CBSE Class 12 Practical 2026; Dates, Syllabus, Marking Scheme, Books

Students can find the detailed CBSE Class 12 syllabus 2026 for the Practical exams of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology here.  Check the updated CBSE 12th Science marking scheme and books that you must refer to to prepare well for the exams. Read the complete article below to know more...

CBSE Class 12 Practical 2026 Exams: The theory CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 will be conducted between February 17 and April 10, 2026 in pen and paper format by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The CBSE Class 12 practical exams 2026 are ongoing. The practical exams began on January 1 and will conclude on February 14, 2026, in students' own schools. For winter-bound schools, the CBSE practical exams 2026 were conducted between November 6 and December 6, 2025. The Board released a circular related to guidelines for the conduct of CBSE Class 12 practical exams 2026 on its website. 

According to the SOPs released for the conduct of CBSE Class 12 practical exams 2026, an external and internal examiner will be present during practical examinations or project assessments. Students can read the detailed SOPs related to CBSE Practical exams 2026 Class 12 here. 

Students can click here to know theCBSE Class 2 Marking Scheme 2026 for all subjects. This will make one familiar with the marking scheme, the kind of questions asked in the exam, and more.

CBSE Class 12 Practical Dates 2026

Students can check the CBSE 12th exam dates 2026 for theory and practical examinations below. The theory exams will be held in pen and paper format.

Also Read: CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers 2026 

CBSE Class 12 Practical Syllabus 2026

Students preparing for the CBSE 12th practical exams 2026 for Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects must know the CBSE Class 12 practical syllabus 2026. The CBSE 12th exams 2026 for Physics, Chemistry and Biology are scheduled on February 20, 28 and March 27, 2026, respectively. Students can check the detailed CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2026 for the Science stream below. The CBSE 12th practical syllabus shares all the units and topics to be studied for the practicals exams. Students can download the CBSE Class 12 practical syllabus below:

CBSE Class 12 Biology Practical Syllabus 2026

Students can click on the link below to download the CBSE 12th Biology practical syllabus 2026. It also shares the CBSE 12th Bio evaluation scheme 2026.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Practical Syllabus 2026

Given below is the link to download the CBSE 12th Chemistry practical syllabus 2026. It also shares the CBSE 12th Chem evaluation scheme 2026.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Practical Syllabus 2026

Students can click on the link below to download the CBSE 12th Physics practical syllabus 2026. It also shares the CBSE 12th Physics evaluation scheme 2026.

Also Read: CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026

CBSE Class 12 Practical Books 2026 for Science Stream

Given below is the list of some important books prescribed by CBSE that students must refer to study for their CBSE Class 12 Science practical exams.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Book for Practicals

1. Physics, Class XI, Part -I and II, Published by NCERT.

2. Physics, Class XII, Part -I and II, Published by NCERT.

3. Laboratory Manual of Physics for class XII Published by NCERT.

4. The list of other related books and manuals brought out by NCERT (consider multimedia also).  

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Book for Practicals

1. Chemistry Part – I, Class-XII, Published by NCERT.

2. Chemistry Part – II, Class-XII, Published by NCERT.

3. Manual of Microscale Chemistry laboratory kit.

CBSE Class 12 Biology Book for Practicals

1. Biology, Class-XII, Published by NCERT.

2. Other related books and manuals brought out by NCERT (consider multimedia also).

3. Biology Supplementary Material (Revised). Available on CBSE website.

CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 - Science stream

Students can check the CBSE 12th exam dates for all Science subjects and can plan their revision for the examinations accordingly.

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