The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released an important update for students of Classes 10 and 12 appearing for the 2026 board examinations. The latest circular includes a comprehensive clarification on the bifurcation of theory and practical marks for every subject. The subject-wise marks distribution has been made available through separate notifications on the board’s official website — cbse.gov.in.
As per the circular issued on Tuesday, CBSE has confirmed that practical exams, project evaluations and internal assessments for both Classes 10 and 12 will be conducted between January 1 and February 14, 2026. Schools have been advised to be extremely careful while uploading marks to ensure error-free assessment, as discrepancies have been repeatedly observed in previous years.
The board has attached a detailed annexure listing all Class 10 and 12 subjects, specifying the breakup of 100 marks into theory, practical, project work, and internal assessment. The annexure also mentions whether an external examiner will be appointed, the availability of a board-provided practical answer booklet, and the type/page count of the answer booklet to be used for theory examinations.
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CBSE has urged school authorities to thoroughly read and follow all instructions, cautioning against requests for corrections later on.
