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CISCE Unveils 2027 ICSE and ISC Exam Schedule for Students

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially announced the timetable for the 2027 ICSE and ISC board exams. With nearly 380,000 students expected to participate, the ICSE exams will commence on February 15, 2027, while the ISC exams will start on February 9, 2027. This article provides a detailed breakdown of student participation and the subjects that will be covered in the examinations, along with the complete date sheets for both classes. Stay informed about the upcoming assessments and ensure you are prepared.
By Ambika Singh Nov 11, 2026, 09:01 IST

Overview of the 2027 Board Examination Schedule


The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the timetable for the upcoming 2027 ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) board exams. A total of 379,980 students are expected to participate in these assessments. The ICSE (Class 10) exams will kick off on February 15, 2027, while the ISC (Class 12) exams will start on February 9, 2027.


Student Participation Breakdown

How many students will appear for the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations?
According to CISCE data, the distribution of students for both classes is as follows:

  • ICSE (Class 10): Approximately 270,000 students from 3,106 affiliated schools.
  • ISC (Class 12): Over 110,000 students from 1,651 schools.

Total candidates: 379,980 students will take part in these examinations.


Subjects Covered in the Examinations

How many subjects will be covered in the examinations?
For the 2027 board exams, specific subjects and question papers have been allocated for each class:

  • Class 10: Exams will be conducted for a total of 76 subjects/question papers.
  • Class 12: Exams will cover 60 subjects.
The ICSE examinations will commence on Monday, February 15, 2027, and will conclude on Wednesday, March 31, 2027. These exams will take place across 2,835 examination centers both in India and internationally.


Examination Date Sheets

View the date sheets for both classes: