ICSE and ISC results: High pass rates, encouraging performance across key states
New Delhi, April 30
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations on Thursday declared the results of the ICSE and ISC Year 2026 main examinations, bringing an end to the wait for lakhs of students across the country.
On the ICSE results, Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, Chief Executive and Secretary of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, disclosed the percentage record.
While speaking to ANI, Emmanuel said both ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) examinations have recorded high pass percentages of 99.13 per cent and 99.18 per cent, respectively.
He said the figures are slightly higher than last year. In terms of the number of candidates, ICSE had a total of 2.58 lakh candidates, while around 1.03 lakh students appeared for the ISC examination.
He added that the examinations were conducted across the world. However, due to regional conflict in the Middle East, the exams could not be completed there, and students were awarded marks and certificates on the basis of internal assessment.
In India, the Western Region recorded the highest pass percentage in ICSE, while for ISC, the Southern Region registered the highest pass percentage.
He further said that almost every state has performed well. A large number of CISCE-affiliated schools are located in West Bengal, Karnataka, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. In all these states, the performance has been highly encouraging, reflecting the high standards maintained by CISCE-affiliated institutions.
He advised students to stay focused and work hard, saying that examinations are only one stage of evaluation. "If you have achieved high performance, strive for excellence in the next exam as well as in future endeavours. If you have not performed as expected, do not be disheartened. Stay focused and stay calm. There are opportunities for improvement examinations, and you can take another chance," he said.
He also added that marks are not everything, stating that it is the efficiency, competency, and skills developed during school years that help students navigate future challenges.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Girls outperform boys yet again! It's a trend now in ICSE and ISC. Salute to the hard work of our daughters. My daughter scored 97% in ICSE this year—so proud of her! Bhai, the Southern and Western regions topping makes sense; their education infrastructure is better. But the Northern region's higher participation shows we're catching up.
Good to see high performance, but the real challenge starts after school—college admissions and competitive exams. ICSE/ISC may have high pass % but our kids still struggle in JEE and NEET compared to CBSE kids. We need a balanced approach, not just high board marks. The #iGotHelp helpline is a good initiative for mental health.
I'm a teacher in a CISCE school in Mumbai, and I can say the improvement in results is due to consistent effort. The board has also been lenient with evaluation this year, which is controversial. But the support for students with learning difficulties and visually challenged kids is truly commendable. Proud of the inclusive approach! 🎉
Jai ho to all students! But honestly, 99% pass rate makes it look like everyone is a topper. What about real competition? My nephew in ICSE scored 95% and still couldn't get into a top college because cut-offs are 99%+ now. The system is creating unrealistic expectations kya? 😅 Still, congrats to all achievers!
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