Updated: December 08, 2023, 04:55 PM IST
ICSE and ISC Overview of the Exam 2024 Schedule: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has unveiled the examination timetables for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and Indian School Certificate (ISC) examinations scheduled for the year 2024. Students gearing up for these crucial exams can now access the detailed Class 10 and 12 date sheets to plan and prepare effectively.
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ICSE 10th Exam Details
The ICSE 10th examinations are slated to commence on February 21 and run through March 28, 2024. Students must tackle their papers in the traditional pen-and-paper mode. The timetable provides a comprehensive schedule for various subjects, enabling students to align their preparations with the dates allotted for each paper.
ISC 12th Exam Schedule
Simultaneously, the ISC 12th examinations will kick off on February 12 concluding on April 3, 2024. Like their ICSE counterparts, ISC students will also navigate their exams using the pen and paper mode. The detailed timetable offers a subject-wise breakdown, aiding students in planning their revision strategies meticulously.
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Additional Time for Reading and Commencement
In a noteworthy move, the CISCE has granted candidates an extra 15 minutes to read the question paper. This extension is designed to give students a more thorough understanding of the questions before officially commencing the writing process. The distribution of question papers will begin at 10:45 AM, allowing students to start writing at 11:00 AM.
Detailed ICSE Class 10th Exam Date Sheet 2024
| Subject | Date | Duration | Time |
| English Language – ENGLISH Paper 1 | 21st Feb | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Literature in English – ENGLISH Paper 2 | 23rd Feb | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| History & Civics – H.C.G. Paper 1 | 26th Feb | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Geography – HCG Paper 2 | 28th Feb | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Art Paper 1 (Still Life) | 29th Feb | 3 hours | 9:00 AM |
| Second Languages (Ao-Naga, Assamese, Bengali,Dzongkha, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Tangkhul, Telugu, Urdu) | 1st March | 3 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Modern Foreign Languages (Arabic, Chinese, French,German, Modern Armenian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Tibetan) | 1st March | 3 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Physics – SCIENCE Paper 1 | 4th March | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Economics Group II Elective | 6th March | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/Painting) | 7th March | 3 hours | 9:00 AM |
| Chemistry – SCIENCE Paper 2 | 11th March | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| (Group III-Elective) (Carnatic Music, Commercial Applications,Computer Applications, Cookery, Drama, Economic Applications,Environmental Applications, Fashion Designing, French,German, Hindustani Music, Home Science, HospitalityManagement, Indian Dance, Mass Media & Communication,Physical Education, Spanish, Western Music, Yoga) Technical Drawing Applications | 13th March | 3 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Mathematics | 15th March | 2 hours 30 mins | 11:00 AM |
| Art Paper 3 (Original Composition) | 16th March | 3 hours | 9:00 AM |
| Biology – SCIENCE Paper 3 | 18th March | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Hindi | 20th March | 3 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Environmental Science (Group II Elective) | 22nd March | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Commercial Studies (Group II Elective) | 27th March | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| French (Group II Elective) | 27th March | 2 hours | 11:00 AM |
| Art Paper 4 (Applied Art) | 28th March | 3 hours | 9:00 AM |
Important Examination Day Instructions
The released information also includes crucial instructions for students to adhere to during the examination days. Students must be seated in the examination hall or room five minutes before the designated start time, including the provided reading time. Tardiness will necessitate students to explain satisfactorily to the Supervising Examiner, and leaving the examination hall before the paper’s conclusion is strictly prohibited.
Time Management and Exam Strategy
Emphasizing effective time management, the guidelines advise candidates against spending excessive time on a few questions, potentially jeopardizing their ability to answer others. The council aims to help students approach their papers strategically, ensuring a comprehensive attempt within the allocated time frame.
Integrity and Fair Play
The CISCE reinforces its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process by explicitly warning candidates against engaging in any form of dishonesty. Students caught giving or attempting to obtain unfair assistance will face serious consequences, including being reported to the Chief Executive and Secretary of CISCE.
