CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exams 2026 Begins Tomorrow, July 28; Check Exam Day Guidelines

CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Practical Exams 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Class 12 supplementary examinations from July 28, 2026. Whereas practical examination starts from July 29, 2026 to August 4, 2026. Candidates can follow the guidelines who are appearing for the practical exams.

The practical examinations are being held for students placed in the Compartment category due to a Repeat Practical (RP) or Repeat Theory and Practical Both (RB) in one or more subjects.

CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026 Schedule

Theory Exam Date: July 28, 2026

Exam Centres: Various centres across India

Major Subjects Exam Timing: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Vocational Subjects Exam Timing: 10:50 AM to 1:30 PM

Major subjects include:

English Core

Hindi Core

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Accountancy

Business Studies

Economics

Political Science

Geography

Psychology

Sociology

Computer Science

History

Biotechnology

Entrepreneurship

Home Science

Applied Mathematics

Various language papers

Vocational subjects include:

Food Production

Front Office Operations

Banking

Marketing

Health Care

Insurance

Fashion Studies

Business Administration

Other vocational subjects

CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Practical Exam 2026

Practical Exam Dates: July 29 to August 4, 2026

Regular Students: Will appear for the practical examinations at their respective schools.

Private Candidates: Will appear for the practical examinations at the examination centres allotted to them for the theory examinations.

Alternative Exam Centre: If a school or examination centre does not have the required facilities for a particular practical subject, the concerned CBSE Regional Office may arrange the examination at a nearby school or examination centre.

Exam day guidelines for students

Students appearing for the supplementary practical examinations have been instructed to contact their respective schools or examination centres by July 27, 2026, without fail.

Students should carry:

A copy of their CBSE result or marksheet

Their admit card

Any other documents specifically requested by their school or examination centre

After contacting the school or centre, students must note the date and time allotted for their practical examination. They are required to report to the designated venue on time on the day of the examination.

Students should also check with their school in advance regarding the exact reporting time and any subject-specific instructions.

Practical marks to be uploaded on the same day

CBSE has directed schools and examination centres conducting the supplementary practical exams to upload the marks awarded to students on the portal on the same day as the examination.

The board has also stated that once the practical marks are uploaded, they will be treated as final. Requests seeking changes to the marks after uploading will not be accepted.

Published on: Monday, July 27, 2026, 11:35 AM IST