The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) has released the detailed schedule for the Class 10 Board Exams 2025, starting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, and concluding on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Students will face a mix of 2-hour and 3-hour papers, with subjects ranging from core disciplines like English, Mathematics, and Science to electives such as Economics, Robotics, and Environmental Science.
The exams are designed to cater to diverse academic preferences, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation. Key highlights include English Paper 1 on February 18, Mathematics on March 4, Physics on March 17, and Biology on March 24. Students are advised to utilize the 15-minute reading time effectively and arrive at the exam hall 30 minutes before the scheduled start.
ICSE Class 10 Board Examination Timetable – 2025
| Day & Date | Time | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 18 | 11:00 AM | English Language – ENGLISH Paper 1 | 2 hrs |
| Friday, February 21 | 11:00 AM | Literature in English – ENGLISH Paper 2 | 2 hrs |
| Saturday, February 22 | 09:00 AM | Art Paper 1 (Still Life) | 3 hrs |
| Monday, February 24 | 09:00 AM | Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/Painting) | 3 hrs |
| Tuesday, February 25 | 11:00 AM | Language Papers (e.g., Bengali, Hindi, French, Sanskrit, etc.) | 3 hrs |
| Friday, February 28 | 11:00 AM | Economics (Group II Elective) | 2 hrs |
| Saturday, March 1 | 09:00 AM | Art Paper 3 (Original Composition) | 3 hrs |
| Tuesday, March 4 | 11:00 AM | Mathematics | 3 hrs |
| Thursday, March 6 | 11:00 AM | Hindi | 3 hrs |
| Saturday, March 8 | 11:00 AM | Group III Electives (e.g., Robotics, Data Entry, Physical Education, etc.) | 2 hrs |
| Monday, March 10 | 11:00 AM | History & Civics – H.C.G. Paper 1 | 2 hrs |
| Wednesday, March 12 | 11:00 AM | Geography – H.C.G. Paper 2 | 2 hrs |
| Monday, March 17 | 11:00 AM | Physics – Science Paper 1 | 2 hrs |
| Tuesday, March 18 | 09:00 AM | Art Paper 4 (Applied Art) | 3 hrs |
| Wednesday, March 19 | 11:00 AM | Group III Electives (e.g., Music, Fashion Designing, Mass Media, etc.) | 2 hrs |
| Friday, March 21 | 11:00 AM | Chemistry – Science Paper 2 | 2 hrs |
| Monday, March 24 | 11:00 AM | Biology – Science Paper 3 | 2 hrs |
| Wednesday, March 26 | 11:00 AM | Commercial Studies (Group II Elective) | 2 hrs |
| Thursday, March 27 | 11:00 AM | Environmental Science (Group II Elective) | 2 hrs |
Notes:
- Students are given 15 minutes reading time before writing begins.
- Morning exams at 11:00 AM start reading at 10:45 AM.
- Exams starting at 9:00 AM begin reading at 8:45 AM.
- Students must report to the exam hall 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
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