CISCE Unveils 2027 Board Exam Schedule: Key Dates and Changes

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced the schedule for the 2027 board exams, with class 10 exams starting on February 15 and class 12 exams on February 9. A total of 379,980 candidates will participate, with significant changes in examination timings. The ICSE exams will cover 76 subjects, while the ISC will feature 60 subjects. Students are advised to be seated by 9:45 AM for the exams. Read on for more details about the examination centers and candidate distribution across states.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 10, 2026, 15:43 IST

2027 Board Exam Timeline Announced

New Delhi: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially released the timetable for the 2027 board examinations, with class 10 exams commencing on February 15 and class 12 exams starting on February 9.

Approximately 379,980 students are expected to participate in these examinations. For the ICSE (class 10), around 270,000 candidates from 3,106 affiliated schools will take part, while over 110,000 candidates from 1,651 schools will sit for the ISC (class 12) exams.

The ICSE examination will encompass 76 subjects, whereas the ISC will include 60 subjects.

The ICSE exams will run from February 15 to March 31, 2027, taking place at 2,835 examination centers across India and abroad.

Joseph Emmanuel, the chief executive and secretary of CISCE, emphasized that the credibility of an examination system hinges on its fairness, administrative integrity, and the trust it fosters among students, parents, and educational institutions.

The highest concentrations of ICSE candidates are from Uttar Pradesh (51,168), West Bengal (46,521), Karnataka (33,417), Maharashtra (31,035), Punjab (19,308), and Jharkhand (17,201), showcasing the extensive reach of CISCE's affiliated schools.

The ISC examinations will be held from February 9 to April 8, with 110,025 candidates participating across 1,477 centers in India and internationally.

Uttar Pradesh again leads with the most ISC candidates (34,702), followed by West Bengal (30,235), Uttarakhand (5,629), Punjab (5,479), Jharkhand (5,356), Maharashtra (4,660), Tamil Nadu (3,572), Kerala (3,491), and Karnataka (3,010).

A notable change for the ICSE 2027 exams is the adjustment in examination timings. Reading time will now start at 10 AM, followed by writing time at 10:15 AM, a shift from the previous schedule of 10:45 AM and 11 AM.

Candidates must ensure they are seated in their designated examination rooms by 9:45 AM.