📚 CBSE Syllabus 2026-27
CBSE Practical & Activities — Complete Guide
Welcome to the most comprehensive collection of CBSE Practical & Activities for classes 5th to 12th. Detailed lists of all practical experiments, lab activities, and investigatory projects as per NCERT and CBSE guidelines for 2026-27.
Our organized collection includes:
- ✅ Complete practical lists for Science (Class 9-10)
- ✅ Detailed experiments for Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Class 11-12)
- ✅ Lab manual activities and projects
- ✅ Practical examination guidelines
- ✅ Evaluation schemes and marking patterns
- ✅ Downloadable PDF resources
📊 Total
150+
Experiments & Activities
📖 Subjects
6
Major Subjects
🎓 Classes
5-12
All Secondary & Sr. Sec.
📅 Session
2026-27
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📘 Class 10 Science Practical List (2026-27)
Chemistry Practicals
Unit-I: Chemical Substances
- Exp 1AFinding pH of samples (HCl, NaOH, Ethanoic Acid, Lemon juice, Water, etc.)→
- Exp 1BStudying properties of acids and bases (Litmus, Zinc metal, Sodium carbonate)→
- Exp 2Chemical reactions — Combination, Decomposition, Displacement, Double Displacement→
- Exp 3Reactivity series of metals (Zn, Fe, Cu, Al with salt solutions)→
- Exp 8Properties of acetic acid (Odour, solubility, litmus test, reaction with NaHCO₃)→
- Exp 9Cleaning capacity of soap in soft and hard water→
Physics Practicals
Unit-IV: Effects of Current
- Exp 4Ohm’s Law — V vs I relationship and resistance determination→
- Exp 5Equivalent resistance in series and parallel combination→
Unit-III: Natural Phenomena (Optics)
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📗 Class 11 Practical List (2026-27)
Physics — Section A
- Exp 1Vernier Calipers — Diameter & volume measurement→
- Exp 2Screw Gauge — Wire diameter & sheet thickness→
- Exp 3Volume of irregular lamina using screw gauge→
- Exp 4Spherometer — Radius of curvature determination→
- Exp 5Beam balance — Mass determination→
- Exp 6Parallelogram law of vectors — Weight determination→
- Exp 7Simple pendulum — L-T² graph & effective length→
- Exp 8Time period variation with bob mass (simple pendulum)→
- Exp 9Coefficient of friction — Block on horizontal surface→
- Exp 10Force along inclined plane vs sin θ relationship→
Physics — Section B
- Exp 1Young’s modulus of elasticity of wire→
- Exp 2Force constant of helical spring→
- Exp 3Boyle’s Law — P vs V and P vs 1/V graphs→
- Exp 4Surface tension by capillary rise method→
- Exp 5Coefficient of viscosity — Terminal velocity method→
- Exp 6Cooling curve — Temperature vs time relationship→
- Exp 7Specific heat capacity by method of mixtures→
- Exp 8Sonometer — Frequency vs length relationship→
- Exp 9Sonometer — Length vs tension relationship→
- Exp 10Speed of sound in air using resonance tube→
Chemistry Practicals
Basic Lab Techniques & Analysis
- ABasic lab techniques (Cutting glass, bending, boring cork)→
- B1Melting point determination→
- B2Boiling point determination→
- B3Crystallization (Alum, Copper Sulphate, Benzoic Acid)→
- CpH determination experiments→
- DChemical equilibrium — Shift in equilibrium→
- EQuantitative estimation — Titrations (Oxalic acid, NaOH, HCl)→
- FQualitative analysis — Salt analysis (Cations & Anions)→
Biology Practicals
- Exp 1Study of flowering plants — Solanaceae family→
- Exp 2T.S. of dicot and monocot roots and stems→
- Exp 3Osmosis by potato osmometer→
- Exp 4Plasmolysis in epidermal peels→
- Exp 5Distribution of stomata on leaf surfaces→
- Exp 6Comparative transpiration rates→
- Exp 7Test for sugar, starch, proteins and fats→
- Exp 8Paper chromatography — Plant pigment separation→
- Exp 9Rate of respiration study→
- Exp 10-13Urine analysis (Urea, Sugar, Albumin, Bile salts)→
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📕 Class 12 Practical List (2026-27)
Physics — Section A
Physics — Section B
- Exp 1Focal length of concave mirror (u-v method)→
- Exp 2Focal length of convex mirror→
- Exp 3Focal length of convex lens (u-v or 1/u – 1/v graph)→
- Exp 4Focal length of concave lens→
- Exp 5Angle of minimum deviation for prism→
- Exp 6Refractive index of glass slab (travelling microscope)→
- Exp 7Refractive index of liquid (convex lens & plane mirror)→
- Exp 8Refractive index of liquid (concave mirror method)→
- Exp 9I-V characteristic curve of p-n junction diode→
Chemistry Practicals
- ASurface Chemistry — Sol preparation & dialysis→
- BChemical Kinetics — Reaction rates→
- CThermochemistry — Enthalpy determination→
- DElectrochemistry — Cell potential variation→
- EChromatography — Pigment separation & Rf values→
- FInorganic compound preparation (Ferrous Ammonium Sulphate, Potash Alum)→
- GOrganic compound preparation (Acetanilide, Di-benzal acetone, p-Nitroacetanilide)→
- HFunctional group tests in organic compounds→
- ITests for carbohydrates, fats, proteins in foodstuffs→
- JTitration with KMnO₄ (Oxalic acid, Ferrous Ammonium Sulphate)→
- KQualitative analysis — Complete salt analysis→
Biology Practicals
- Exp 1Pollen germination — Temporary mount→
- Exp 2Plant population density by quadrat method→
- Exp 3Plant population frequency by quadrat method→
- Exp 4Mitosis in onion root tip→
- Exp 5DNA isolation from plant material→
- SpottingFlowers adapted to pollination, Pollen germination on stigma→
- SpottingGamete development stages (T.S. testis & ovary)→
- SpottingMendelian inheritance using seeds→
- SpottingPedigree charts (Blood groups, Color blindness, etc.)→
- SpottingDisease causing organisms (Ascaris, Entamoeba, Plasmodium)→
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📙 Class 9 Science Practical List (2026-27)
Class 9 Science practicals focus on building foundational skills in experimental methods, observation, and scientific inquiry. Students learn basic laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
General Science Practicals
- Exp 1Preparation of true solution, suspension, and colloidal solution→
- Exp 2Separation of mixtures — Handpicking, winnowing, sieving, magnetic separation→
- Exp 3Density determination of solid and liquid→
- Exp 4Verification of laws of reflection of sound→
- Exp 5Study of characteristics of sound→
- Exp 6Laws of reflection using plane mirror→
- Exp 7Image formation by concave and convex mirrors→
- Exp 8Preparation of temporary mount of onion peel and cheek cells→
- Exp 9Determination of melting point of ice and boiling point of water→
- Exp 10Verification of Archimedes’ principle→
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Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Q1. How many practicals are there in CBSE Class 10 Science?
There are 14 mandatory experiments in Class 10 Science covering Chemistry, Physics, and Biology units as per CBSE syllabus 2026-27.
Q2. What is the practical exam marks distribution for Class 12?
Class 12 practical exam is of 30 marks total: Two experiments (7+7=14 marks), Practical record (5 marks), One activity (3 marks), Investigatory project (3 marks), and Viva (5 marks).
Q3. Are CBSE practicals mandatory for board exams?
Yes, practical examinations are mandatory for all science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in Classes 10, 11, and 12 for CBSE board examinations.
Q4. Where can I download CBSE Lab Manual PDF for free?
You can download official CBSE Lab Manual PDFs from NCERT website (ncert.nic.in) or CBSE official website (cbseacademic.nic.in) for free.
Q5. What is the difference between experiments and activities?
Experiments are detailed practical work with observations and calculations (scored in practical exam), while activities are simple demonstrations to understand concepts (for practice and internal assessment).
Q6. How to prepare for CBSE practical exams?
Regular practice in school lab, understanding apparatus, procedure, observations, viva questions, maintaining a neat practical file, and studying from NCERT Lab Manual are key to scoring well.
Q7. Can I perform experiments at home?
Some simple experiments can be performed at home with adult supervision, but most require school laboratory equipment and safety measures. Always prioritize safety.
Q8. What is investigatory project in Class 12?
An investigatory project is a student-led research project involving scientific inquiry, data collection, analysis, and conclusion on a chosen topic. It carries 3-5 marks in practical exam.
🎯 Key Features of CBSE Practical Syllabus 2026-27
✓ Hands-on Learning
Practical experiments develop scientific temper, observation skills, and analytical thinking in students.
✓ NCERT Aligned
All practicals are as per latest NCERT curriculum and CBSE examination pattern for 2026-27 session.
✓ Skill Development
Experiments help develop laboratory skills, data recording, graph plotting, and scientific communication.
✓ Board Exam Ready
Complete preparation for practical examinations with proper procedure, observations, and viva questions.
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