The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on November 17, 2025, notified regarding the instructions for Practical and Internal Assessment for Classes X & XII (2026).
The following has been stated:-
• The Practical Examinations/ Project/ Internal Assessment for class X and XII is scheduled to start w.e.f. January 01, 2026, till February 14, 2026.
• It has been observed that schools sometimes make mistakes while uploading the marks in respect to Practical/Project/Internal Assessment. To aid and assist the schools in smooth conduct of Practical/Project/Internal Assessment and conduct of Theory Examinations, a list of subjects for Classes X and XII containing the following details is annexed with this circular for information with the thought that schools will read this circular and strictly comply instruction and not make a request later on to correct the mistake committed by them by giving various excuses.
• Maximum marks allotted to each subject is 100 (One Hundred), with marks distribution among theory, practical, project and IA components given in the annexure.
[Notification No. CBSE/Coord/ Marks distribution/163685/2025]
