ICSE Class 10th Exam Pattern 2023 has been released by the board. CISCE Board exam pattern for class 10 is expected to remain same as that of previous year. However, any major update will be notified as soon as it is released on the official website.
- Class 10 exam pattern consists of grouping of subjects (compulsory/optional), question paper design and section-wise marks weightage.
- CISCE Board has released revised syllabus for class 10 on its official website cisce.org.
- ICSE 10th board exam 2023 will begin on 27 February 2023 and end on 29 March 2023.
Check in: ICSE Class 10 Registration 2023
ICSE Class 10 Exam 2023: Highlights
Check the table below to know important highlights about ICSE Board exams:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | ICSE Class 10th Exam 2023 |
| Conducting Board | CISCE (Council of the Indian School Certificate Examination) |
| Exam Start Date | 27 February 2023 |
| Exam End Date | 29 March 2023 |
| Time of Exam | 11 AM (11:00 IST) |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hours and 30 minutes |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Official Website | cisce.org |
ICSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023: Group-wise Subjects
ICSE Board provides choices to students to opt subjects apart from compulsory subjects. In class 10 board exams, students have to appear for 7 subjects in total. These 7 subjects belong to three different groups as follows:
- Group I – It includes 4 compulsory subjects.
- Group II – It includes 2 optional subjects.
- Group III – It contains 1 optional subject.
Group I Subjects
The marks weightage of group I subject is – 80% (external exams) + 20% (internal exams).
List of subjects included in Group I:
- History, Civics, Geography
- English
- Second Language (one/two)
Group II Subjects
The marks weightage of group II subject is – 80% (external exams) + 20% (internal exams).
List of subjects included in Group II:
- Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology)
- Mathematics
- Commercial Studies
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Classical Language
- Modern Foreign Language
Also check: ICSE Class 10 Compartment Exam 2023
Group III Subjects
The marks weightage of group III subject is – 50% (external exams) + 50% (internal exams).
List of subjects included in Group III:
- Arts
- Performing Arts
- Computer Applications
- Economic Applications
- Commercial Applications
- Fashion Designing
- Physical Education
- Yoga
- Cookery
- Home Science
- Modern Foreign Language
- Technical Drawing Applications
- Environmental Applications
Note: CISCE has made reduction in the list of prescribed textbooks for languages such as Ao-Naga, Assamese, Bengali, Garo, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Khasi, Lepcha, Malayalam, Marathi, Mizo, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tangkhul, Telugu & Urdu.
Check in: ICSE Admit Card 2023: Steps to Download & Important Instructions
ICSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023: Group I Subjects
Group I includes 4 compulsory subjects each of 100 marks. Theory exams will be of 80 marks and the duration of exam will be 2 hours.
The table below shows the exam pattern for group 1 compulsory subjects:
| Subject | Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Each paper of 80 marks | Paper I: Language Skills
Paper II: Literature
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| History & Civics | 80 Marks |
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| Geography | 80 Marks |
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| Second Language | 80 Marks | Section A: Language Skills (40 Marks)
Section B: Literature (40 Marks)
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ICSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023: Group II Subjects
Group II includes total 7 subjects. Students can choose any two subjects of their choice. Theory exam of each subject will be of 80 marks. Exam duration may vary for different subjects.
The table below depicts exam pattern for all the subjects under Group II:
| Subject | Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) | Each paper is of 80 marks | Each section is of 40 marks:
|
| Environmental Science | 80 marks | Each section is of 40 marks:
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| Mathematics | 80 marks | Each section is of 40 marks:
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| Commercial Studies | 80 marks | Each section is of 40 marks:
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| Economics | 80 marks | Each section is of 40 marks:
|
| Classical Language | 80 marks | Questions based on:
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| Modern Foreign Language | 80 marks | 5 Questions (all compulsory):
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ICSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023: Group III Subjects
Out of the total subjects in group III, students need to choose only one subject. Duration of exam will vary according to the subject chosen.
The table below depicts exam pattern for the subjects falling under group III:
| Subject | Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Applications | 100 |
|
| Economic Applications | 100 |
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| Computer Applications | 100 |
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| Environmental Applications | 100 |
|
| Home Science | 100 |
|
| Art | 100 | Paper 1:
|
| 100 | Paper 2:
| |
| 100 | Paper 3:
| |
| 100 | Paper 4:
| |
| Performing Arts | 100 |
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| Fashion Designing | 100 |
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| Cookery | 100 |
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| Modern Foreign Language | 100 | 5 Questions (all compulsory):
|
| Technical Drawing Applications | 100 |
|
| Physical Education | 100 |
|
| Yoga | 100 |
|
ICSE Class 10 Grading System 2023
The grading system of ICSE class 10 exam 2023 is a nine-numbered grading scale, where 9 is the lowest and 1 is the highest. Students have to secure 7 which is the minimum passing grade to get the passing certificate. Only Grades 1 to 7 are recorded on certificates. The interpretation of the grades is as follows:
- External Examination
| Grade | Standard |
|---|---|
| 1 2 | Very Good |
| 3 4 5 | Credit |
| 6 7 | Pass |
| 8 9 | Fail |
- Internal Assessment
The internal assessment is calculated based on the performance of SUPW and COMMUNITY SERVICE. SUPW stands for Socially Useful Productive Work, of which Grade A is the highest and Grade E is the lowest. Only Grades A to D is recorded in Certificates. The interpretation of the grades is as follows.
| Grade | Standard |
|---|---|
| A | Very Good |
| B | Good |
| C | Satisfactory |
| D | Fair |
| E | Fail |
Students need to abide by some criteria to satisfactorily complete the ICSE Class 10 exam and claim the passing certificate:
| Second Language – Oral examination | Internal Examination |
|---|---|
| Third Language – Classes V – VIII | Internal Examination |
| Art | Internal Examination |
| Physical Education | Internal Assessment |
| Moral & Spiritual Values | Internal Assessment |
Guidelines for Subject Choice in ICSE Board
It should be noted that same or related subjects of different groups can not be opted simultaneously by a student. While choosing optional subjects students are not allowed to be opt the following combination of subjects:
- Group II Environmental Science and Group III Environmental Applications.
- Group II Economics and Group III Economic Applications.
- Group II Commercial Studies and Group III Commercial Applications.
- Sanskrit as a second language subject in Group I and Sanskrit as a classical language in Group II.
- Different Modern Foreign Languages shall be opted from each group (II and III).
Apart from subject choice, students need to keep in mind the following points:
- Optional subjects can be chosen only at the time of class 9 registration. Subjects cannot be changed in class 10.
- Students are allowed to choose one additional subject other than the optional subjects in group II.
- Students can also opt for an additional secondary language if Hindi is chosen as one of the second language subject.
ICSE Class 10 Preparation Tips 2023
Below are some preparation tips for students appearing for ICSE Board class 10 exams:
- Languages: Focus mainly on the grammar and writing part of the syllabus. Try to solve sample question papers.
- Social Sciences: The students are suggested to memorize important details about the dates and events. Make your own notes for quick revision at the last moment.
- Mathematics and Sciences: In these subjects, student need to gain a clear understanding of the concepts. Also, they need to focus on the numerical equations and processes as well. Refer to different reference books to practice a variety of questions.
Check also: ICSE Result 2023, How to Check, Compartment Exams
ICSE Class 10 Exam Day Guidelines
Students are advised to follow the guidelines given below on the day of final board examination:
- Students should reach the exam center 30 minutes prior to the exam.
- Students need to bring all the necessary documents and personal stationaries with them.
- Students are advised to use black ink while filling up the details on the exam booklet.
Check also: ICSE Class 10 Sample Papers 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Can I opt for Environmental Science in Group II and Environmental Applications in Group III in ICSE Class 10th Exam 2023?
Ans. No, as per guidelines from CISCE, there are few subject combinations which the students cannot opt for like Environmental Science from Group II and Environmental Applications from Group III, Economics from Group II and Economic Applications from Group III etc.
Ques. Has CISCE released revised syllabus for class 10 for the session 2022-23?
Ans. Yes, CISCE Board has released the revised syllabus for class 10 on the official website cisce.org.
Ques. Can I change my subjects in ICSE Class 10th Exam 2023?
Ans. No, since the optional subject choice is offered during the ICSE Class 9th registration, changing the subjects in ICSE Class 10th will not be allowed.
Ques. What will be included in the internal assessment of ICSE Class 10th Exam 2023?
Ans. The internal assessment for ICSE Class 10th will vary according to the subjects chosen. However, it will mostly include the project work, oral test and practicals.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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