CISCE Exams 2026: ICSE 10th and ISC 12th Timetable Released

See Full Datesheet on cisce.org

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the datesheet for the annual examinations of ICSE (Class 10th) and ISC (Class 12th) today, November 13, 2025.

This year, the examinations will be held from February 12, 2026, to April 6, 2026. Students can find information about their exam dates by visiting the official CISCE website [cisce.org](https://cisce.org).

This year, around 2.6 lakh students will appear for the ICSE Class 10th examination, while around 1.5 lakh students will appear for the ISC Class 12th examination.

CISCE Exam 2026: Important Dates

Exam Start Date: February 12, 2026

Last Exam Date: April 6, 2026

Official Website: [cisce.org](https://cisce.org)

How to Check ICSE and ISC Exam Time Table 2026

If you are a CISCE board student, you can easily download your exam timetable by following the steps below:

First, visit the official CISCE website [cisce.org](https://cisce.org).
On the homepage, you will find links for “ICSE 2026 Schedule” and “ISC 2026 Schedule”.
Click on the relevant link according to your class (Class 10 or Class 12).
Your Date Sheet will be displayed on the screen.
Take a PDF Download or Printout of the same for future reference.

ICSE Class 10th Exam Time Table 2026

Date	Day	Subject	Duration
17-Feb-26	Tuesday	English Language (Paper 1)	2 hours
20-Feb-26	Friday	Literature in English (Paper 2)	2 hours
21-Feb-26	Saturday	Art Paper 1 (Still Life)	3 hours
23-Feb-26	Monday	Group III Electives (Robotics, Data Entry, Catering, etc.)	2 hours
25-Feb-26	Tuesday	Hindi	3 hours
27-Feb-26	Thursday	Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/Painting)	3 hours
28-Feb-26	Friday	Group II Second Languages (Bengali, Marathi, Urdu, etc.)	3 hours
01-Mar-26	Saturday	Art Paper 3 (Original Composition)	3 hours
03-Mar-26	Monday	Mathematics	2.5 hours
04-Mar-26	Tuesday	Art Paper 4 (Applied Art)	3 hours
06-Mar-26	Thursday	Physics (Science Paper 1)	2 hours
08-Mar-26	Saturday	Chemistry (Science Paper 2)	2 hours
11-Mar-26	Tuesday	History & Civics (HCG Paper 1)	2 hours
13-Mar-26	Thursday	Geography (HCG Paper 2)	2 hours
15-Mar-26	Saturday	Biology (Science Paper 3)	2 hours
18-Mar-26	Tuesday	Computer Applications, Economic Applications, etc.	2 hours
23-Mar-26	Monday	Economics (Group II Elective)	2 hours
30-Mar-26	Saturday	Environmental Science (Group II Elective)	2 hours

ISC Class 12th Exam Timetable 2026

Date	Day	Subject	Duration
February 12, 2026	Thursday	Psychology	3 Hours
February 13, 2026	Friday	English Paper 1 (Language)	3 Hours
February 14, 2026	Saturday	Art Paper 3 (Drawing/Painting of a Living Person)	3 Hours
February 16, 2026	Monday	Legal Studies	3 Hours
February 17, 2026	Tuesday	English Paper 2 (Literature in English)	3 Hours
February 18, 2026	Wednesday	Home Science Paper 1 (Theory)	3 Hours
February 19, 2026	Thursday	Electricity and Electronics	3 Hours
February 20, 2026	Friday	Accounts / Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing	3 Hours
February 21, 2026	Saturday	Mass Media & Communication	3 Hours
February 23, 2026	Monday	Chemistry Paper 1 (Theory)	3 Hours
February 25, 2026	Tuesday	Commerce	3 Hours
February 27, 2026	Thursday	Art Paper 1 (Still Life)	3 Hours
March 2, 2026	Monday	Environmental Science Paper 1 (Theory)	3 Hours
March 6, 2026	Friday	Biology Paper 1 (Theory)	3 Hours
March 7, 2026	Saturday	Fashion Designing Paper 1 (Theory)	3 Hours
March 9, 2026	Monday	Indian Music (Hindustani/Carnatic)	3 Hours
March 11, 2026	Wednesday	Business Studies	3 Hours
March 13, 2026	Friday	Language Subject (Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Urdu etc.)	3 Hours
March 16, 2026	Monday	Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/Painting)	3 Hours
March 18, 2026	Wednesday	Physics Paper 1 (Theory)	3 Hours
March 23, 2026	Monday	Physical Education	3 Hours
March 24, 2026	Tuesday	Biotechnology	3 Hours
March 25, 2026	Wednesday	Sociology	3 Hours
March 27, 2026	Friday	Computer Science Paper 1 (Theory)	3 Hours
March 28, 2026	Saturday	Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition)	3 Hours
March 30, 2026	Monday	Political Science	3 Hours
April 1, 2026	Wednesday	Elective English	3 Hours
April 3, 2026	Friday	Hospitality Management	3 Hours
April 4, 2026	Saturday	Art Paper 5 (Crafts ‘A’)	3 Hours
April 6, 2026	Monday	Geography	3 Hours

CISCE Exam 2026: Tips for Students

After the release of the timetable, students should organize their preparations according to a subject-wise plan.
Practice previous year question papers to gain a better understanding of the exam pattern.
Focus on regular revision and time management.
Keep an eye on any notices or updates released on the official website.

CISCE has released the 2026 exam schedule for both ICSE and ISC classes. The exams will be held from February to April 2026.

All students should carefully check the dates for their subjects and complete their preparations well in advance. Use only the official website [cisce.org](https://cisce.org) to download the timetable.

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