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The Council for the Indian School Certificate
AbbreviationCISCE
Formation1958; 66 years ago (1958)
TypeNon-Governmental Board of School Education
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Official language
English
Key people
G. Immanuel
(Chairman)
Joseph Emmanuel
(Chief Executive & Secretary)
Websitecisce.org

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)[1] is a non-governmental privately held national-level[2][3] board of school education in India that conducts the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Examination for Class X and the Indian School Certificate (ISC) for Class XII.[4]

History

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It was established in 1958.[5] Over 2750 schools in India and abroad are affiliated to the CISCE.[2] It is also recognized as a 'Non-Governmental National Board of Secondary Education'.[6] CISCE conducts ICSE exam for Class 10 and ISC exam for Class 12.

Derozio Award

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The Derozio Award is an annual prize awarded to the top Indian educationists by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.[7][8] It was instituted in 1999 in memory of Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a poet and educator from West Bengal. It is the highest award conferred by the council for contributions in the field of education.[9]

Curriculum

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The ISCE and ICE syllabi intend to incorporate comprehensive and application-based learning concepts. This board includes an extensive curriculum, particularly in English, which covers a range of literary works, including Shakespearean plays such as Julius Caesar and Macbeth.[10]

List of Subjects Offered for ICSE Class 10 (Total=67)

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  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • History and Civics
  • Geography
  • Hindi
  • Ao-Naga, Assamese, Bengali, Dzongkha, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Lepcha, Mizo, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tangkhul, Telugu, Urdu, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Modern Armeniam, Portugese, Spanish, Thai, Tibetan
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Commerical Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Economics
  • French
  • Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Base Data Entry Operator, Dietetic Aide, Cashier, Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator, Auto Service Technician
  • Carnatic Music, Commercial Applications, Computer Applications, Cookery, Drama, Economic Applications, Environmental Applications, Fashion Designing, Hindustani Music, Home Science, Hospitality Management, Indian Dance, Mass Media and Communications, Physical Education, Western Music, Yoga, Technical Drawing Applications, Arts

List of Subjects Offered for ISC Class 12 (Total=47)

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  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • Mass Media and Communications
  • Hindustani Music
  • Western Music
  • Fashion Designing
  • Economics
  • Biotechnology
  • Arts
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Sanskrit
  • Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Lepcha, Mizo, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, French, Modern Armeniam, Tibetan
  • Mathematics
  • Business Studies
  • Hospitality Management
  • History
  • Commerce
  • Accounts
  • Political Science
  • Home Science
  • Physical Education
  • Sociology
  • Legal Studies
  • Psychology
  • Geography
  • Electricity and Electronics
  • Geometric and Mechanical Drawing

References

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  1. ^ "CISCE". www.cisce.org. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  2. ^ a b "CISCE cuts pass marks for boards". The Times of India. 28 November 2017.
  3. ^ Poldas, Bhaskar; Jain, Angela (September 2012). Students' Awareness of Climate Change and Awareness Raising Strategies for Junior Colleges in the Emerging Megacity of Hyderabad. BoD – Books on Demand. p. 5. ISBN 978-3-86741-826-3.
  4. ^ Dutt, Sandeep (2007). Guide to Good Schools of India: The Top Residential Schools in India. English Book Depot. p. 170. ISBN 978-81-87531-18-0.
  5. ^ Mishra, R.C. (2009). Theory Of Education Administration. APH Publishing. p. 136. ISBN 9788131301074. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Recognized Educational Boards List – Council of Boards of School Education in India | COBSE". Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Six educationists receive Derozio award | Dehradun News - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 January 2016.
  8. ^ Staff Reporter (10 January 2014). "Four educationists receive Derozio award". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  9. ^ "Workshop helps deconstruct competitive tests for students". The Times of India. 13 December 2016.
  10. ^ CISCE (13 June 2023). "CISCE Previous Year Question Papers". CISCE.
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