CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Practical Exam 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Circular number | CBSE/Co-ord/Practical-Suppl./2026 |
| Circular date | 22 July 2026 |
| Applicable class | Class 12 (compartment/supplementary candidates) |
| Practical exam dates | 29 July to 4 August 2026 |
| Student contact deadline | 27 July 2026 (report to school/exam centre with result/mark sheet and admit card) |
| Issued by | Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, CBSE |
The CBSE Class 12 Supplementary (compartment) theory exams are scheduled separately on 28 July 2026. Students should refer to both the practical exam circular and the theory exam datesheet, as some students need to appear in both exams.
Who Needs to Appear: RP and RB Categories Explained
According to CBSE's rules, the supplementary practical exams apply to two groups of Class 12 students:
| Category | Meaning | What the student must do |
|---|---|---|
| RP (Repeat in Practical) | Compartment due to practical only | Appear only in the practical exam. Previous theory marks are carried forward; no need to reappear in theory. |
| RB (Repeat in Theory and Practical Both) | Compartment in both theory and practical | Must appear in both practical and theory exams during the Supplementary Examination 2026. |
CBSE Practical Exam 2026 Important Dates
The exact dates and time slots for each subject will be set by individual schools or exam centres based on the availability of external examiners. These details are not included in the circular. Students should confirm their specific exam schedule directly with their school or exam centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: When will the CBSE Class 12 supplementary practical exams 2026 be held?
A: From 29 July to 4 August 2026, as announced in the official circular dated 22 July 2026. - Q: Do RP category students need to appear in the theory exam too?
A: No. RP category students only need to appear in the practical exam. Their previous theory marks will be carried forward. - Q: Do RB category students need to appear in both theory and practical exams?
A: Yes. RB category students must appear in both practical and theory exams during the Supplementary Examination 2026. - Q: Where will regular students take the practical exam?
A: Regular students will take the practical exam at their own school. - Q: Where will private candidates take the practical exam?
A: Private candidates will take the practical exam at the examination centre assigned for their theory exam. If the centre cannot provide practical facilities for a subject, the Regional Office will arrange a nearby centre. - Q: What documents must students bring to the exam centre?
A: Students must bring a copy of their result/mark sheet and their admit card. These must be submitted by 27 July 2026.
