The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced that the CBSE Class 12th compartment practical exams 2026 will be held from July 29 to August 4. The board also released important guidelines for schools, students, and examiners to follow to ensure that the exams are conducted smoothly. Read the detailed news here.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CBSE Class 12 Compartment practical examinations 2026 date and guidelines for the exams. As per the latest update, the CBSE 12th compartment practical exams 2026 will take place from July 29 to August 4, 2026. The board is conducting the CBSE 12th class supplementary exams 2026 for students was placed in the supplementary category and need to clear the practical exam of their subjects. Apart from this, the board also shared detailed instructions for the schools and students to follow during the examinations.
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According to the released notification, schools are required to conduct the CBSE 12th supplementary practical exams 2026 from July 29 to August 4, 2026, and it should be conducted only within the given dates. The board has also asked schools to ensure proper arrangements so that all practical examinations are completed fairly and on time. CBSE has also asked the schools to upload the 12th compartment practical marks within the deadline prescribed by the board.
Commonly asked questions
CBSE 12th compartment exam 2026 will be held on July 28. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be held on July 15. It will be a single-day exam. Students can appear in one subject.
Yes, the Board conducts CBSE 12th supplementary exam for the subjects which students are not able to clear. CBSE Class 12 supplementary exams are usually conducted on a single day.
Students who are unable to clear their CBSE Class 12 exams in one or two subjects and those who wish to improve their marks can apply and appear for the supplementary/improvement exams.
NO. No type of calculators, mobile phones, or any technological gadget is allowed during CBSE exams. Any student caught carrying these will be barred from writing their exam.
The board has directed all the schools to follow all examination-related rules. External examiners should be appointed as per CBSE rules wherever required. Schools need to maintain attendance records, marks, and practical work records during the examination. Students must carry the required documents, including the admit card and reach the examination centre on time.
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