ISC Registration 2027-28: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has started the registration process for the ICSE and ISC 2027 and 2028 examinations. Schools have been asked to confirm candidate entries for the 2027 board examinations and register new candidates appearing for the 2028 exams.
The registration and entry confirmation process will be conducted through the CISCE CAREERS Portal. Schools are advised to complete the process within the prescribed deadlines to avoid late charges and ensure that candidate details are accurate.
ICSE, ISC 2027 Exam Entry Confirmation Schedule
The confirmation window for candidates appearing in the ICSE and ISC 2027 examinations opened on August 5, 2026. Schools can confirm candidate entries without a late fee until September 15, 2026.
A late confirmation window will subsequently be available from September 16 to September 30, 2026, during which schools will have to pay the applicable late charges.
Schools can also request minor corrections to candidate details through the CAREERS Portal. Supporting documents may be required for verification. Head teachers and examination in-charges should carefully verify all details before submitting the entries.
ICSE, ISC 2028 Registration Schedule
CISCE has also opened registration for students appearing for the 2028 ICSE and ISC examinations. The registration deadlines vary for ICSE and ISC.
Examination | Regular Registration | Late Registration | Late Fee |
ICSE 2028 | August 5–October 31, 2026 | November 1–15, 2026 | Applicable |
ISC 2028 | August 5–November 15, 2026 | No separate late window mentioned | No late fee during regular window |
Schools should refer to the official CISCE instructions for details regarding registration procedures, fees, documents and candidate requirements.
ICSE Class 10 Subject Groups and Marking Scheme
Students appearing for the ICSE Class 10 examination should carefully check the subject group and assessment pattern while their schools complete the registration process.
Subject Group | Subjects / Choice | External: Internal Marks |
Group I – Compulsory | English, Second Language, History, Civics and Geography | 80:20 |
Group II – Choose 2 | Mathematics, Science, Economics, Commercial Studies, Modern Foreign Language and other options | 80:20 |
Group III – Choose 1 | Computer Applications, Economic Applications, Commercial Applications, Art, Performing Arts and other options | 50:50 |
The exact subjects available may depend on the school's offerings and CISCE's prescribed subject combinations.
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ICSE, ISC Exam 2027-28: Paper Pattern
The ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 examinations follow subject-specific examination patterns. The duration and assessment components may vary depending on the subject.
Details | ICSE Class 10 | ISC Class 12 |
Exam Level | Class 10 | Class 12 |
Total Marks | 100 marks, including internal assessment where applicable | 100 marks, including practical/project work where applicable |
Exam Time | Generally 2–2.5 hours, depending on subject | Generally 2–3 hours, depending on subject |
Questions | MCQs, short-answer and long-answer questions | MCQs, short-answer and long-answer questions |
Practical/Project | Applicable to selected subjects | Applicable to selected subjects |
Assessment | Written examination and internal assessment | Written examination and practical/project assessment, where applicable |
CISCE Registration 2026: Important Points
Schools should complete the ICSE and ISC registration and entry confirmation process within the prescribed timelines. Candidate information should be checked carefully before final submission to prevent errors.
For the latest instructions, schools and candidates should rely on official CISCE communications and the CAREERS Portal. Any correction or modification should be submitted according to the council's prescribed procedure and supported with the required documents.