The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will release the highly anticipated ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) board exam 2026 datesheet early next week. Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official CISCE website, cisce.org, for timely updates.
A reliable source from CISCE has confirmed, “The Council is set to release the ICSE and ISC board exam 2026 datesheet early next week. Students are advised to remain patient and continue their preparations.”
TENTATIVE EXAM TIMELINE FOR ICSE AND ISC
ICSE Exams (2026)
- Expected to begin in February 2026
- Likely to continue till mid-March 2026
ISC Exams (2026)
- Expected to start in late February 2026
- Likely to conclude by the first week of April 2026
The official date sheets will be released in PDF format, specifying subject-wise exam dates, timings, and important instructions.
LARGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO APPEAR IN 2026 BOARDS
Nearly 2.5 lakh students take the ICSE Class 10 examination every year, while around 1 lakh students appear for the ISC Class 12 exams across India and abroad. With such a vast number of candidates, the timely release of the schedule will help students streamline their preparation strategy.
PREPARATION TIPS FOR STUDENTS
Once the date sheets are published, students are encouraged to:
- Create a subject-wise study plan
- Revise consistently and focus on weak areas
- Solve previous years’ question papers to build confidence and improve speed
As students await the official release of the ICSE and ISC 2026 exam timetables, they are advised to remain patient and regularly check the CISCE website for updates.
Effective planning and disciplined preparation will be key to performing well in the upcoming board examinations.
Students should also practice sample papers regularly to analyse their preparation level and understand the exam pattern more effectively. This will help in identifying gaps and improving performance ahead of the board exams.