The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is gearing up to release the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) Date Sheet 2026 on its official website, cisce.org. Once released, students will be able to download the subject-wise exam timetable in PDF format, detailing the date and time of each paper.
As per the latest updates, the ICSE and ISC exams 2026 are likely to be held once — in February and March 2026, following the traditional annual schedule. The board has not announced any changes in the exam pattern or introduction of a two-phase examination system.
CISCE Board Exam 2026 Overview
- Exam Conducting Authority: Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
- Classes Covered: ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12)
- Exam Mode: Pen and paper
- Expected Schedule: February–March 2026
- Official Website: cisce.org
How to Download ICSE & ISC Date Sheet 2026
Once released, students can follow these steps to access their timetable:
- Visit the official CISCE website — cisce.org.
- Click on the link for “ICSE/ISC Exam Dates 2026.”
- The date sheet PDF will appear on the screen.
- Download and save it for future reference.
Previous Year’s ICSE (Class 10) Exam Schedule (2025)
| Date | Subject |
| 18 Feb 2025 | English Language Paper 1 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Economics (Group II Elective) |
| 4 Mar 2025 | Mathematics |
| 6 Mar 2025 | Hindi |
| 10 Mar 2025 | History & Civics |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Geography |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Physics |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Chemistry |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Biology |
Previous Year’s ISC (Class 12) Exam Schedule (2025)
| Date | Subject |
| 14 Feb 2025 | English Paper 1 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Economics |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Physics (Theory) |
| 3 Mar 2025 | Computer Science / Mathematics |
| 5 Mar 2025 | Business Studies |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Physics (Theory) |
| 10 Mar 2025 | History |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Commerce |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Political Science |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Accounts |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Biology (Theory) |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Computer Science (Theory) |
Important Details to Check in the Date Sheet
- Subject name and paper code
- Date and timing of each paper
- Exam duration
- Practical exam schedule (if applicable)
- Guidelines for exam day
Items Not Allowed in the Exam Hall
CISCE has strictly prohibited students from carrying the following items to the exam centre:
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, or earphones
- Printed or handwritten papers
- Log tables, calculators (unless specified), and writing pads
ISC Practical Exams 2026
The ISC practical exams, including Physical Education, will be conducted ahead of theory exams. Schools will share the specific schedule with students, as CISCE will only notify the overall window for practicals on its website.
ICSE Exam Pattern 2026
- ICSE (Class 10): Duration of 2–2.5 hours per paper, maximum 80 marks per subject.
- ISC (Class 12): Duration of 3 hours per paper, total marks ranging between 70 and 100 depending on the subject.
When to Expect the Date Sheet?
With CBSE and several state boards already announcing their exam schedules for 2026, CISCE is expected to release the ICSE and ISC timetable anytime soon. Students are advised to regularly visit the official CISCE website or this page for real-time updates.
Once the schedule is out, students should plan their study timetable, focusing on revision and practice sessions to make the most of the remaining preparation time.
Stay tuned for the official ICSE and ISC Date Sheet 2026 release at cisce.org.
