The ISC (Indian School Certificate) examination is the Class 12 board exam conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) for students of affiliated schools across India. Unlike national entrance exams, ISC registration is managed entirely by your school — individual students do not apply directly. The ISC 2027 entry confirmation is currently open at careers.cisce.org, with the late fee window closing September 30, 2026. Schools must confirm all Class 12 candidate entries before this deadline — no entries are accepted after September 30 without express CISCE permission.

Event Date Status
Entry Confirmation (without late fee)August 5 – September 15, 2026Closed
Entry Confirmation (with late fee) — Last DateSeptember 30, 2026Open
ISC Theory Examinations 2027February – April 2027 (Expected)Upcoming

ISC 2027 Entry Confirmation — CAREERS Portal (Open with Late Fee — Closes September 30, 2026)
Schools must log in and confirm entries at https://careers.cisce.org. Students should contact their school’s exam coordinator immediately if their entry has not yet been submitted.

What is ISC Application Form 2027?

The ISC 2027 application form — officially called Entry Confirmation — is the process by which your CISCE-affiliated school registers you to appear for the Class 12 board examination. CISCE does not operate a direct student registration portal. Your school logs into the CISCE CAREERS Portal, fills in your personal and academic details, uploads your photograph and signature, and pays the consolidated fee on your behalf. As a student, your role is to submit your documents to your school and verify that your details are correct before the school finalises the entry.

ISC 2027 theory exams are expected to run from February to April 2027, following the same calendar as recent years. The official timetable will be published by CISCE in November 2026 at cisce.org. Results are expected in May 2027.

Note: CISCE does not allow private students for ISC under any circumstances. You must be a regular enrolled student at a CISCE-affiliated school for both Class 11 and Class 12. Students from CBSE or state boards who wish to appear for ISC must enroll in Class 11 at a CISCE school first — direct ISC Class 12 entry is not permitted.

Year Conducting Body Total Appeared Overall Pass % Girls Pass %
2026CISCE1,03,31699.13%99.47%
2025CISCE99,55199.02%99.45%
2024CISCE99,90198.19%98.92%
2023CISCE98,50596.93%98.01%
2022CISCE96,94099.38%99.52%

ISC participation crossed the 1 lakh mark for the first time in 2026, reaching 1,03,316 students — up from 96,940 in 2022, a steady five-year growth of roughly 6,500 students. The 2023 pass percentage dip to 96.93% followed the full reintroduction of standard examination norms after pandemic-era assessment adjustments; the board recovered strongly to 99.02% in 2025 and 99.13% in 2026. ISC 2027 is expected to see approximately 1.05–1.08 lakh students appear, continuing the upward trajectory. Girl students have consistently outperformed boys across every year in this five-year window.

Source: CISCE — Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (cisce.org)

ISC Application Form 2027: Important Dates

The ISC 2027 entry confirmation is currently in its late fee phase — schools can still submit entries at careers.cisce.org until September 30, 2026. All other 2027 exam dates are expected based on CISCE’s established annual schedule; the official timetable will be released in November 2026.

Event Date Status
Entry Confirmation with Late Fee — Last DateSeptember 30, 2026Open (Late Fee Applicable)
ISC Timetable 2027 ReleaseNovember 2026 (Expected)Upcoming
Admit Card / Hall Ticket DownloadJanuary 2027 (Expected)Upcoming
ISC Practical Examinations 2027February – March 2027 (Expected)Upcoming
ISC Theory Examinations 2027February – April 2027 (Expected)Upcoming
ISC Result 2027May 2027 (Expected)Upcoming
Entry Confirmation without Late FeeAugust 5 – September 15, 2026Closed

Note: After September 30, 2026, CISCE will not accept new entries without special written permission from the Council. Schools that miss this deadline must submit a formal request — approval is not guaranteed and processing takes additional time. Students should alert their school immediately if their entry has not yet been submitted.

ISC 2027 Eligibility Criteria (Before You Apply)

Before your school submits your ISC 2027 entry, verify you meet all of the following criteria. Your school is responsible for confirming eligibility, but checking independently avoids last-minute issues that can delay or block your entry.

Criterion Requirement
School EnrollmentMust be a regular enrolled student at a CISCE-affiliated school for both Class 11 and Class 12
Class 10 QualificationMust have passed Class 10 (ICSE or equivalent) with English (Language) and at least four other subjects
AttendanceMinimum 75% attendance by January 31, 2027; attendance between 60–75% may be condoned by CISCE with a formal school representation
Subject RequirementMinimum 5 subjects (English Language and Literature is compulsory); maximum 6 subjects permitted
Private RegistrationNot permitted — CISCE does not allow private registration for ISC under any circumstances
Continuity of EnrollmentStudents who studied Class 11 at a non-CISCE school cannot appear for ISC Class 12 directly — continuity of enrollment at a CISCE school for both years is mandatory
AgeNo maximum age restriction; minimum age is typically 15 years at the time of the examination

Note: Students who transferred from CBSE or a state board cannot join directly into ISC Class 12. They must complete Class 11 at a CISCE-affiliated school first and then appear for ISC in the following year. CISCE verifies enrollment continuity during entry confirmation — schools cannot register a student who skipped Class 11 at a CISCE school.

Source: CISCE Official Website (cisce.org)

How to Fill ISC Application Form 2027

The ISC 2027 registration is a two-part process. You prepare your documents and verify your details; your school completes the online entry submission on the CISCE CAREERS Portal. Both parts must be done before September 30, 2026.

Phase 1: What You (the Student) Must Do

  1. Confirm immediately with your school’s exam coordinator that your ISC 2027 entry is being submitted — do not assume it has been done.
  2. Verify your full name, date of birth, and subject combination against your ICSE (Class 10) marksheet. Any mismatch at this stage causes problems at the admit card and result stages.
  3. Provide a recent passport-size photograph (white background, face clearly visible, taken after January 2026) to your school administration in the format they specify.
  4. Provide your signature on white paper (black or blue ink, in running handwriting) for the school to scan and upload.
  5. Submit your Class 10 (ICSE) marksheet for school verification if requested.
  6. Verify that your attendance record shows at least 75% — check with your class teacher before the September 30 deadline.
  7. After your school finalises your entry, request the entry acknowledgement or registration number from your school. Keep it safe — you need it to download your admit card and check your result.

Phase 2: What Your School Does on the CAREERS Portal

  1. School staff log in to careers.cisce.org using the school’s institutional credentials (not a student login).
  2. Select Entry Confirmation for ISC 2027 from the school dashboard.
  3. Verify or enter each student’s personal details, stream, and subject combination — data is pre-populated from Class 11 records and must be reviewed carefully for accuracy.
  4. Upload the passport-size photograph and signature for each student in the specified format and file size.
  5. Review the complete candidate list for the school before finalising — corrections are easier before submission than after.
  6. Pay the consolidated examination fee (late fee window: September 16–30) online via debit card, credit card, or net banking through the CAREERS Portal.
  7. Submit the entries and download the school-level acknowledgement for records. Individual entry numbers are generated and shared with students.

Note: Submit your documents to your school well before September 30, 2026 — do not wait until the last day. Schools need time to upload photographs, verify details, and complete the online payment. Entries submitted after September 30 require special CISCE permission and are not guaranteed to be processed.

Download and keep your entry confirmation number safe — it is required for admit card download, exam entry, and checking your ISC 2027 result.

Documents Required for ISC Application Form 2027

Your school submits the following documents to CISCE on your behalf during the ISC 2027 entry confirmation process. Keep originals ready for school verification before your school uploads them.

Document Format Specs / Notes
Passport-size PhotographJPG / JPEGWhite background; 80% face visible; taken after January 2026; no glasses, cap, or headgear; no filters or studio retouching
Signature of StudentJPG / JPEGBlack or blue ink on plain white paper; in running handwriting (not block letters or printed text)
ICSE (Class 10) Marksheet / CertificateScanned copyName and date of birth must match your school records exactly; any discrepancy must be resolved before entry confirmation
Transfer Certificate (if applicable)Scanned copyRequired for students who transferred from a non-CISCE school before Class 11
Attendance RecordSchool internal recordsMust confirm ≥75% attendance as of the entry date; verified and submitted by school to CISCE
PwD / Special Provisions Certificate (if applicable)Scanned copyIssued by a competent medical authority; required if claiming special examination provisions

Note: Upload a recent passport-size photograph taken after January 2026, with a white background and 80% of your face clearly visible. Do not upload edited, filtered, or studio-retouched photographs — CISCE and schools reject manipulated images during scrutiny, which can delay or invalidate your entry confirmation.

Check all personal details in your submitted photograph and documents before your school finalises the entry — once the correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances.

ISC Application Fee 2027

The ISC 2027 examination fee is paid by your school to CISCE in a consolidated payment through the CAREERS Portal — you do not pay CISCE directly. CISCE communicates the exact per-student fee to affiliated schools through official circulars each academic session. Contact your school’s exam coordinator or accounts department to confirm the exact amount applicable for 2026–27. A late fee is applicable for entries submitted between September 16 and September 30, 2026.

Registration Window Late Fee Applicable Deadline Status
Regular Entry ConfirmationNilAugust 5 – September 15, 2026Closed
Late Entry ConfirmationYes — as per CISCE circular to schoolsSeptember 16 – September 30, 2026Open
Post-Deadline (Special Permission)Additional charges + formal approval requiredAfter September 30, 2026Requires CISCE Approval

Payment is accepted by CISCE exclusively through the CAREERS Portal via debit card, credit card, or net banking. Offline payment (cash, cheque, or demand draft) is not accepted. Schools make a single consolidated payment for all students registered in that cycle.

Note: The ISC examination fee paid to CISCE is non-refundable under any circumstances — even if a student’s entry is rejected, they withdraw, or they do not appear for the examination. Confirm your eligibility and all document details before your school completes the fee payment and submission.

If your school’s online payment fails on the CAREERS Portal, do not retry immediately — wait 48–72 hours for the auto-refund to process before making a fresh payment attempt.

Source: CISCE CAREERS Portal (careers.cisce.org)

ISC Application Form Correction 2027

If there are errors in your personal details or subject combination in the ISC 2027 entry, your school must raise a correction request through the CISCE CAREERS Portal. You cannot make corrections directly — all changes are school-initiated and must be completed before September 30, 2026.

What Can Be Corrected (Before September 30, 2026)

  • Name spelling — minor corrections only, with your ICSE certificate as supporting proof
  • Date of birth — with birth certificate or ICSE marksheet as proof
  • Subject combination — within the permitted limits for your stream (Science / Commerce / Humanities)
  • Passport-size photograph — if the uploaded image is incorrect, low quality, or does not meet CISCE specifications
  • Signature — if the uploaded image is unclear or does not meet CISCE specifications
  • Special provisions details (PwD, etc.) — with valid certificate from competent authority

What Cannot Be Changed After the Deadline

  • Exam centre / school — students appear at the CISCE-affiliated school where they are enrolled
  • Name changes beyond minor spelling corrections — major name changes require a formal affidavit and express CISCE Council approval
  • Stream change (e.g., from Science to Commerce) after entry is confirmed and fee is paid
  • Any entry detail after September 30, 2026, without written permission from CISCE

How to Request a Correction

  1. Inform your school’s exam coordinator about the error immediately — do not wait until September 29 or 30.
  2. Your school logs into careers.cisce.org and opens the correction / edit module for your entry.
  3. Your school uploads the supporting documents (birth certificate, ICSE marksheet, or other proof) with the correction request.
  4. CISCE reviews and approves minor corrections; major corrections (name change beyond spelling) may require formal written correspondence to the Council.
  5. After approval, ask your school to download the updated entry confirmation from the CAREERS Portal and keep it safe.

Note: Once the correction window closes on September 30, 2026, no changes are accepted by CISCE under any circumstances without special written Council approval. Verify your name, date of birth, subject combination, and photograph before your school finalises the entry submission — errors discovered after the deadline are very difficult to correct.

Check all details before your school submits — once the correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances.

ISC Application Form 2027 FAQs

Ques. What is the last date to register for ISC 2027?

Ans. The last date for ISC 2027 entry confirmation is September 30, 2026 (with late fee). The regular window without late fee closed on September 15, 2026. After September 30, no new entries are accepted by CISCE without special written permission from the Council.

Ques. Can I apply directly for ISC 2027 on the CISCE website?

Ans. No. ISC registration is done entirely by your school through the CISCE CAREERS Portal at careers.cisce.org. There is no individual student login or direct registration portal for ISC. Contact your school’s exam coordinator immediately to confirm your entry has been submitted for ISC 2027.

Ques. Can a private student register for ISC 2027 without a school?

Ans. No. CISCE does not allow private students to appear for ISC under any circumstances. You must be a regular enrolled student at a CISCE-affiliated school for both Class 11 and Class 12. Unlike CBSE, there is no private registration route for ISC at any level.

Ques. What documents do I need to submit for ISC 2027 registration?

Ans. You need to provide your school with a recent passport-size photograph (white background, taken after January 2026), your signature on white paper, and your ICSE (Class 10) marksheet for name and date-of-birth verification. Students who transferred from another board must also provide a Transfer Certificate. Your school uploads all documents to CISCE via the CAREERS Portal — you do not upload anything directly.

Ques. What is the ISC 2027 application fee?

Ans. CISCE communicates the exact per-student examination fee to affiliated schools through official circulars each year — there is no fixed publicly listed fee. Your school pays CISCE in a consolidated amount via the CAREERS Portal. Contact your school’s exam coordinator or accounts department to confirm the exact fee for the 2026–27 session. A late fee is additionally applicable for entries submitted between September 16 and September 30, 2026.

Ques. What is the minimum attendance required to appear for ISC 2027?

Ans. You need a minimum of 75% attendance across Class 11 and Class 12 by January 31, 2027, to be eligible for the ISC examination. Attendance between 60% and 75% may be condoned (forgiven) if your school formally represents your case to CISCE with valid reasons. Attendance below 60% is not condonable — you would not be permitted to appear for the examination.

Ques. When will the official ISC 2027 exam timetable be released?

Ans. CISCE is expected to release the official ISC 2027 exam timetable in November 2026 at cisce.org. Based on previous years, ISC theory exams run from February to April 2027, with practical exams scheduled by schools from February onwards. Check cisce.org in November 2026 for the confirmed date sheet.

Ques. There is a spelling mistake in my name in the ISC 2027 entry — how do I fix it?

Ans. Inform your school’s exam coordinator immediately. Your school can correct name spelling errors through the CAREERS Portal before September 30, 2026, by uploading your ICSE certificate as supporting proof. After September 30, corrections require special written approval from CISCE — act before the deadline to avoid complications with your admit card and marksheet.

Ques. Can I change my subject combination after ISC 2027 entry confirmation?

Ans. Subject combination changes can be requested through your school on the CAREERS Portal before September 30, 2026. After the deadline, any change requires express written permission from CISCE and is not guaranteed to be approved. Verify your subject choices carefully with your subject teachers and school before the entry is finalised and the fee is paid.

Ques. When will the ISC 2027 admit card be released?

Ans. The ISC 2027 admit card (hall ticket) is expected in January 2027. CISCE releases admit cards through schools — your school will download them from the CAREERS Portal and distribute to each student. If you have not received your admit card from your school by February 2027, contact your school’s exam coordinator immediately.

Ques. I studied Class 11 at a CBSE school. Can I appear for ISC 2027?

Ans. No. ISC requires continuity of enrollment — you must have studied both Class 11 and Class 12 at a CISCE-affiliated school. If you completed Class 11 at a CBSE or state board school, you are not eligible for ISC 2027. To appear for ISC in a future cycle, you would need to enroll in Class 11 at a CISCE-affiliated school and complete the two-year course before appearing for ISC.

Ques. Will the ISC 2027 examination fee be refunded if I do not appear for the exam?

Ans. No. The ISC examination fee paid to CISCE is non-refundable under any circumstances — even if you withdraw, do not appear, or your entry is rejected due to a document or eligibility issue. Confirm your eligibility and verify all document details before your school completes the submission and pays the fee.