Difference between ICSE and CBSE

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The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations aims at providing high quality education to children. The council conducts three exams: 10th standard exam called the ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education), 12th standard exam called the ISC (The Indian School Certificate) and CVE which is the Certificate in Vocational Education.

The CBSE is the Central Board of Secondary Education. It was constituted with the aim of providing proper service to educational institutions. Its main objective is to serve the needs of those students whose parents are employed in the government and have transferable jobs. The board has regional offices across the country to help it function effectively. The main exams conducted by the board are the 10th called the AISSE (All India Secondary School Examination) and 12th called the AISSCE (All India Secondary School Certificate Examination).

The first difference between the two is that ICSE is an exam conducted by CISCE whereas CBSE is a board that conducts exams. CISCE has the syllabus prepared with English as its medium of instruction. CBSE has both English and Hindi medium of instruction. CBSE has many schools across the country affiliated to it. It allows students from non affiliated schools also to appear for its exams. In the case of CISCE, only students studying at its affiliated schools are allowed to appear for exams conducted by it. One of the compulsory subjects in ICSE is environmental education which is not present in CBSE. The CBSE syllabus is more suitable for those planning to take the medical or engineering entrance. It must also be noted that the AIEEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examination) is conducted by the CBSE. The CBSE syllabus is also comparatively easier. The English papers of the ICSE are considered to be the toughest and also the best in the country. ICSE gives important to internal assessment and lab work.

 
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22 Responses to “Difference between ICSE and CBSE”

  1. 22
    parvesh:

    If icomplete my 10th exam through NIOS, would I be able to get admission in 11th standered of ISC?

  2. 21
    sarongi,:

    I want to know that who is authorize for given the internal marks of th diff. subjects in ICSC 10th stn exam,the concern school or icse board?

  3. 20
    sanjeeb:

    Sir, I want to know the difference between +2(sc) CBSE & +2 (sc) CHSE COURSE & STUDY PATTERN.Now I have passed CBSE Xth. will it be difficult to continue further studies in CSHE course ?

  4. 19
    Arindam Roy:

    My daughter appeared in class X exam under CBSE this year. We want to place her in a boarding scholl in Guwahati as our native place does not a better option. If we place her in a school with ICSE curriculum, will it be a advantageous/disadvantageous proposition for her. Matter urgent as admission process in the select school in on.

    Regards.

  5. 18
    Baldev Singh:

    Hi there

    Presently I m residing in Canada. But within almost a year I would like to move back to India Punjab around Ludhiana. I have two kids elder one is my son going in Grade-4 and my daughter is going in Junior Kindergarten. So I need to know what are special requirements for them to go into ICSE affliated school or which board will be better for them. Also need to know is Hindi or any other Indian Language is must for them to learn bcoz at this point of time they don’t know any other language than English. Please clarify if later on they want to go for professional courses like engineering or medical etc. is possible for them or not if they study in school under ICSE school board.

    Thanks

  6. 17
    Rajan Ojha:

    If any known person in DAV Who will give me details about that person ?

  7. 16
    MR.venkat:

    Could anyone can compare the CBSE,IGCSE,ICSE year levels. Is it possible for a student studied in cbse upo 7th grade to pursue his studies at the IGCSE Secondary 1?

  8. 15
    D.P.Adhikari:

    My son has passed class IX exam from ICSE. I want him to join the school having CBSE. Can he go for that?????
    Please suggest.

  9. 14
    tapash roy:

    list of best school of cbsc & icsc at kolkata & 24 parganas(s),wb

  10. 13
    bittu:

    i am studying in 8TH in ICSE board I LIVE IN GUJARAT.I AM DISTICTION STUDENT IN SCIENCE WHICH BOARD IS GOOD FOR ME AND IF ICSE THEN WHAT IS SCOPE IN GUJARAT FOR ICSE STUDENT.AND WHERE I WILL GET ADMISSION IN SCIENCE COLLEGE IN GUJARAT AFTER COMPLETING 12th STANDARD ?

  11. 12
    saravanan n.s:

    where we approach to get approval to start icse based nursery&primary school

  12. 11
    pratibha:

    which is the most value of icse or cbse i want to new add my baby she is 3 years old so which one is best

  13. 10
    Zaman:

    Which is better, ICSE or CBSE ?

  14. 9
    Ramu:

    I would like to know the method of valuation for ICSE. 1) Whether Science means students have to pass in all Phy, Chem, Bio etc or higher percentange in any two and failed marks in another one will be considered as PASS.

    2) How is computer marks are considered? 100 marks for Internal assessment and 100 marks for board papers will be added and divided by 2, Is that right kindly Explain

  15. 8
    bhavna gurnani:

    which board is better for study cbse or icse?

  16. 7
    taposhi naidu:

    which is th bst for child ICSE and CBSE cours i confusd for this please advice

  17. 6
    rajiv wadhwa:

    what is the difference between icse board & cbse board, which is better.

  18. 5
    Arunadhati:

    How is Mahashtra State Board compared to ICSE & CBSE ?
    In last few years they have done many changes in their syllabus & exam pattern .
    If i have to choose between the one of the best Convent Maharashtra State Board School & ICSE then which one should I go for ?

  19. 4
    ashutosh:

    Hi, as i was very sick dte to my hands fracture.and if i will give exams and pass with bad marks .so i want to reapear for 10 and continue study with 11. I m sure i will handle bcoz in 9 i have 95%.i requdst u to handle my situation.i m very poor and i dont leaave with parents.before some days i was ready to suci…

  20. 3
    rajani:

    DEAR SIR difference between ICSEandCBSE which is tha best my sun and daughter studying in 5th and2nd in icse.now i want to CBSE which is tha best? please advice

  21. 2
    Pradeep:

    Dear Sir,

    My daughter studying in 5th Std with ICSE syllabus at Trivandrum, Kerala. Now I want to transfer her to another school in Dubai. So for the attestation of Transfer Certificate,which will be the nearest office to me? Can I do it with any CBSE regional offices or only with ICSE regional offices? Please advice

    Thanks and regards
    Pradeep

  22. 1
    Vivekanand:

    What is the basic difference between ICSE and CBSE, which is best for a students carrier.
    Which board will be cherishing childs carrier.

    Please respond with proper answer as I am unable to understand where to put my child, presently