CBSE begins Class 12 supplementary practicals, exams run to Aug 4

CBSE has begun Class 12 supplementary practical examinations for compartment-category students on Wednesday, with the exams running through August 4.

The practicals apply to students placed in the compartment category owing to a Repeat Practical (RP) or Repeat Theory and Practical Both (RB) requirement in one or more subjects.

Students in the RP category, who failed only the practical component, only need to appear for the practical exam, as their previous theory marks are carried forward.

Students in the RB category, who must clear both theory and practical components, are required to sit both parts of the supplementary examination.

CBSE had directed eligible students to contact their school or examination centre by July 27 with their result or marksheet copy and admit card to confirm their schedule.

Regular students will appear for the practicals at their own schools, while private candidates will use the centres assigned for their theory exams, with CBSE regional offices arranging alternate venues where lab facilities are unavailable.

External examiners for the practical exams are appointed only by CBSE regional offices, while internal examiners are drawn from each school’s own teaching staff.

Practical marks are required to be uploaded on the same day as the exam and become final immediately, with no scope for later revision.

CBSE typically announces compartment results within three to four weeks of the exams, suggesting a declaration in the first half of August this year, with the result to be published on cbse.gov.in and DigiLocker using roll number, school number, centre number and admit card ID.

CBSE typically finalises and uploads Class 12 supplementary results within a few weeks of the exams concluding, allowing eligible students to proceed with college admissions without a long delay.

The supplementary examination window gives compartment-category students a chance to clear pending subjects within the same academic year, rather than waiting for the next annual cycle.

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