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ICSE Board Exam 2025–26: Complete Guide, Dates & Timetable

Download the official ICSE Board Exam 2025–26 timetable. Exams start Feb 17, 2026. Get the complete subject-wise date sheet, syllabus, and preparation guide.

The ICSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025–26 is a vital academic milestone. Conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), the official ICSE 2026 Date Sheet confirms exams will run from 17 February 2026 to 30 March 2026.

📅 ICSE Class 10 Exam Timetable 2026 (Official)

Students can refer to the subject-wise exam schedule below to plan their revision. The exams are conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode.

ICSE Class 10 Board Exam Date Sheet 2026
Exam Date Day Subject Exam Time
17 Feb 2026 Monday English Language (Paper 1) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
20 Feb 2026 Thursday English Literature (Paper 2) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
23 Feb 2026 Sunday Group III Electives 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
26 Feb 2026 Wednesday Hindi 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
02 Mar 2026 Monday Mathematics 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
09 Mar 2026 Monday Physics & Chemistry 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
24 Mar 2026 Tuesday Biology 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
30 Mar 2026 Monday Final Elective Subject 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*Note: Verify all dates against the ICSE 2026 Date Sheet PDF available on the official CISCE website.


ICSE Board Exam 2025–26: Complete Guide, Dates & Timetable

📘 ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2025–26 Overview

The ICSE 2025–26 syllabus remains comprehensive, focusing on analytical thinking and core concepts. There are no major reductions this year; students must cover the 100% prescribed curriculum.

  • English: Focus on grammar accuracy, creative writing, and literature analysis.
  • Mathematics: Strong emphasis on Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
  • Science: Comprehensive study of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology fundamentals.
  • Social Studies: Detailed History & Civics and Geography.

🧠 Best Preparation Tips for ICSE 2026

To score 90% and above in the ICSE Board Exams, follow these high-impact strategies:

  • Master the Specimens: Solve the latest 2026 Specimen Question Papers released by CISCE.
  • Solve PYQs: Practice previous 10-year question papers to understand the marking scheme.
  • Time Management: Take timed mock tests to improve speed for the Mathematics and Science papers.
  • Revision: Use concise notes for last-minute revisions of formulas and diagrams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The ICSE Class 10 board exams are scheduled to start on 17 February 2026 and conclude on 30 March 2026.

You can download the official ICSE 2026 timetable PDF directly from the CISCE portal at cisce.org under the “Notice Board” or “Downloads” section.