The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially released the schedule for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class 12 board examinations for the year 2026. The exams will commence on Thursday, February 12, 2026 , and conclude on Monday, April 6, 2026 . This announcement impacts over 1.5 lakh students preparing for their final year assessments. The date sheet outlines the examination schedule for 50 distinct subjects.
All ISC Class 12 board examinations are scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) . Each paper will have a fixed duration of three hours . Students will receive an additional 15 minutes specifically for reading the question paper before the writing period commences. Candidates must report to their assigned examination venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each exam.
Examination Day Guidelines
CISCE has established strict guidelines for students appearing for the board exams. Adherence to these rules is mandatory. Violations can lead to serious consequences, including disqualification.
- Students must bring only their admit card and necessary writing instruments.
- No books, notes, or any form of unauthorized study material are permitted inside the examination hall.
- Electronic gadgets, including mobile phones, smartwatches, digital calculators (unless explicitly allowed), and any other wireless communication devices, are strictly prohibited.
- Maintain silence and discipline throughout the examination period.
ISC Class 12th Board Exam 2026 Full Schedule
The complete timetable for the ISC Class 12th board examinations 2026 is provided below. Students are strongly advised to verify all dates and subjects against the official CISCE notification on their website to avoid any discrepancies.
| Day & Date | Subject/Paper |
|---|---|
| Thursday, February 12 | Psychology |
| Friday, February 13 | English – Paper 1 (English Language) |
| Saturday, February 14 | Art Paper 3 (Drawing or Painting of a Living Person) Legal Studies |
| Monday, February 16 | English – Paper 2 (Literature in English) |
| Tuesday, February 17 | Home Science – Paper 1 (Theory) Electricity and Electronics Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing |
| Friday, February 20 | Accounts |
| Saturday, February 21 | Mass Media & Communication |
| Monday, February 23 | Chemistry – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Wednesday, February 25 | History |
| Friday, February 27 | Commerce |
| Saturday, February 28 | Art Paper l (Drawing or Painting from Still Life) |
| Monday, March 2 | Environmental Science – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Friday, March 6 | Biology – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Saturday, March 7 | Fashion Designing – Paper 1 (Theory) Indian Music – Hindustani – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Monday, March 9 | Mathematics |
| Wednesday, March 11 | Business Studies |
| Friday, March 13 | Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Khasi, Mizo, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Modern Armenian, Tibetan, Arabic, Sanskrit |
| Saturday, March 14 | Art Paper 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature) |
| Monday, March 16 | Physics – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Wednesday, March 18 | Physical Education |
| Monday, March 23 | Economics Biotechnology – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| Wednesday, March 25 | Sociology |
| Friday, March 27 | Computer Science – Paper I (Theory) |
| Saturday, March 28 | Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour) |
| Monday, March 30 | Political Science |
| Wednesday, April 1 | Elective English Hospitality Management |
| Saturday, April 4 | Art Paper S (Crafts ‘A’) |
| Monday, April 6 | Geography |
For the most current information and any potential updates, students must refer to the official CISCE website. The Council regularly publishes notifications and clarifications on its official portal.