CISCE Unveils 2027 Exam Schedule for ICSE and ISC Students

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the timetable for the 2027 ICSE and ISC board exams, affecting nearly 380,000 students. The ICSE exams will run from February 15 to March 31, while the ISC exams will take place from February 9 to April 8. Significant changes include a new evaluation method focused on competency and adjusted exam timings. Read on for detailed information about the exam schedule and the changes implemented by CISCE.

By Ambika Singh Nov 11, 2026, 19:38 IST

CISCE Exam Schedule for 2027

CISCE Exam Time Table 2027: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially announced the timetable for the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) board examinations, which will take place in 2027. Approximately 379,980 students from both classes are expected to participate in these exams. For the ICSE, around 270,000 students from 3,106 affiliated schools will be assessed across 76 subjects. The exams are set to begin on Monday, February 15, 2027, and will conclude on Wednesday, March 31, 2027. A total of 2,835 examination centers have been established throughout India and internationally. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of candidates at 51,168, followed by West Bengal (46,521), Karnataka (33,417), Maharashtra (31,035), Punjab (19,308), and Jharkhand (17,201).

ISC Examination Details

For the ISC examination, 110,025 candidates from 1,651 schools will take tests in 60 subjects. These exams will commence on Tuesday, February 9, 2027, and will wrap up on Thursday, April 8, 2027, with 1,477 centers designated for this purpose. Uttar Pradesh again leads with 34,702 candidates, followed by West Bengal (30,235), Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Jharkhand.

Evaluation Method Changes

Changes to the Evaluation Method
Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, the Chief Executive and Secretary of CISCE, reiterated the board's dedication to fairness and integrity in assessments. He remarked, "Every candidate should have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their learning." The board is also transitioning to a ‘competency-based assessment’ model, aligning with NEP 2020, which emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying knowledge in practical situations.

Exam Timing Adjustments

Exam timing changed
A notable adjustment has been made to the timing of this year’s ICSE examinations. The reading time for the question paper will now start at 10:00 AM, with the writing section beginning at 10:15 AM. Students must be seated at their desks by 9:45 AM. Previously, the reading time commenced at 10:45 AM, and writing began at 11:00 AM.