The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has opened the registration process for the ICSE 2027 and ISC 2027 board examinations. The board has also released fresh candidate registration for the ICSE 2028 and ISC 2028 examinations. As per the official notification, for the ICSE and ISC 2027 examinations, schools can confirm candidates’ entries from August 5 to September 15, 2026 without late fee. However, schools who fail to confirm candidate entries within the free window can complete entries between September 16 to September 30, 2026, with a late charge.
CISCE Registration 2028
For students of ICSE 2028 examination, schools can register candidates from August 5 to October 31, 2026. With late fee, registrations can be done from November 1 to November 15, 2026.
For the ISC 2028 examination, the registration process is opened from August 5 to November 15, 2026. With no late charge will be applicable during this period.
📢 Important Announcement for CISCE-Affiliated Schools
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has opened the online modules on the CAREERS Portal for:
✔️ Confirmation of Entries of Candidates for Year 2027 Examinations (ICSE & ISC)
✔️ Registration of… pic.twitter.com/lcQ7kyZ2Uj— CISCE (@CISCE_Official) August 8, 2026
What is the last date for ICSE 2028 registration?
The registration deadline for ICSE 2028 is October 31, 2026 without late fee, and November 15, 2026 with a late charge.
CISCE Major Changes 2026
Earlier, CISCE unveiled a series of major reforms for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) examination, which are set to be implemented from 2027 onwards. These changes include revised pass criteria, syllabus updates, new subject introductions, and streamlined result documentation.
Syllabi revisions for six subjects: These subjects include Chemistry, Biology, History
Political Science, Psychology and Legal Studies.
Revised Pass Criteria & Result Documentation: As of now from 2027, the terms “Pass Certificate Awarded” (PCA) and “Pass Certificate Not Awarded” (PCNA) will be replaced with “Qualified” and “Not Qualified.”
New Pass Criteria: Students have to pass in five or six subjects instead of earlier four or more. English or Modern English will be mandatory.
Subject Selection & Nomenclature Changes: Students will be required to choose English/Modern English + 4 or 5 elective subjects instead of the earlier 3 to 5 electives
Introduction of Two Streams in English & Mathematics: English and Mathematics will now have two distinct streams.
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