The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is expected to release the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) exam date sheets for 2026 shortly. Once announced, students can download the schedule from the official website, cisce.org. As per reports, the ICSE 2026 exams are likely to start from February 16, 2026, while the ISC 2026 exams are expected to begin in the last week of February 2026.
ICSE, ISC 2026 Exam Highlights
The ICSE and ISC examinations are conducted annually by CISCE for students across India and abroad. Every year, around 2.5 lakh students appear for ICSE and 1 lakh students for ISC. The upcoming CISCE 2026 exams will be held in offline mode, with subject-wise papers scheduled across different dates. The table below summarises the main details related to the CISCE 2026 timetable:
Details Mentioned in the CISCE 2026 Date Sheet
The ICSE and ISC 2026 date sheets will include:
- Subject-wise exam dates and days
- Timings for each paper
- Duration of the exams
- Exam codes and important guidelines
The date sheet helps students plan their study schedule efficiently and prepare according to the subject sequence.
How to Download ICSE, ISC 2026 Exam Date Sheet?
Once the CISCE releases the timetable, students can follow the steps below to download it from the official website:
- Visit the official website — cisce.org.
- On the homepage, click on the “Notice Board” section.
- Find the link for ICSE 2026 Exam Dates or ISC 2026 Exam Dates.
- Click on the respective class link to view the schedule.
- Download and save the PDF for future use.
Expected Exam Timings
Based on past years, most ICSE exams are likely to be held in the morning session, while ISC papers may be conducted in both morning and afternoon sessions. CISCE is also expected to release separate schedules for practical exams in January 2026.
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