Council For The Indian School Certificate Examinations

Question 01

Where do I get a copy of the booklet "CISCE Rules for Affiliation"?

Answer

CISCE Rules for Affiliation is available on our website www.cisce.org.

Question 02

Where do I get a format of ‘Certificate of Land’ prescribed by the Council?

Answer

Format of ‘Certificate of Land’ is available on our website www.cisce.org.

Question 03

Does the CISCE affiliate only the Senior Secondary Classes i.e. Classes XI and XII?

Answer

No. CISCE affiliates schools at Secondary level in the first instance and thereafter the Senior Secondary.

Question 04

Can the school introduce Class IX prior to grant of affiliation?

Answer

No. School is not permitted to admit or promote students to Class IX prior to the grant of affiliation.

Question 05

When can a school that has been provisionally affiliated to the Council apply for Introduction of ISC year 12 Classes.

Answer

After Correction of Entries (COE) of the first batch of students for the ICSE Class X Examination.

Question 06

When can a school apply for Permanent affiliation?

Answer

The school can apply for Permanent Affiliation after registering the first batch of students for the ICSE Class X Examination. Within the period of 5 years w.e.f. the date of Provisional Affiliation.

Question 01

If a candidate has passed in all subjects in the ICSE examination, can he/she reappear in one or two subjects to improve grades?

Answer

Yes, a candidate may reappear in one or more subjects subsequent to obtaining a Pass Certificate in the ICSE examination. A Supplementary Pass Certificate will be awarded thereafter to a candidate on successful performance in subject/s in which the reappearance has been undertaken.

Question 02

What is the procedure that must be followed to make a correction in the name/parent’s name or the DOB in my ICSE/ISC certificates?

Answer

You are requested to first contact the school and then forward the following documents to the Council (through the school):-

a) Duly attested copy of the amended School Admission Form.
b) Duly attested copy of the Birth Certificate.
c) Original Affidavit (signed by a First Class Magistrate)- English version.
d) Original Statement of Marks and Pass Certificate
e) Online payment of Correction fees through the School.
f) Cutting of a Newspaper announcement regarding the change/correction (English version)
g) Covering letter from the school, clearly mentioning the required correction.
You may also please refer to our latest edition of the ICSE Regulations and Syllabuses booklet, page 11, section 6(ii) a, b & c for the same.

Question 03

I appeared for the ICSE 2009 examination, and till date I have not yet received the Pass Certificate. What should I do?

Answer

You must first contact the school from where you had appeared for the ICSE examination and collect the same. However, if the school has lost/misplaced the Pass Certificate, the Council cannot issue a Duplicate Pass Certificate. The candidate may request the Council for a Certifying Statement of Result. For further details please refer to the Council websites.

Question 04

I would like to know whether a student passing his/her Class IX from one city can take admission in Class X in an ICSE school in another city?

Answer

Yes, it is possible but subject to certain conditions as laid down by the Council. The Principal of the admitting school should apply online seeking prior approval of the Transfer Admission with the details and relevant documents of the case, so that the Council may advise accordingly. Please note that the Council does not correspond directly with candidates, parents or guardians in any matter, whatsoever it may be.

Question 05

Can you please send me the Syllabus and the Rules and Regulations for all subjects for the ICSE 2015 examination?

Answer

The Council’s websites www.cisce.org offers all assistance in matters relating to the academic interests of the candidates. The required information may be downloaded free of cost.

Question 06

What is the criteria for passing the ICSE 2015 examination?

Answer

Pass Certificates will be awarded to candidates who at one and the same examination have entered for six subjects as detailed in Chapter II, B(1) and have attained the pass standard in at least five subjects which must include the subject English. Provided that no candidate, except as otherwise exempted by the Council, shall be awarded a Pass Certificate unless in addition to fulfilling the conditions above he/she has attained a pass grade in SUPW and Community Service as examined/assessed internally by the school. STATEMENT OF MARKS will be issued to all candidates who appeared for the examination.

The pass marks for each subject is 35%.

Question 07

Can I get the last ten years ICSE question papers through e-mail?

Answer

The Council websites www.cisce.org and www.cisce.in is continuously updated to provide all academic assistance to its student community. Matters relating to specimen question papers or previous year question papers may be downloaded as per given individual needs or requirements. You may also order the past papers from the approved publisher whose address you will find in the latest ICSE Regulations and Syllabuses booklet.

Question 08

Could you please give me the exact scope of syllabus for the current academic year for the subjects – Mathematics, Economics and Commercial Studies?

Answer

Please refer to the " ICSE (Class X) " section of the Council’s website www.cisce.org for the necessary information.

Question 09

How can I get the entry details corrected in my registration card?

Answer

The Principal can apply online for corrections in the relevant fields (Mother’s name, Father’s name, DOB, SCD, etc.) and submit the same to the Council (through CAREERS Portal) with scanned copies of the relevant documents.

Question 10

How can I get my Registration Card for applying for a transfer to another school?

Answer

The Registration Card can be downloaded through the CAREERS Portal by the Principal. The Principal can then attest the same and hand it over to the student for further use.

Question 11

What is the age limit for appearing for the ICSE (Class-X) Examination?

Answer

As such there is no age limit for appearing for the ICSE Examination. However, schools, while admitting the candidates are requested to follow the norms as set by the State Education Department of the concerned State Government.

Question 12

Can a private candidate or a candidate from another Board/s take the ICSE (Class-X) Examination directly?

Answer

Private candidates are not permitted to appear for the examination, nor can candidates from other Board/s take the ICSE (Class-X) Examination directly. The ICSE (Class-X) Examination is a two-year course of Classes IX and X. Candidates desirous of taking the ICSE Examination are required to register in Class IX as regular school candidates from affiliated schools and are required to enter for six subjects along with Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW). It is also necessary that the candidates have a minimum of 75% attendance in both Classes IX and X.

Question 13

How can I obtain a Migration Certificate after completion of the ICSE Examination?

Answer

Migration Certificates are directly issued by the concerned schools from where the candidate has been entered for the ICSE Examination. Candidates may get in touch with the concerned Head of the School for the Migration Certificate.

Question 14

My ward is having an attendance of less than the minimum requirement as laid down in the regulations of the Council due to medical/unforeseen circumstances. Will he/she be permitted to appear for the ICSE Examination?

Answer

Candidates whose attendance is below 75% of the working days are ordinarily not eligible to sit for the examination. However, the Chief Executive and Secretary has the authority to condone the shortage of attendance in the case of candidates whose minimum attendance is not less than 60% of the working days in each year of the two-year course. This is inclusive of absence due to illness and other special circumstances. Heads of Schools may represent, to the Chief Executive and Secretary, cases of candidates who deserve special consideration for condoning shortage of attendance in Class IX and/or X, provided that the attendance of such candidates is not less than 60% of the working days, during each year of the two-year course.

Question 15

I had appeared for the ICSE Examination and wish to apply for a recheck in a few subjects. To whom do I have to approach for the recheck and the subsequent result?

Answer

A recheck application must be made online by the school / candidate. A fee of Rs. 1000/- is charged for each subject recheck request. After processing, the Council will intimate the school / candidate about the result of the recheck request. The parents or candidates may also get in touch with the Head of the concerned school for the result of the same.

Question 01

If a candidate has passed in all subjects can he/she appear for the examination again for three subjects in the following year?

Answer

Yes, the candidate may apply and appear for one or more subjects offered by him/her in the ISC Examination in the following year. The candidate will be awarded a Supplementary Pass Certificate. The candidate will have to give a written application to the Principal of the school, who will register him/her online for the entry to the ISC Examination.

Question 02

Is there any procedure for State Board students passing Class X, to give Class XII Examination privately from Council for the ISC Examination?

Answer

No, there is no such procedure.

Question 03

I passed my ISC (Class XII) Examination in the year 2016. My overall percentage is 59.4 i.e. 3 marks less than 60%. I want to improve my percentage. How can I apply? Can I give improvement examination in few/ all subjects?

Answer

You can re-appear in some/all of your papers to improve your grade. You will have to give a written application to the Principal of the school, who will register you online for the entry to the ISC Examination.

Question 04

I will be appearing for the supplementary examination in Physics at the ISC level. Please let me know whether I will have to take the Practical Examination.

Answer

Yes, you have to appear for both Physics Theory and Practical Examinations.

Question 05

I have passed Class X Examination from CBSE/NIOS/State Board after giving the Compartment Examination, can I get admission in Class XI of ISC?

Answer

No, you cannot get admission to Class XI of ISC. Please note that a candidate who has passed the Class X of another Examination Board by way of two examinations/compartmental examinations is not eligible for pursing the +2 courses of the ISC (XII) Examination.

Question 06

I have passed my ISC (Class XII) Board Examination. I wish to improve my grades in two subjects. Can I appear from a Centre other than my original School? Kindly inform me of the procedure for the same.

Answer

Yes, you can appear for the ISC Examination from an Examination Centre other than your Original School. You will have to give a written application to the Principal of the school from where you wish to appear for the ISC Examination, who will register you online for the entry to the ISC Examination.

Question 07

I have not been awarded a Pass Certificate in my last ISC Examination. I wish to re-appear for the ISC Examination this year. Can I appear from a Centre other than my Original School? Kindly inform me of the procedure for the same.

Answer

Yes, you can appear for the ISC Examination from an Examination Centre other than your Original School. You will have to give a written application to the Principal of the School from where you wish to appear for the ISC Examination, who will register you online for the entry to the ISC Examination.

Question 08

If a candidate, currently studying in Class XII has six subjects (English and five electives, one of which is Mathematics) and wants to drop one (Mathematics), is it permissible? What is the procedure?

Answer

Please approach the Head of your School about your request. The Head of the School will then inform the Council that you wish to drop a subject and the reason for doing so. Please note, for the ISC Examination, you have to opt for a minimum of four subjects of which English is compulsory. Please note that the students are however advised to study a minimum of five subjects (English plus four subjects).

Question 09

I would like to inform you that my grandson took his admission this year in the Science group of your Class XI and at that time he opted for Biology as his additional subject. As he is keen in studying Computer in which he is showing considerable interest he is eager to change his additional subject from Biology to Computer. I shall be grateful if you kindly provide me with your procedures or rules to be followed for making such change.

Answer

Please note that as ISC is a two years’ course, study change of subject after the candidate has been registered, is not permitted.

Question 10

I have passed Class XII from CBSE with 61% marks. I want to improve my marks. Can I reappear for Class XII by taking the ISC Examination?

Answer

No, as ISC is a two years’ course, there is no provision for admitting candidates from other Examination Boards directly in Class XII of ISC.

Question 11

I passed out ISC Examination in the year 2013 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. I could not clear one subject (Mathematics) & Passed in the remaining five subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Hindi) and have also completed graduation from a recognized university. Now by anyway is it possible for me to clear the Mathematics paper.

Answer

Yes, you can appear for the ISC Examination in the subject Mathematics. Please note that you will have to study the syllabus prescribed for the current academic year. You will have to give a written application to the Principal of the School from where you wish to appear for the ISC Examination, who will register you online for the entry to the Examination.

Question 12

I appeared for the ISC 2016 examination, and till date I have not yet received the Pass Certificate. what should I do?

Answer

You must first contact the School from where you had appeared for the ISC examination and collect the same. Please note that if the school has lost/misplaced the Pass Certificate, the Council cannot issue a Duplicate Pass Certificate. You may request the Council for a Certifying Statement of Examination Result. The application for this is to be made on – line.

Question 13

I would like to know whether a student passing his/her Class XI from one city can take admission in Class XII in an ISC school in another city.

Answer

Yes, it is possible for a student to transfer from one Council’s affiliated School to another subject to fulfilling certain conditions as laid down by the Council. The Principal of the admitting school should apply online seeking prior approval of the Transfer Admission with the details and relevant documents of the case, so that the Council may advise accordingly. Please note that the Council does not correspond directly with candidates, parents or guardians in any matter, whatsoever it may be.

Question 14

Can you please send me the Syllabus and the Rules and Regulations of all subjects for the ISC 2017 examination?

Answer

The Syllabuses & Regulations are available on the Council’s website www.cisce.org.

Question 15

How can I get my Registration Card for applying for a transfer to another school?

Answer

The Registration Card can be downloaded through the CAREERS Portal by the Principal. The Principal can then attest the same and hand it over to you for further use.

Question 16

I have not been awarded a Pass Certificate in my ISC Year 2016 Examination. I wish to re-appear for the ISC year 2017 Examination. Will I have to appear for all the subjects offered by me for the ISC year 2016 Examination or only in those in which I did not score the pass marks?

Answer

You will have to re-appear in at least four subjects – English (Compulsory) plus any three from the list of subjects offered by you for the ISC Year 2016 Examination. Please note that the responsibility for correct selection of subjects to meet University or professional requirements of a candidate will be that of the Head of the School. Also note that you will have to follow the Syllabuses & Regulations prescribed by the Council for the ISC 2017 Examination.

Question 01

I have passed Class X Examinations from CBSE/NIOS/State Board can I get admission to Class XI of ISC?

Answer

Yes, you can get admission to Class XI of ISC however, you must have passed the Class X Examination from a recognized Examination Board in five written subjects at one and the same sitting of the external examination including English (compulsory subject) and four other written subjects.

Question 01

I have lost my original mark sheet/pass certificate/migration certificate. Kindly let me know the procedure to obtain the same.

Answer

You can apply for a duplicate document on-line using the Services tile on the Council's website www.cisce.org. The link to the instructions for submitting on-line requests for Duplicate Documents is available on the Home Page of the website.

Question 02

Is one required to submit an affidavit while applying for a duplicate Statement of Marks? Also do we need separate letter from school's Principal in case we want the duplicate Statement of Marks to be mailed to address other than that of school.

Answer

Please go through the instructions for submitting on-line requests for Duplicate Documents.