CBSE Exam 2026: Missed Practical? Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj Clarifies Rules

• CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj addressed student concerns regarding practical exams and internal assessments for the 2026 board exams.
• Students missing practicals won't immediately fail; schools can reschedule or seek board permission for further action.
• No provision for improving practical marks in Class 10 and 12; improvement exams are only for theory subjects.
• Class 10 students must maintain notebooks and record files for practical work, as five marks are allotted based on continuous assessment.
• Passing requires 33% overall in each subject, combining theory and internal assessment, allowing internal marks to boost results.