The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) released the results for its Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) examinations on April 30, 2026. The results became accessible starting at 11:00 AM IST. Students are able to check their scorecards via the official CISCE websites, cisce.org and results.cisce.org.
Students can also access their marksheets through digital platforms such as DigiLocker and the UMANG app. Access to the results requires candidates to have their Unique Identification (UID) number and Index Number readily available. The exams for Class 12 concluded on April 6, following the Class 10 examinations, which finished on March 30.
Examination Details and Access
The ICSE examinations for Class 10 took place from February 17 to March 30, 2026. Subsequently, the ISC examinations for Class 12 were conducted from February 12 to April 6, 2026. This rapid turnaround for result declaration, with exams concluding in early April and results announced by the end of the month, has been noted.
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Alternative Checking Methods
Beyond the primary web portals, the results are also being disseminated through the DigiLocker platform, providing a digital repository for academic documents. Schools are also able to access their students' results via the CAREERS portal, utilizing principal’s login credentials.
Passing Criteria and Re-evaluation
To pass the ICSE Class 10 examination, a minimum aggregate of 33 percent is required. For ISC Class 12 candidates, the passing threshold is set at 35 percent. Provisions for students seeking to improve their scores within the same examination year are available, allowing them to appear for improvement exams in a maximum of three subjects. Information regarding post-result procedures, including timelines and re-evaluation processes, is also being made available.
Background
Last year, the CISCE results were also declared on April 30. The CISCE board is reportedly headed by Chief Executive Joseph Emmanuel, who is expected to be involved in the announcement. The number of students who appeared for the exams this year is significant, with over 4 lakh students participating across both examinations. Reports indicate that over 2.6 lakh students took the Class 10 examination, and more than 1.5 lakh students appeared for the Class 12 examination. CISCE has reportedly discontinued its compartment examination system.
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