ICSE Class 10 — exam pattern

CISCE · School boards · Yearly (Feb–Mar) · checked 2026-10-19

Theory per subject

Written · 2 h · Negative marking: None · 8 questions · 80 marks

80 theory + 20 internal.

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
Section A (compulsory)440
50%
Section B (choice)440
50%

Subjects in our question bank

Years available: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

Frequently asked

How many questions are there in ICSE Class 10?
Theory per subject: 8 questions, 80 marks, 2 h.
Is there negative marking in ICSE Class 10?
Theory per subject: None.
Who can apply for ICSE Class 10?
School boards. Held yearly (feb–mar) by CISCE.