ICSE

The Council for the Indian School, Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the ICSE 10th syllabus 2025 along with exam pattern 2025 on the official website- cisce.org. Candidates must know the syllabus and cover all the topics mentioned in the syllabus to prepare and score well in the examination. The ICSE 10th board exams 2025 will likely be held between February 20 and March 25, 2025, in pen and paper format.

The Ministry of Education plans to conduct all national and state board exams including ICSE board exam twice a year from the session 2025-26. Both the terms will be conducted offline or in pen and paper format. However, there is a possibility that term 1 exams will objective in nature while Term 2 exam will be subjective in nature. 

The Board will release an official notification regarding the same very soon on the official website. 

Students must note the subject-wise ICSE passing marks in ICSE. To acquire the pass certificate, students must score at least 35% in 5 subjects out of 6 and achieve an aggregate mark of 33% as the passing marks out of 100 in ICSE. The ICSE passing marks out of 80 is 26.

ICSE result 2026 was declared on April 30, 2026. Students can check their 10th result 2026 ICSE board using their index number, UID and captcha code. 

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.

There are severe repercussions for cheating on the ICSE exams, hence it is not advised. It compromises your education and moral character, which could result in exam disqualification and a lasting mark on your academic record. Focus on efficient study strategies, time management, and asking for assistance when necessary rather than turning to dishonest means. In addition to helping you do well on tests, being honest in your academic endeavours will lay a strong basis for your future. Always strive for true comprehension and readiness to accomplish your objectives.

Students must receive a minimum % in each subject to pass the ICSE Class 10 board exam, so failing one subject could prevent them from passing the entire test. An additional exam in the failing subject is permitted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). This provides a chance for them to raise their score and earn a passing grade. It is advised that students get ready for this opportunity to improve their academic standing. 

This can help reduce exam anxiety and help students perform better in the actual exam. However, it is important to note that specimen papers are not the only resource for preparing for the ICSE exam. Students should also refer to their textbooks, notes, and other study materials to prepare thoroughly for the exam.

ICSE specimen question papers 2026 are released on the official website - cisce.org. Students are advised to download and practice the ICSE specimen papers 2026 from our ICSE question papers page. Practicing these sample papers help them to be familiar with the exam pattern and ICSE marking scheme. 

The ICSE exams for 2024 have already been conducted. But for future reference, it is important to immediately contact your school authorities in case of lost of admit card as school has a copy if your admit card. However, If your school doesn't have a copy you'll have to reach out to the CISCE Council directly. Contact no. of ICSE board line is available on their website or you can reach out through their official mail id.