ICSE 2026 Maths Paper LIVE: Class 10 Mathematics paper from 11 am today; exam day rules, analysis
Suviral Shukla | March 2, 2026 | 08:41 AM IST | 6 mins read
ICSE Class 10 Maths Board Paper 2026: Students need to score at least 33 marks out of 100 to be declared pass. Updates on answer key, analysis, exam timings, guidelines, passing criteria.
Download the ICSE Specimen Question Paper 2026 to understand exam pattern, practice key questions, and enhance your preparation for the upcoming board exams.
Download NowThe Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) will conduct the ICSE Class 10 board exam 2026 for Mathematics paper today. The exam was held in a single shift from 11 am to 2 pm in an offline mode.
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The ICSE Class 10 board exams 2026 are scheduled to be conducted from February 17 to March 30.
Students will be given extra 15 minutes for reading the ICSE Class 10 board exam, beyond the scheduled writing duration time. The Maths question paper will be distributed at 10:45 am and students must be seated in the examination hall by 10:30 am.
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The authority will declare the Class 10 board exam 2026 results between April and May. As per the passing criteria, students must score at least 33% marks out of 100 in the ICSE Class 10 Maths paper to be declared pass.
Overall, students must pass in at least 5 subjects, including English to be eligible to pass the ICSE Class 10 Board exams 2026. Subject experts will publish the ICSE Class 10 Maths exam analysis soon after the exams are concluded.
The 10th Maths paper consists of 100 marks, of which 80 will be given for theory and 20 for internal assessment.
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March 2, 2026 | 08:41 AM IST
ICSE Class 10 Maths paper total marks
The ICSE Class 10 Mathematics examination for 2026 will carry a total of 100 marks, divided into two components. The main theory paper will be of 80 marks, while the remaining 20 marks will be allotted for internal assessment conducted by schools.
March 2, 2026 | 08:21 AM IST
ICSE Class 10 Matha paper today; prohibited items
Applicants can check some of the forbidden items for CISCE Board Exams 2026 below:
- Students are not permitted to bring any books or reading materials into the examination hall.
- No smart watches, mobile phones, or other devices are permitted.
- No sharp objects or instruments are permitted in the examination hall.
March 2, 2026 | 08:01 AM IST
ICSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026: Test day guidelines
Aspirants should have stationery pouches, blue or royal blue ballpoint pens, and translucent water bottles. Don't use smartwatches since they will be scrutinised, and students may be asked to remove them for security reasons.
March 2, 2026 | 07:42 AM IST
ICSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026: Entry begins at 10 am
Students will be allowed to enter the examination hall for the ICSE Class 10 board exam 2026 after 10 am.
March 2, 2026 | 07:00 AM IST
ICSE Class 10 Maths 2026: Avoid these common mistakes
Students are advised to avoid the below common mistakes;
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Skipping units in Mensuration
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Calculation errors in Statistics
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Writing incomplete steps in Algebra
March 2, 2026 | 05:08 AM IST
ICSE Class 10 Maths 2026: Passing criteria
Students must score at least 33 out of 100 marks in Mathematics to pass. Overall, passing in five subjects including English is mandatory.
March 2, 2026 | 04:00 AM IST
ICSE 2026 Class 10 Maths: Things to carry for exam
Carry the following:
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ICSE admit card
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School ID card
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Blue or royal blue pens
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Geometry box
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Transparent water bottle
Electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited.
March 2, 2026 | 02:00 AM IST
ICSE 2026 Maths Class 10: Reporting time advisory
Students are advised to reach the exam centre at least 40 minutes early to complete frisking and verification smoothly.
March 2, 2026 | 12:00 AM IST
ICSE Class 10 Maths Exam: Timing reminder
The Mathematics paper will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Students must be seated by 10:30 am. Reading time will be given from 10:45 am to 11:00 am.
March 1, 2026 | 11:00 PM IST
ICSI class 10 Maths Exam: Last-minute formula checklist
Ensure you revise:
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Trigonometric identities
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Area and volume formulas
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Coordinate geometry distance formula
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Probability basics
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GST and banking formulas
Avoid learning new concepts at this stage.
March 1, 2026 | 10:01 PM IST
ICSE 2026 Maths: Important topics to revise tonight
Students should revise key chapters such as Algebra, Quadratic Equations, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Circles, Probability, and Statistics. Focus on formulas and step-wise presentation.
March 1, 2026 | 09:36 PM IST
ICSE 2026 Maths paper pattern: Total 100 marks
The ICSE Class 10 Mathematics examination for 2026 will carry a total of 100 marks, divided into two components. The main theory paper will be of 80 marks, while the remaining 20 marks will be allotted for internal assessment conducted by schools.
March 1, 2026 | 08:21 PM IST
ICSE Class 10 admit card 2026: How to access the hall ticket?
Students can follow these steps to access their ICSE Class 10 admit card:
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Visit the official CISCE website at cisce.org.
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Click on the examination or admit card section (for school login).
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School authorities must log in using their credentials.
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Download the ICSE Class 10 admit card PDF.
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Schools will distribute the printed hall tickets to students.
March 1, 2026 | 07:30 PM IST
Students advised to reach ICSE exam centre early
Students are advised to arrive at the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time to complete verification procedures.
March 1, 2026 | 07:00 PM IST
Details mentioned on CISCE ICSE Class 10 hall ticket 2026
The ICSE Class 10 admit card 2026 contains important personal and exam-related information. Students should carefully verify the following details:
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Student’s name
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Unique ID / Index number
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Registration number
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School name and code
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Examination name (ICSE Class 10 Examination 2026)
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Subject names and subject codes
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Exam dates and timings
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Examination centre name and address
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Candidate’s photograph and signature
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Important exam day instructions and guidelines
March 1, 2026 | 06:30 PM IST
How to download CISCE ICSE Class 10 admit card 2026?
Students can follow these steps to access their ICSE Class 10 admit card:
- Visit the official CISCE website at cisce.org.
- Click on the examination or admit card section (for school login).
- School authorities must log in using their credentials.
- Download the ICSE Class 10 admit card PDF.
- Schools will distribute the printed hall tickets to students.
March 1, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST
CISCE Board Exams 2026: Banned items
Applicants can check some of the forbidden items for CISCE Board Exams 2026 below:
- Students are not permitted to bring any books or reading materials into the examination hall.
- No smart watches, mobile phones, or other devices are permitted.
- No sharp objects or instruments are permitted in the examination hall.
March 1, 2026 | 05:30 PM IST
CISCE Class 10, 12 board exams: What to carry?
Aspirants should have stationery pouches, blue or royal blue ballpoint pens, and translucent water bottles. Don't use smartwatches since they will be scrutinised, and students may be asked to remove them for security reasons.
March 1, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST
CISCE ICSE exam 2026: Class 10 paper pattern 2026
Students can find the ICSE 2026 class 10th exam pattern below:
* The exam pattern contains information on the overall framework of the exam.
* The subjects for the ICSE 10th Board Exam are separated into three groups: I, II, and III.
* Group I consists of required subjects, whereas Group II allows candidates to choose two or three subjects. In group III, candidates may select any of the subjects.
* The duration of each ICSE 10th Board exam varies according on the subject.
March 1, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST
CISCE ICSE Classs 10 exam 2026: Guidelines
Students who plan to take the CISCE board test in 2026 should follow the key guidelines below.
- Candidates should arrive at their respective exam centers at least 40 to 45 minutes before the start of the exam.
- Arriving early is essential for finishing the verification procedure and avoiding last-minute issues.
- To enter the exam hall, students must have their hall ticket and school ID card with them.
- Students should wear school uniforms.
- Informal dress is not permitted under any circumstances.
March 1, 2026 | 03:00 PM IST
CISCE ICSE Classs 10 exam 2026: How to download?
Students can follow these steps to access their ICSE Class 10 admit card:
- Visit the official CISCE website at cisce.org.
- Click on the examination or admit card section (for school login).
- School authorities must log in using their credentials.
- Download the ICSE Class 10 admit card PDF.
- Schools will distribute the printed hall tickets to students.
March 1, 2026 | 02:00 PM IST
ICSI class 10 Maths exam 2026: Paper pattern
The ICSE Class 10 Mathematics exam 2026, consists of a compulsory theory paper carrying 80 marks and is typically held for 3 hours.
The question paper is divided into two sections—Section A and Section B. Section A contains short-answer questions and is compulsory for all students, while Section B includes descriptive and long-answer questions, where students must attempt a specified number of questions based on internal choices. Each section carries 40 marks.
March 1, 2026 | 01:00 PM IST
ICSI class 10 exam 2026: Passing criteria
To get the ICSE Class 10 Maths paper, students must achieve at least 33% out of 100.
March 1, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST
CISE Class 10 Maths exam 2026: Carry hall ticket and valid ID proof
Students must bring their ICSE admit card and school ID. Entry without the hall ticket will not be permitted.
March 1, 2026 | 11:14 AM IST
CISCE Class 10 2026: Number of students
Around 2.6 lakh students are going to appear for the ICSE Class 10 examination 2026.
March 1, 2026 | 09:22 AM IST
ICSE 10th exam time table 2026
The ICSE 10th exam dates for upcoming exams are as follows.
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Subjects |
Dates |
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Mathematics |
March 2 |
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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 Armenian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Tibetan |
March 6 |
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Art Paper 4 (Applied Art) |
March 7 |
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Physics - Science Paper 1 |
March 9 |
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Chemistry - Science Paper 2 |
March 11 |
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Biology - Science Paper 3 |
March 13 |
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History & Civics - H.C.G. Paper 1
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March 16 |
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Geography - H.C.G. Paper 2
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March 18 |
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Group III-Elective-Section A: Carnatic Music, Commercial Applications, Computer Applications, Cookery, Drama, Economic Applications, Environmental Applications, Fashion Designing, French, German, Hindustani Music, Home Science, Hospitality Management, Indian Dance, Mass Media & Communication, Physical Education, Spanish, Western Music, Yoga, Technical Drawing Applications |
March 23 |
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Commercial Studies, French |
March 25 |
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Economics |
March 27 |
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Environmental Science |
March 30 |
March 1, 2026 | 07:48 AM IST
ICSE Class 10th exam timings 2026
As per the guidelines issued by the ICSE for Class 10 board exams, students must arrive at the examination centre and be seated in their designated rooms by 10:30 am for exams that begin at 11 am. The question paper reading time will be from 10:45 am to 11 am. For exams scheduled at 9 am, the reading time will be from 8:45 am to 9 am.
March 1, 2026 | 05:03 AM IST
ICSE Class 10 Maths paper timings
The Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) will conduct the ICSE Class 10 board exam 2026 for Mathematics paper tomorrow from 11 am to 2 pm in an offline mode.
March 1, 2026 | 05:00 AM IST
ICSE Class 10 Maths paper tomorrow?
Yes, the ICSE board will conduct the Class 10 Maths paper tomorrow for a duration of three hours.
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