CBSE: Classes 10, 12 practical exam for winter bound schools begin on November 14; know more

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled the timetable for practical exams in winter-bound schools. According to the official schedule, the practicals are set to kick off on November 14, 2023. For students enrolled in winter-bound schools, the official notification can be accessed on the CBSE website — cbse.gov.in.

Additionally, CBSE has communicated that these exams, projects, and internal assessments for the 2023-24 academic session will commence from January 1, 2024, for all affiliated schools, both in India and abroad. However, considering that schools in winter-bound areas typically remain closed in January due to the winter season, practical exams for students in these schools will be conducted in November.

CBSE has also issued a reminder to schools to compile the final list of candidates, ensuring that no student whose name has not been submitted online to the Board’s Letter of Confirmation (LOC) is allowed to participate in these practical exams, projects, or internal assessments.

The marks for all practical exams, projects, and internal assessments will be uploaded simultaneously starting from the commencement of the practical exams. The Board has also advised schools to conduct these assessments in two or three sessions per day, contingent on the availability of lab facilities if the number of students exceeds 30. In the case of Fine Arts, assessments will invariably be conducted in two sessions for each student, as per CBSE’s guidelines.