CISCE Date Sheet 2026 Out: Check ICSE, ISC Exam Time Table Here
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ICSE 10th Exam Date:17 Feb' 26 - 17 Feb' 26
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations has released the ICSE 10th and ISC 12th date sheet on November 13, 2025. The ICSE 10th exams will be held from February 17 to March 30, 2026 and ISC 12th exams will be conducted from February 12 to April 6, 2026. Students can download the CISCE time table from the below or the official website. They can also check the ISC and ICSE exam dates from the table below.
ICSE Exam Dates 2026 PDF Download Link
ISC 12th Time Table 2026: Download Here
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CISCE Time Table 2026 for Class 10th and 12th
CISCE 10th and 12th exams will be held from February 12 to April 6, 2026. They can check the individual exam dates below from the table or they can download the CISECE time table PDF directly from above.
ICSE 10th Exam Dates 2026
The ICSE 10th exams will be held from February 17 to March 30, 2026. The ICSE 10th exam will start at 9 am or 11 am. Students have to reach half an hour before the exam start to the exam hall.
| Dates | Subjects |
|---|---|
February 17, 2026 | English Language |
February 20, 2026 | Literature in English |
February 23, 2026 | Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Basic Data Entry Operator, Dietetic Aide, Cashier, Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator, Auto Service Technician (Group-3 Elective, Section-B) |
February 26, 2026 | Hindi |
February 27, 2026 | Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/Painting) |
February 28, 2026 | Art Paper 3 (Original Composition) |
March 2, 2026 | Mathematics |
March 6, 2026 | Ao-Naga, Assamese, Bengali, Dzongkha, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Lepcha, Mizo, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tangkhul, Telugu, Urdu, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Modern Armenian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Tibetan |
March 7, 2026 | Art Paper 4 (Applied Art) |
March 9, 2026 | Physics - Science Paper 1 |
March 11, 2026 | Chemistry - Science Paper 2 |
March 13, 2026 | Biology - Science Paper 3 |
March 16, 2026 | History & Civics - H.C.G. Paper 1 |
March 18, 2026 | Geography - H.C.G. Paper 2 |
March 23, 2026 | Group III-Elective-Section A: Carnatic Music, Commercial Applications, Computer Applications, Cookery, Drama, Economic Applications, Environmental Applications, Fashion Designing, French, German, Hindustani Music, Home Science, Hospitality Management, Indian Dance, Mass Media & Communication, Physical Education, Spanish, Western Music, Yoga, Technical Drawing Applications |
March 25, 2026 | Commercial Studies, French |
March 27, 2026 | Economics |
March 30, 2026 | Environmental Science |
ISC 12th Exam Dates 2026
| Exam Dates | Timings | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
February 12, 2026 | 14:00 | Psychology |
February 13, 2026 | 14:00 | English - Paper 1 (English Language) |
February 14, 2026 | 09:00 | Art Paper 3 (Drawing or Painting from a Living Person) |
14:00 | Legal Studies | |
February 16, 2026 | 14:00 | English - Paper 2 (Literature in English) |
February 17, 2026 | 14:00 | Home Science - Paper 1 (Theory) |
14:00 | Electricity and Electronics | |
14:00 | Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing | |
February 20, 2026 | 14:00 | Accounts |
February 21, 2026 | 14:00 | Mass Media & Communication |
February 23, 2026 | 14:00 | Chemistry - Paper 1 (Theory) |
February 25, 2026 | 14:00 | History |
February 27, 2026 | 14:00 | Commerce |
February 28, 2026 | 09:00 | Art Paper 1 (Drawing or Painting from Still Life) |
March 2, 2026 | 14:00 | Environmental Science - Paper I (Theory) |
March 6, 2026 | 14:00 | Biology - Paper 1 (Theory) |
March 7, 2026 | 14:00 | Fashion Designing - Paper 1 (Theory) |
14:00 | Indian Music - Hindustani - Paper 1 (Theory) | |
March 9, 2026 | 14:00 | Mathematics |
March 11, 2026 | 14:00 | Business Studies |
March 13, 2026 | 14:00 | Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Lepcha, French, Modern American, Tibetan, Arabic |
March 14, 2026 | 09:00 | Art Paper 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature) |
March 16, 2026 | 14:00 | Physics - Paper 1 (Theory) |
March 18, 2026 | 14:00 | Physical Education |
March 23, 2026 | 14:00 | Economics |
14:00 | Biotechnology Paper 1 | |
March 25, 2026 | 14:00 | Sociology |
March 27, 2026 | 14:00 | Computer Science - Paper 1 (Theory) |
March 28, 2026 | 09:00 | Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour) |
March 30, 2026 | 14:00 | Political Science |
April 1, 2026 | 14:00 | Elective English |
14:00 | Hospitality Management | |
April 4, 2026 | 09:00 | Art Paper 5 (Crafts A) |
April 6, 2026 | 14:00 | Geography |
CISCE Exam Timing
CISCE exams will be conducted in two shifts. The ICSE exams will be held in morning shift and ISC exams will be conducted in evening shift. Check the ISC ICSE exams timing below
ICSE Class 10th Exam Timing
Candidates are allotted an additional 15 minutes for reading the question paper, beyond the scheduled writing duration indicated on the Timetable. For exams starting at 11:00 a.m., candidates must be seated in the Examination Hall/Room by 10:30 a.m., and the reading time for the question paper will begin at 10:45 a.m. Similarly, for exams scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m., candidates must be seated by 8:30 a.m., with the reading time starting at 8:45 a.m.
ISC Class 12th Exam Timing
There are different timings for the ISC exams. Students can check their timings below.
| Exam Start Time | Candidate Seating Deadline | Question Paper Reading Starts |
| 2:00 pm | By 1:30 pm | 1:45 pm |
| 11:00 am | By 10:30 am | 10:45 am |
| 9:00 am | By 8:30 am | 8:45 am |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What color ink should be used for the answer booklet?
A:
All entries on the Answer Booklet should be made in Black / Blue ink ONLY. Pencils may only be used for diagrams
Q: What items are permitted inside the examination hall?
A:
Items permitted to ICSE/ISC exam halls are
- Admission Card issued by CISCE.
- Stationery items: Pens of Blue/Black ink, pencils, scale, eraser, sharpener, coloured pencils, drawing instruments, and art material, all carried in a transparent pouch
Q: When must candidates be seated?
A:
Candidates must be seated in the Examination Hall/Room thirty minutes before the time fixed for the start of the ICSE/ISC examination
Q: How much time is given for reading the question paper?
A:
15 minutes is given for reading the Question Paper, in addition to the duration indicated on the CISEE time table for writing the paper.
Q: What is the required dress code for the exam?
A:
Candidates in regular attendance at the school must wear the school uniform. Candidates not in regular attendance must wear light-coloured clothes
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Yes, the ICSE 2026 specimen papers have been released by CISCE in July 2025. These cover key subjects like English, Maths, Science, and Social Studies. You can download them from the official CISCE website under the “Specimen Question Papers” section. They’re designed to help students understand the new exam pattern.
The ICSE Class 10 syllabus includes compulsory subjects like English, a second language, History, Civics, and Geography, and students choose two subjects from Group II (e.g., Mathematics, Science, Economics) and one from Group III (e.g., Computer Applications, Art, Home Science). The syllabus emphasizes building strong knowledge and skills, with a focus on areas like digital literacy and environmental awareness.
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