Class 12

The Indian School Certificate Examination has been designed under the recommendations of the New Education Policy 1986. Students can appear for ISC Exams after a two-year course of studies from the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Year-10) Examination or its equivalent.

ISC is known to place a lot of emphasis on literature and language, which helps make a promising career in the fields of Management, Communication, Marketing, Accounting etc. Hence, the curriculum is designed to improve oral and writing skills, as well as in-depth learning of various concepts, which focuses on the holistic development of the students.

ICSE Class 12: Subjects

A student must take a group of subjects to appear for the 12th ISC 2025 exam. The total number of subjects in Class 12 is 6, and the combination of the subjects consists of compulsory and optional subjects.

1. English is a compulsory subject.
2. Choose three, four or five elective subjects.

Compulsory Subjects:

• English

Elective Subjects:

• Indian Languages
• Modern Foreign Languages: Chinese, French, German, Tibetan, Spanish
• Classical Languages: Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian
• Elective English
• History
• Political Science
• Geography
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Economics
• Commerce
• Accounts
• Business Studies
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Home Science
• Fashion Designing
• Electricity & Electronics
• Engineering Science
• Computer Science
• Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing
• Geometrical & Building Drawing
• Art
• Music (Indian or Western)
• Physical Education
• Environmental Science
• Biotechnology
• Mass Media & Communication

Note:

1. The maximum subject limit is 6, including compulsory subjects.
2. You aren’t permitted to do the following combination of subjects:

• Physics with Engineering Science
• Geometrical & Building Drawing with Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing

The passing mark for each subject is 35%.

ICSE Sample Papers for Class 12

Here are some sample papers. Click on the download link to access them:

ICSE Class 12 Study Plan to Maximize Score in the 2025 Exam

Consider these points to obtain good marks in your upcoming exam:

• Remember to check ISC Class 12 Exam Pattern. The exam pattern contains information about the structure of class 12 question papers.
• Don’t forget to check ISC Class 12 Syllabus. The curriculum provides subjects that you can study. Apart from this, you can also find the required topics for the class 12 exam in the syllabus.
• Always prepare a good time management plan. You can make a timetable which you can follow daily. Also, don’t forget to give time to all the Class 12 subjects.
• Go through the textbooks for each subject prescribed by the ISC Board.
• Always keep quality study material with you. Good study material can clear your concepts better and give you a good understanding of the topics.
• Always make notes while studying. You can refer to these notes while revising for the exam.
• Practice ISC class 12 previous year papers as much as possible. Practice an adequate number of questions diligently.
• You can also give mock tests for class 12 board exams and practice more.

ICSE Class 12: Syllabus & Study Material for 2024-25

Class 12 ISC Board Syllabus 2024-25 is a course planned by CISCE for class 12th students. The syllabus cover all the essential topics and chapters, which are given below:

List of Future Exams after ISC Class 12

Class 12 examinations are the eligibility criteria for most entrance examinations for admission to professional courses and other undergraduate exams.

Some of the future exams for class 12 students are given below:

ICSE Class 12 Preparation Tips

To ace your examinations, students preparing for the ISC 12th Boards must read the tips below. Following the points will ensure good marks. The ISC 2025 exams will be in pen-and-paper mode in February or May.

• Stick to syllabus
• Plan your study time
• Make Proper notes
• Clear your doubts
• Solve and analyze previous years’ question papers
• Take small and regular breaks in between your study session
• Take care of your health because a healthy body ensures an active mind