ISC Science Books 2026: Check best books for exam preparation

Indian School Certificate 2026 ( ISC )

Jasleen Taneja
Updated on May 2, 2026 18:33 IST

By Jasleen Taneja

Overview

ISC Books 2026: CISCE has released the textbooks for different subjects for ISC 2026 preparation. Students can download the list below and procure the books for preparing for the examinations. The books include all the topics and chapters that are required to be covered to score well. Download the ISC textbook prescribed below:

ISC 12th English Textbooks

ISC 12th Elective English and Indian Languages Textbooks

ISC 12th Indian, Foreign and Classical languages textbooks

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Table of contents
  • ISC Exam Pattern
  • FAQs on ISC Books 2026
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ISC Exam Pattern

ISC Class 12 exam pattern is such that it comprises the overall structure of the exam. Total marks allotted to each subject are 100. The marks distribution in Theory and internal assessment varies as per subject. English is the compulsory subject that carries 100 marks. Chemistry, Physics and Biology paper carries 70 marks for Theory and 30 marks for practical. A total of 80 marks is allotted to the Maths paper and 20 for the practical. The Commerce, Accounts, Economics and History carry 80 marks for Theory and 20 for practical. Geography paper carries 70 marks Theory paper and 30 for practical.

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FAQs on ISC Books 2026

Students can check the FAQs on ISC books 2026 below:

Q:   Is the ISC specimen question papers 2026 released?
A: 

Yes, ISC specimen question papers 2026 are released on the official website - cisce.org. Students can download and practice the ISC specimen papers 2026 from our ISC question papers page. Students can practice these papers to familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and ISC marking scheme. 

Q:   What all things are prohibited to be carried at ISC exam centre?
A: 

Students must go through the points below to avoid the ISC board exam-day hassles:

  • All communication devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, pagers, fitness bands, cameras, etc., are barred from carrying to the examination hall.
  • Accessories like wallets, goggles, handbags, and purses are not to be carried.
  • Students must not forget to carry all the stationary items that are required to appear for the ISC 12th board exams as sharing of stationery is not allowed
  • However, do not forget to carry your ISC hall ticket on all exam days
  • Students without the hall ticket will not be allowed to write their ISC board exams
Q:   How can I prepare for ISC exams 2026 using ISC date sheet?
A: 

Students appearing for ISC Board Exam must understand the strategy to utilize ISC date sheet for preparation of ISC Board Exams 2026. ISC Board Exam 2026 is conducted. Now, let us understand ways to use ISC date sheet for ISC preparation 2026.  

Prepare a subject-wise list for ISC Class 12

List down all the subjects of ISC Class 12 Board Exam. Students appearing for ISC Class 12 Board Exam will commonly be appearing for English, Mathematics, Physics, Accounts, History etc.

List down ISC syllabus and list of topics to cover

Students are advised to cover the complete ISC syllabus. It is important for students to cover the whole syllabus to score well in board exams. Students must also not forget to make note of important topics to cover to avoid last minute hassles.

Know your subject-wise strengths and weakness

Prioritize the subjects you think you are weak in. Try to cover the whole syllabus using time management. It is important to cover weak subjects before the ones you feel confident about. Use the ISC 12th timetable to know the number of preparatory days allotted to each subject. Try and cover lengthy subjects much prior to any other subjects.

Make Notes for Revision

While preparing for ISC Board Exams Class 12, students are advised to make notes for all the subjects. The short notes prepared during the preparation process will help students in last-minute revisions.

Don't forget to test yourself!

 While preparing for ISC Class 12 Board Exam, students are advised to keep testing themselves. Practice as many ISC Class 12 Sample Paper. Use previous year question papers to revise and practice for ISC board exams. Practicing sample papers will not only help students understand their preparation level but also teach them time management while making under the ISC exam pattern.

Q:   Can you tell me about a good website from where I can download sample papers for mathematics for ISC board?
A: 

You can download ISC specimen sample papers by clicking on the link - ISC sample papers 2025. Here. you can get sample papers of all subjects free of cost. 

Students are advised to visit the link above and download and start solving the sample papers to score well in the exams. These will make them familiar with the marking scheme, types of questions asked often, the difficulty level and more. 

Q:   Will the pre board examinations marks be considered in the Class 12 board examinations?
A: 

No, the pre board exam marks will not be considered in the Class 12 Board examination marks. Pre-Board or model exams are conducted to make students familiar with the board exam. This will help students to understand the pattern of exam, time management etc. It also help them to know how well they are prepared for the Class 12 Board examination.

Q:   Do examiners deduct marks for exceeding the word limit in the language papers in Class 12 board exam?
A: 

No, examiners will not deduct marks for exceeding the word limit. Marks will be deducted for spelling mistakes in the Language Papers. Students are advised to be careful with the spellings, so that they won't loose any marks. They are also advised not to waste time by writing much more than the word limit. 

Q:   Are ISC sample papers available for all subjects?
A: 

Yes, CISCE has made the ISC specimen question papers 2025 available for all subjects on the official website. In case you are unable to download them there, you can click on ISC sample papers 2025 to download them subject-wise for free. 

Students are advised to solve and practice the ISC specimen sample papers 2025 to know about the exam pattern, marking scheme, the types of questions asked and much more. These will help in scoring better marks in the board exams.

Q:   Are ISC previous years question papers available?
A: 

Yes, Shiksha.com has released the ISC question papers 2026 for some of the major subjects. Students can click on the link provided to download them for free. 

Practising the previous years' question papers gives students an idea of the kind of questions asked and the difficulty level.

Q:   How to prepare for ISC board exams 2026 in 20 days?
A: 

ISC board exams 2026 can be prepared in the following way.

  • Cover the whole Syllabus
  • Read Text books only
  • Utilise ISC 12th Time Table 2026
  • Focus on Revision
  • Practice ISC Sample Papers
  • Make short Notes:
  • Relax
Q:   Will questions be asked from the Class 12 Board’s sample paper?
A: 

Sample question papers help you know the difficulty level and type of questions asked for the Class 12 board exam. We cannot predict that questions will not be repeated from the sample paper. Students can expect a few questions or similar questions from the sample paper. Questions in the Class 12 board examination may be from any part of the syllabus. So, prepare thoroughly from the entire syllabus.

Q:   Can we attempt both questions, if a choice is given to attempt any one of the questions in the Class 12 board exam?
A: 

The students should read the guidelines given on Class 12 board exam question paper. Doing both options will take time. So they should read the questions and the answer should be written for the one they know well.

Q:   When will CISCE conduct ISC practical exams 2026?
A: 

ISC practical exams 2026 were conducted in January 2026 in students' own schools. According to ISC time table 2026, theory exams are to be conducted between February 12 and April 6, 2026. The ISC Board theory exams 2026 were held in pen and paper format.

Q:   What are the timings of the ISC exams?
A: 

ISC exams are held between 2 pm and 5 pm at the exam centre allotted on the admit card. Students are advised to reach the exam centre atleast half an hour prior to the commencement of exams. 

Q:   Is ISC 12th board exam checking strict?
A: 

For ISC 12th, the checking is considered to be strict. However, it is said that the checking done by evaluators is lenient in comparison to the checking done by them in Class 9, 11 in their schools.

So, if u have covered the entire ISC 12th syllabus and your preparation is on point, then you must not worry about the strict checking. Know the ISC exam pattern well and practice solving as many sample papers and previous years question papers as possible. You will definitely perform very well in the examinations. 

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