The Indian School Certificate Examinations Council (CISCE) will conduct the ISC 12th English examinations on separate dates: the English Language Paper 1 examination will be held on February 13, 2026, and the Literature in English Paper 2 examination will be held on February 16, 2026. These examinations will be conducted from 1:45 PM to 5:00 PM on the respective dates, with the initial 15 minutes reserved for reading the paper only. The official ISC Class 12 dates indicate that the ISC Class 12 board examinations will take place between February 12 and April 6, 2026, throughout India.
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After the examination, this article will be updated with the ISC 12th English Question Papers 2026 with the answer key for both papers 1 and 2. Bookmark this article to know more about the ISC 12th English Exam 2026.
Students can check the important details related to the ISC Class 12 English examination 2026 in the table below.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | ISC Class 12 Board Examination 2026 |
Conducting Authority | Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) |
Class | Class 12 |
Subject | English |
Papers | Paper 1 – English Language, Paper 2 – Literature in English |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
English Paper 1 Date | February 13, 2026 |
English Paper 2 Date | February 16, 2026 |
Exam Timing | From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Question Paper Type | MCQs, Short & Long Answer Questions |
The table below shows the exam dates for both papers of the ISC 12th English Exam 2026.
Subject | Exam Date | Timing |
English – Paper 1 (English Language) | February 13, 2026 | 1:45 PM to 5:00 PM |
English – Paper 2 (Literature in English) | February 16, 2026 | 1:45 PM to 5:00 PM |
Students can download the ISC English question paper PDFs by following the steps below:
Scroll down to the section titled “ISC 12th English Question Paper 2026.”
Click on the respective Paper 1 or Paper 2 download link of the PDF.
Log in with basic details if required.
Click on “Free Download” to save the PDF to your device.
The ISC Class 12 English Paper 1 and Paper 2 Question Paper 2026 PDFs will be updated here in the table below once the exams are over.
Question Paper | Download Link |
ISC 12th English Question Paper 2026:- Paper 1 | Coming Soon |
ISC 12th English Question Paper 2026:- Paper 2 | Coming Soon |
The ISC Class 12 English Answer Key 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be prepared by subject experts after the exam. Although the answer key will be unofficial, it helps students match answers, estimate marks, find mistakes, etc.
Answer Key | Download Link |
ISC 12th English Answer Key 2026:- Paper 1 | Coming Soon |
ISC 12th English Answer Key 2026:- Paper 2 | Coming Soon |
The table below provides details about the ISC Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of English, helping students understand its various sections and marks distribution for both papers.
Papers | Syllabus & Exam Pattern | Total Marks |
Paper 1 – Theory | Drama: Macbeth (Acts III, IV & V), | 80 Marks |
Paper 2 – Project Work | Written Assignment | 20 Marks |
English can be a high-scoring subject in ISC Class 12 if students focus on the right preparation strategy and writing skills. Students can score well by following these expert tips:
Read all the prescribed prose, drama, and poetry carefully.
Practice essays writing regularly, keeping the structure and flow in mind.
Focus on important themes, characters from the prose, drama, and poetry.
Use relevant textual references or quotations in literature answers where required.
Improve grammar and vocabulary through regular practice.
Solve previous years’ ISC class 12 question papers of English to understand the exam pattern.
Keep the last 10–15 minutes for cross-checking and correction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The English Paper 1 of ISC Class 12 will be held on February 13, 2026, and English Paper 2 of ISC Class 12 on February 16, 2026.
Yes, the question paper PDFs of the ISC Class 12 English exams will be available in this article after the exams.
Yes, the English language allows students to achieve high scores through effective study methods, proper answer writing, and language proficiency.
On Question asked by student community
Hey Niharika,
Getting admission in IITs or NITs doesn’t depend only on your Class 12 percentage. The main criteria is your JEE performance. For IITs, you need to clear JEE Advanced after qualifying JEE Main. For NITs, admission is through JEE Main rank.
As per eligibility, you must score at
To appear in the JEE Mains exams, the students must have qualified Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, and to appear in the JEE Advanced , the students must have attained 75% (for General/OBC) in Class 12.
As you are a student from the ICSE board
Hello Aspirant
As per the official website the result for class 12th (2nd semester) has been declared yesterday i.e. 24th july 2022.
The official website to download the ISC 12th result is www.cisce.org.
Hope your result is good.
Hi Mahira, how did you end up uploading your marksheets? I'm also in a similar situation to yours. Please reply and help me out :)
Hello,
Yes, you can get another Class 12th Passing Certificate if you have lost it. To get obtain the passing certificate visit your school/college and enquire regarding the procedure and the details required to obtain the certificate. The concerned authority in the administration office will assist you in this regard.
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