Students who will take the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE, Class 10) and the Indian School Certificate (ISC, Class 12) board examinations in 2026 must look forward to a major event: the publication of the exam date sheets. The CISCE will soon release the subject-wise schedule of both classes on its official website, cisce.org. Although the official PDF schedule is not available yet, many students expect that the ICSE (Class 10) exams are likely to be conducted in February-March 2026, with the tentative start date of mid-February and the end date of March.
The ISC (Class 12) exams will probably be in the period of February to April 2026, and the practicals will be done earlier, and the theory papers. Traditionally, the schedule of the two boards has been published at the end of November. For example, the 2025 schedule was released on November 25.
How to Access the Date Sheet
As soon as the schedule is published, it is recommended that students follow the following steps:
Go to the official website of CISCE.
Select the section of the Examination or Notice board.
Find the link to the PDF of the ICS/ISC Exam Routine 2026 and download it.
Check the subject-wise dates and exam timings, and keep a copy of the same for the future.
Why This Matters to Students
The announcement of the date sheet is a big milestone in the preparation of thousands of students who will be taking the examinations in 2026 under the CISCE board. Having a better understanding of when each of the subjects will be examined, students will be able to create realistic revision schedules, balance their coursework, and revise any outstanding syllabus coverage. Additionally, since other major boards have already published their 2026 schedules, it is necessary to keep CISCE students on the alert; any delay or unexpected release of timetables may affect school planning, study groups, and coaching schedules.
Expert Tips for Students
Plan in Advance: Do not wait until the official link is available to plan your revision time and give weaker subjects a higher priority.
Bookmark the site: Have the official website open in your browser and visit the Notice board daily.
Download and print: Once the PDF is downloaded, print or save a copy in offline mode. This will make sure that you will always have access to it, even when there are network problems.
Check instructions: The date sheet will contain such basic information as start times, schedules of practical exams, and shift timings; lack of one of these details may cause confusion in the future.
What's Next Step for Students
The CISCE has yet not officially declare the date and time when the 2026 exam schedule will be published. It is advised that the students have their notifications on and refresh the portal to get real-time updates. We will also include a link and specific download instructions in the next few days after the official PDF is available on cisce.org. Students and schools are advised to be ready and vigilant at the time.
