The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the date sheet for the 2025 board exams. The class 10th boards start on Feb 18, 2025, and the class 12th exams begin on Feb 13, 2025. With the boards approaching, you must create a well-defined study plan for your preparation. It’s essential to have a strategy and execute it correctly.
Here’s a Timetable You Can Follow to Divide Your Daily Study Sessions
Prioritize Weak Subjects
By now, you must have understood the subjects you’re weak at. It’s now time to pay attention to the ones that need your time. This way, you can strengthen the topics and improve your preparation level. It will naturally help in a well-rounded preparation.
ICSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2025
| Subject |
Day & Date |
Time |
Duration |
|
English Language - English Paper 1 |
Tuesday, February 18 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
|
Litrature in English - English Paper 2 |
Friday, February 21 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
|
Art Paper 1 (Still Life) |
Saturday, February 22 |
09.00 AM |
3 hours |
|
Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/Painting) |
Monday, February 24 |
09.00 AM |
3 hours |
| Languages: Ao-Naga, Assamese, Bengali, Dzongkha, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Lepcha, Mizo, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tangkhul, Telugu, Urdu, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Modern Armenian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Tibetan |
Tuesday, February 25 |
11.00 AM |
3 hours |
|
Economics (Group II Elective) |
Friday, February 28 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
|
Art Paper 3 (Original Composition) |
Saturday, March 1 |
09.00 AM |
3 hours |
|
Mathematics |
Tuesday, March 4 |
11.00 AM |
3 hours |
|
Hindi |
Thursday, March 6 |
11.00 AM |
3 hours |
|
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Basic Data Entry Operator, Dietetic Aide, Cashier, Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator, Auto Service Technician (Group-3 Elective, Section-B) |
Saturday, March 8 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
|
History & Civics – H.C.G. Paper 1 History & Civics (Thailand) – H.G.T. Paper 1 |
Monday March 10 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
|
Geography – H.C.G. Paper 2 Geography (Thailand) – H.G.T. Paper 2 |
Wednesday, March 12 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
|
Physics – Science Paper 1
|
Monday, March 17 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
|
Art Paper 4 (Applied Art) |
Tuesday, March 18 |
09.00 AM |
3 hours |
|
Group III Elective-Section A: Carnatic Music, Commercial Applications, Computer Applications, Cookery, Drama, Economic Applications, Environmental Applications, Fashion Designing, French, German, Hindustani Music, Home Science, Hospitality Management, Indian Dance, Mass Media & Communication, Physical Education, Spanish, Western Music, Yoga, Technical Drawing Applications |
Wednesday, March 19 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
|
Chemistry – Science Paper 2 |
Friday, March 21 |
11.00 AM |
3 hours |
|
Biology – Science Paper 3 |
Monday, March 24 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
|
Commercial Studies (Group II Elective) French (Group II Elective) |
Wednesday, March 26 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
|
Environmental Science (Group II Elective) |
Thursday, March 27 |
11.00 AM |
2 hours |
Divide the Syllabus into Small Portions
Don’t put too much on your plate by trying to cover the entire syllabus in one go. Divide the syllabus from your ICSE class 10 and ISC class 12 books into small chunks. This will make it easier for you to focus and manage your studies. Trying to cover the whole syllabus at once increases stress and confusion.
Take Breaks While Studying
It’s necessary to take regular breaks while studying so that you don’t burn out. If you study for an hour, take at least a 10-minute break. Studying continuously can create confusion and lower your concentration level. Remember to keep your brain refreshed and recharged to make the most of your study time.
ISC Class 12 Date Sheet 2025
|
Subject/Paper |
Day & Date |
Time |
Duration |
|
Environmental Science |
Thursday, February 13 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
English – Paper 1 (English Language) |
Friday, February 14 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Mass Media & Communication |
Friday, February 14 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Indian Music – Hindustani – Paper 1 (Theory) |
Saturday, February 15 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Western Music – Paper 1 (Theory) |
Saturday, February 15 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
English – Paper 2 (Literature in English) |
Monday, February 17 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Fashion Designing – Paper 1 (Theory) |
Tuesday, February 18 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Economics |
Tuesday, February 18 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Art Paper 1 (Drawing or Painting from Still Life) |
Saturday, February 22 |
9:00 AM |
3 hrs |
|
Physics – Paper 1 (Theory) |
Monday, February 24 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Elective English |
Tuesday, February 25 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali, etc. |
Friday, February 28 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Art Paper 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature) |
Saturday, March 1 |
9:00 AM |
3 hrs |
|
Computer Science – Paper 1 (Theory) |
Monday, March 3 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Mathematics |
Monday, March 3 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Business Studies |
Wednesday, March 5 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Physics – Paper 1 (Theory) |
Friday, March 7 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Art Paper 3 (Drawing or Painting from a Living Person) |
Saturday, March 8 |
9:00 AM |
3 hrs |
|
Hospitality Management |
Saturday, March 8 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
History |
Monday, March 10 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Commerce |
Wednesday, March 12 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Political Science |
Monday, March 17 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Accounts |
Wednesday, March 19 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Biology – Paper 1 (Theory) |
Friday, March 21 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Home Science – Paper 1 (Theory) |
Saturday, March 22 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Computer Science – Paper 1 (Theory) |
Monday, March 24 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Physical Education |
Wednesday, March 26 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Sociology |
Friday, March 28 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour) |
Saturday, March 29 |
9:00 AM |
3 hrs |
|
Legal Studies |
Saturday, March 29 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Psychology |
Wednesday, April 2 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
|
Geography, Electricity and Electronics, Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing |
Friday, April 4 |
2:00 PM |
3 hrs |
Revise Key Concepts Daily
Even if you’re thorough with the key concepts, you must revise them daily to retain them. Allot specific time slots for each subject to distribute your time equally among all of them. But understanding the concepts isn’t enough. You must also solve ICSE and ISC specimen papers to check if you’re able to apply the concepts. This will ensure that you do the same on the exam day.
Practice Regularly
The final step in your preparation is to practice regularly from the ICSE and ISC sample papers. They give you a clear idea about the exam pattern, the type of questions to expect, and the difficulty level. Practicing regularly enhances your grip on all subjects and helps you get better at your studies. You can track your preparedness and analyze your performance through consistent practice.
You now have the complete roadmap for your class 10 and 12 board exam preparation. Follow it diligently, and you can ace the boards confidently. Remember, it’s not just about studying hard but studying smart. We wish you all the best for your exams.
