ICSE Timetable 2026 (OUT): Download ICSE Class 10 Time Table PDF

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education 2026 ( ICSE )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Mar 6, 2026 15:25 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

ICSE Time Table 2026: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is conducting the ICSE Class 10 2026 exam in pen and paper mode. Over 2.5 lakh candidates are appearing in the ICSE 10th 2026 exam. The exam will conclude on March 30. The duration of the test is two to three hours. The timings of the exam varies as per the subjects, 2 hours for most subjects, 3 hours for others. We have provided the ICSE time table 2026 released by ICSE. Read below for more details in ICSE time table.

 

 

Table of contents
  • Know how to download ICSE 10th Time Table 2026
  • ICSE Board Exam Dates 2026 - Important Dates
  • ICSE Time Table 2026
  • ICSE 10th Time Table 2026: Exam Day Guidelines
  • ICSE Improvement Exams Time Table 2026
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Know how to download ICSE 10th Time Table 2026

Students can follow the process below to download the ICSE exam dates 2026:

  • Visit the CISCE website
  • In 'Notice Board' section and click on the link 'Time Table of ICSE Year 2026 Examination' (for class 10)
  • The ICSE 10th Time Table will appear on the screen
  • Download and take a print out of the ICSE date sheet for future reference

According to the ICSE, the class 10 exam will begin at 9 am/11 am. Students will get 120-180 minutes (varying for different subjects) to complete the exam. 

ICSE Exam Date 2026 Time Table PDF Download

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I get full marks in ICSE?
A: 

Following the some of the ICSE preparation tips following which students will be able to prepare smoothly and achieve the desired top scores in the ICSE class 10th Board examination:

  • Go through the complete ICSE Class 10th syllabus and analyse the contents
  • Prepare a study time table and study plan to cover the syllabus content
  • Include time for revision
  • Practise the questions provided in the prescribed textbooks
  • Attempt specimen question papers of ICSE Class 10
  • Solve previous year class 10 ICSE question papers
  • Analyse your strengths and weaknesses

ICSE Board Exam Dates 2026 - Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ICSE 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

Announcement of ICSE Result 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
17 Feb ' 26 - 30 Mar ' 26

Conduct of ICSE Board exams 2026

13 Nov ' 25

Release of ICSE Exam Dates 2026

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ICSE Time Table 2026

ICSE 10th Time Table 2026 was released by the Boards in PDF form. It mentions all the dates when exam for the different subjects are to be conducted. Check ICSE time table 2026 below. 

Day & Date Time Subject Duration
Tuesday, 17-Feb-2026 11:00 a.m. English Language – ENGLISH Paper 1 2 hrs
Friday, 20-Feb-2026 11:00 a.m. Literature in English – ENGLISH Paper 2 2 hrs
Saturday, 21-Feb-2026 9:00 a.m. Art Paper 1 (Still Life) 3 hrs
Monday, 23-Feb-2026 11:00 a.m. Group III Elective Subjects: Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Basic Data Entry Operator, Dietetic Aide, Catering, Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator, Abled Learner Tools, etc. 2 hrs
Tuesday, 25-Feb-2026 11:00 a.m. Hindi 3 hrs
Thursday, 27-Feb-2026 9:00 a.m. Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/Painting) 3 hrs
Friday, 28-Feb-2026 11:00 a.m. Group II (Second Languages): Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Lepcha, Mizo, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Tangkhul, Urdu, etc. 3 hrs
Saturday, 1-Mar-2026 9:00 a.m. Art Paper 3 (Original Composition) 3 hrs
Monday, 3-Mar-2026 11:00 a.m. Mathematics 2½ hrs
Tuesday, 4-Mar-2026 9:00 a.m. Art Paper 4 (Applied Art) 3 hrs
Thursday, 6-Mar-2026 11:00 a.m. Physics – SCIENCE Paper 1 2 hrs
Saturday, 8-Mar-2026 11:00 a.m. Chemistry – SCIENCE Paper 2 2 hrs
Tuesday, 11-Mar-2026 11:00 a.m. History & Civics – H.C.G. Paper 1 2 hrs
Thursday, 13-Mar-2026 11:00 a.m. Geography – H.C.G. Paper 2 2 hrs
Saturday, 15-Mar-2026 11:00 a.m. Biology – SCIENCE Paper 3 2 hrs
Tuesday, 18-Mar-2026 11:00 a.m. Computer Applications, Economic Applications, Commercial Applications, Environmental Applications, Fashion Designing, Physical Education, etc. 2 hrs
Monday, 23-Mar-2026 11:00 a.m. Economics (Group II Elective) 2 hrs
Saturday, 30-Mar-2026 11:00 a.m. Environmental Science (Group II Elective) 2 hrs

Also Read:

ICSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026

ICSE Syllabus 2026

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Q:   What items are not allowed to be carried inside the exam hall during the ICSE exam 2025?
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As per the ICSE exam day guidelines 2025, the following items are not allowed to be carried inside the exam hall:

  • Mobile phones
  • Bluetooth devices
  • Earphones
  • Microphones
  • Pagers
  • Health bands or any other electronic gadgets
  • Any printed/blank/hand written paper
  • Log tables
  • Writing pads
  • Scales

It is important to note that any unfair means will not be allowed during the exam, and students must not carry any electronic gadgets inside the exam hall. They must reach the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination, and must carry their respective ICSE admit cards.

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ICSE 10th Time Table 2026: Exam Day Guidelines

ICSE defines the exam day guidelines along with the timetable. Candidates need to follow the same while appearing for the exam.

  • Students must reach the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination

  • Use of any unfair means will not be allowed 

  • Students will not be allowed to carry any electronic gadget such as calculators, tablets, mobile phones inside the exam hall

  • Students must not forget to carry their respective admit cards while appearing for the exams

  • ICSE provides the students with 15 minutes of reading time. Students must utilise their time carefully and think about the answers before writing them down on the answer sheet

Also Read:

Quick prep tips to score above 90% in CISCE 10th, 12th exams
ICSE 2026 specimen sample papers

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Q:   What should I carry on ICSE exam days with me?
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Students must remember to carry the ICSE 10th admit card 2026 along with the important stationery like pens, pencils, ruler, geometry box etc. It is important that they do not forget the ICSE admit card 2026 Class 10 or they will not be allowed to write the exam. 

ICSE 10th exams 2026 will be held between February and March 2026 in pen and paper format. 

Q:   When will ICSE time table for improvement exams release?
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CISCE is expected to release the ICSE time table 2026 for improvement exams in the second week of June 2026 on the official website. The ICSE 10th improvement exams 2026 will likely be held offline between July 1 and 14, 2026. Students can appear for the ICSE improvement exams in a maximum of two subjects. 

Students must go through the ICSE syllabus 2026 and know the exam pattern thoroughly. They must also solve the ICSE previous years' question papers to score well in the exams.

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ICSE Improvement Exams Time Table 2026

Check the tentative ICSE Class 10 improvement exams 2026 time table, along with timings in the table given below: 

Date (Tentative)

Time

Subject

Duration

1-Jul-2026

11 am

English Language - English paper 1

Environmental Science

2 hours

2-Jul-2026

11 am

Literature in English - English paper 2

2 hours

3-Jul-2026

11 am

History and civics - HCG paper 1

2 hours

4-Jul-2026

11 am

Geography - HCG paper 2

2 hours

7-Jul-2026

11 am

Mathematics

3 hours

8-Jul-2026

11 am

Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, French, German, Spanish

3 hours

9-Jul-2026

11 am

Physics - Science paper 1

2 hours

10-Jul-2026

11 am

Chemistry - Science paper 2

2 hours

11-Jul-2026

11 am

Biology - Science paper 3

Commercial studies

2 hours

14-Jul-2026

11 am

Economics

Group 3 elective-
Home Science, Fashion Designing, Physical education, computer application, economic application, commercial application, Environmental application

2 hours

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Q:   How can I prepare for ICSE exams using ICSE date sheet?
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Students appearing for ICSE 10th Board Exam 2026 must understand the strategy to utilize the ICSE date sheet 2026 for preparation of the ICSE Board Exams 2026. Now, let us understand ways to use ICSE date sheet to commence ICSE preparation 2026.  

Prepare a subject-wise list for ICSE Class 10 exams

List down all the subjects of ICSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026. Students appearing for ICSE Board Exam 2026 will commonly be appearing for English, Hindi, Science, Social Science and Mathematics.

List down ICSE syllabus and list of topics to cover

Students are advised to cover the complete ICSE syllabus 2026. 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 ICSE 10th 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 ICSE Board Exams 2026 Class 10, 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!

Students are advised to keep testing themselves. Practice as many ICSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2026. Use previous year question papers to revise and practice for board exams 2026. Practicing sample papers will not only help students understand their preparation level but also teach them time management while making under the ICSE 10th exam pattern.

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