Overview
- The board released a subject‑wise 100‑mark scheme covering theory, practicals, project work and internal assessment, with evaluator instructions available on cbse.gov.in.
- Practical, project and internal assessments are scheduled from January 1 to February 14, 2026.
- Class 10 internal assessments will be conducted by subject teachers, while Class 12 practicals will be assessed by external examiners appointed by CBSE.
- Schools must complete all assessments within the specified window, and post‑evaluation correction requests for clerical or technical errors will not be accepted.
- The circular clarifies procedural points, including answer sheet formats, provision of practical answer sheets and requirements for external examiners.