ICSE, ISC Date Sheet 2026 Out at cisce.org — Check Subject-Wise Timetable
The CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) has officially released the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) Timetable 2026. Students can now access the complete date sheet on the official CISCE website and begin planning their exam strategy accordingly. .
The CISCE has officially published the examination schedule for the 2026 session for both the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE Class 10) and the Indian School Certificate (ISC Class 12)
ICSE and ISC Key Dates & Highlights
- For ISC (Class 12), exams will start on 12 February 2026 and wrap up on 6 April 2026.
- For ICSE (Class 10), exams will commence on 17 February 2026 and conclude by 30 March 2026.
- The timetable is comprehensive, listing exam dates for each subject offered under both ICSE and ISC.
- Students are advised to download the official PDF from cisce.org and check their own subject-paper dates, timings and exam centre details immediately.
| Board | Class | Exam Start Date | Exam End Date |
| ICSE | Class 10 | 17 February 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| ISC | Class 12 | 12 February 2026 | 6 April 2026 |
ICSE Date Sheet 2026
| Day & Date | Time | Subject | Duration |
| Tuesday, February 17 | 11:00 AM | English Language – ENGLISH Paper 1 | 2 hrs |
| Friday, February 20 | 11:00 AM | Literature in English – ENGLISH Paper 2 | 2 hrs |
| Saturday, February 21 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 1 (Still Life) | 3 hrs |
| Monday, February 23 | 11:00 AM | Group III Elective – Section B: Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Basic Data Entry Operator, Dietetic Aide, Cashier, Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator, Auto Service Technician | 2 hrs |
| Thursday, February 26 | 11:00 AM | Hindi | 3 hrs |
| Friday, February 27 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/ Painting) | 3 hrs |
| Saturday, February 28 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 3 (Original Composition) | 3 hrs |
| Monday, March 2 | 11:00 AM | Mathematics | 3 hrs |
| Friday, March 6 | 11:00 AM | Languages (Ao-Naga, Assamese, Bengali, Dzongkha, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Lepcha, Mizo, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tangkhul, Telugu, Urdu, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Persian, Modern Armenian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Tibetan) | 3 hrs |
| Saturday, March 7 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 4 (Applied Art) | 3 hrs |
| Monday, March 9 | 11:00 AM | Physics – SCIENCE Paper 1 | 2 hrs |
| Wednesday, March 11 | 11:00 AM | Chemistry – SCIENCE Paper 2 | 2 hrs |
| Friday, March 13 | 11:00 AM | Biology – SCIENCE Paper 3 | 2 hrs |
| Monday, March 16 | 11:00 AM | History & Civics – H.C.G. Paper 1 / History & Civics (Thailand) – H.G.T. Paper 1 | 2 hrs |
| Wednesday, March 18 | 11:00 AM | Geography – H.C.G. Paper 2 / Geography (Thailand) – H.G.T. Paper 2 | 2 hrs |
| Monday, March 23 | 11:00 AM | Group III Elective – Section A: Carnatic Music, Commercial Applications, Computer Applications, Cookery, Drama, Economic Applications, Environmental Applications, Fashion Designing, French, German, Hindustani Music, Home Science, Hospitality Management, Indian Dance, Mass Media & Communication, Physical Education, Spanish, Western Music, Yoga and Technical Drawing Applications | 2 hrs |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 11:00 AM | Commercial Studies (Group II Elective) / French (Group II Elective) | 2 hrs |
| Friday, March 27 | 11:00 AM | Economics (Group II Elective) | 2 hrs |
| Monday, March 30 | 11:00 AM | Environmental Science (Group II Elective) | 2 hrs |
Important Notes (as shown in the image)
- A 15-minute reading time is provided before writing begins.
- Reading time for exams starting at 11:00 AM begins at 10:45 AM.
- Reading time for exams starting at 9:00 AM begins at 8:45 AM.
- Students must be seated in the exam hall/room:
- By 10:30 AM for 11:00 AM exams
- By 8:30 AM for 9:00 AM exams
ISC Date Sheet 2026
| Day & Date | Time | Subject / Paper | Duration |
| Thursday, February 12 | 2:00 PM | Psychology | 3 hrs |
| Friday, February 13 | 2:00 PM | English – Paper 1 (English Language) | 3 hrs |
| Saturday, February 14 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 3 (Drawing or Painting of a Living Person) | 3 hrs |
| 2:00 PM | Legal Studies | 3 hrs | |
| Monday, February 16 | 2:00 PM | English – Paper 2 (Literature in English) | 3 hrs |
| Home Science – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs | ||
| Tuesday, February 17 | 2:00 PM | Electricity and Electronics | 3 hrs |
| Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing | 3 hrs | ||
| Friday, February 20 | 2:00 PM | Accounts | 3 hrs |
| Saturday, February 21 | 2:00 PM | Mass Media & Communication | 3 hrs |
| Monday, February 23 | 2:00 PM | Chemistry – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs |
| Wednesday, February 25 | 2:00 PM | History | 3 hrs |
| Friday, February 27 | 2:00 PM | Commerce | 3 hrs |
| Saturday, February 28 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 1 (Drawing or Painting from Still Life) | 3 hrs |
| Monday, March 2 | 2:00 PM | Environmental Science – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs |
| Friday, March 6 | 2:00 PM | Biology – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs |
| Saturday, March 7 | 2:00 PM | Fashion Designing – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs |
| Indian Music – Hindustani – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs | ||
| Monday, March 9 | 2:00 PM | Mathematics | 3 hrs |
| Wednesday, March 11 | 2:00 PM | Business Studies | 3 hrs |
| Friday, March 13 | 2:00 PM | Languages (Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Khasi, Mizo, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Modern Armenian, Tibetan, Arabic, Sanskrit) | 3 hrs |
| Saturday, March 14 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature) | 3 hrs |
| Monday, March 16 | 2:00 PM | Physics – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs |
| Wednesday, March 18 | 2:00 PM | Physical Education | 3 hrs |
| Monday, March 23 | 2:00 PM | Economics | 3 hrs |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 2:00 PM | Biotechnology – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs |
| Friday, March 27 | 2:00 PM | Computer Science – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs |
| Saturday, March 28 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour) | 3 hrs |
| Monday, March 30 | 2:00 PM | Political Science | 3 hrs |
| Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00 PM | Elective English | 3 hrs |
| Hospitality Management | 3 hrs | ||
| Saturday, April 4 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 5 (Crafts ‘A’) | 3 hrs |
| Monday, April 6 | 2:00 PM | Geography | 3 hrs |
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- In addition to the duration indicated on the timetable for writing the paper, 15 minutes is given for reading the question paper.
- The reading time of the Question Papers for the examinations scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M., will start at I :45 P.M.
- The reading time of the Question Papers for the examinations scheduled to begin at 9:00 A.M. will start at 8:45 A.M.
- Candidates must be seated in the Examination Hall/ Room by 1 :30 P.M. for the examinations scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. and by 8:30 A.M. for the examinations scheduled to begin at 9:00 A.M.
How to Download ICSE, ISC Time Table 2026
- Visit the official CISCE website
Go tocisce.org - Click on the ‘Notice Board’ or ‘Notifications’ section
On the homepage, locate and click on “Notifications” to view the latest announcements. - Find the Time Table Notification
Look for the update titled:
“ICSE Time Table 2026” or “ISC Time Table 2026”.
- Select your board
- Click ICSE (Class 10) timetable
- Or ISC (Class 12) timetable
- Open the PDF link
The date sheet will open in a new tab as a PDF file. - Download the PDF
Click the download icon to save the file to your device. - Save for future use Store the PDF in a folder where you can easily access it during exam preparation.
Conclusion
The release of the ICSE and ISC Time Table 2026 by CISCE marks an important milestone for students preparing for the upcoming board examinations. With clear subject-wise schedules available well in advance, students now have sufficient time to plan their revision strategies, organise study routines, and stay focused. Schools and parents can also prepare better for logistics and academic support.
Students are advised to download the official PDF from the CISCE website, mark their subject dates, and follow the guidelines carefully. With proper planning and consistent preparation, the 2026 board exams can be approached with confidence and clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When was the ICSE and ISC Time Table 2026 released?
Ans: The CISCE released the ICSE and ISC 2026 timetable on 13 November 2025 on its official website, cisce.org.
Q2. What are the exam dates for ICSE Class 10 in 2026?
Ans: The ICSE Class 10 exams will be held from 17 February 2026 to 30 March 2026.
Q3. What are the exam dates for ISC Class 12 in 2026?
Ans: The ISC Class 12 exams will be conducted from 12 February 2026 to 6 April 2026.
Q4. Where can I download the ICSE/ISC Date Sheet 2026?
Ans: You can download the date sheet directly from the Notifications section on the official CISCE website at cisce.org.
Q5. In which mode will the ICSE and ISC exams 2026 be conducted?
Ans: Both ICSE and ISC board exams will be held in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.
