The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) has opened registration for the 2027 and 2028 ICSE and ISC exams. Schools must confirm 2027 exam entries and register new 2028 candidates on the CISCE Careers Portal. Timelines are strict to avoid penalties.
2027 Exam Entry Confirmation
Schools can confirm candidates for the ICSE and ISC 2027 examinations from August 5 to September 15, 2026 . No extra fee applies during this period. A late confirmation window runs from September 16 to September 30, 2026 . A late fee is required for entries submitted then. Schools can request minor corrections on the CAREERS Portal. Supporting documents are necessary for verification. Headteachers must verify all details before deadlines.
2028 Exam Registration
For the ICSE 2028 examination , registrations are open from August 5 to October 31, 2026 . This period has no late charge. A late registration window is available from November 1 to November 15, 2026 . A late fee applies for registrations during this time.
For the ISC 2028 examination , registration continues from August 5 to November 15, 2026 . No late fee is charged during this entire period. Schools should consult official CISCE circulars for instructions, fees, and required documents. All registrations must be completed within the specified dates.
Key Dates Summary
| Examination Year | Task | Start Date | End Date (No Late Fee) | End Date (Late Fee Applicable) |
| ICSE/ISC 2027 | Entry Confirmation | August 5, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | September 30, 2026 |
| ICSE 2028 | Registration | August 5, 2026 | October 31, 2026 | November 15, 2026 |
| ISC 2028 | Registration | August 5, 2026 | November 15, 2026 | N/A |
