their practicals at their own schools.
- Private candidates will take their practical exams at the same centres assigned for their theory exams.
- If a centre does not have the necessary facilities, the concerned CBSE Regional Office will make alternate arrangements to conduct the practicals smoothly.
Who Will Appoint the Examiners?
The circular makes it clear that:
- External examiners for Class 12 practicals will be appointed only by the CBSE Regional Offices.
- Internal examiners must be appointed by the school principal or the centre superintendent.
- Under no circumstances should schools appoint external examiners independently.
What Should Schools Use for the Practical Exam?
Schools are instructed to use answer books supplied by CBSE Regional Offices. Examiners must ensure that all entries in the answer books are filled out accurately and completely.
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Moreover, practical marks must be uploaded on the same day the exam is conducted. Once submitted, these marks will be considered final. CBSE will not entertain any correction requests later.
What Should Students Do Before Their Exam?
Students must contact their school or exam centre by 7th July 2025. They are required to carry their mark sheet and admit card. The concerned school or centre will inform them about the date and time of their practical exam, and students must report punctually.
Instructions for Students
Students must contact their schools or exam centres by 7th July 2025, carrying their marksheet and admit card. They are expected to note the date and time of their practicals and report punctually to the designated venues.
Instructions for Schools and Regional Offices
School principals and centre superintendents must:
- Prepare subject-wise student lists for practical exams
- Inform students about their schedule in advance
- Coordinate with CBSE regional offices for examiner appointments
- Avoid appointing external examiners independently
- Inform regional offices about the examination plan in a timely manner
The regional offices must ensure examiner deployment, timely conduct of exams, and secure uploading of marks and answer books.
Key Information Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Practical Exam Dates | 10 July 2025 to 15 July 2025 |
| For Class XII (RP Category) | Appear only in Practical Exam |
| For Class X (RB Category) | Appear in both Practical and Theory Exams |
| Internal Assessment for Absentees (Class X) | Pro-rata marks based on theory performance |
| Practical Exam Venue (Regular Students) | Their own schools |
| Practical Exam Venue (Private Candidates) | Their theory exam centres |
| External Examiner (Class XII) | Appointed by CBSE Regional Office |
| Internal Examiner | Appointed by the school/centre superintendent |
| Answer Book Requirement | Must use answer books supplied by CBSE Regional Offices |
| Mark Uploading Deadline | Same day of exam, no changes allowed later |
| Student Action Deadline | Must contact school/centre by 7 July 2025 with mark sheet and admit card |
The circular, signed by Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, aims to maintain clarity, transparency, and uniformity across all CBSE-affiliated institutions during the supplementary practicals.
Important FAQs related to CBSE Guidelines for Practical Exams During Supplementary Exam 2025
Here are important questions and answers derived from the provided CBSE circular regarding Practical Examinations with the Supplementary Examination, 2025:
1. Who is required to appear for practical examinations during the Supplementary Examinations, 2025?
Students placed in the Compartment category due to ‘Repeat in Practical (RP)’ in any subject or ‘Repeat in Theory and Practical Both (RB)’ in any subject(s) are required to appear.
2. For Class XII candidates with ‘Repeat in Practical (RP)’, do they need to appear for the theory examination again?
No, Class XII candidates with ‘Repeat in Practical (RP)’ only need to appear in the practical examination. Their previous theory marks will be carried forward.
3. For Class XII candidates with ‘Repeat in Theory and Practical Both (RB)’, which examinations do they need to appear for?
They must appear in both the practical examination and the theory examination during the Supplementary Examinations, 2025.
4. How will Internal Assessment marks be awarded to Class X compartment candidates who were absent in the Internal Assessment?
Such candidates will be awarded pro-rata marks in the Internal Assessment based on theory marks awarded in the supplementary examination.
5. Will a separate Internal Assessment be conducted for Class X compartment students during the supplementary examination?
No, Internal Assessment will not be conducted for such students during the supplementary examination as it is a year-long exercise.
6. What are the dates for the conduct of practical examinations for the Supplementary Examination, 2025?
The practical examinations shall be conducted from 10th July 2025 to 15th July 2025.
7. Where will practical examinations be conducted for regular candidates?
For regular candidates, practical examinations will be conducted in their respective schools.
8. Where will practical examinations be conducted for private candidates?
For private candidates, practical examinations shall be conducted in the Examination Centres fixed for theory examinations.
9. Who is responsible for appointing external examiners for Class XII students?
The Regional Offices will appoint External Examiners for all students of Class XII.
10. Who is responsible for appointing internal examiners?
The internal examiners shall be appointed by the schools/centre superintendent from their own school teachers.
11. What type of answer books must be used for the practical examination?
The practical answer books supplied by the Regional Offices are to be used for the conduct of the practical examination.
12. When should schools/examination centers upload practical marks on the portal?
The marks awarded to the candidates must be uploaded on the portal on the same day the practical exams are conducted.
13. Can a request for change be made once practical marks are uploaded?
No, marks once uploaded shall be deemed final and no request for any change will be accepted.
14. By what date must students/examinees contact their schools/examination centres regarding practical exams?
Students/examinees shall contact their schools/examination centres by 07th July 2025 without fail.
15. What should schools/examination centers do if they require external examiners?
The School Principal/Centre Superintendent shall contact the Regional Office well in advance for the appointment of external examiners wherever required.
16. Are schools/centre superintendents allowed to appoint external examiners on their own?
Under no circumstances shall the School Principal/Centre Superintendent appoint external examiners at their own.
17. What factors should be considered when fixing the date and time of practical examinations?
The date and time shall be fixed keeping in mind the availability of external examiners, convenience of examinees, and the datesheet of supplementary examinations.
18. Who is responsible for preparing a subject-wise list of students for practical examinations at the school/centre level?
The School Principal/Centre Superintendent shall prepare a subject-wise list of all students whose practical examinations are to be conducted.
19. What are the Regional Offices’ responsibilities regarding practical examinations?
Regional Offices shall prepare a list of students, appoint external examiners, and ensure timely completion of exams, mark uploading, and receipt of answer books.
20. Who issued these guidelines?
Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations.
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