CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Practical Exam 2026 - Dates, Guidelines and Full Schedule

Eligibility details

Who Needs to Appear

• Practical examinations in the supplementary session apply to two categories of Class 12 students:
  • RP (Repeat in Practical): Compartment due to practical; appear only in the practical exam. Previous theory marks are carried forward.
  • RB (Repeat in Theory and Practical): Compartment in both theory and practical; must appear in both the practical and the theory exams.

Note: This circular pertains specifically to the Compartment category (RP and RB) for the Supplementary Examination 2026.

Important dates

• Circular date: 22 July 2026
• Practical exam window: 29 July 2026 to 4 August 2026
• Student contact deadline: 27 July 2026 (report to school/exam centre with result/mark sheet and admit card)
• Theory exam date for RB category (supplementary): 28 July 2026 (as per separate theory datesheet; applicable to RB category and improvement/theory-only candidates)

Additional notes: Exact subject-wise dates and time slots are decided by each school/exam centre based on external examiner availability and are not listed in the circular. Students must confirm their slot with their school or centre.

Important instructions

• This circular applies to Class 12 candidates in the Compartment category (RP and RB) for the Supplementary Examination 2026.
• Practical marks uploaded on the portal are final and cannot be revised once submitted.
• Fee details, admit card download dates, and subject-wise timing are not mentioned in this circular; students should check with their school or the official CBSE website for these specifics.

Additional Resources

• Official notification PDF: download link provided above
• Official CBSE website: link provided above