CISCE sets 2027 exam schedule: Class 10 from February 15, Class 12 from February 9

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the official schedule for its 2027 board examinations, marking the calendar for hundreds of thousands of students across the country. The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) examination for class 10 will commence on February 15, 2027, while the Indian School Certificate (ISC) examination for class 12 will begin on February 9, 2027.

A combined total of 3,79,980 candidates are expected to appear for both examinations. The class 10 ICSE examination will draw 2.70 lakh students from 3,106 affiliated schools, while the class 12 ISC examination will see participation from over 1.1 lakh candidates representing 1,651 schools across the CISCE network.

The ICSE examination will comprise 76 subjects or papers, while the ISC examination will feature 60 subjects. Both examinations will be administered across 2,835 examination centres located throughout India and in overseas locations. The ICSE examination is scheduled to conclude by March 31, 2027, providing a structured timeline for students and educational institutions to prepare and execute the examination process.

CISCE has emphasized the importance of maintaining examination integrity and credibility as core priorities in conducting the 2027 board examinations, underscoring the council's commitment to fair processes and robust administration that instil confidence among students, parents, and educational institutions.