CISCE to release Class 10, 12 board exam datesheet 2027 today, confirms official

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to announce the ICSE and ISC board exam datesheet 2027 today. Students will be able to check the subject-wise examination schedule for Classes 10 and 12 on the official website, cisce.org.ICSE, ISC datesheet 2027 releasing today at cisce.org. Direct link to check CISCE board exam timetable (Image: PTI)New Delhi,Nov 10, 2026 11:40 ISTThe Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is all set to release the ICSE and ISC Board Exam Datesheet 2027 today. Students appearing for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations will be able to check the subject-wise examination schedule on the council's official website, the link for which is cisce.org.Confirming the development, a CISCE official told India Today, “The ICSE and ISC datesheets will be released today. Candidates are advised to remain calm and check the official CISCE website for the latest updates.”Once released, students will be able to download the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 timetables and check the examination dates, subject-wise schedule and other important instructions. The CISCE board examinations are generally conducted between February and March.In 2026, the ICSE Class 10 examinations were held from February 17 to March 30, while the ISC Class 12 examinations took place from February 12 to April 6. Around 2.6 lakh students appeared for the ICSE examinations in 2026, while approximately 1.5 lakh candidates took the ISC examinations. COMMON QUESTION PAPER FOR ENGLISH AND MODERN ENGLISHMeanwhile, CISCE has clarified the question paper format for Modern English (Language) in the ISC Year 2027 examinations. As per the official circular, candidates appearing for English Paper 1 (Language) and Modern English (Language) will be given the same question paper, as the syllabus for both subjects is identical.Accordingly, English (801) and Modern English (891) will have a common language paper. The board has advised students to refer to the syllabi prescribed in the Regulations and Syllabuses for ISC Year 2027 Examination. CISCE has further confirmed that both papers will be conducted on the same date and at the same time. Students registered for either subject will therefore follow the common examination schedule.LAST-MINUTE PREPARATION TIPS FOR STUDENTSWith the datesheet releasing today, students should focus on revising important topics and practising previous years' question papers. They should also solve the sample papers to understand the latest exam pattern, question formats and marking scheme.Analysing mistakes, managing time effectively and avoiding starting new topics at the last minute can help students improve their preparation and confidence ahead of the board examinations.Students are advised to keep checking the official CISCE website for the latest updates and download the datesheet as soon as it is released. They should plan their revision according to the examination schedule and make the most of the remaining preparation time.- Ends