The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the timetable for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class 12 examinations for the year 2026. Students appearing for the ISC Class 12 exams can now find the complete schedule on the official CISCE website, cisce.org .
The ISC Class 12 board exams will begin on Thursday, February 12, 2026 . The last exam is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026 . This timetable includes dates for all 50 subjects offered in the ISC curriculum. Students are advised to download the official PDF to plan their study strategy.
Key Dates for ISC Class 12 Exams 2026
The exams will run for nearly two months. Knowing these dates helps students prepare effectively. Here is the detailed schedule:
| Day and Date | Time | Subject/Paper |
| Thursday, February 12 | 2:00 PM | Psychology |
| Friday, February 13 | 2:00 PM | English – Paper 1 (English Language) |
| Saturday, February 14 | 4:00 PM | Art Paper 3 (Drawing or Painting of a Living Person) |
| Monday, February 16 | 2:00 PM | Legal Studies |
| Tuesday, February 17 | 2:00 PM | English – Paper 2 (Literature in English) |
| Wednesday, February 18 | 2:00 PM | Home Science – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Thursday, February 19 | 2:00 PM | Electricity and Electronics |
| Friday, February 20 | 2:00 PM | Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing |
| Friday, February 20 | 2:00 PM | Accounts |
| Saturday, February 21 | 2:00 PM | Mass Media & Communication |
| Monday, February 23 | 2:00 PM | Chemistry – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Tuesday, February 25 | 2:00 PM | Commerce |
| Thursday, February 27 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 1 (Drawing or Painting from Still Life) |
| Monday, March 2 | 2:00 PM | Environmental Science – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Friday, March 6 | 2:00 PM | Biology – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Saturday, March 7 | 2:00 PM | Fashion Designing – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Monday, March 9 | 2:00 PM | Indian Music – Hindustani, Carnatic |
| Wednesday, March 11 | 2:00 PM | Business Studies |
| Friday, March 13 | 2:00 PM | Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Khasi, Mizo, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Modern Armenian, Tibetan, Arabic, Sanskrit |
| Monday, March 16 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature) |
| Wednesday, March 18 | 2:00 PM | Physics – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Monday, March 23 | 2:00 PM | Physical Education |
| Tuesday, March 24 | 2:00 PM | Biotechnology |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 2:00 PM | Sociology |
| Friday, March 27 | 2:00 PM | Computer Science – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Saturday, March 28 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour) |
| Monday, March 30 | 2:00 PM | Political Science |
| Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00 PM | Elective English |
| Friday, April 3 | 2:00 PM | Hospitality Management |
| Saturday, April 4 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 5 (Crafts ‘A’) |
| Monday, April 6 | 2:00 PM | Geography |
How to Download the ISC 2026 Timetable
Students can easily download the official timetable PDF from the CISCE website. Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official CISCE website: cisce.org .
- On the homepage, look for the "Latest News" section or a direct link for "ISC 2026 Timetable" or "Class 12 Date Sheet 2026."
- Click on the link to open the timetable PDF.
- Download the PDF file to your device for future reference.
Important Information for Students
About 1.5 lakh candidates are expected to take the ISC Class 12 examinations in 2026. This timetable is a crucial tool for all these students. By checking their specific exam dates and times, students can:
- Plan their revision schedule properly.
- Allocate study time for each subject.
- Understand the gaps between exams for effective last-minute preparation.
Students should refer only to the official timetable released by CISCE to avoid any confusion. For any further details or updates, always visit the official website, cisce.org .
