The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the ISC (Class 12) date sheet 2027 together with the ICSE Class 10 timetable. The ISC board exams will begin on Tuesday, 9 February 2027 with Environmental Science and Western Music (Paper 1) and end on Thursday, 8 April 2027 with Legal Studies.
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This year, 1,10,025 candidates from 1,651 affiliated schools will appear in the ISC exams at 1,477 centres in India and abroad. The exams will cover 60 subjects, and every theory paper is of 3 hours.
ISC Board Exam 2027: Overview
The schedule stretches over about eight weeks, with many core subjects well spaced out. English Paper 1 is on 10 February, Mathematics on 1 March, Physics on 8 March and Accountancy on 26 February. Below is the complete subject-wise date sheet, key dates for each stream, exam-day rules and revision tips.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) |
| Exam | ISC (Class 12) Examination 2027 |
| Exam starts | 9 February 2027 |
| Exam ends | 8 April 2027 |
| Duration of each paper | 3 hours (plus 15 minutes reading time) |
| Total candidates | 1,10,025 |
| Affiliated schools | 1,651 |
| Exam centres | 1,477 (India and overseas) |
| Subjects | 60 |
| Official website | cisce.org |
Stream-Wise Key Dates
| Stream | Subject | Date |
|---|---|---|
| All streams | English Paper 1 (English Language) | Wednesday, 10 February 2027 |
| All streams | English Paper 2 (Literature in English) | Monday, 15 February 2027 |
| Science | Chemistry Paper 1 | Wednesday, 24 February 2027 |
| Science / Commerce | Mathematics | Monday, 1 March 2027 |
| Science | Physics Paper 1 | Monday, 8 March 2027 |
| Science | Biology Paper 1 | Monday, 15 March 2027 |
| Science | Computer Science Paper 1 | Wednesday, 17 March 2027 |
| Commerce | Economics | Thursday, 18 February 2027 |
| Commerce | Accountancy | Friday, 26 February 2027 |
| Commerce | Business Studies | Thursday, 11 March 2027 |
| Commerce | Commerce | Monday, 29 March 2027 |
| Humanities | Geography | Friday, 12 March 2027 |
| Humanities | History | Friday, 19 March 2027 |
| Humanities | Sociology | Thursday, 25 March 2027 |
| Humanities | Psychology | Wednesday, 31 March 2027 |
| Humanities | Political Science | Friday, 2 April 2027 |
| Last paper | Legal Studies | Thursday, 8 April 2027 |
ISC Class 12 Date Sheet 2027: Full Subject-Wise Schedule
Every paper listed below is of 3 hours.
| Day and date | Subject / paper |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 9 February 2027 | Environmental Science; Western Music – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Wednesday, 10 February 2027 | English Paper 1 (English Language); Modern English – Paper 1 (English Language) |
| Friday, 12 February 2027 | Applied Mathematics; Robotics – Paper 1 (Theory); Geometrical and Building Drawing; Biotechnology |
| Saturday, 13 February 2027 | Art Paper 1 (Drawing or Painting from Still Life) |
| Monday, 15 February 2027 | English – Paper 2 (Literature in English) |
| Tuesday, 16 February 2027 | Modern English – Paper 2 (Literature in English) |
| Thursday, 18 February 2027 | Economics |
| Monday, 22 February 2027 | Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Khasi, Mizo, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Dzongkha, Lepcha, Chinese, Modern Armenian, Tibetan, Arabic, Sanskrit, German |
| Wednesday, 24 February 2027 | Chemistry – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Friday, 26 February 2027 | Accountancy |
| Saturday, 27 February 2027 | Art Paper 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature) |
| Monday, 1 March 2027 | Mathematics |
| Wednesday, 3 March 2027 | Physical Education |
| Thursday, 4 March 2027 | Home Science – Paper 1 (Theory); Indian Music – Hindustani – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Monday, 8 March 2027 | Physics – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Tuesday, 9 March 2027 | Mass Media & Communication |
| Thursday, 11 March 2027 | Business Studies |
| Friday, 12 March 2027 | Geography |
| Saturday, 13 March 2027 | Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour) |
| Monday, 15 March 2027 | Biology – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Wednesday, 17 March 2027 | Computer Science – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Friday, 19 March 2027 | History |
| Saturday, 20 March 2027 | Art Paper 5 (Crafts ‘A’) |
| Wednesday, 24 March 2027 | Art Paper 3 (Drawing or Painting of a Living Person) |
| Thursday, 25 March 2027 | Sociology |
| Monday, 29 March 2027 | Commerce |
| Wednesday, 31 March 2027 | Psychology |
| Friday, 2 April 2027 | Political Science |
| Saturday, 3 April 2027 | Fashion Designing – Paper 1 (Theory); Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing |
| Monday, 5 April 2027 | Artificial Intelligence – Paper 1 (Theory); Hospitality Management; Electricity and Electronics |
| Tuesday, 6 April 2027 | Elective English |
| Thursday, 8 April 2027 | Legal Studies |
Revision gaps for the main subjects: PCM students get four days between Chemistry and Mathematics, six days before Physics, and six more before Biology. Commerce students get a 7-day gap between Economics and Accountancy and 12 days before Business Studies. Practical exam dates are set by schools, so check with your school for those.
Also Read: ICSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2027 Out: Board Exams from 15 February to 31 March, Download Timetable PDF
How to Download ISC Class 12 Date Sheet 2027
- Visit the official CISCE website, cisce.org.
- Open the Notices or latest updates section on the homepage.
- Click the link “ISC (Class XII) Year 2027 Examination Timetable”.
- The timetable PDF will open on screen.
- Download it and keep a printed copy for your revision plan.
Check Official Date Sheet PDF Here
Exam Timing and Reading Time
Every paper gives candidates 15 minutes of reading time before the writing time begins. In previous years, most ISC papers started at 2:00 PM, with reading time from 1:45 PM. Check the exact start time for each paper in the official timetable PDF and on your admit card.
ISC 2027 Exam Day Rules
CISCE’s general directions for its 2027 board exams include:
- Dress code: School uniform for regular students; school uniform or light-coloured clothes for private candidates.
- Allowed: Admission card, blue or black pens, pencils, scale, eraser, drawing instruments and art material in a transparent pouch.
- Not allowed: Books, notes, chits, mobile phones, smartwatches, fitness bands, earbuds, AI-enabled smart glasses, smart rings, scanner or translation pens, wallets, cash and handbags.
- CCTV surveillance: All exam halls will be monitored, and candidates may be frisked at entry.
- Seating: Be seated at least 30 minutes before the paper begins. No candidate may leave before the paper ends.
- Answer booklet: Write your Unique ID, Index Number and Subject clearly, and use only blue or black ink.
Preparation Tips for ISC 2027
- Make a subject-wise calendar. Mark each of your papers and plan revision for each gap.
- Finish English early. English Paper 1 and Paper 2 fall in the first week, so complete literature revision before February.
- Prioritise numerical subjects. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Accountancy need daily practice, not just last-minute reading.
- Practise full 3-hour papers. Every ISC paper is 3 hours long; timed practice builds stamina.
- Plan for the long finish. Commerce, Humanities and elective students have papers until April; keep a steady pace so you don’t burn out early.
- Don’t forget practicals. Practical and project work dates are set by schools and usually come before the theory exams.
FAQs: ISC Class 12 Date Sheet 2027
Q1. When will the ISC Class 12 board exams 2027 start?
The ISC exams start on Tuesday, 9 February 2027 with Environmental Science and Western Music (Paper 1).
Q2. When is the last ISC 2027 exam?
The last paper is Legal Studies on Thursday, 8 April 2027.
Q3. When is the ISC 2027 Mathematics exam?
Mathematics is on Monday, 1 March 2027. Applied Mathematics is on Friday, 12 February 2027.
Q4. When are the ISC 2027 Physics, Chemistry and Biology exams?
Chemistry Paper 1 is on 24 February, Physics Paper 1 on 8 March and Biology Paper 1 on 15 March 2027.
Q5. When is the ISC 2027 English exam?
English Paper 1 (English Language) is on 10 February and English Paper 2 (Literature in English) is on 15 February 2027.
Q6. How many students will appear in ISC 2027?
A total of 1,10,025 candidates from 1,651 schools will take the exams at 1,477 centres.
Q7. How long is each ISC paper?
Every theory paper is of 3 hours, with 15 minutes of extra reading time.
Q8. When are the ISC 2027 practical exams?
Practical and project work dates are fixed by individual schools. Students should check with their school.
Q9. When is the ISC 2027 Accountancy exam?
Accountancy is on Friday, 26 February 2027.
Q10. Where can I download the ISC 2027 timetable PDF?
The official timetable is available on cisce.org under the Notices section.
