The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations has published the exam date sheets of the board examination of Class 10 or ICSE and Class 12 or ISC. All the dates of examinations will be released on the website, cisce.org. And all dates of examination may also be downloaded by candidates from the website, that is, from the CAREERS portal.

ICSE 2025 Examination Dates

The ICSE exams for the Class 10 students are scheduled to start from February 18, 2025, and will go on till March 27, 2025. The dates have been planned in a way that it covers various subjects and gives enough gap between the exams. The exams will be conducted in multiple schools in India and some international locations.

A total of 2,53,384 candidates have applied for the ICSE 2025 exams, with 1,35,268 male candidates and 1,18,116 female candidates. The exams will be held in 2,803 schools in India and four international locations: Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and the UAE.

ISC 2025 Exam Dates

Meanwhile, the Indian School Certificate (ISC) exams for Class 12 students will commence earlier on February 13, 2025, and end on April 5, 2025. The ISC exams will be held for 1,00,067 registered candidates, of which 52,692 male candidates and 47,375 female candidates. The exams will be held in 1,461 participating schools in India and in two international locations, namely the UAE and Singapore.

The ISC 2025 exams will cover a wide range of subjects, from core disciplines such as English, Mathematics, and Science to elective subjects. The timetable is designed to give students the necessary preparation time and ensure fair spacing between subjects.

Results Announcement

CISCE has confirmed that results for both ICSE and ISC exams will be declared in May 2025. The board asks students to keep an eye on the official website and the CAREERS portal for any changes or announcements leading up to the exams.

Global Reach of CISCE Exams

CISCE conducts examinations beyond the Indian borders as well. Several international locations conduct the examinations conducted by CISCE. For the ICSE, candidates are from countries such as Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and the UAE. Similarly, the ISC will also conduct examinations for students in the international locations of the UAE and Singapore. This geographical spread, therefore, represents the worldwide reach of schools affiliated with CISCE.
Download timetable and more

The detailed exam schedules are also available on the CISCE official website, cisce.org, or through the CAREERS portal for students appearing for the 2025 ICSE and ISC exams. Students must check the date sheet carefully to be up-to-date with timings, venues, and special instructions. Students must regularly visit the official website for any amendments or changes in the dates of the examination.

Preparation Tips for Students

As the exam dates approach, students are encouraged to begin their revision plans early. With the exams spanning over several weeks, a structured study routine will help them cover all subjects thoroughly. The board also offers mock tests and sample papers on the official website, which can be used for practice.

Second, CISCE advises students to keep fit and healthy and to take regular breaks and breaks to de-stress themselves. They should ensure proper sleep, balanced meals, and optimal management of their time as the dates for exams close in.

The 2025 ICSE and ISC exams would have a strict schedule with perfect planning and abundant time for proper preparation for intense examinations. Of course, like every other time, it would present CISCE an opportunity for all the applicants to produce their best: both local and international applicants.