CISCE ICSE date sheet 2026 released: Check class 10 time table, exam pattern, and marking scheme here

CISCE ICSE date sheet 2026: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class 10 examinations. The exams will commence on 17 February, 2026 and conclude on 30 March, 2026, covering a duration of around six weeks.This year, the board examinations are scheduled earlier than in 2025. Approximately 2.6 lakh students are expected to appear for ICSE across India and abroad. The timetable includes a wide range of core subjects, second languages, and elective papers. The Council has also advised students to reach their examination centres at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time and make effective use of the 15-minute reading period allotted before each paper.

ICSE Class 10 date sheet 2026

Here is the detailed ICSE Class 10 timetable for the 2026 board examinations:

ICSE Class 10 exam 2026: Subject criteria

Students must select a minimum of six subjects from three defined groups:Group 1 (Compulsory): English, Second Language, and History, Civics and GeographyGroup 2: Two or three subjects from Mathematics, Science, Economics, Commercial Studies, Modern Foreign Language, Classical Language, or Environmental ScienceGroup 3: One subject from options such as Computer Applications, Art, Performing Arts, Home Science, Fashion Designing, Yoga, or Robotics and Artificial IntelligenceSubject combinations not allowed:

ICSE Class 10 exam pattern 2026

The CISCE follows a structured assessment system, dividing subjects into three groups with distinct marking schemes as outlined below:Group 1 (Compulsory Subjects):

Group 2:

Group 3:

ICSE Class 10 exam 2026: Preparation tips

With the exam schedule now announced, students can strengthen their preparation by following these study tips: