The Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class 12 Psychology exam took place on February 12, 2026 . Around 1.05 lakh students nationwide sat for the examination. The exam commenced at 2:00 PM and concluded at 5:00 PM.
Unofficial Psychology Answer Key Released
An unofficial answer key for the ISC 2026 Psychology paper is now available. Subject matter experts compiled this key to help students estimate their scores. The answer key provides answers to the theory paper questions. The CISCE has not yet released the official answer key.
Students can use this unofficial key for immediate score evaluation. It is important to note that this is for preliminary assessment only. The official results will be published by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) later.
Exam Structure and Passing Criteria
The ISC Psychology exam consisted of two parts: Theory and Project Work. The theory paper accounted for 70 marks, while Project Work contributed 30 marks. Students must achieve a minimum of 35% to pass the Psychology subject. This passing mark applies to both the theory and project components.
The theory paper comprised three sections. All questions were mandatory, though some internal choices were provided. Section A carried 14 marks. Section B and Section C each carried 28 marks. The total marks for the theory section summed to 70.
Detailed Exam Analysis Available
An analysis of the ISC 2026 Psychology paper is available. This analysis breaks down the difficulty of each section. Students can review this to understand their performance. The feedback is based on initial student responses and expert reviews. This allows for a prediction of potential scores before the official release.
| Particulars | Details |
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| Overall Difficulty Level | To be added |
| Section 1 Difficulty Level | To be added |
| Section 2 Difficulty Level | To be added |
| Section 3 Difficulty Level | To be added |
| Was the Paper Lengthy | To be added |
Students are encouraged to use this section-wise breakdown. It assists in analyzing their examination performance. This analysis helps predict expected scores. The CISCE will release the official marks later. This analysis serves as a preliminary reference point.