ISC Class 12 Exam Date 2025: Release date, Steps to download timetable pdf & Exam day guidelines

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will release the ISC class 12 exam dates 2025 online. Once released, students can download the datesheet pdf from the official website - cisce.org.

Twinkle GuptaUpdated on : Oct 16 2024 17:03 IST

ISC Class 12 Date Sheet 2025

ISC 12th Date Sheet 2025: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will release the exam dates for ISC class 12 exams 2025 in online mode. As per past year’s trends, it is expected that the ISC class 12th datesheet for the academic year 2024-25 will be released in December 2024. Last year, the ISC 12th exam dates were issued on December 7, 2023. Once released, students will be able to download the exam dates from the official website - cisce.org.

The CISCE ISC class 12 timetable includes important information such as exam day, date, timing, and exam date instructions on it. In 2024, the ISC Class 12 exams were conducted between February 12 and April 4, in offline pen-paper mode.

ISC Class 12 Date Sheet 2025

The CISCE board will release the exam schedule for the academic year 2024–2025 tentatively in December 2024. Students can check the previous year's exam dates below.

Dates (As per academic session 2023-24)	Timings	Subject/Paper	Exam Duration
February 12	2.00 P.M.	English - Paper 1 (English Language)	3 hrs.
February 13	2.00 P.M.	English - Paper 2 (Literature in English)	3 hrs.
February 15	2.00 P.M.	Commerce	3 hrs.
February 16	2.00 P.M.	Geography Electricity and Electronics Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing	3 hrs. 3 hrs. 3 hrs.
February 17	9.00 A.M	Art Paper S (Crafts A)	3 hrs.
February 20	2.00 P.M.	Mathematics	3 hrs.
February 21	2.00 P.M.	Mass Media & Communication Fashion Designing - Paper 1 (Theory)	3 his. 3 hi’s.
February 23	2.00 P.M.	Economics Biotechnology - Paper 1 (Theory)	3 hrs. 3 hrs.
February 26	2.00 P.M.	Chemistry - Paper 1 (Theory) (Postponed)	3 hrs.
February 28	2.00 P.M.	Business Studies	3 hrs.
March 1	2.00 P.M.	Indian Languages / Modern Foreign Languages / Classical Languages	3 hrs.
March 4	2.00 P.M.	Physics - Paper 1 (Theory)	3 hrs.
March 5	9.00 A.M.	Art Paper 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature)	3 hrs.
March 7	2.00 P.M.	History	3 hrs.
March 11	2.00 P.M.	Accounts	3 hrs.
March 13	2.00 P.M.	Political Science
March 14	9.00 A.M	Art Paper 3 (Drawing or Painting from a Living Person)
March 15	2.00 P.M.	Biology — Paper 1 (Theory)	3 hrs.
March 16	2.00 P.M.	Legal Studies	3 hrs.
March 18	2.00 P.M.	Computer Science - Paper 1 (Theory)	3 hrs.
March 19	9.00 A.M.	Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour)	3 hrs.
March 19	2.00 P.M.	Indian Music - Hindiistani - Paper I (Theory) Indian Music - Carnatic - Paper I (Theory)	3 hrs. 3 hrs.
March 20	2.00 P.M.	Sociology	3 hrs.
March 21	2.00 P.M.	Chemistry Theory Paper 1 (Rescheduled)	3 hrs.
March 22	2.00 P.M.	Physical Education	3 hrs.
March 23	2.00 PM.	Elective English Hospitality Management	3 hrs. 3 hrs.
March 27,	2.00 P.M.	Psychology (Postponed)	3 hrs.
March 28	9.00 A.M	Art Paper 1 (Drawing or Painting from Still Life)	3 hrs.
April 1	2.00 P.M.	Home Science - Paper 1 (Theory)	3 hrs.
April 3	2.00 PM.	Environmental Science - Paper 1 (Theory)	3 hrs.
April 4	2.00 PM.	Psychology (Re-scheduled)	3 hrs.

How to download ISC class 12 datesheet 2025?

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will release the date sheet for ISC 12th board exams on its official website. The steps to check the date sheet from the official website are as follows:

How to download ISC class 12 datesheet 2025

Visit the official website of CISCE
Check the Notice Board section which contains important notifications and the latest updates of the exam
Click the link that says ‘ISC (Class XII) Year 2025 Timetable and Instructions’.
Upon clicking the link the timetable will appear on your screen.
Carefully check the timetable and note down the dates and times of subjects for which you have to appear.
Also, you can download and save it for future reference.

ISC Class 12th Timetable 2025 - Details mentioned

The ISC Class 12 date sheet is released with multiple pieces of information. The following are the details that are mentioned on the date sheet.

Name of the board	Class
Date of the exam	Day of the exam
Time of the Exam	Subject name
Duration of the Exam	Exam Day Guidelines

ISC Class 12 Timetable 2025 for Practical Exams

A practical or internal exam is also taken for some subjects. It should be noted that the schedule for practical exams is not made public by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The decision of when to hold the internal or practical exams rests with the school administration. As a result, the administration of each school will inform the students of the dates of the practical exams.

ISC Improvement Exam Dates 2025

As per past year's trends, it is expected that the ISC Class 12 improvement exams will be conducted in July 2025. Students can go through the detailed ISC class 12th improvement exam schedule for the previous year's in the table mentioned below -

Exam Dates (As per 2024)	Subjects	Exam Timings	Duration of the exam
July 1, 2024	Commerce, Chemistry paper 1, Geography	2 pm	3 hours
July 3, 2024	History, Mathematics	2 pm	3 hours
July 5, 2024	Business studies, physics paper-1	2 pm	3 hours
July 8, 2024	Economics, biology paper 1	2 pm	3 hours
July 10, 2024	Hindi, political science, psychology, accounts, physical education	2 pm	3 hours
July 12, 2024	Computer science	2 pm	3 hours
July 15, 2024	English - Paper 2 (Literature in English), Bengali, Nepali, Punjabi, Elective English, Sociology, Home Science - Paper I (Theory), Fashion Designing - Paper I (Theory), Electricity & Electronics, Indian Music - Hindustani - Paper I (Theory), Environmental Science, Biotechnology - Paper I (Theory), Mass Media & Communication, Legal Studies Art paper 1 (drawing or painting from still life)	2 pm 9 am	3 hours
July 16, 2024	English paper 1 (English language) Art paper 2 (drawing or painting from nature)	2 pm 9 am	3 hours

ISC Class 12 Exam 2025: Important instructions

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) also issues the exam day guidelines to which candidates must adhere. Following these guidelines will prevent last-minute confusion on exam day. Candidates can check the exam day instructions below:

Candidates must carry their ISC 12th admit card 2025 with them. Students failing to bring the hard copy of the admit card will not be allowed to take the examination.
Students must not bring electronic devices such as calculators, mobile phones, or smartwatches with them to the examination hall.
Any item prohibited by the conducting body must be avoided such as paper notes, rough paper, etc.
Students must reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time.
Students are advised not to write anything on the answer sheet until their invigilator asks them to do.
Do not write anything on the question paper.
Utilise the 15 minutes given for reading the question paper effectively.
Only Blue and Black ink pens are allowed to be used for writing answers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who releases the ISC 12th date sheet 2024-25?

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) releases the ISC 12th date sheet 2024-25.

When will CISCE release the ISC 12th date sheet 2024-25?

It is expected that the ISC 12th date sheet for the academic session 2024-25 will be released by CISCE in December 2024.

How can I download the ISC 12th date sheet 2025?

The ISC 12th date sheet 2025 can be downloaded by candidates from the official website of CISCE.

Will CISCE release the date sheet for the 12th practical exam?

No, the date sheet for the 12th class practical exam will not be released by CISCE. The practical exam date will be decided by the school administration.

What if there is a clash between my two exams as per ISC 12th date sheet?

It is unlikely that the two exam dates will coincide. However, if it does, get in touch with the administration of the school for a resolution.

When will ISC 12th admit card 2025 be released?

CISCE will release the ISC 12th admit card 2024 at least 12-15 days before the exam starts. Only school authorities are allowed to download the admit card from the official website.