ISC Class 12 2026 – Exam Dates, Timetable & Details
The Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class 12 board examinations 2026 have been officially scheduled by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). These exams are conducted annually for
students completing Class 12 (ISC) across CISCE-affiliated schools in India and abroad.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially released the ISC (Class 12) 2026 timetable. The theory examinations are scheduled to take place from February 12 to April 6, 2026.
Below are the comprehensive details regarding the dates, exam pattern, and other essential information.
📅 Official ISC Class 12 Exam Dates 2026
According to the CISCE board timetable released in November 2025, the ISC (Class 12) exams will be held as follows:
📌 Exam Start Date: 12 February 2026
📌 Exam End Date: 6 April 2026
📌 Exam Mode: Pen-and-paper (traditional board exam)
📌 Official Website: https://cisce.org
📅 ISC Class 12 Subject-Wise Timetable 2026
Most exams will be held in the afternoon session (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM). Students are granted an additional 15 minutes for reading the question paper (1:45 PM to 2:00 PM).
| Date | Day | Subject / Paper | Duration |
| Feb 12 | Thursday | Psychology | 3 hrs |
| Feb 13 | Friday | English – Paper 1 (Language) | 3 hrs |
| Feb 16 | Monday | English – Paper 2 (Literature) | 3 hrs |
| Feb 20 | Friday | Accounts | 3 hrs |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Chemistry – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs |
| Feb 27 | Friday | Commerce | 3 hrs |
| Mar 6 | Friday | Biology – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Mathematics | 3 hrs |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Physics – Paper 1 (Theory) | 3 hrs |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Economics | 3 hrs |
| Mar 27 | Friday | Computer Science – Paper 1 | 3 hrs |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Geography | 3 hrs |
📝 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
For 2026, the CISCE has introduced more competency-based questions that test critical thinking and conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization.
- Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology):
- Theory: 70 Marks
- Practical/Project: 30 Marks
- Commerce & Arts Streams:
- Theory: 80 Marks
- Project/Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
- Language Papers: English Language and Literature are evaluated for 80 marks each (Theory) and 20 marks (Project).
- Exam Type: Theory papers in pen-and-paper mode
- Duration: Mostly 3 hours per subject
- Sections: Depending on subjects, may include theory, practical/ project components (as per CISCE guidelines)
✔️ Practical exams generally happen 1–2 months before theory papers.
✔️ Students must carry their admit card and ID to the exam centre.
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📥 Admit Card & Results
- Practical Exams: These were scheduled to take place between January 10 and January 31, 2026, depending on individual school schedules.
- Admit Card: Expected to be released in the last week of January or first week of February 2026. Students must collect the hard copy from their respective schools.
- Verify personal details (name, roll number, subject codes) carefully.
- Result Declaration: The ISC 2026 results are tentatively expected to be announced in May 2026.
💡 Important Instructions
- Reporting Time: Reach the exam center at least 30–45 minutes early.
- Stationery: Use only blue or black ballpoint/fountain pens.
- Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, smartwatches, and scientific calculators are strictly forbidden.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | ISC Class 12 Board Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | CISCE (Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations) |
| Start Date | 12 February 2026 |
| End Date | 6 April 2026 |
| Mode | Pen-and-paper |
| Admit Card | Issued 20-30 days before exam |
| Result | April/May 2026 |
| Official Website | cisce.org |
🧠 Tips for Students
✔️ Download date sheet PDF & note subject dates
✔️ Start revision early, especially for core subjects
✔️ Plan mock tests and previous year papers
✔️ Check exam timings & reporting time on admit card
To help you prioritize your preparation for the ISC Class 12 Board Exams 2026, here is the detailed subject-wise weightage and blueprint for the three major streams.
🧬 Science Stream (70 Theory + 30 Practical)
Science subjects place heavy emphasis on practical skills. For theory, focus on high-weightage units like Calculus and Optics.
| Subject | High-Weightage Topics | Marks |
| Physics | Optics (18), Current Electricity & Magnetism (16), Electrostatics (14) | 70 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry (31), Physical Chemistry (25), Inorganic (14) | 70 |
| Biology | Reproduction (16), Genetics & Evolution (15), Ecology (15) | 70 |
| Mathematics | Calculus (32), Probability (13), Relations & Functions (10) | 80 |
💼 Commerce Stream (80 Theory + 20 Project)
In Commerce, the marking scheme rewards structural accuracy in Accounts and conceptual depth in Business Management.
| Subject | Core Units / Chapters | Marks |
| Accounts | Partnership Accounts (34), Joint Stock Companies (26), Cash Flow (8) | 80 |
| Commerce | Business Environment (20), Marketing (20), Management (33) | 80 |
| Economics | National Income, Money & Banking, Theory of Income & Employment | 80 |
Humanities Stream (80 Theory + 20 Project)
Humanities subjects are descriptive. Success depends on your ability to link historical or political events to the present context.
| Subject | Key Focus Areas | Marks |
| History | Indian Democracy (Post-Independence), World War II, Cold War Era | 80 |
| Pol. Science | Contemporary World Politics (40), Politics in India Since Independence (40) | 80 |
| Geography | Physical Environment (30), Resources of India (30), Map Work (10) | 70 |
✍️ English: Compulsory for All (80 Theory + 20 Internal)
English is divided into two papers. Note: Literature Paper 2 usually carries 100 marks in total if internal assessment is not applicable to that specific paper, but most schools follow the 80/20 split for the final result.
- Language (Paper 1): Focus on Composition (20 marks) and Comprehension (20 marks). Proposal writing is a high-scoring section (10 marks).
- Literature (Paper 2): Important texts for 2026 include Macbeth (Acts III, IV & V), short stories like Indigo, and poems such as Daffodils or Death be not Proud.
Strategy Tip: For Mathematics, Section A is compulsory (65 marks), while you can choose between Section B (Vectors/3D) or Section C (Application of Calculus/Linear Programming) for the remaining 15 marks. Pick the one you are most comfortable with!
- ISC Class 12 Exam 2026 dates announced. Check subject-wise timetable, exam pattern, admit card and result details here.
