The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the ICSE and ISC date sheets for the 2027 board examinations. According to the timetable announced on November 10, 2026, the ICSE Class 10 examinations will begin on February 15 and conclude on March 31, 2027. The ISC Class 12 examinations are scheduled from February 9 to April 8, 2027. A total of 3,79,980 candidates are expected to appear for the ICSE and ISC 2027 examinations.
Students can check the subject-wise examination schedules through the official CISCE website, cisce.org. The council has also revised the examination timings for ICSE candidates appearing in the 2027 session.
ISCE Class 10 Timetable 2027
The ICSE Class 10 examinations will begin on February 15, 2027, with English Language (English Paper 1). The last examination is scheduled for March 31, 2027.
The ICSE examination will cover 76 subjects/papers, with approximately 2.70 lakh candidates from 3,106 affiliated schools expected to appear.
ISC Class 12 Timetable 2027
The ISC Class 12 examinations will begin on February 9, 2027, and continue until April 8, 2027. The examination schedule covers 60 subjects.
Around 1,10,025 candidates from 1,651 affiliated schools are expected to appear for the ISC 2027 examinations. The timetable provides the subject-wise examination dates and timings for Class 12 students.
CISCE Board Exam 2027: Important Details
| Particulars | ICSE (Class 10) | ISC (Class 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Board | CISCE | CISCE |
| Examination Year | 2027 | 2027 |
| Exam Start Date | February 15, 2027 | February 9, 2027 |
| Exam End Date | March 31, 2027 | April 8, 2027 |
| Number of Subjects | 76 subjects/papers | 60 subjects |
| Expected Candidates | Approximately 2.70 lakh | 1,10,025 |
| Affiliated Schools | 3,106 | 1,651 |
| Official Website | cisce.org | cisce.org |
Changes in ICSE Exam Timings for 2027
CISCE has revised the examination timings for the ICSE 2027 board examinations. For papers scheduled to begin at 10:15 AM, the reading time will start at 10:00 AM, followed by the writing examination at 10:15 AM. Candidates appearing for these papers must be seated in the examination hall by 9:45 AM.
For examinations scheduled at 9:00 AM, the reading time will begin at 8:45 AM, and candidates must be seated by 8:30 AM.
Previously, the regular examination session began at 11:00 AM, with reading time starting at 10:45 AM. Students should check the revised timings mentioned against their respective subjects in the official ICSE date sheet.
Where to Download ICSE and ISC Date Sheet 2027?
Students can download the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 examination timetables from the official website of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.
Follow these steps to access the date sheets:
- Visit the official CISCE website at cisce.org.
- Navigate to the Examination section or check the Latest Updates section on the homepage.
- Look for the ICSE Year 2027 or ISC Year 2027 Examination Timetable notification.
- Click on the respective timetable link to open the subject-wise examination schedule.
- Download the PDF and check the examination dates, timings, and paper durations.
Candidates should carefully check the official timetable for subject-wise schedules and examination instructions.