CISCE issues clarification on ISC Modern English paper format, now there will be only one exam

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) has started preparations for Indian School Certificate (ISC) i.e. 12th and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) i.e. 10th board exams 2027. It is believed that CISCE can now release the time table of any ISC and ICSE board exam. In this regard, CISCE has issued a clarification regarding ISC Exam 2027 Modern English Paper Format. As per the clarification issued, there will be only one paper in English in class 12.

Come, let’s know what clarification has been issued by CISCE regarding ISC Modern English paper format. Know when CISCE released datesheet of ISC and ICSE board exams last year, when it might be released this year and how to check datesheet.

Clarification on ISC Modern English Paper Format

CISCE has issued clarifications on paper format of ISC ‘Modern English’ subject. CISCE has issued an official circular in this regard. As per the circular, there will be only one paper for ISC English Paper 1 (Language) and Modern English (Language). As per the circular the syllabus of language paper is same for both the subjects. In such a case, there will be only one exam for both English (801) and Modern English (891). For example, the exam date of both the papers will be same. CISCE has stated that students who have opted for English (801) or Modern English (891) subject in ISC will appear for the language paper examination only on the scheduled date and time.

ICSE and ISC board exam datesheet will be released soon

CISCE will soon release ICSE (10th) and ISC (12th) board exam schedule on its official portal, cisce.org. Last year, CISCE released the 10th and 12th time table on 13th November, under which the ICSE i.e. 10th board exam was held from 17th February to 30th March 2026. While ISC i.e. 12th board exam was held between 12 February to 6 April 2026.

You can see the schedule like this

  • First of all go to the official website cisce.org.
  • Go to the ‘Exams’ section that appears on the home page.
  • Open the ICSE 2027 or ISC 2027 Time Table link that appears in it
  • The schedule will open, which will be in PDF.
  • Download the official PDF and check the dates, timings and instructions of the subjects.
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