CISCE releases ISC Class 12 examination timetable for 2027
The Class 12 board exams will begin on February 9 and conclude on April 8, 2027, according to the official schedule.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the 2027 timetable for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class 12 examinations, according to reports by The Times of India and The Indian Express. The examinations are scheduled to start on February 9, 2027, with Environmental Science and Western Music (Theory), and will end on April 8, 2027, with Legal Studies.
A total of 1,10,025 candidates from 1,651 affiliated schools will participate in the ISC exams across 1,477 centres globally. The examination will cover 60 subjects. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of ISC candidates at 34,702, followed by West Bengal with 30,235.
Most ISC exams will start at 2 pm and last for three hours, though several Art papers are scheduled for 9 am. Candidates will be provided 15 minutes of reading time before writing begins. For 9 am exams, reading starts at 8:45 am, while for 2 pm exams, it starts at 1:45 pm.
CISCE Chief Executive and Secretary Dr. Joseph Emmanuel stated that the assessment framework focuses on competency to help students apply knowledge and think critically. He noted that this approach aligns with the vision of NEP 2020 and prepares learners for the challenges of the 21st century.
The council has issued instructions regarding permitted stationery and the use of scientific calculators, such as the Casio fx-82 MS. Prohibited items include mobile phones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds. CISCE is expected to announce the results in April or May 2027.