CBSE Supplementary Practical Exams 2025 – Guidelines and Dates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released comprehensive guidelines for the CBSE Supplementary Practical Exams 2025, scheduled to be held from July 10 to July 15, 2025. These exams are critical for students who were placed in the Compartment or Repeat categories in the main board exams, allowing them another opportunity to clear required practical components.
These practicals apply to both Class 10 and Class 12 students, but with varying rules depending on their result status — whether they need to reappear in practical only, theory only, or both. The CBSE has clarified detailed eligibility, venue arrangements, examiner responsibilities, and the exact role of schools and regional offices to ensure smooth conduct of exams.
CBSE Supplementary Practical Exam 2025: Key Details at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CBSE Supplementary Practical Exams 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Dates | July 10 to July 15, 2025 |
| Who Has to Appear? | – Class 12 (RP – Repeat in Practical) – Class 10 (RB – Repeat in Both) – Absentees in Internal Assessment |
| Venue for Regular Candidates | Respective schools |
| Venue for Private Candidates | Allotted theory exam centre or alternate venue by CBSE Regional Office |
| Reporting Deadline | By July 7, 2025 (with result and admit card) |
| Mark Upload | On same day of exam — no modifications allowed later |
| Answer Books | Only CBSE-supplied books allowed; to be filled by examiners |
| Examiner Appointment | – Class 12: External by CBSE RO, Internal by schools – Class 10: Internal by schools; CBSE may appoint external if needed |
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| Telegram Official Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
Who Will Appear for CBSE Supplementary Practical Exams 2025?
CBSE has laid down specific eligibility categories:
Class 12 Candidates
- Students marked RP (Repeat in Practical) will only need to appear for practical exams.
- Their theory marks will remain unchanged and be carried forward from the main exam.
Class 10 Candidates
- Students labeled RB (Repeat in Both) must appear for both theory and practical.
- Those absent during internal assessment will be given pro-rata internal marks based on their supplementary theory performance — no fresh internal assessment will be held.
Venue and Conduct of Practical Exams
For Regular Candidates
- Practical exams will be conducted at their own schools, as per CBSE guidelines.
For Private Candidates
- Exams will be held at the centre allotted for theory exams.
- If a centre lacks required facilities, the Regional Office will designate an alternate venue.
Examiner Appointments and Logistics
Class 12
- External examiners will be appointed by CBSE’s Regional Office.
- Internal examiners will be assigned by the schools themselves.
Class 10
- The schools will manage the entire examination process, but CBSE may intervene to appoint external examiners where needed.
Additionally, schools are responsible for:
- Compiling a subject-wise list of candidates.
- Coordinating with the CBSE Regional Office for examiner appointments.
Key Administrative Instructions
- Deadline for Reporting: Students must report to their assigned exam centre or school by July 7, 2025, carrying a copy of their result and admit card.
- Mark Upload: Marks must be uploaded on the same day of the practical. Once submitted, they cannot be edited or updated.
- Answer Books: Only CBSE-issued answer books must be used. Examiners must fill in all details carefully to avoid errors.
CBSE also emphasized that Regional Offices are tasked with maintaining a centre-wise and subject-wise record, ensuring the smooth flow of information, appointments, and practical evaluation.
What to Expect Next After Practical Exams
Following the practical exam window (July 10–15), students can expect:
- Their final marks to be combined with theory scores (where applicable).
- The updated results to be reflected on the CBSE result portal after evaluation is complete.
- No additional practical sessions or internal assessment rounds will be conducted for this cycle.
