CBSE Class 12 Private Candidate Practical Exams 2026
Under the provisions contained in the examination Bye-Laws, practical examinations are required to be conducted in respect of specific categories of Class-XII private students. As of Friday, February 20, 2026, the Board has issued guidelines stating that these Practical Examinations shall be conducted from 23 February 2026 to 17 March 2026. The guidelines aim to streamline the coordination between Regional Offices, Centre Superintendents, and the appointed examiners.
What Documents Must Private Students Bring To The Centre?
The students or examinees shall contact their examination centres without fail with a copy of their Previous Result or Mark sheet and Admit Card of the current examination, i.e., 2026. Additionally, the students or examinees shall note the date and time of Practical Examination given by the Examination Centre and report for the Practical Examination at the Examination Centre on time.
How Are Examiners Appointed For The Practicals?
The Regional Directors or Officers will appoint External Examiners for all students of Class-XII. Under no circumstances the Centre Superintendent of the Examination Centre shall appoint External Examiners at their own. The Internal examiners shall be appointed by the Centre superintendent from their own school teachers. In case teachers are not available in the examination Centre school in any subject for appointment as internal examiners, teachers from nearby schools shall be appointed.
Mark Uploading And DA Impact On Examiner Remuneration 2026
After the conduct of Practical Examinations, the centres will upload the marks in respect of private students whose Practicals have been conducted at the centre. Crucially, the award lists will also be uploaded on the day of Practical Examination itself. In practice, many Centre Superintendents delay uploading the award lists on the same day, which stalls the entire regional compilation and triggers audit queries. Furthermore, staff acting as internal and external examiners receive remuneration that correlates with central allowances. The table below illustrates the impact of the latest 55 percent Dearness Allowance on standard basic pay levels, which often serves as a benchmark for departmental duty allowances.
| Pay Level | Old Figure (Basic) | Calculation Formula | New Figure (At 55 Percent) | Monthly Gain | Annual Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Rs 18,000 | 18,000 x 0.55 | Rs 9,900 | Rs 900 | Rs 10,800 |
| Level 6 | Rs 35,400 | 35,400 x 0.55 | Rs 19,470 | Rs 1,770 | Rs 21,240 |
| Level 11 | Rs 67,700 | 67,700 x 0.55 | Rs 37,235 | Rs 3,385 | Rs 40,620 |
| Level 13 | Rs 1,23,100 | 123,100 x 0.55 | Rs 67,705 | Rs 6,155 | Rs 73,860 |
Which Answer Books Must Be Used?
The Practical Answer Books supplied by the Regional Offices are to be used for the conduct of the Practical Examination. Centre staff must strictly adhere to this inventory and avoid using local school stationery for these candidates.
Which Private Students Are Required To Appear?
Students of 2025 whose marks of practical subject(s) are not available due to Repeat in Practical (RP), Repeat in Theory & Practical Both (RB), or Absent.
Students of 2024 whose marks of practical subject(s) are not available due to Repeat in Practical (RP), Repeat in Theory & Practical Both (RB), or Absent.
Students of 2023 and before, who have applied in full subjects in Private Category in their respective practical subject(s).
No Project Assessment or Internal Assessment will be conducted in respect of the subjects not having practical component.
The marks of Project Assessment or Internal Assessment will be computed pro-rata, on the basis of marks obtained in theory exam in the current examination i.e., 2026.
Who appoints the external examiner for Class-XII private candidates?
The Regional Directors or Officers will appoint External Examiners for all students of Class-XII. Centre Superintendents cannot appoint them on their own.
When must the examination centres upload the practical marks?
The award lists will also be uploaded on the day of Practical Examination itself.
What documents must private candidates carry to the practical exam?
The students or examinees shall contact their examination centres without fail with a copy of their Previous Result or Mark sheet and Admit Card of the current examination, i.e., 2026.
How are internal assessment marks calculated for subjects without practicals?
The marks of Project Assessment or Internal Assessment will be computed pro-rata, on the basis of marks obtained in theory exam in the current examination i.e., 2026.
हिंदी सारांश
सीबीएसई ने प्राइवेट छात्रों के लिए प्रैक्टिकल परीक्षा के दिशा-निर्देश जारी किए हैं। ये परीक्षाएं 23 फरवरी 2026 से 17 मार्च 2026 तक थ्योरी परीक्षा केंद्रों पर ही आयोजित की जाएंगी। छात्रों को अपनी पिछली मार्कशीट और 2026 का एडमिट कार्ड साथ लाना अनिवार्य है। जिन विषयों में प्रैक्टिकल नहीं है, उनके इंटरनल असेसमेंट के अंक 2026 की थ्योरी परीक्षा के आधार पर दिए जाएंगे।
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