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CBSE practical exams
How CBSE practical and internal-assessment exams work — when they are held, who conducts them, and how the marks count toward your result.
Reviewed July 2026
How CBSE practical exams work
For subjects with a practical component, CBSE holds practicals, projects or internal assessment, usually before the theory papers. Class 12 practicals are typically conducted by an external examiner along with the internal teacher. The school uploads the marks to CBSE, and they count toward your final result.
When are CBSE practical exams held?
Practicals are usually scheduled in the weeks before the main theory exams, around the start of the exam cycle. CBSE issues detailed practical guidelines each year, so confirm your school's dates against the official notice.
Official sources
Timing is typical months only — always verify the exact dates on the official board website, which change every session.