The date sheet for the ISC 2026 exams conducted by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has been announced. Since the ISC exams have multiple streams, that is, science, commerce and humanities, the ISC date sheet is declared well in advance so that the students can plan their revision, avoid last-minute panic, and also allocate times judiciously to each of their subjects The ISC exams will begin on February 12, 2026, and they will conclude on April 6, 2026. The timetable covers all the three main streams, science, commerce, and humanities.

This blog provides the full overview of the Class 12 CBSE exam dates, important subjects, exam timings, and smart preparation tips to help students maximize their scores.

Highlights for CBSE Class 12 Exam Datesheet for the Session of 2025-26

PARTICULARSDETAILS
Board NameCouncil for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
Academic Session2025-26
ClassXII
Official Websitehttps://www.cisce-ac.in
Exam Start dateFebruary 12, 2026
Exam End DateApril 6, 2026
Exam Start TimeMorning : 9 a.m. Afternoon: 2 p.m.
Exam End TimeMorning: 12 noon Afternoon 5 p.m.

Steps to Download ISC 2026 Date sheet

Follow these steps to view/ download the Official ISC Date Sheet for 2026:

  • Visit cisce.org.
  • Go to ‘Notice Board’ or ‘Examinations’.
  • Click on ISC Date Sheet 2026 PDF.
  • Download the file for reference.

👉 Click here to download the PDF for ISC 2026 Datesheet

Check the complete ISC Class 12 Board Exam 2025 date sheet below.

Day & Date

Time

Subject / Paper

Duration

Thursday, February 12

2:00 P.M.

Psychology 

3 hrs.

Friday, February 13

2:00 P.M.

English - Paper 1 (English Language) 

3 hrs.

9:00 A.M.

Art Paper 3 (Drawing or Painting of a Living Person) 

3 hrs.

Saturday, February 14

2:00 P.M.

Legal Studies 

3 hrs.

Monday, February 16

2:00 P.M.

English - Paper 2 (Literature in English) 

3 hrs.

2:00 P.M.

Home Science - Paper 1 (Theory) 

3 hrs.

Tuesday, February 17

2:00 P.M.

Electricity and Electronics 

3 hrs.

2:00 P.M.

Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing 

3 hrs.

Friday, February 20

2:00 P.M.

Accounts

3 hrs.

Saturday, February 21

2:00 P.M.

Mass Media & Communication

3 hrs.

Monday, February 23

2:00 P.M.

Chemistry - Paper I (Theory) 

3 hrs.

Wednesday, February 25

2:00 P.M.

History

3 hrs.

Friday, February 27

2:00 P.M.

Commerce 

3 hrs.

Saturday, February 28

9:00 A.M.

Art Paper 1 (Drawing or Painting from Still Life) 

3 hrs.

Monday, March 2

2:00 P.M.

Environmental Science - Paper 1 (Theory) 

3 hrs.

Friday, March 6

2:00 P.M.

Biology - Paper I (Theory) 

3 hrs.

Saturday, March 7

2:00 P.M.

Fashion Designing - Paper 1 (Theory) 

3 hrs.

2:00 P.M.

Indian Music - Hindustani - Paper 1 (Theory) 

3 hrs.

Monday, March 9

2:00 P.M.

Mathematics 

3 hrs.

Wednesday, March 11

2:00 P.M.

Business Studies 

3 hrs.

Friday, March 13

2:00 P.M.

Languages: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Khasi, Mizo, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Modern Armenian, Tibetan, Arabic, Sanskrit 

3 hrs.

Saturday, March 14

9:00 A.M.

Art Paper 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature) 

3 hrs.

Monday, March 16

2:00 P.M.

Physics - Paper 1 (Theory) 

3 hrs.

Wednesday, March 18

2:00 P.M.

Physical Education 

3 hrs.

Monday, March 23

2:00 P.M.

Economics 

3 hrs.

2:00 P.M.

Biotechnology - Paper 1 (Theory) 

3 hrs.

Wednesday, March 25

2:00 P.M.

Sociology 

3 hrs.

Friday, March 27

2:00 P.M.

Computer Science - Paper 1 (Theory) 

3 hrs.

Saturday, March 28

9:00 A.M.

Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour) 

3 hrs.

Monday, March 30

2:00 P.M.

Political Science 

3 hrs.

Wednesday, April 1

2:00 P.M.

Elective English 

3 hrs.

2:00 P.M.

Hospitality Management 

3 hrs.

Saturday, April 4

9:00 A.M.

Art Paper 5 (Crafts 'A') 

3 hrs.

Monday, April 6

2:00 P.M.

Geography 

3 hrs.

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Practical Exam Dates for ISC Class 12

The Practical Examinations for ISC Class 12 will be held from January 10 to January 31st. Students should check with their respective schools for exact dates and timings for their practical exams.

Highlights for ISC 2026 Examinations

EventsDates
Practical Exam Start DateJanuary 10, 2026
Practical Exam End dateJanuary 31, 2026
Theory Exam Start dateFebruary 12, 2026
Theory Exam End DateApril 6, 2026
Result DeclarationMay, 2026

Key Instructions for Class 12 CBSE Board Students

  • Attendance Requirement: A student needs to have a minimum of 75% attendance in Class XI and XII combined in order to sit for the ISC examinations.
  • Admit Card: Students appearimng for ISC exams must collect their admit cards from their respective schools. CISCE does not provide for online downloading of admit cards.
  • Reporting Time: Report to the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the start of the examination to avoid any last-minute hindrances.
  • Stationery: Only carry permissible stationery along with your admit card and school ID card.
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