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Every Indian student must heard about the ICSE board examinations. ICSE exam is one of the central examinations held for class 10th. ICSE is quite popular, especially for its high-level literature syllabus. The ICSE examination is conducted by the CISCE (Council of the Indian School Certificate Examinations). Students can check the ICSE Meaning and ICSE full form in this article.
ICSE
The ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) is an examination conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) for students in Class 10. It is a comprehensive and balanced curriculum that emphasizes a broad range of subjects including languages, humanities, science, and mathematics.
ICSE Meaning
ICSE full form and ICSE is the abbreviation used for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education. ICSE board full form in Hindi is “माध्यमिक शिक्षा के भारतीय प्रमाण पत्र“. It is a Board of Education for school students primarily for Class 10th students in English medium schools. It came into existence after the commendation of the Education Policy in 1986.
In this Board of Education, students studying privately are not allowed. The mode of communication is in English language. It is private and non-governmental board. The syllabus is quite huge and lengthy in nature. The education board is governed by the council and aims to provide the best and affordable education for all students of the country.
ICSE Full Form
The Full Form of ICSC is Indian Certificate of Secondary Education. The board conducts less number of talent search examinations and offers limited number of scholarships. The difference becomes clearer if one compares the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE).
Subjects in ICSE Board
The subjects offered by ICSE are divided into three parts, namely Part 1, 2, and 3. We have shared the subjects of Class 9 and 10. The total marks for Class 10 are calculated by taking the best 5 subject marks out of 6. Among the top 5, English subject is mandatory to be taken into account.
Parts 1 are the compulsory subjects
- English
- Second Language
- History or Civics and Geography
- Science Application
Parts 2 consist of any two subjects to be chosen out of 3.
- Mathematics
- Science
- Commercial Studies
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- A Modern Foreign Language
- A Classical Language
Parts 3 any one subject must be chosen by a student
- Computer Applications
- Technical drawing
- Drama
- Art
- Dance
- Yoga
- Hindustan Music
- Carnatic Music
- Instrumental music
- Physical Education
- Economic applications
- Commercial Applications
- Mass media and communication
- Modern foreign language
- Environmental Applications
- Cookery
- Performing Arts
ICSE Marking Scheme
By knowing the marking scheme subject-wise students can prepare well for the exams. This will also help them to divide their attention according to the weightage of the marks distribution.
| GROUP I | External Exam | Internal Exam |
| English | 80% | 20% |
| A Second Language | 80% | 20% |
| History, Civics and Geography | 80% | 20% |
| GROUP II | ||
| Mathematics | 80% | 20% |
| Science | 80% | 20% |
| Economics | 80% | 20% |
| Commercial Studies | 80% | 20% |
| A Modern Foreign Language | 80% | 20% |
| A Classical Language | 80% | 20% |
| Environmental Science | 80% | 20% |
| GROUP III | ||
| Computer Applications | 50% | 50% |
| Economic Applications | 50% | 50% |
| Commercial Applications | 50% | 50% |
| Art | 50% | 50% |
| Performing Arts | 50% | 50% |
| Home Science | 50% | 50% |
| Cookery | 50% | 50% |
| Fashion Designing | 50% | 50% |
| Physical Education | 50% | 50% |
| Yoga | 50% | 50% |
| Technical Drawing Applications | 50% | 50% |
| Environmental Applications | 50% | 50% |
| A Modern Foreign Language | 50% | 50% |
ISC Full Form in English
ISC is the abbreviation used for the Indian School certificate. This is for the Class 12 students. English is a compulsory subject for Class 12 students too. There are a lot of other optional subjects as well. The students should compulsorily attend a minimum of three courses.
The class 12 examination result depends upon the external evaluation that takes place during the Class 12 final exams. The internal evaluation is completed well before the final exams start for the students.
Comparing the Class 10 and Class 12 syllabus of the ICSE and ISC Board you will notice that for Class 10 students there are a lot of options to choose subjects from. This is not the case for the Class 12 students.
The reason is Class 10 students choose a lot of subjects as to get an overview of each of them. But in class 12, the subjects are explained in great detail and so students can opt only for a minimum number of subjects.
Subjects Offered by ISC
For class 12 students there are three streams and the subjects are divided accordingly. The three streams are Science, Commerce, and Humanities.
Science subjects
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics [Compulsory]
- Fourth Subject: Elective English, Psychology*, Biology, Economics, Computer Science or Art [Any One]
- English (Core) is the compulsory subject
Commerce Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Studies
- Mathematics
- Economics
- English
Humanities Subjects
- Psychology
- Economics
- History
- Hindi
- Elective English
- Art
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Geography [Any Four]
Marking scheme for ICS Board
By knowing the marking scheme subject-wise students can prepare well for the exams. They can also divide their attention according to the weightage of the marks distribution.
| Subject | Types of questions asked | Total Marks |
| English paper 1 | Composition, directed writing, short answer questions based on grammar and comprehension | 100 |
| English Paper 2 | One textual question (compulsory) on the Shakespeare play/alternative prescribed play together with four other questions on at least three texts, which may include the Shakespeare play/alternative play. | 100 |
| Indian Languages | Composition, comprehension, grammar and questions from prescribed textbooks | 100 |
| Modern Foreign Languages | Short composition, passage, unseen passage and questions and prescribed textbooks | 100 |
| Classical Languages | Questions on grammar, unseen translation and translation from the prescribed textbooks | 100 |
| Elective English | Questions are based on prose, drama and poetry | 100 |
| Mathematics | Questions are asked from Algebra, Calculus, Vectors, probability, and Linear Programming among others | 100 |
| Fashion Designing | Questions are based on definitions of fashion, design details, wardrobe planning, and designers | 70 |
| Electricity and Electronics | Compulsory short answer questions and long questions. The topics are based on the distribution of electric power, D.C. generator and motor, A.C. motor, wires, cables, and electrical wires. | 100 |
| Engineering Science | Short answer questions and long questions are based on friction, limiting friction, machines, power, and momentum. | 100 |
| Computer Science | Compulsory short answer questions and there are more sections, where questions are asked from Boolean Algebra, Computer Hardware, Implementation of algorithms to solve problems, etc. | 70 |
| Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing | Candidates are required to answer all questions. The preparation of working drawings and assemblies from dimensioned sketches based on the following- fastening (nuts, bolts, studs, keys, cotters, pins, locking devices), rigid and flexible joints, screw threads wheels and transmission of motion and power | 100 |
| Geometrical and Building Drawing | The questions are based on building drawing should be based on the form and construction of simple buildings and parts of buildings; small dwelling houses (single and two stories), garages, sheds and greenhouses. | 100 |
| Art | Drawing or painting from still life, drawing and painting from nature, drawing and painting of a living person | 100 |
| Music | The syllabus is divided into three parts Vocal, Instrumental and Tabla. Candidates need to choose one of them | 70 |
| Physical Education | The theory paper is divided into two sections A and B. Candidates are required to answer five questions out of seven from Section A, each carrying 8 marks. Section B is based on questions on major games in the syllabus. | 70 |
| Environmental Science | Compulsory short questions answer and other questions are based on human beings and nature, Population and Conservation Ecology and monitoring population | 70 |
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