ICSE, ISC Exam Dates 2026: CISCE Expected to Release Date Sheets Soon
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will soon release the ICSE and ISC Exam Date Sheets 2026 on its official website — cisce.org. Based on previous trends, the timetable is likely to be announced in early November 2025. Once released, students can download the PDF schedule containing subject-wise exam dates and timings for both ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12).
Every year, lakhs of students appear for these national-level board exams. For 2026, around 2.5 lakh students are expected to take the ICSE Class 10 exams, while approximately 1 lakh students will appear for the ISC Class 12 exams across India and abroad.
Expected ICSE and ISC Exam Dates 2026
While the CISCE has not yet officially announced the schedule, based on past years, here’s the expected timeline:
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ICSE Class 10 Exams 2026 – Likely to begin around February 16, 2026, and continue till mid-March 2026.
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ISC Class 12 Exams 2026 – Expected to start in late February 2026 and conclude by the first week of April 2026.
Students are advised to keep checking the official CISCE website regularly for the official notification.
How to Check CISCE ICSE, ISC Date Sheet 2026
Once the CISCE releases the exam timetable, students can follow these simple steps to download the PDF schedule:
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Visit the official CISCE website — cisce.org.
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Scroll down to find the Latest Announcements section.
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Click on ‘ICSE Date Sheet 2026’ or ‘ISC Exam Dates 2026’ as per your class.
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The date sheet PDF will open on the screen — download and save it for future reference.
Major Subjects in ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12
The ICSE and ISC curricula include a wide range of subjects that prepare students for higher education and competitive exams. Here are some of the major subjects included in the CISCE board exams:
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ICSE Class 10 |
ISC Class 12 |
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English Language (Paper 1) |
English Language (Paper 2) |
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Mathematics |
Literature in English (Paper 1) |
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Chemistry |
Physics (Theory Paper 1) |
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Geography (HCG Paper 2) |
Chemistry (Theory Paper 1) |
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Biology |
Mathematics |
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Hindi |
Biology (Theory Paper 1) |
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History & Civics (HCG Paper 1) |
Commerce |
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Physics (Science Paper 1) |
Accounts |
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Business Studies |
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Economics |
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Computer Science (Theory Paper 1) |
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Physical Education (Theory Paper 1) |
Why the Date Sheet Matters
The release of the ICSE and ISC 2026 exam dates gives students a head start for their final board exam preparation. With the timetable in hand, students can:
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Plan their study schedule according to subject-wise gaps.
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Revise consistently and cover the full syllabus on time.
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Solve previous years’ papers and sample questions for better time management.
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Boost confidence by following a structured preparation strategy.
Final Advice
As soon as CISCE releases the official ICSE and ISC 2026 Date Sheets, download them immediately and plan your revision accordingly. Early preparation and consistent practice will help students perform confidently in their board examinations.
Keep visiting cisce.org for the latest updates and announcements regarding the ICSE and ISC Exams 2026.
