The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially announced the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) Result 2026. Known for its rigorous academic standards and balanced curriculum, the CISCE board is one of the most prestigious educational bodies in India. This year, over 2.4 lakh students for ICSE and 1 lakh students for ISC appeared for the examinations conducted in February and March 2026.

The 2026 results have once again highlighted the high academic achievement of students from CISCE-affiliated schools. The council has made significant efforts to ensure a fair and transparent evaluation process, utilizing advanced digital marking systems to minimize errors and expedite the result declaration.

How to Check ICSE & ISC Result 2026 Online

Students and parents can access the results through the official CISCE portal. To ensure a smooth experience, follow these detailed steps:

1. Open your browser and visit the official website: results.cisce.org.
2. On the landing page, you will see a dropdown menu to select the 'Course'. Select 'ICSE' for Class 10 or 'ISC' for Class 12.
3. Enter your Unique ID (UID). This is a 7-digit number provided by the council.
4. Enter your Index Number. This is also found on your admit card.
5. Enter the CAPTCHA characters as shown in the image.
6. Click on the 'Show Result' button to view your marksheet.
7. Alternatively, you can click on 'Print Result' to get a hard copy of your provisional marksheet.

Checking CISCE Results via SMS

If you don't have internet access, you can receive your result via text message. Follow this format:

• For ICSE: Type ICSE <Unique ID> and send to 09248082883.
• For ISC: Type ISC <Unique ID> and send to 09248082883.

The SMS will contain your name and marks obtained in each subject along with the final result status (Pass/Fail).

CISCE Passing Marks and Criteria

The passing criteria for ICSE and ISC are slightly different. It is important for students to know the minimum requirements to qualify:

Examination	Passing Percentage	Additional Requirements
ICSE (Class 10)	33% Marks	Pass in at least 5 subjects including English
ISC (Class 12)	35% Marks	Pass in at least 3 subjects including English

Students must also obtain a passing grade in Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW) and Community Service, which is evaluated internally by the school.

Understanding the CISCE Marking Scheme

The final marks for each subject are a combination of two components:

1. External Examination (Board Exam): Usually carries 80 marks for ICSE and 70/80 for ISC.
2. Internal Assessment (Project Work/Practical): Carries 20 marks for ICSE and 20/30 for ISC.

The council uses a rigorous moderation process to ensure consistency across different regions and to account for varying difficulty levels in question sets.

Recheck and Evaluation of Answer Scripts

Candidates who are unsatisfied with their results can apply for a **'Recheck'** of their answer scripts. This process is conducted online through the CISCE website.

• Fee: ₹1000 per subject for both ICSE and ISC.
• Process: The recheck involves ensuring all questions have been marked, there are no totaling errors, and all marks have been transferred to the cover sheet.
• Note: The request for a recheck must be submitted within 7 days from the date of result declaration.

Compartmental and Improvement Exams

For students who unfortunately did not qualify or wish to improve their marks in one subject, the CISCE offers Improvement/Compartmental Examinations.

• Improvement Exam: Allows students to improve their performance in any ONE subject.
• Compartmental Exam: For students who failed in one subject but passed in others.
• Timing: These exams are usually conducted in the month of July, with results announced in August.

Result Statistics: A Look at the Trends

While the detailed 2026 report is being compiled, here are the expected trends based on the initial data:

• The overall pass percentage for ICSE is expected to remain above 98%.
• ISC pass percentage is traditionally around 96-97%.
• Students from Southern and Western regions continue to show exceptional performance.
• A record number of students have secured above 90% aggregate marks this year.

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