As of the afternoon of 10 November 2026, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) had yet to publish the 2027 timetables for ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12. Students should look for the PDFs in the Latest Updates section of the council’s website.
Key Highlights
- The 2027 subject dates and start times are awaiting confirmation.
- The 2026 exams began in February for both classes. The ISC schedule extended into April.
- ISC candidates registered for English (801) and Modern English (891) will sit a common Language Paper 1.
When Will CISCE Release the 2027 Timetables?
The Times of India reported that both timetables were expected on 10 November. At 1:09 p.m. IST, NDTV’s live coverage still described them as awaited. The Times of India: The official PDFs will give students the dates they can use to plan around individual papers.
CISCE published the previous cycle’s timetables on 13 November 2025. ndtv.com. The 2026 ICSE timetable and 2026 ISC timetable show how long each exam period ran. A student’s own finish date depended on the subjects they took.
| Examination | Class | 2026 Timetable Window |
| ICSE | 10 | 17 February to 30 March |
| ISC | 12 | 12 February to 6 April |
In 2026, ICSE English Language started at 11 a.m., while ISC English Language started at 2 p.m. Both timetables listed a separate 15-minute reading period. When the new PDFs arrive, read the instructions alongside the subject rows before working out when to leave for the centre.
How to Download the ICSE or ISC Date Sheet
Open the CISCE homepage and look under Latest Updates for the timetable carrying the examination year 2027. The council publishes the exam schedule as a public PDF. CISCE’s August post on X covered a separate step, when schools confirmed candidate and subject details through the CAREERS Portal. Students can open the public timetable directly when it goes live.
- Open the ICSE timetable for Class 10 or the ISC timetable for Class 12. Save the entire PDF so the instructions stay with the dates.
- Search for the full paper name and check the subject code if one is listed. The 2026 ICSE timetable, for instance, grouped Malayalam and Tamil in the same row.
- Write down the date, start time, and duration for each paper. Record reading time and the school’s reporting time separately from the writing start.
A screenshot is handy for a family group, but the full PDF keeps the exam year and instructions visible. If CISCE posts a revision, compare the affected papers with the old copy before updating your calendar. Ask your school about reporting arrangements and collect your admit card separately.
What Students Can Prepare Before the Schedule Arrives
ISC students have one confirmed detail. In its clarification on Modern English, CISCE said candidates registered for English (801) and Modern English (891) will write the same Language Paper 1 on the same date and at the same time. The clarification applies to the language paper. For literature revision, use the syllabus for your registered subject.
CISCE has also released specimen papers and answer keys in selected subjects. The Class 10 specimen paper collection includes Mathematics and separate papers for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. CISCE’s October circular on specimen papers covers materials for both ICSE and ISC.
- Complete one specimen paper in a single sitting. When marking it, note whether you lost marks through missed steps, incomplete answers, or running out of time.
- Keep a shortlist of papers that need more work. If two of them land close together, move the longer practice sessions forward so the gap is available for a final review.
Bookmark the council’s Latest Updates page and save the official PDF when it appears. Keep it handy when your school shares its reporting instructions.
FAQs
Do I need a login to download the CISCE date sheet?
The board timetable is a public PDF when released. Students can open it from the council’s website without entering a roll number or using their school’s login.
What if I cannot find my subject on the timetable?
Search the full subject name and check grouped entries for languages or electives. If you still cannot find it, ask your school to confirm your registered paper.
Will English and Modern English students sit the same ISC paper?
Both groups will take the same Language Paper 1 on the same date and at the same time. The clarification applies to candidates registered under codes 801 and 891.
Can I use the date sheet as my admit card?
The timetable tells you when each paper takes place. Your admit card is a separate document. Ask your school when it will be available and what to bring.
What should I do if CISCE revises a paper date?
Open the revised notice, check which paper it names, and update your calendar from that copy. Ask your school to clarify any conflicting dates or reporting instructions.
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