ICSE Class 10 exam 2027: syllabus, pattern and practice
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) holds the ICSE Class 10 exam from February to March. The 2027 papers follow the council’s own syllabus with specimen papers for every subject. Open Class 10 below for the chapter list, pattern and practice tests.
Pick your class
What the paper looks like
ICSE papers are typically 80 marks of external exam and 20 marks of internal assessment for most subjects, with Science split into Physics, Chemistry and Biology papers of 2 hours each. Mathematics, English and the humanities papers run for 2 to 2.5 hours.
Each paper has a compulsory Section A of short, objective-style questions and a Section B with a choice of longer questions. Specimen papers on cisce.org show the current layout and the marks per question.
Quick facts
- Board exam: Class 10 (ICSE), usually February to March.
- External 80 marks plus internal 20 for most subjects.
- Science as three separate papers: Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
- Specimen papers for every subject on cisce.org.
Hindi medium
ICSE papers are in English. This site and the practice tests are also available in Hindi for students who prefer explanations in Hindi.
Official source
Dates, admit cards and the official syllabus are published by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The exam is usually held in February to March. cisce.org
Other boards
Frequently asked questions
When is the ICSE exam 2027?
CISCE usually holds the ICSE Class 10 exam from February to March. The 2027 time table is published by the council on cisce.org.
What is the ICSE Class 10 exam pattern?
Typically 80 marks external plus 20 internal per subject, with a compulsory short-answer Section A and a Section B with choice. Science is three separate papers.
Where do I find ICSE specimen papers?
CISCE publishes specimen papers for every subject on cisce.org. Solve them under the real time limit and check against the marking scheme.