📅 Published on: 13.11.2025
New Delhi, November 13, 2025:
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially released the time table for the 2026 ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) Board Exams. Students can now download the detailed schedule from the official CISCE website — cisce.org — or refer to the subject-wise dates below.
ISCE Class 12 Exam Dates 2026
According to the timetable, the ISC (Class 12) examinations will commence on February 12, 2026, and continue till April 6, 2026. The first paper for Class 12 students will be Psychology, followed by English, Commerce, Physics, and other core subjects.
Students have been advised to reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the start time, and a 15-minute reading period will be provided before each paper begins.
Date | Time | Subject |
12 Feb (Thu) | 2:00 PM | Psychology |
13 Feb (Fri) | 2:00 PM | English -Paper 1 (English Language) |
14 Feb (Sat) | 9:00 AM | Art -Paper 3 (Drawing/Painting of a Living Person); Legal Studies |
16 Feb (Mon) | 2:00 PM | English -Paper 2 (Literature in English) |
17 Feb (Tue) | 2:00 PM | Home Science -Paper 1; Electricity & Electronics; Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing |
20 Feb (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Accounts |
21 Feb (Sat) | 2:00 PM | Mass Media & Communication |
23 Feb (Mon) | 2:00 PM | Chemistry -Paper 1 (Theory) |
25 Feb (Wed) | 2:00 PM | History |
27 Feb (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Commerce |
28 Feb (Sat) | 9:00 AM | Art -Paper 1 (Drawing/Painting from Still Life) |
2 Mar (Mon) | 2:00 PM | Environmental Science -Paper 1 (Theory) |
6 Mar (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Biology -Paper 1 (Theory) |
7 Mar (Sat) | 9:00 AM | Fashion Designing -Paper 1; Indian Music (Hindustani) -Paper 1 |
9 Mar (Mon) | 2:00 PM | Mathematics |
11 Mar (Wed) | 2:00 PM | Computer Science-Paper 1 (Theory) |
13 Mar (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Physics -Paper 1 (Theory) |
18 Mar (Wed) | 2:00 PM | Economics |
20 Mar (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Political Science |
24 Mar (Tue) | 2:00 PM | Sociology |
27 Mar (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Business Studies |
31 Mar (Tue) | 2:00 PM | Geography |
3 Apr (Fri) | 2:00 PM | Art-Paper 4 (Crafts ) |
6 Apr (Mon) | 2:00 PM | Physical Education – Paper 1 (Theory) |
ICSE Class 10 Exam Dates 2026
For ICSE (Class 10) students, exams are scheduled to begin on February 17, 2026, and conclude on March 30, 2026. The first paper is English Language (Paper 1), followed by Literature in English, History & Civics, Geography, Mathematics, and Science papers.
The board has stated that the date sheet includes over 75 subjects for ICSE and around 50 subjects for ISC, including optional and vocational papers.
Date | Time | Subject |
17 Feb (Tue) | 11:00 AM | English Language-Paper 1 |
20 Feb (Fri) | 11:00 AM | Literature in English -Paper 2 |
21 Feb (Sat) | 9:00 AM | Art -Paper 1 (Still Life) |
23 Feb (Mon) | 11:00 AM | Group III Elective-Section B (Robotics, Data Entry, etc.) |
26 Feb (Thu) | 11:00 AM | Hindi |
27 Feb (Fri) | 9:00 AM | Art-Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/Painting) |
28 Feb (Sat) | 9:00 AM | Art-Paper 3 (Original Composition) |
2 Mar (Mon) | 11:00 AM | Mathematics |
6 Mar (Fri) | 11:00 AM | Languages (Assamese, Bengali, etc.) |
7 Mar (Sat) | 9:00 AM | Art -Paper 4 (Applied Art) |
9 Mar (Mon) | 11:00 AM | Physics-Science Paper 1 |
11 Mar (Wed) | 11:00 AM | Chemistry -Science Paper 2 |
13 Mar (Fri) | 11:00 AM | Biology-Science Paper 3 |
16 Mar (Mon) | 11:00 AM | History & Civics-Paper 1 |
18 Mar (Wed) | 11:00 AM | Geography -Paper 2 |
23 Mar (Mon) | 11:00 AM | Group III Elective -Section A (Music, Drama, etc.) |
25 Mar (Wed) | 11:00 AM | Commercial Studies / French (Group II Elective) |
27 Mar (Fri) | 11:00 AM | Economics (Group II Elective) |
30 Mar (Mon) | 11:00 AM | Environmental Science (Group II Elective) |
How to Download the CISCE Date Sheet 2026
- Visit the official CISCE website – https://cisce.org
- Click on the link “ICSE & ISC Time Table 2026” under the notice board section.
- Choose your class (ICSE or ISC) and download the PDF.
- Save or print the timetable for easy reference.
Final Tip for Students
With the timetable now released, experts advise students to begin structured revision and attempt previous year papers and mock tests to strengthen exam readiness. Time management, clarity of concepts, and regular practice will be key to success in the 2026 CISCE board exams.
