ICSE Exam Timing 2027: Class 10 Board Exams Likely to Begin at 10 AM Instead of 11 AM

ICSE Exam Timing 2027: CISCE is considering starting Class 10 board exams at 10 AM instead of 11 AM. Check proposed schedule, reporting time and exam duration details here

ICSE Exam Timing 2027

ICSE Exam Timing 2027: Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations is considering changing exam timings for Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class 10 board examinations from 2027, as per media reports. Under this new proposed schedule, ICSE 10th exams that usually begin at 11 AM may start at 10 AM.

As per media updates, CISCE has circulated a revised ICSE 10th timetable to exam conveners, outlining proposed changes to handling of confidential question paper packets and reporting schedule for students. However, the revised timings are yet to be officially confirmed by CISCE.

The proposed change is aimed at ensuring smoother coordination between ICSE Class 10 and Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class 12 examinations, particularly on days when exam schedules are close to each other.

ICSE Exam Timing 2027 

As per revised ICSE 10th timetable reportedly shared with examination conveners, question paper packets will have to be collected from banks before 9:15 AM. Candidates are expected to be seated in their exam halls by 9:45 AM, when ICSE question paper packets will be brought to examination rooms. ICSE class 10th exam is likely to begin at 10 AM, with 15 minutes allotted for reading question paper. Candidates would begin writing their answers at 10:15 AM. Under this proposed arrangement, two-hour exams would conclude at 12:15 PM and three-hour exams would end at 1:15 PM.

Why is CISCE Considering Changing ICSE Exam Timings?

CISCE is reportedly discussing proposed changes with banks where confidential exam materials are stored. The discussions are part of the arrangements required to implement the revised schedule. A senior council official indicated that bringing forward ICSE examination timings is important because gap between ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 exam schedules can be narrow.

Under the existing arrangement, three-hour ICSE examinations can continue until 2 PM. Starting exam an hour earlier would allow them to finish sooner, helping the council coordinate the conduct of both examinations more efficiently.

Under existing schedule described by sources, ICSE examinations begin at 11 AM. Question paper packets are collected from banks between 9:30 AM and 10 AM, while candidates are required to take their seats by 10:30 AM. Answer booklets are distributed by 10:40 AM, followed by 15 minutes of reading time starting at 10:45 AM. Candidates begin writing their answers at 11 AM.