CISCE

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.

CBSE and CISCE are national boards while every state has its own education board. All the educational boards in India are equally good and are acceptable throughout India for competitive exams and jobs. However, since CBSE and ICSE have their presence across the nation and abroad, it is easier to get through colleges and universities outside India you complete your studies from the national boards. 

No, there is no official announcement from the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) about conducting ICSE exams twice a year starting next year (2025).

CISCE has stopped conducting the ISC compartment exams. It provides the facility of rechecking and revaluation of the answer sheets to its students. Students who appeared for the ISC exam and are not happy with their marks have the facility to apply and sit for the improvement exams. The ISC improvement exams 2026 will begin in July 2026. The ISC improvement result 2026 will likely be announced in the first week of August 2026.

ISC practical exams 2026 will be conducted in January 2026 in students' own schools. According to ISC time table 2026, exams are scheduled between February 12 and April 6, 2026. The ISC Board theory exams 2026 will be held in pen and paper format.