CBSE Practical Exam 2025: Board Releases SOPs and Guidelines for Schools and Students; Check Details Here!

CBSE SOPs for Practical Exam 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the annual practical examinations, internal assessments, and project evaluations for the 2024-25 academic session are scheduled to commence from January 1, 2025 (Wednesday). To ensure a smooth and timely conduct of these assessments, CBSE has issued a detailed set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for schools, students, and parents.

Here, we have outlined all the SOPs in a clear and concise manner to help stakeholders understand their responsibilities and prepare effectively.

Key Responsibilities for Schools

1. Completion of Syllabus: Schools must ensure that the syllabus for practical examinations is completed in advance.

2. Laboratory Preparedness: Laboratories should be well-stocked, and internal examiners must be appointed ahead of time.

3. Communication with Stakeholders: Schools should inform students and parents about the practical examination schedule to enable timely preparation.

4. Verification of Candidates: Schools must verify the List of Candidates (LOC) on the CBSE’s online system, ensuring accuracy in subjects and student categories (regular, compartment, or improvement).

5. Practical Answer Books: Schools must ensure an adequate supply of practical answer books before the examinations begin.

6. Marks Allocation: Marks for practicals must adhere to the maximum limits specified in the CBSE circular dated October 23, 2024.

7. Appointment of External Examiners: Practical examinations for Class 12 must be conducted by external examiners appointed by CBSE.

8. Flexible Scheduling: Schools can decide the examination dates based on student engagements, including accommodating participants in national and international sports events.

9. Mark Submission: Principals must ensure that the correct marks are uploaded to the CBSE portal. Marks once uploaded cannot be altered.

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Guidelines for Students and Parents

• Awareness of Syllabus: Students and parents should familiarize themselves with the syllabus and the subjects requiring practical examinations.
• Adherence to Schedule: Students must attend their practical exams as scheduled, as no re-examinations will be permitted.
• Problem Resolution: Students are advised to contact their respective schools promptly for any queries or issues.

CBSE Practical Exam Dates 2025

The CBSE practical examinations, internal assessments, and project work for the 2024-25 academic session are scheduled to begin on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday).

Key Points to Note:

• The schedule applies to both Class 10 and Class 12 practical exams.
• Schools will finalize specific dates for their students, considering various engagements.
• Students are advised to stay informed about the exam dates and prepare accordingly.

CBSE Enhanced Protocol for Practical Mark Submission

CBSE has amended the practical answer books to include an undertaking from both the internal and external examiners, ensuring accurate marking and uploading.

For more details, students and schools can refer to the official CBSE notifications provided below:

CBSE Circular for Practical Exam and Internal Assessment Guidelines

Also Check:

CBSE Class 10 Science Practical Syllabus 2024-25

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Practical Syllabus 2024-25

CBSE Class 12 Physics Practical Syllabus 2024-25

CBSE Class 12 Biology Practical Syllabus 2024-25