CISCE

Students can visit the official website of the Council at cisce.org to check the official answer key whenever it is released by the Board by following the steps provided below. They can also click on ISC answer key to check the official answer key and the one released by experts.

Steps to download ISC answer key:

• Visit the official website at cisce.org
• On the top, click on ISC answer key released
• A new window will open on the screen containing correct answers to all the questions
• Save and download it
• Take a printout of the same and start calculating your probable score.

In case the Council decides to conduct the ISC 12th exam twice, then the first semester exam, which will likely be held in November, will be in objective or MCQ format. Thus, the council shall release the ISC answer key in December. The answer keys contain the correct answers to all the questions askd in the exam. Students can uase this answer key to calculate their probable score. 

Yes, the books prescribed by the CISCE includes all the topics mentioned in the ICSE syllabus. Students must go throtugh these books thoroughly before picking up ay other reference book. 

No, CISCE does not release the ICSE toppers list along with the ICSE result. The Council has stopped the practice of releasing the toppers list to avoid unhealthy competition. However, Shiksha.com interviews students who manage to score over 90 percent in their Class 10 board exams to learn about their preparation strategy, and tips they want to share with those preparing for the upcoming session. Students can read these interviews by clicking on the ICSE result link provided here.

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'.

CISCE has discontinued the practice of issuing two documents, i.e. a Statement of Marks and a Pass Certificate to students who clear the ICSE 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 wishing to sit for the ISC exam in 2025 must satisfy the eligibility criteria that include conditions of attendance. Students are required to have an attendance of at least 75% in the two-year course. A student having attendance below this percentage but above 60% might be condoned by the Chief Executive and Secretary depending upon certain conditions. Failure in a mock test does not disqualify you from sitting for the ISC exam, provided you meet other requirements. You should consult your school for registration and any further steps you may need to take to ensure eligibility.

No, the Council refrains from announcing the ISC toppers list to avoid unhealthy competition among students. 

However, Shiksha.com contacted some students who scored over 90 percent to know the study tips followed by them. You can check them by clicking on the links below:

ISC 2024 Topper: Avineer Rakshit of VIBGYOR High plans to pursue Mechanical Engineering from Finland

ISC Topper 2024 Aryaa Sethia with 98.25% aspires to crack UPSC exam

Yes, CISCE released the ICSE specimen sample papers for the session 2025-26 for all subjects. The sample papers are out on the official website- cisce.org. Students can download them from the official website or they can also download the ICSE sample papers and previous years question papers from the link provided on this page. 

Students must solve and practice the ICSE 10th sample papers 2026 as they will make them familiar with the marking scheme, the types of questions asked frequently in the exam, the difficulty level and more. Students must also solve the sample papers within the stipulated time to learn time management.