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ICSE Board Exam 2024: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) conducts Class 10 and 12 examinations across India. In 2024, the council will conduct exams in February and March. Further, the council will declare results in May 2024 and conduct compartment examinations in July 2024. All these details are included in the blog. In addition, the blog also highlights passing marks, exam patterns, preparation tips, and other details related to this examination.
Table of Contents
- 1 ICSE Board Exam 2024 Important Dates
- 2 ICSE Board Exam Pattern 2024
- 3 ISC Board Exam Pattern 2024
- 4 ICSE Board Exam Passing Marks 2024
- 5 ICSE Board Exam 2024 Admit Card
- 6 ICSE Board Exam Class 10th Date Sheet 2024
- 7 ICSE Board Exam Class 12th DateSheet 2024
- 8 ICSE Board Exam Results 2024
- 9 ICSE Board Exam Preparation Tips
- 10 FAQs
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| Board Name | Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) |
| Recognized by | Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) |
| Exams | Class 10 (ICSE Board Exam) and Class 12 (ISC Exam) |
| ICSE 10th Board 2024 Dates | 15 February 2024 to 30 March 2024 |
| ISC 12th Board 2024 Dates | 15 February 2024 to 30 March 2024 |
| Official Website | https://cisceboard.org/ |
| CBSE Results | https://cisceboard.org/ |
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ICSE Board Exam 2024 Important Dates
Here are the key dates for the ICSE Board Exam 2024:
| S.No. | Events | Dates |
| 1 | ICSE 10th Board 2024 | 15 February 2024 to 30 March 2024 |
| 2 | ISC 12th Board 2024 | 15 February 2024 to 30 March 2024 |
| 3 | ICSE Class 10 and 12 Result 2024 | May 2024 (Tentative) |
| 4 | ICSE 10th and 12th Supplementary Exam 2024 | July 2024 |
| 5 | ICSE 10th and 12th Supplementary Exam Results 2024 | August 2024 |
How to Download ICSE 10th and 12th Board Datesheet 2024?
Here are the steps to download ICSE Class 10 and 12 Timetable 2024:
- Go to the official website of the CISCE board i.e. cisce.org
- If you are a Class 10 student, click on the link for ‘Time Table of ICSE Year 2024 Examination’. Whereas, if you are a Class 12 student, you should select the link for ‘Time Table of ISC Year 2024 Examination’
- As soon as you click on the link, the timetable will be displayed on the screen.
- Thereafter, click on the ‘Download’ option to save the date sheet.
ICSE Board Exam Pattern 2024
Here are some key details of ICSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2024:
- The exam will be conducted offline.
- Each paper will be of 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on the subject.
- Each subject is of 100 marks. Here is the marks distribution for each subject in Class 10:
| Groups | Subjects | Marks Distribution |
| Group 1 | English;Geography;2nd Language;History and Civics | 80% Board Exam+20% Internal Assessment |
| Group 2 | Modern Foreign Language; Biology; Environmental Science (EVS); Economics; Chemistry; Physics;Classical Language;Mathematics | 20% Internal Assessment+80% Board Exam |
| Group 3 | Home Science; Performing Arts;Teaching Drawing Applications; Fashion Designing;Computer Applications; Cookery; Economics Applications; Yoga; Arts; Environmental Applications;Modern Foreign Language | 50% Internal exam+50% External exam |
ISC Board Exam Pattern 2024
Here are important details about the ISC exam pattern 2024:
- Each student has to select English as a compulsory subject in addition to 3, 4, or 5 elective subjects.
- A student is not allowed to appear for more than 6 subjects including English.
- The theory paper of each subject is of 3 hours duration.
- Each subject carries 100 marks in total. A majority of the total marks is attached to the theory paper and some marks are for project work. Here is a breakdown of marks:
| S.No | Subjects | Paper | Marks |
| 1 | English (Compulsory) | English Language | 100 |
| 2 | English (Compulsory) | English Literature | 100 |
| 3 | History (Elective) | Theory + Project Work | 80+20=100 |
| 4 | Economics (Elective) | Theory + Project Work | 80+20=100 |
| 5 | Geography (Elective) | Theory + Project Work | 70+30=100 |
| 6 | Accounts (Elective) | Theory + Project Work | 80+20=100 |
| 7 | Commerce (Elective) | Theory + Project Work | 80+20=100 |
| 8 | Biology (Elective) | Theory+Practical+Project Work+Practical File | 70+15+10+5=100 |
| 9 | Chemistry (Elective) | Theory+Practical+Project Work+Practical File | 70+15+10+5=100 |
| 10 | Physics (Elective) | Theory+Practical+Project Work+Practical File | 70+15+10+5=100 |
| 11 | Mathematics (Elective) | Theory+Project Work | 80+20=100 |
ISC Exam Pattern 2024 Biology
| Type of Exam | Topics and Details | Marks |
| Theory | Ecology and Environment; Biology and Human Welfare; Reproduction; Biotechnology and its Applications; Genetics and Evolution | 15+14+16+10+15=70 |
| Project Work | To be decided by the teacher and examiner and then approved by the Council | 30 |
ISC Exam Pattern 2024 Physics
| Type of Exam | Topics and Details | Marks |
| Theory | Electronic Devices; Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism; Electronics; Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter; Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents; Atoms and Nuclei; Electromagnetic Waves; Current Electricity | 70 (Marks distribution will be decided as per the Council) |
| Project Work | To be decided by the teacher and examiner and then approved by the Council | 30 |
ISC Exam Pattern 2024 Chemistry
| Type of Exam | Topics and Details | Marks |
| Theory | Unit 1: Surface Chemistry, Solid State, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Solutions; Unit 2: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, Coordination Compounds, d -and f -Block Elements, p -Block Elements; Unit 3: Aldehydes, Carboxylic Acids, and Ketones; Haloarenes and Haloalkanes; Chemistry in Everyday Life; Ethers, Phenols, and Alcohols; Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen | Unit 1= 25 marksUnit 2=20 marksUnit 3=25 marksTotal= 25+20+25=70 marks |
| Project Work | To be decided by the teacher and examiner and then approved by the Council | 30 |
ISC Exam Pattern 2024 Mathematics
| Type of Exam | Topics and Details | Marks |
| Theory | Section A: Relations and Functions; Probability; Calculus; Algebra Section B: Application of Integrals; 3D Geometry; Vectors; Or Section C: Linear Programming; Application of Calculus; Linear Regression | Section A=65 marks Section B or Section C= 15 marksTotal= 65+15= 80 |
| Project Work | Students are required to complete two projects, one from Section A and another from either Section B or Section C. The projects will be evaluated by both the subject teacher and an external visitor. Following this assessment, approval will be sought from the council. Each project carries a total of 10 marks. | 20 |
ISC Exam Pattern 2024 History
| Type of Exam | Topics and Details | Marks |
| Theory | Part 1: Short Questions from Chapters Part 2: 5 Long Questions | Part 1= 20 marksPart 2= (5*12=) 60 marksTotal= 60+20= 80 |
| Project Work | A project of up to 2000 words. | 20 |
ISC Exam Pattern 2024 English Language
| Type of Exam | Topics and Details | Marks |
| Theory | Section 1: Composition Writing (400 to 450 words) Section 2: Article Writing, Report or Review Writing, Proposal Writing Section 3: Short Grammar questions and structure-based questions Section 4: Unseen Passage | Section 1= 20 marks Section 2= 25 marks Section 3= 15 marks Section 4= 20 marks Total= 20+25+15+20= 80 marks |
| Project Work | Section 1: Listening and Speaking Skills Section 2: The External examiner will test the student’s assessment | Section 1= 10 marks Section 2= 10 marks Total= 10+10= 20 |
ISC Exam Pattern 2024 Business Studies
| Type of Exam | Topics and Details | Marks |
| Theory | Section 1: Short questions from the Business Studies syllabus. Section 2: Long Questions. There are 8 questions, students will have to answer only 5 questions. | Section 1= 20 marks Section 2= 60 marks Total= 60+20= 80 |
| Project Work | The Topic is given and assessed by the school teacher | 20 |
ISC Exam Pattern 2024 Accounts
| Type of Exam | Topics and Details | Marks |
| Theory | Short and Long Questions from the Syllabus | 80 |
| Project Work | Project work | 20 |
ICSE Board Exam Passing Marks 2024
Here are the details of passing marks for Class 10 and 12 ICSE Board Exam 2024:
| ICSE Class 10 Passing Marks in Board Exam | ISC Class 12 Passing Marks in Board Exam |
| A student must attain at least 33% marks in each of the five subjects individually including English. | To qualify for the ISC passing certificate in 2024, a student is required to achieve a minimum of 35% marks in each subject as well as in the overall aggregate. |
ICSE Board Exam 2024 Admit Card
ICSE and ISC 2024 admit cards will likely be announced in February 2024. You can collect your Class 10 or 12 ICSE Board Exam admit card from your school. You must check your details and confirm it. In case of any discrepancy, you can apply for rectification on the official website of CICSE. Or, you can ask your teachers to help you with the rectification process.
Details in Admit Card
The ICSE and ISC admit card consists of the following details:
- Name of the education board i.e. Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations
- Student’s name
- Date of Birth
- Registration number
- Roll number
- School name
- Exam center name and code
- A scanned photograph of the student
- Scanned signature of the student
- List of compulsory and elective subjects
How to Download ICSE 10th and ISC 12th Admit Card?
CICSE does not allow students to download ICSE and ISC admit cards from the official website. Schools download admit cards for their students using the School Login Credentials.
ICSE Board Exam Class 10th Date Sheet 2024
| Subject | Date |
| English Paper 1 | 21st February |
| English Paper 2 | 23rd February |
| History and Civics | 26th February |
| Geography | 28th February |
| Art Paper 1 | 29th February |
| Second Language | 1st March |
| Physics – Science Paper 1 | 4th March |
| Economics | 6th March |
| Art Paper 2 | 9th March |
| Chemistry- Science Paper 2 | 11th March |
| Group 3 elective | 13th March |
| Mathematics | 15th March |
| Art Paper 3 | 16th March |
| Biology- Science Paper 3 | 18th March |
| Hindi | 20th March |
| EVS | 22nd March |
| French | 27th March |
| Art Paper 4 | 28th March |
ICSE Board Exam Class 12th DateSheet 2024
| Subject | Date |
| English Paper 1 | 12th February |
| English Paper 2 | 13th February |
| Commerce | 15th February |
| Geography | 16th February |
| Art | 17th February |
| Mathematics | 20th February |
| Mass Media & Communication, Fashion Designing Paper 1 | 21st February |
| Economics, Biotechnology paper 1 | 23rd February |
| Chemistry Paper 1 Theory | 26th February |
| Business Studies | 28th February |
| Art Paper 2 | 5th March |
| History | 7th March |
| Accounts | 11th March |
| Political Science | 13th March |
| Art Paper 3 | 14th March |
| Biology Paper 1 | 15th March |
| Legal Studies | 16th March |
| Computer Science Paper 1 | 18th March |
| Sociology | 20th March |
| Physical Education | 22nd March |
| Elective English | 23rd March |
| Psychology | 27th March |
| Art Paper 1 | 28th March |
| Physics Paper 1 | 28th March |
| Home Science Paper 1 | 1st April |
| Environmental Science Paper 1 | 3rd April |
ICSE Board Exam Results 2024
CISCE is all set to declare the ICSE Class 10 and ISC results 2024 in May 2024, tentatively, on its official website (cisce.org.). The council is expected to release ICSE and ISC compartment results in August 2024 in an online mode. However, you can check your ICSE results online and via SMS with your index number.
How to Check ICSE 10th and ISC 12th Results Online?
Let’s check the steps involved in checking the ICSE Class 10 results 2024 via the official examination website:
- Go to the official ICSE website and click on the top right corner to view the ‘ICSE Class 10 or ISC Class 12’ dashboard.
- Thereafter, open the Class 10 or Class 12 result link once you locate it on the screen.
- Then, you need to enter your UID, Index number, and captcha code to access your result.
- Once your ICSE or ISC result appears on the screen, don’t forget to download and take a printed copy of your result, for future purposes.
ICSE Board Exam Preparation Tips
Here are some tips to help you ace your Class 10 and 12 ICSE Exam:
- Go through the syllabus
- Prepare a study plan according to the syllabus
- Allocate time for revision of each subject
- Solve sample papers and take mock tests regularly
- Solve previous year’s questions
- Identify your shortcomings and work on them
- Focus on understanding rather than memorizing
- Try to wrap up all subjects before January so that you can focus on revision 20 to 30 days before board exams i.e. February
FAQs
Ans: An ISC student is required to achieve a minimum of 35% marks in each subject as well as in the overall aggregate.
Ans: A Class 10 ICSE student must attain at least 33% marks in each of the five subjects individually including English.
Ans: You cannot download the admit card from the official website. Only schools are allowed to access the admit card. You will get your admit card in school.
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