CISCE Releases ICSE and ISC 2027 Exam Timetable for 3.79 Lakh Candidates

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the complete exam schedule for the 2027 ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 board examinations. Students, parents, and affiliated institutions can access the official datesheet directly from the board’s portal at cisce.org.

According to the official announcement, over 3.79 lakh candidates will sit for the 2027 CISCE examinations across India and abroad. The board confirmed that the ISC Class 12 examinations will begin first on February 9, 2027, while the ICSE Class 10 examinations are scheduled to commence on February 15, 2027.

Key exam dates for ICSE and ISC

The ISC Class 12 board examinations will run for nearly two months, starting on February 9, 2027, and concluding on April 8, 2027. Class 12 students will undergo assessments spanning 60 different subjects over this period, covering practical exams, theory papers, and vocational subjects.

For Class 10 students, the ICSE examination schedule begins on February 15, 2027, and wraps up on March 31, 2027. The council has scheduled papers across a six-week window to ensure adequate gaps between major core subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Subject coverage across Class 10 and 12

The council’s datesheet accounts for a vast array of academic streams and elective papers. The ICSE Class 10 examination will cover a total of 76 subjects or papers. These include core languages, group electives, technical papers, and regional language offerings offered by affiliated schools.

The ISC Class 12 examination will feature 60 subjects, encompassing Science, Commerce, and Humanities tracks alongside specialized skill-based papers. The board has released subject-wise examination timings, paper durations, and specific instructions alongside the datesheet PDF to assist schools with logistical preparation.

Downloading the datesheet from cisce.org

Candidates preparing for the Class 10 and Class 12 tests can download the complete datesheet PDF from the official CISCE online portal. The board has instructed all affiliated schools to circulate the subject-wise schedules and timing guidelines to students immediately.

Students are advised to review the specific paper timings listed on the schedule, as different subjects carry varied time allocations ranging from two to three hours. The document published by CISCE also outlines essential examination hall rules, mandatory identification documents, and permitted equipment for practical and written assessments.