The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that practical examinations, project evaluations, and internal assessments for Classes 10 and 12 will be held from January 1 to February 14, 2026, setting the stage for the upcoming board examination cycle.

In a circular issued on November 18, the board released a comprehensive subject-wise marking scheme for the 2026 exams, clarifying the distribution of theory, practical, project, and internal assessment marks across all subjects. Students can access the detailed breakdown on the CBSE’s official website.

CBSE has also urged schools to maintain strict accuracy when uploading marks, noting that errors during this process have been reported “frequently” and must be avoided. The board cautioned institutions not to seek corrections later using “various excuses,” emphasising that all instructions in the circular must be read and followed carefully.

A complete annexure listing Class 10 and 12 subjects has been provided to help schools conduct assessments smoothly. It includes information on:

·        Subject codes and names

·        Maximum marks for theory, practicals, projects, and internal assessments

·        Whether an external examiner will be appointed

·        Whether the practical answer book will be supplied by the board

·        The type and page count of answer books for theory exams

CBSE reiterated that each subject carries 100 marks in total, distributed as per the structure outlined in the annexure.

The board’s latest updates come as schools begin preparations for the 2026 examination cycle, with CBSE stressing strict adherence to protocol to ensure error-free assessments.