ISC Board Exam 2026: Improvement Result OUT, Syllabus, Pattern, Question Papers

Indian School Certificate 2026 ( ISC )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 22:39 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Manager – Editorial

ISC Board Exams 2026: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced ISC improvement result 2026 on July 16. The improvement result was made available on the board’s website. Students can check it by logging with Unique ID and Index Number. The board has considered the higher marks obtained in the two examinations-Mains & Improvement.

Latest Updates:

  • ISC improvement result 2026 can be checked online
  • Students qualifying the improvement exam become eligible for college admission
  • The result was declared early. Last year, it was announced on August 1
  • Revaluation result was announced earlier by board
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Table of contents
  • About ISC Board
  • ISC 12th Important Dates 2026
  • ISC Result 2026
  • ISC Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation 2026
  • ISC Admit Card 2026
  • ISC 12th Specimen Sample Papers 2026
  • FAQs on ISC Board Exams 2026
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About ISC Board

The CISCE conducts the Indian School Certificate (ISC) examinations annually, typically in February/March. The Council prescribes the syllabus, exam pattern, and fixes the important dates too. 

ISC 12th Important Dates 2026

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
15 Jun ' 26 - 01 Jul ' 26

ISC Improvement Exam Date 2026

21 Apr ' 26 - 20 May ' 26

Announcement of ISC Result 2026

12 Feb ' 26 - 06 Apr ' 26

Conduct of ISC Exams 2026

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ISC Result 2026

CISCE announced ISC supplementary result on July 16. Students can check their ISC Result 2026 using their course code, candidate UID, and index number. 

  • Visit the board's website
  • Click on ‘Result 2026' link
  • A new result login window will open
  • Enter the UID and Index number. Fill in the given captcha
  • Click on ‘Show Result’
  • The ISC Class 12th result appears on the screen. Download and save it

Also Read: ICSE Results: How to calculate ICSE, ISC 10th, 12th Percentage?

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ISC Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation 2026

ISC exam pattern, syllabus and preparation strategy are given below.

ISC Exam Pattern

The pattern of ISC is divided into three groups. English is a compulsory subject that carries 100 marks. Chemistry, Physics, and Biology allocate 70 marks for the theory exam and 30 marks for practicals, including project work. Mathematics carries an 80-mark theory paper and 20 marks are allotted for projects. Commerce, Accounts, Economics, and History each have 80 marks theory paper and 20 marks are allotted for internal assessment. Geography includes 70 theory marks with 30 marks for practical and project work.

Group Subjects Exam Weightage
I English (compulsory), Second Language, History, Civics, Geography 80% external exam + 20% internal exam
II Commercial Studies, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Mathematics, Economics, Environmental Science, Languages 80% external exam + 20% internal exam
III Arts, Performing Arts, Computer Applications, Fashion Designing, Physical Education, etc. 50% external exam + 50% internal exam

ISC Syllabus 

The syllabus of ISC mentions all the topics and chapters to be covered while preparing for the exams. The Council has released the ISC 2026 syllabus for all the subjects. Students can click on the link provided to check the detailed syllabus. Students must try and finish the ISC syllabus 2026 at least two months before the commencement of the exams to score well.

ISC Preparation Tips 

  • Students preparing for class 12th board exams must make a study schedule that includes all subjects.
  • Make notes of all the difficult points and formulas. These can be referred to the day before the exam.
  • Solve as many previous years' question papers as possible

Click on ISC preparation tips for more tips on excelling in the exam.

 

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ISC Admit Card 2026

CISCE released the ISC 2026 admit card for improvement exam. Students are required to collect their admit card from school and carry it on all exam days. Without it, no student will be allowed to write the ISC exam. The ISC admit card is an important doc and need to be kept secure till the announcement of result. 

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ISC 12th Specimen Sample Papers 2026

Students are advised to solve, practice, and analyze the ISC specimen sample papers 2026 and previous years' question papers for better preparation of the exam. The ISC sample papers make students familiar with the marking scheme, types of questions asked in the exam, difficulty level, and more. ISC previous years' question papers also help students know the kind of questions that do rounds in exam every year. 

ISC Maths Specimen Question Paper   ISC Modern English Specimen Question Paper  

 

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FAQs on ISC Board Exams 2026

Students can check the FAQs on ISC Board exams 2026:

Q:   How will my Class 12 board exam marks affect my college admissions?
A: 

The Class 12 grade plays an important role in college admissions. Many universities or colleges have a minimum percentage requirement to apply for different courses. For engineering, 50% marks in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) are generally required for admission to many colleges. For some degree courses, admissions are based completely on your 12th marks. For entrance exam-based admissions (like JEE, NEET), the 12th percentage will also be considered as a criteria. Hence, your 12th grade marks are important for your higher education admission.

Q:   What would be the best course for me after 12th with 50% marks in the Science stream?
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:   Which course is the best after 12th?
A: 
The "best" course after Class 12 depends on the student's interests, goals, and the subjects in which they performed well. Some of the well-regarded options include medical fields (MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing), engineering (B.Tech, B.Arch), business-related courses (BBA, CA), and law (BA LLB).
 
 

Students can click on List of Courses after 12th Science, Arts & Commerce - Career Options & Colleges to know about the different courses they can pursue after completing Class 12 in Science, Commerce and Arts.

Q:   What are the different undergraduate courses I can pursue after completing Class 12 in Commerce stream?
A: 

Those who completed Class 12th in Commerce stream can go for Bcom, Company BBA, LLB, Economics, Economics, etc. There are so many degree courses for commerce students. Check few courses for commerce students below.

1. B.Com Accounting and Taxation
2. B.Com Applied Economics
3. B.Com (Honours)
4. Bachelor of Business Administration
5. Chartered Accountancy
6. Company Secretary
7. Company3 Accountancy
8. Company3 of Accounting and Finance
9. Bachelor of Management Studies
10. Bachelor of Foreign Trade

Q:   Will ISC result 2026 be announced online only?
A: 

The Council released the ISC result 2026 in online mode only. In case students are unable to check their result on the official website, they can check it via SMS and digilocker too. This result will be provisional. You will be required to collect the original mark sheet from school after a few days. This is an important document and will be required for admission to higher educational institutes.

Q:   What are the different undergraduate courses I can pursue after completing Class 12 in Humanities stream?
A: 

Students who complete Class 12 Humanities stream have a number of UG courses to join. They can go for BA, LLB, BDes in Design, BSc in Hospitality & Travel, BJMC, BDes in Animation, BFA, BMM, Psychology, etc. They can also join for mass communication, journalism, social work, anthropology, hotel management, etc. Check courses after 12th for Arts/Humanities students.

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

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

Q:   What courses can I pursue after class 12th?
Q:   What entrance exams can I appear for after completing my Class 12 in Arts stream?
A: 

After finishing Class 12 in Arts or Humanities stream, students can appear for many entrance examinations, some of which are mentioned below:

NIFT

NCHMCT JEE

IIMC Entrance Exam

JMI Entrance Exam

XIC- OET

JNUEE

DUET

PUBDET

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:   What are the entrance exam that I can appear after passing my Class 12 exams from Commerce?
A: 

After completing Class 12 with Commerce stream, you can appear for many competitive exams, some of which are listed below: 

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

ISC board exams can be prepared in the following way.

  • Cover the whole Syllabus
  • Read Text books only
  • Utilise ISC 12th Time Table
  • 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:   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:   Is it necessary to collect the original marksheet from school after the release of ISC Result?
A: 

Yes, you must get the original marksheet from school after some days of the release of ISC result.

The ISC marksheet is an important paper and must be secured as it is needed at the time of applying to higher educational institutes. 

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:   What do I do if the roll number mentioned in the ISC result is incorrect?
A: 

In case the roll number mentioned in the ISC result 2026 is not correct, you can approach your school authorities and they will get it rectified for you. The ISC 12th result 2026 shall share details like student's name, roll number, UID, marks scored in all subjects, grades and more. 

Q:   Can I check my ISC Result if my ISC hall ticket is lost?
A: 

In case your ISC 12th hall ticket is lost, you can check the ISC result from your school or you can ask them for your the details mentioned in your hall ticket which, in turn, will help you check your result. Hence, you need not worry, if your ISC 12th hall ticket is lost.

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