CISCE, or the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, is an independent, non-governmental organisation responsible for overseeing schooling in India. They are the ones responsible for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and the Indian School Certificate (ISC) exams in India (ISC).
In 1956, a proposal to establish an Indian Council to oversee the administration of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate’s Examinations in India was approved at a meeting of the Inter-State Board for Anglo-Indian Education, leading to the formation of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It serves all of India, but is not backed by the government (unlike the CBSE and NIOS). The organization’s headquarters can be found in New Delhi.

Indian students who have just finished Class X take the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Examination, a K–10 public board exam (equivalent to the first two years of the 4 year High School program). Candidates must enroll in seven subjects, of which three are electives and four are required.
Similar to that, students finishing Class XII take the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examination, a K–12 public board exam (equivalent to the end of the 4 year High School program). Candidates may select three, four, or five further courses to take tests for after choosing [English language | English] as one of their subjects.

History of ICSE

• The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate founded CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) in 1959. (now separated).
• The Council was established for the express aim of seeing to it that all national examinations are properly administered.
• The Council has final say over the content and format of these tests.
• They offer classes leading to certification in English language proficiency tests for students in grades 10 through 12.
• To make sure the curriculum is as up-to-date and focused on learning objectives as possible, the
• Council is constantly working to improve curricular frameworks and evaluation methods.

Students interested in attending a CISCE school must enroll in one of the CISCE-affiliated (English-medium) schools rather than apply directly to the organization. Except for the Indian language paper, all examinations will be in English. A separate pass certificate is issued after each exam with letter grades according to the marks earned (like almost all other Indian educational boards). Keep in mind that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) are not the only options for Indian students entering high school.

Benefits of ICSE

Curriculum: The International Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) uses a comprehensive curriculum with a small number of required courses and a vast range of electives. There are three primary categories for ICSE subjects. It is meant to instill in students a capacity for problem-solving.

Global Exam: The board provides excellent training for competitive exams around the world, ensuring that its students are ready to compete with the brightest brains in the world.

Training Programm: In order to ensure that all educators have access to high-quality training and support, the CISCE runs a number of online programmes. Teachers will receive guidance on pedagogical issues, new methods of instruction, revised curricula, and the administrative abilities necessary to provide their pupils with a high-quality education.

Teaching Methods: Rather than focusing solely on theoretical principles, the ICSE priorities practical training through an application-based teaching technique. The analytical abilities of its students are improved.

Subjects Offered in ICSE

Group 1 (Compulsory Subjects)	Group 2 (Optional Subjects)	Group 3(Optional Subjects)
English	Mathematics	Drama
Second Language	Physics, Chemistry, Biology	Dance
History,Civics and Geography	Economics	Art
Science Application	Modern foreign language	Technical Drawing
	Environmental Science	Yoga
	One Classical Language	Mass Media and Communication
		Computer Applications
		Physical Education
		Commercial Applications
		Environmental Applications
		Economic Applications
		Performing Arts
		Cookery
		Modern Foreign Language
		Instrumental Music
		Carnatic Music
		Hindustani Music