The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will soon release the admit cards for the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 board exams in 2026 . Students taking these important exams must get their admit cards from their schools. It is very important to carry the admit card to the exam hall every day. Without it, students will not be allowed to write the exams.
CISCE expects to make these admit cards available by the first week of February 2026 . While an exact release date is not yet announced, this timeline is based on how the board has released admit cards in previous years. Schools affiliated with CISCE will be able to download the admit cards from the official website, cisce.org , using their special school login details.
How Schools Get and Prepare Admit Cards
The process for getting the admit cards involves a few steps for schools:
- Schools must visit the official CISCE website: cisce.org .
- They will use their unique school login and password to access the download section.
- Schools will then download the admit cards for all their registered Class 10 and Class 12 students.
- After downloading, each admit card needs to be printed.
- The school principal must sign and stamp each admit card. This step is very important to make the admit card valid.
How Students Will Get Their Admit Cards
After schools complete the download and signing process, students will collect their admit cards directly from their respective schools. It is essential for all students to pick up their admit cards well before the exams begin.
Important Exam Dates for 2026
The dates for the upcoming board exams have already been announced. Here is a quick look at when the exams will take place:
| Exam | Start Date | End Date |
| ISC Class 12 Exams | February 12, 2026 | April 6, 2026 |
| ICSE Class 10 Exams | February 17, 2026 | March 30, 2026 |
Why Your Admit Card is Essential
Your admit card, also known as a hall ticket, is the most important document for your board exams. You must carry it on every single day you appear for an exam. Examiners will check your admit card before allowing you into the examination hall. If you forget your admit card or do not have it with you, you will not be permitted to take the exam.
What to Check on Your Admit Card
Once you receive your admit card from your school, check all the details printed on it very carefully. Make sure everything is correct to avoid any problems later. You should check the following details:
- Name of the board (CISCE)
- Your full name
- Your date of birth
- Your gender
- Your unique ID or Roll Number
- The name of your exam (ICSE Class 10 or ISC Class 12)
- The address and number of your exam centre
- Your Index Number
- Your mother’s and father’s name
- Your school’s name
- The names of all the subjects you will appear for
- Your signature
- Your photograph
What to Do if There is an Error
If you find any mistake or incorrect information on your admit card, you must report it to your school authorities immediately. Do not wait. Your school will then help you get the necessary corrections made with CISCE. It is very important that all details on your admit card are correct before the exams begin.
Keep Your Admit Card Safe
After checking all details, keep your admit card in a safe place. You will need it for all your exams, and also for future reference. Always remember to carry it with you when you go to the examination centre.
