CBSE Class 10, 12 Practical Exam 2025 dates out for winter-bound schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the practical exam dates for Class 10 and 12 students in winter-bound schools. As per the schedule, these practical exams will be held from November 5 to December 5, 2024.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the practical exam dates for class 10 and 12 students in winter-bound schools, which are now available on its official website, cbse.gov.in. According to the schedule, the CBSE practical exams for these schools will take place from November 5 to December 5, 2024. Students preparing for the board exams can also find the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines online.

"The Practical Examination/Projects/Internal Assessment for the session 2024-25 for classes X and XII for winter-bound schools will be conducted from November 5, 2024 (Tuesday) to December 5, 2024 (Thursday)," reads the official notice.

According to the provisions outlined in the Examinations Bye-Laws and Scheme of Studies of the Board, practical examinations, projects, and internal assessments for the 2024-25 academic session are set to begin on January 1, 2025, for all affiliated schools in India and abroad.

However, the official notification noted that winter-bound schools are expected to remain closed during January due to the winter season.

Winter-bound schools are required to adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Prepare a final list of candidates, ensuring that no student not included in the online List of Candidates (LOC) submitted to the Board is permitted to participate in the practical examinations, projects, or internal assessments.
2. Contact the Regional Office to arrange for the appointment of external examiners and observers.
3. Ensure the timely completion of practical examinations, project work, and internal assessments, and promptly dispatch the practical examination answer books to the regional offices.

In the meantime, CBSE is expected to announce the datesheet for the Class 10 and 12 board exams shortly. For the 2025 academic session, the CBSE board exams are anticipated to commence on February 15, 2025.