The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class 10 English Paper 1 exam took place on February 17, 2026 . The exam ran from 11 AM to 1 PM. It was an 80-mark paper with five mandatory questions.
Unofficial Answer Key and Analysis Released
Students who completed the exam can now review an unofficial answer key. This key is for reference only. It helps students evaluate their performance. An analysis of the question paper is also available. This includes details on the difficulty level of different sections.
Exam Details
The ICSE Board Examinations for 2026 began on February 17. The English Paper 1 exam is a key component of the assessment. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) conducted the exam. Students were expected to report as per the official timetable.
Unofficial Answer Key
An unofficial answer key for ICSE English Paper 1 is provided for student reference. It lists questions alongside their potential answers. Students should use this key to estimate their scores.
| ICSE English Paper 1 Questions | ICSE English Paper 1 Answers |
|---|---|
| Q1: [Question to be added] | [Answer to be added] |
| Q2: [Question to be added] | [Answer to be added] |
| Q3: [Question to be added] | [Answer to be added] |
Question Paper Analysis
A detailed analysis of the ICSE English Paper 1 2026 question paper is available. This analysis breaks down the difficulty level for each question. It also addresses the overall length of the paper.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Exam Difficulty Level | [Details to be added] |
| Question 1 Difficulty Level | [Details to be added] |
| Question 2 Difficulty Level | [Details to be added] |
| Question 3 Difficulty Level | [Details to be added] |
| Question 4 Difficulty Level | [Details to be added] |
| Question 5 Difficulty Level | [Details to be added] |
| Was the Paper Lengthy? | [Details to be added] |
Students are reminded that the unofficial answer key and analysis are for guidance. They are not official results. The official answer key will be released by CISCE later.