The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially released the ISC timetable 2026 for Class 12 students for the upcoming board exams. The detailed ISC 2026 schedule includes subject-wise exam dates for all streams, Science, Commerce, and Arts, allowing students to organize their preparation months in advance. The ISC Class 12 exams will be conducted from February 12 to April 5, 2026. The exam will be conducted in pen-paper mode.
The ISC 2026 timetable release has brought clarity and relief to many students awaiting the official announcement. The CISCE has also advised candidates to thoroughly review the timetable and plan revisions strategically. Students are reminded to read exam-day guidelines mentioned in the official PDF to avoid confusion during the papers.
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ISC Class 12th Date Sheet 2026: Exam Schedule
The ISC Class 12 board exams 2026 will include major subjects such as English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Economics. Below is the indicative timetable based on CISCE’s official release:
| Exam Date | Time | Subject(s) |
| February 12, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Psychology |
| February 13, 2026 | 2:00 PM | English – Paper 1 (English Language) |
| February 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 3 (Drawing of Painting of a Living Person) |
| February 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Legal Studies |
| February 16, 2026 | 2:00 PM | English – Paper 2 (Literature in English) |
| February 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Home Science – Paper 1 (Theory) Electricity and Electronics Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing |
| February 20, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Accounts |
| February 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Mass Media & Communication |
| February 23, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Chemistry – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| February 25, 2026 | 2:00 PM | History |
| February 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Commerce |
| February 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper – 1 (Drawing or Painting from Still Life) |
| March 2, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Environmental Science – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| March 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Biology – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| March 7, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Fashion Designing – Paper 1 (Theory) Indian Music – Hindustani – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| March 9, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Mathematics |
| March 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Business Studies |
| March 13, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Khasi, Mizo, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Modern Armenian, Tibetan, Arabic, Sanskrit |
| March 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper – 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature) |
| March 16, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Physics – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| March 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Physical Education |
| March 23, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Economics Biotechnology – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| March 25, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Sociology |
| March 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Computer Science – Paper 1 (Theory) |
| March 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour) |
| March 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Political |
| April 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Elective English Hospitality Management |
| April 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Art Paper 5 (Crafts ‘A’) |
| April 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Geography |
ISC 2026 Time Table: How to Download?
Students can follow the below given step by step process to download ISC 2026 Datesheet:
- Step 1: Go to the official website: cisce.org
- Step 2: Click on the “ISC Examination Timetable 2026” link.
- Step 3: Select “Class 12” from the list of options.
- Step 4: View and download the timetable PDF.
- Step 5: Save or print the datesheet for reference.
ISC Class 12 Datesheet 2026: FAQs
1. When will the ISC 2026 exams start?
The ISC Class 12 exams will be conducted from February 12 to April 5, 2026.
2. How can students access the official timetable?
The official timetable is available on the CISCE website at cisce.org.
3. Are practical exams conducted separately?
Yes, schools hold practical or project assessments before the theory exams.
4. Is there any change in the exam pattern for 2026?
CISCE will continue following the same exam pattern as in 2025.
