The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the ICSE Class 10 date sheet 2027 on 10 November 2026. The board exams will begin on Monday, 15 February 2027 with English Language (English Paper 1) and end on Wednesday, 31 March 2027 with Economics and the Group II elective languages.
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Most papers start at 10:15 AM, while the four Art papers start earlier, at 9:00 AM. Every paper also gets 15 minutes of extra reading time before the writing time begins. The timetable has been signed by Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, Chief Executive and Secretary, CISCE.
The ICSE 2027 results are expected in April or May 2027. With the full schedule now out, Class 10 students have about three months to plan revision subject by subject. This article gives the complete subject-wise date sheet, reporting times, exam-day rules and smart preparation tips.
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ICSE Board Exam 2027: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) |
| Exam | ICSE (Class 10) Examination 2027 |
| Date sheet released | 10 November 2026 |
| Exam starts | 15 February 2027 (English Paper 1) |
| Exam ends | 31 March 2027 (Economics, Group II elective languages) |
| Main exam timing | 10:15 AM (reading time from 10:00 AM) |
| Art papers timing | 9:00 AM (reading time from 8:45 AM) |
| Extra reading time | 15 minutes for every paper |
| Result | April / May 2027 (expected) |
| Official website | cisce.org |
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Key Dates at a Glance
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| First paper: English Language | Monday, 15 February 2027 |
| Mathematics | Monday, 22 February 2027 |
| Hindi | Thursday, 4 March 2027 |
| Science papers (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | 8, 12 and 15 March 2027 |
| Regional and foreign languages | Friday, 19 March 2027 |
| Last paper | Wednesday, 31 March 2027 |
| Result | April / May 2027 |
ICSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2027: Full Subject-Wise Timetable
| Day and date | Time | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 15 February 2027 | 10:15 AM | English Language – English Paper 1 | 2 hours |
| Tuesday, 16 February 2027 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 4 (Applied Art) | 3 hours |
| Thursday, 18 February 2027 | 10:15 AM | Literature in English – English Paper 2 | 2 hours |
| Monday, 22 February 2027 | 10:15 AM | Mathematics | 3 hours |
| Tuesday, 23 February 2027 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 1 (Still Life) | 3 hours |
| Wednesday, 24 February 2027 | 10:15 AM | Group III Elective, Section B: Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Assistant Beauty Therapist, Assistant Hairstylist, Basic Data Entry Operator, Dietetic Aide, Cashier, Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator, Auto Service Technician | 2 hours |
| Friday, 26 February 2027 | 10:15 AM | History & Civics – H.C.G. Paper 1 | 2 hours |
| Monday, 1 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Geography – H.C.G. Paper 2 | 2 hours |
| Tuesday, 2 March 2027 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing / Painting) | 3 hours |
| Thursday, 4 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Hindi | 3 hours |
| Monday, 8 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Physics – Science Paper 1 | 2 hours |
| Friday, 12 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Chemistry – Science Paper 2 | 2 hours |
| Monday, 15 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Biology – Science Paper 3 | 2 hours |
| Tuesday, 16 March 2027 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 3 (Original Composition) | 3 hours |
| Wednesday, 17 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Group III Elective, Section A: Carnatic Music, Commercial Applications, Computer Applications, Cookery, Drama, Economic Applications, Environmental Applications, Fashion Designing, French, German, Hindustani Music, Home Science, Hospitality Management, Indian Dance, Mass Media & Communication, Physical Education, Spanish, Western Music, Yoga | 2 hours |
| Wednesday, 17 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Technical Drawing Applications | 3 hours |
| Friday, 19 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Ao-Naga, Assamese, Bengali, Bhasha Indonesia, Dzongkha, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Lepcha, Mizo, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tangkhul, Telugu, Urdu, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Modern Armenian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Tibetan | 3 hours |
| Thursday, 25 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Environmental Science (Group II Elective) | 2 hours |
| Monday, 29 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Commercial Studies (Group II Elective) | 2 hours |
| Wednesday, 31 March 2027 | 10:15 AM | Economics (Group II Elective); French, Sanskrit (Group II Elective) | 2 hours |
Gaps that help revision: Mathematics gets a three-day gap after Literature in English. Students taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology get two to three days before each science paper. Hindi falls on 4 March, between Geography and Physics, so plan its revision early.
How to Download ICSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2027
- Visit the official CISCE website, cisce.org.
- On the homepage, go to the Notices or latest updates section.
- Click the link “ICSE (Class X) Year 2027 Examination Timetable”.
- The timetable PDF will open on screen.
- Download it and keep a printout on your study table.
Direct ICSE Class 10 Time Table Link
Reporting Time and Reading Time
| Exam start time | Reading time begins | Must be seated by |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 AM (most subjects) | 10:00 AM | 9:45 AM |
| 9:00 AM (Art papers) | 8:45 AM | 8:30 AM |
The 15 minutes of reading time is in addition to the writing time shown in the date sheet. Use it to choose questions and plan your answers.
ICSE 2027 Exam Day Guidelines
Dress code: Regular students must wear their school uniform. Private candidates should preferably wear school uniform or light-coloured clothes.
Allowed inside the exam hall:
- Admission card issued by CISCE
- Blue or black pens, pencils, scale, eraser, sharpener
- Coloured pencils, drawing instruments and art material in a transparent pouch
Not allowed inside the exam hall:
- Textbooks, notes, chits or photocopies
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, fitness bands, wireless earbuds and cameras
- AI-enabled smart glasses, AR glasses or Bluetooth spectacles
- Smart rings, scanner pens, translation pens and recording pens
- Wallets, cash and handbags
- Any sharp object
All exam halls will be under CCTV surveillance, and schools may frisk candidates at entry. Candidates cannot leave the exam hall before the paper ends. Write the Unique ID, Index Number and Subject clearly on the answer booklet, and use only blue or black ink.
Preparation Tips for ICSE 2027
- Start with the heavy subjects. Mathematics and Hindi are 3-hour papers; give them extra practice time now.
- Use the gaps wisely. Plan which subject you will revise in each gap between papers.
- Solve past papers under timed conditions. Practise with the 15-minute reading time to build a habit of planning answers.
- Revise English Paper 2 texts early. Literature in English comes just three days after the first paper.
- Don’t neglect electives. Group II and Group III papers come at the end, when energy is low. Keep a light, steady revision of them throughout.
- Protect your health. Regular sleep and short breaks matter more in a seven-week exam schedule.
FAQs: ICSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2027
Q1. When will the ICSE Class 10 board exams 2027 start?
The exams start on Monday, 15 February 2027 with English Language (English Paper 1).
Q2. When is the last ICSE 2027 exam?
The last paper is on Wednesday, 31 March 2027: Economics and the Group II elective languages French and Sanskrit.
Q3. What is the timing of ICSE 2027 exams?
Most papers start at 10:15 AM. Art papers start at 9:00 AM. Each paper has 15 minutes of reading time before the writing time.
Q4. When is the ICSE 2027 Mathematics exam?
Mathematics is on Monday, 22 February 2027, from 10:15 AM, and lasts 3 hours.
Q5. When are the ICSE 2027 Science exams?
Physics is on 8 March, Chemistry on 12 March and Biology on 15 March 2027.
Q6. When will the ICSE 2027 result be declared?
CISCE says the result will be declared in April or May 2027 on cisce.org.
Q7. By what time should students be seated in the exam hall?
By 9:45 AM for 10:15 AM papers and by 8:30 AM for 9:00 AM papers.
Q8. Are smartwatches or AI glasses allowed in the exam hall?
No. Smartwatches, mobiles, AI-enabled smart glasses, smart rings, earbuds and other electronic devices are banned.
Q9. Can I apply for a recheck of my ICSE 2027 result?
Yes. Recheck applications must be submitted online within four days of the result. Re-evaluation of a rechecked script can be requested within three days of the recheck result.
Q10. Is there an improvement exam for ICSE 2027?
Yes. Candidates who appear for the main exam can take the improvement exam in up to three subjects. Registration dates will be shared with schools later.
