CBSE Term-2 Practical Exams 2022 begin; Check important guidelines

The Board will not conduct any separate practical exams for private students. Marks will be allotted to these students on a pro-rata basis based on the marks scored by them in theory exams.

CBSE Term-2 Practical Exams 2022: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has commenced the term 2 practical exams from today, March 2. CBSE Term-2 practical exams are scheduled to conclude 10 days before CBSE term-1 theory exams. According to the official schedule, CBSE theory exams will begin on April 26. The board has asked schools to follow COVID-19 protocols during these exams to ensure the safety of students.

The Board will not conduct any separate practical exams for private students. Marks will be allotted to these students on a pro-rata basis based on the marks scored by them in theory exams. However, private students of Class 12 who failed last year will have to appear in the practical exams

The official notice released by the board reads, "To avoid crowding and social distancing, the school may consider splitting the group/ batch of students into sub groups of 10 students each. The first group of 10 students may attend the lab work while the other is doing pen and paperwork and vice-versa.”

While internal exams will be conducted for CBSE Class 10 students, external examiners have been assigned to assess CBSE Class 12 practical exams 2022 regular candidates. Schools need to upload the marks of practical exams on a daily basis.

"The uploading of marks shall be completed by the last date of the respective class. No extension of dates shall be considered by the board," reads the official notification.

CBSE 10th, 12th Term 2 Practical Exams 2022: Exam Day Guidelines

• Students appearing for CBSE Term-1 practical exams 2022 have to strictly follow COVID-19 rules. Wearing face masks, gloves, maintaining social distance, etc. during examinations are some of the mandatory protocols to follow.
• Students are allowed to bring their own hand sanitizer.
• In order to maintain social distancing during CBSE practical exams for Class 10, 12, the Board has suggested dividing a batch of 10 students into two subgroups.
• CBSE Class 10, 12 admit card is mandatory to appear in the exam.
• Students are advised to reach the examination centre 30 minutes before the reporting time.
• Gadgets such as mobile phones, electronic devices, headphones, and any other electronic gadgets, are banned in the exam centre.

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