ISC Date Sheet 2026: Check Detailed ISC Exam Schedule Here

CISCE is going to increase questions that require understanding and critical thinking in ICSE and ISC Exams 2026. The aim is to enable students to go beyond rote learning & memorisation of facts and move towards the development of conceptual understanding. 

Thus, students are advised to practise and get their basics clear so that they are able to attempt such questions without any problem.

The ISC time table 2026 will likely be released in November 2025. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will announce the ISC 12th time table on their official website, cisce.org. The ISC date sheet 2026 includes all subjects' exam dates and timings. The examinations will likely be held between February 12 and April 3, 2026. 

The exams are held in pen and paper format. Students are advised to go through the ISC syllabus and exam pattern 2026 thoroughly before the release of time table. 

The ISC admit card 2025 are not available for students to download. Schools need to visit the official website of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) at cisce.org. They need to find the link to download the 12th Standard admit card in the 'News' section on the right side of the page or by clicking on the 'downloads' tab. Clicking on the link takes them to a new page where they need to enter your login credentials and captcha code. After submitting the details, the CISCE Admit cards opens for the batch of students registered for the 2025 exam. Finally, schools need to download and print the ISC admit card 2025 and distribute it to students.

Cover the whole Syllabus: The Board has already released the whole ISC 12th syllabus 2025 online. Students must note that nothing will come out of syllabus ISC board exam 2025. Covering every bit of the syllabus will help student get through the tricky questions asked during the ISC Class 12 board exams 2025. Focus on one marker because those questions are the key to score 100 and be regular with your studies. Do at least one revision and at least the last three years' board question papers per subject to score well in ISC board exams

Text books only: One of the best ways to excel in the ISC Board Exam 2025 Class 12 is to focus on textbooks instead of any other books. Make proper notes of all subjects. Do not neglect any. Keep your revision game strong. It is just about balancing all the subjects. Revise and practice and focus on text books.

Utilise ISC 12th Time Table 2025: Students prepping to appear for ISC Board Exam 2025 Class 12 must download and save the ISC date sheet 2025, once it is out. Students are advised to use the official schedule for the ISC board exam to make a strategic plan and timetable for ISC board exam preparation 2025. Go through the date sheet to check how many preparatory leaves are provided between exams and prepare for all accordingly. I made sure to complete the whole syllabus and keep only revision bit for the preparatory days. Date sheets are not just dates on which the exam would be conducted, it helps you strategize and prepare well in advance.

Focus on Revision: It is all about revision after a point of time. Once the syllabus is over, all you need to do is revise your syllabus and solve as many sample papers as you can. However, you can always go back to the basics for a quick run-through. This will boost your confidence when you test yourself.

Practice ISC Sample Papers: Students prepping up for ISC Board Exam 2024 must note that ISC 12th Sample Paper 2025 are available online. These makes one familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, difficulty level of exam, types of questions asked every year and more.

Make short Notes: While preparing for the ISC Board Exam 2025,  students are advised to cover the whole syllabus and also keep on making short notes. These notes would help students utilise their last minute in revising all the important pointers and topics. Students must complete their syllabus before the board exams 2025 begin. During the preparatory holidays, they are advised to revise for ISC board exams 2025 using these short notes. This is one of the quickest preparation techniques that is commonly shared by all board exam toppers. 

Relax: Amid all the chaos and hurriedness to complete ISC 12th syllabus 2025, students must understand to relax. Taking short breaks, managing time and taking out some free hours to relax is important. Taking short breaks enhances productivity but while doing so, make sure that the breaks do not stretch since it breaks the flow. Managing your screen time is very important. 

Yes, it is preferred that the sample papers/ question papers should be practiced within the specified time. This habit will let you strategise as to which questions one must answer first and others that can be answered later. Also, it will let lone know if they need to increase their writing speed so as to answer the paper within time.

In case you are unaware of the answers to certain questions, you must connect with your teachers/peers to understand the concept and then know the answer. This will help you prepare for the board exams. While reading/studying, you must make notes of the important points which can be referred later, a day before the exam.

According to ISC students who appeared for the ISC board exam last year, the Economics and mathematics subjects appeared to have been the toughest papers for both the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and the Indian School Certificate (ISC) students.

To score 100 percent in ISC board exams, you must complete all the topics mentioned in the syllabus and be thorough with the concepts. You can follow the points below that will help you score cent per cent-

1.     Study Plan to Complete the Syllabus on Time.

2.     Manage Time for Revision.

3.     Keep One Sample Paper & Mock Test To Solve Each Day

4.     Identify Mistakes & Rectify Them

5.     List Down Important Topics

6.     Master Good Writing Skills

7.     Stop Cramming, Understand the Concept

The ISC date sheet 2026 will be out on the official website- cisce.org. In case, students are not able to download the time table from the official website, they can get the same on this page. Shiksha.com will upload the time table soon after it is announced officially. It can be downloaded in PDF format for free. 

The Council is expected to release the ISC time table 2026 in Oct 2025. The exams will likely be held between February 12 and April 3, 2026 in pen and paper format. 

The difficulty level of the ISC exam is considered to be high, or tough. However, with systematic and strategic preparation, candidates will be able to ace the test. Students must go through the ocmplete syllabus and plan finishing all the topics and units before the release of time table. They must make notes of all important points while preparing. 

Students are advised to reach the ISC exam centre at least half an hour before the commencement of exams. The exam timings are mentioned in the Maha ISC hall ticket. In case a student gets late in reaching the exam centre, he/she must understand that they will not be given any extra time to write the exam. 

Thus, it is advised that students leave for the exam centre early considering the traffic or any other deterrent. 

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

ISC specimen question papers 2025 are released on the official website - cisce.org. Students are advised to download and practice the ISC specimen papers 2025 from our ISC question papers page. Practicing these sample papers help them to be familiar with the exam pattern and ISC marking scheme. 

ISC practical exams 2026 will likely be conducted in January 2026. The ISC time table 2026 is expected to release in the last week of November 2025. The ISC Board theory exams 2026 will be held offline or in pen and paper format between February 13 and April 5, 2026, tentatively. 

 

Candidates must carry their ISC 12th admit card with them. Students failing to bring the hard copy of the admit card will not be allowed to take the examination. Students must not bring electronic devices such as calculators, mobile phones, or smartwatches with them to the examination hall.

Along with the ISC admit card, students must also carry their pens, pencils, ruler. geometry box etc.

Hi Abhishek, The Secret of scoring above 90 % (or even 95%) is - to study NCERT's fully and solve past year question papers. NCERT's play an important role, as if you have read the NCERT properly, then most of the questions in the papers would be known to you. Just read the NCERT's again and again instead of going into guide books. Secondly, solve previous years question papers seriously as in CBSE questions do repeat. Lastly, Study efficiently, cover all the topics and just believe in yourself. This above mentioned technique was adopted by me also, and I have myself scored 95.2 % in CBSE 2017. Hope it helps you.

CISCE has discontinued the practice of issuing two documents, i.e. a Statement of Marks and a Pass Certificate to students who clear the ISC 12th examination. Instead, those who qualify the examination will be issued only one document titled 'Pass Certificate Cum Statement of Marks'.
The students who appear for a Supplementary Examination will be issued only a Statement of Marks.
Students must also note that the result of the students will be declared as 'Qualified / 'Not Qualified' as the case may be, instead of 'Pass Certificate Awarded' / 'Pass Certificate Not Awarded'.

Candidates must carry their ISC 12th admit card with them. Students failing to bring the hard copy of the admit card will not be allowed to take the examination. Students must not bring electronic devices such as calculators, mobile phones, or smartwatches with them to the examination hall.

Along with the ISC admit card, students must also carry their pens, pencils, ruler. geometry box etc.

ISC 12th exams 2025 were held between Feb 13 and April 5, 2025. Students must read the tips below to score well in Class 12 exams 2025. 

Complete the whole syllabus: The Board has already released the whole ISC syllabus 2025 online. Students must note that nothing will come out of syllabus. Covering every bit of the syllabus will help student get through the tricky questions asked during the ISC board exams 2025. Focusing on one marker because those questions are the key to score 100 and being regular with your studies. Do your best and prepare in advance so you don't panic in exams. 

Do at least one revision. Also, do at least the last three years' board question papers per subject to score well in ISC board exams.

Cover Textbooks thoroughly: One of the best ways to excel in the ISC Board Exam 2025 Class 10 is to focus on the textbooks instead of any other books. Make proper notes of all subjects, especially science, and SST. The most important thing to focus on is never to ignore SST. This subject can make your percentage very low as it contains most chapters. Hence, do not neglect it. Keep your revision game strong. It is just about balancing all the subjects. 

Utilise ISC time table 2025: Students prepping to appear for ISC Board Exam 2025 must note that ISC date sheet 2025 will be out in December 2024. Students are advised to use the official schedule for the ISC exams to make a strategic plan and timetable for ISC board exam preparation 2025. 

Focus on Revision: Once the syllabus is over, all you need to do is revise your syllabus and solve as many sample papers as you can. However, you can always go back to the basics for a quick run-through. Emphasize on revision and practice sample papers as it boosts confidence when you test yourself. 

Practice ISC Sample Papers 2025: Students prepping up for ISC 12th Exam 2025 must note that ISC Sample Paper 2025 are available online. These will make you familiar with the marking scheme, exam pattern, the types of questions asked in the exam etc. 

ISC time table 2025 was released by the Council on November 25, 2024. Once the ISC 12th time table 2025 is out on the official website- cisce.org, students can download the same by clicking on ISC exam dates 2025. The ISC board exams 2025 were conducted between February 13 and April 5, 2025 in pen and paper format.

The ISC date sheet 2025 shares particulars like exam days, dates, timings along with other guidelines for students to follow. Students must ensure that they go through the entire ICSE syllabus 2024 and know the ICSE exam pattern. This will make them familiar with the marking scheme, difficulty level,   the types of questions asked in the exam etc. They must also solve and practice ICSE question papers of previous years and sample papers to get familiar with the exam pattern. 

Yes, you must collect your marksheet from school, since the ISC result released online is provisional. This is an important document and must be secured. It will be required while applying for higher education and job.

You are advised to take 2-3 copies of the marksheet and keep them safe. 

No, the board officials decide on the ISC exam dates after carefully considering all events, holidays etc. Thus, no request for changes willn be entertained. 

Students must prepare for the board exams according to the date sheet released. The ISC 12th board exams 2025 were held between February 13 and April 5, 2025. The exams will be held in offline or pen and paper format.   

Yes, Shiksha.com has released the ISC question papers 2024 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 type of questions asked and the difficulty level of the exam. 

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.

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.

Even if a student fails in pre board exam, he or she can appear for the Class 12 board exam. Model exams help students to know how well they are prepared for the Board exam. A student cannot be detained from appearing in the Class 12 Board exam, if failed in pre board exam. Hence students need not worry, if they fail in pre board. They are advised to prepare well within the remaining time and appear for the board exam. 

Following are some tips to improve the writing and presentation skills for the ISC 12th board exams.

• Students must write the answers neatly. The hand writing should be legible.
• Write the answers with proper heading and subheading.
• Highlight your important points.
• Cross out the errors neatly with single line.
• Divide the time for each question to avoid rushing.  
• Practice writing the previous year question papers.