The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class 10 board exams for 2025, conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), begins today, February 18. The first paper of the examination is English Language (English Paper 1), scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM and will last for two hours. Students will be given an additional 15 minutes to read the question paper before starting to write.
ICSE 10th Board Exam 2025: Important Guidelines
Candidates must report to the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the exam begins and can only leave after the exam concludes.
- Students are advised to carefully read the instructions on the first page of the question paper, particularly regarding the number of questions to be attempted.
- Only the specified number of questions mentioned in the paper should be answered.
- Candidates must clearly write their Unique ID (Unique Identification Number), Index Number, and Subject on the top sheet of the main answer booklet in the designated space.
- This information should also be mentioned on the front sheet of any continuation booklets, loose maps, or graph papers used.
- Only blue or black ink is permitted for writing the exam.
- Candidates must sign the top sheet of the main answer booklet in the space provided without any additional markings or scribbles.
- Answers should be written on both sides of each sheet unless otherwise instructed in the rubric of the question paper.
- A margin should be left on both the right and left-hand sides of the answer booklet.
- Each part of a question should begin on a new line, and the question number must be clearly mentioned in the left-hand margin at the start of each answer.
Students are advised to follow these instructions diligently to avoid any discrepancies during evaluation. The ICSE board exams will continue in the coming weeks, covering various subjects as per the official schedule.
