ICSE class 10 improvement exam will be conducted from July 2025. CISCE cancelled the compartment exam and renamed it to the improvement exam. So according to the rules, from now onwards, you can improve any two subjects or paper from ICSE 2025 results as per your need.
- The ICSE Class 10 Exams 2025 will be conducted from February 18 to March 27, 2025.
- The improvement exam will be conducted on July 2025
- Results of ICSE 2025 improvement exam will be released in the first week of August 2025
Post-declaration of results, the higher or better marks obtained in main vs improvement exam will be final marks. The Practial marks you have obtained on your main exam will be carried forward. However, in case you were absent on the day of practical exam, you can appear for the same during improvement exam.
What is ICSE Improvement Exam?
The ICSE improvement exam was introduced by CISCE in 2019. It provides a second chance for students to pass the ICSE Class 10th Board exam. Eligible candidates can appear for one subject only. The exam takes place in July, with results declared in August. Candidates have a single attempt for the improvement exam. Candidates who do not qualify for the Pass Certificate in the improvement Examination must return their original Statement of Marks to the Council through their school. Subsequently, the students will receive a revised Statement of Marks, reflecting the updated result as per the Council's record.
ICSE Class 10 Improvement Exam 2025 Highlights
Check the table below to know important details about ICSE class 10 improvement exam 2025:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) |
| Exam Name | ICSE Class 10 Improvement Exam 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Improvement and Improvement Exam Dates | July 2025 |
| Improvement Exam Result | First Week of August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | cisce.org |
ISCE class 10 improvement exam will be on July 2025. The detailed ICSE date sheet for improvement exams will be in a PDF file and will be updated here. You can check the tentative ICSE improvement exam dates 2025 below:
| Tentative Dates | Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM | English Language (English Paper I) |
| July 2, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Literature in English (English Paper 2) |
| July 3, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM | History & Civics - H.C.G. Paper 1 |
| July 4, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Geography - H.C.G. Paper 2 |
| July 5, 2025 | 11 AM – 2 PM | Second Languages – (Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Telugu, Punjabi, Urdu, French, Spanish) and Hindi |
| July 8, 2025 | 11 AM – 1:30 PM | Mathematics |
| July 9, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Physics - SCIENCE Paper 1 & Commercial Studies |
| July 10, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Chemistry - SCIENCE Paper 2 & Economics |
| July 11, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Biology - SCIENCE Paper 3 & Environmental 2 hrs. Science |
| July 12, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Group Ill-Elective: Physical Education, Computer Application, Economic Application, Commercial Application, Art, Indian Dance |
| 11 AM – 2 PM | Technical Drawing Application |
How to Download ICSE Improvement Exam Routine 2025?
The ICSE timetable for improvement exams will be released on the official website of CISCE. Re-appearing candidates will be able to check their respective ICSE improvement exam subject-wise dates through the notification on the board’s website. The steps to download the ICSE class 10 timetable for improvement exams are as follows:
- Visit the official website cisce.org.
- Navigate to the “Notice Board” section.
- Look for the “ICSE improvement Exam Timetable 2025 Link”
- Click on the download symbol.
- The file will be downloaded, save it.
ICSE Improvement Exam 2025: Registration Process
Students who are eligible to appear for the ICSE 10th improvement exams 2025 need to register themselves for the improvement exams. The application window is expected to be open 3rd week of June, 2025. Respective school authorities need to fill out the improvement exam application form for individual candidates. Candidates re-appearing must contact their respective institutes and schools for the ICSE improvement exam 2023 registration process. The registration must be done within the given schedule to not miss the deadlines. The steps to be followed to complete the registration are:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the board - cisce.org.
Step 2: Next, click on the “Services” option in the primary menu on the homepage of the website.
Step 3: Now login with the registered ID and password.
Step 4: Once logged in, school authorities need to provide the correct details of each candidate and fill out the improvement exam application form 2025.
Step 5: Proceed to the payment section and complete the process.
Step 6: Save the registration form and take a printout of it for further use.
Note: Candidates need to pay Rs. 500 per subject/paper to complete the registration process.
Read More: ICSE Class 10th Syllabus
ICSE Improvement Exam 2025: Eligibility Criteria
In order to appear for the improvement exam, students must meet the eligibility criteria determined by CISCE.
- Students who have been given PNCA (Pass Certificate Not Awarded) in the 2025 ICSE 10th examination are eligible to appear for the improvement exams.
- Only students who have appeared in a minimum of five registered subjects and have passed in English along with three other subjects are eligible to appear for the ICSE class 10th improvement exam 2025.
- Candidates need to return their first ICSE Board result once they are awarded a pass certificate in the ICSE improvement exam.
ICSE Improvement Exam 2025: Admit Card
The admit card for the ICSE 10th class improvement exam will be released beforehand. The date for avaialability of the same will be updated by CISCE soon. It is mandatory for candidates to carry their respective ICSE class 10 admit card in the examination hall. Failing to do so will result in disqualification. The admit card will also entail all the subjects a candidate is appearing for in the exam along with paper code. A direct link to download the admit card will be updated below after the official announcement.
- The admit card contains all the necessary information about the student such as registration number, center code, name of the school, subject name, etc.
- Eligible students can collect their admit cards from their respective schools.
- School authorities can download the ICSE 10th class improvement exam admit card from the official website.
Steps to Download ICSE 10th Improvement Exam Admit Card
The following are the steps to download the ICSE class 10 admit card for improvement exams:
Step 1: Visit the CISCE official website - cisce.org.
Step 2: On the home page in the “Notice Board” section search for ICSE 10th improvement admit card notification and click on it.
Step 3: A new window will open. Enter the "Register Number" or "Roll Number" and click enter.
Step 4: In a new window, the ICSE improvement admit card for class 10 will open.
Step 5: Save the admit card and then take a print of it for further use.
Also Read: ICSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2025
ICSE Class 10th Improvement Exam Result 2025
The result for the ICSE 10th class improvement exam 2025 will be announced in the first week of August 2025 (Tentative). Students can check the result by visiting the official website of CISCE. The steps to check the result are as follows:
Step 1: First visit the official website of CISCE – cisce.org.
Step 2: On the right-hand corner of the home page, you will see the “Results 2025” tab, click on it.
Step 3: Next, from the drop-down menu select “Course” and select ICSE.
Step 4: Then, enter credentials such as index number, unique ID, and captcha.
Step 5: Once all the details are filled in, click on the “Show Result” button.
Step 6: The result will appear on your screen. View and download the results for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What are the dates for the ICSE 10th class improvement exam 2025?
Ans. As per the latest notification released by CISCE, the ICSE class 10 improvement exams will be held from July 2025.
Ques. How can candidates register for the ICSE 10th improvement exam 2025?
Ans. School authorities can register eligible candidates through the Careers portal on the official website cisce.org.
Ques. Who is eligible to apply for the ICSE 10th improvement exam?
Ans. Students who have got PCNA (Pass Certificate Not Awarded) in any paper can appear for improvement exams. Also, the candidate must have passed English along with three other subjects to appear for improvement exams.
Ques. What is the procedure for downloading the ICSE 10th improvement exam 2025 admit card?
Ans. To download the admit card for the 10th class improvement exam 2025, students are required to visit the CISCE official website - cisce.org.
Ques. In which mode will the ICSE 10th class improvement exam 2025 be conducted?
Ans. CISCE will conduct the ICSE 10th improvement exam 2025 in offline mode.
Ques. What are the dates for ICSE improvement exam registration 2025?
Ans. ICSE class 10 improvement regsitration dates will be from June 2025.
Ques. What is the registration fees for the ICSE class 10 improvement exam?
Ans. Students need to pay INR 500 per subject/paper to register for the improvement exams.
Ques. Can I appear for ICSE improvement exam next year?
Ans. No, candidates can only appear for the ICSE improvement exam in the same year as that of the main examinations.
*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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