CISCE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: ISC Biology paper today; timings, pattern, marking scheme

ISC Class 12 Biology paper will be held tomorrow from 2 pm onwards. Students are advised to reach their respective exam centres at least 40–45 minutes before the exam begins. Students will be given additional 15 min to read the question paper.

ISCE will conduct the ISC Class 12 Biology paper tomorrow from 2 pm onwards. Students will be given 15 minutes of additional reading time before the exam begins. 

According to the exam pattern, the question paper is divided into four sections—A, B, C, and D. Section A is compulsory and usually consists of multiple-choice questions and very short-answer questions.

Sections B, C, and D include a combination of short-answer, long-answer, and case-study-based questions, which aim to assess students’ conceptual understanding as well as their ability to apply biological concepts.

To pass the ISC Class 12 Biology Exam 2026, candidates must secure at least 40% marks separately in both the theory and practical components.

The ISC Class 12 English Language (Paper 1) was considered moderately difficult. The proposal writing and comprehension sections were relatively easy, while the composition and short grammar/vocabulary questions were of moderate difficulty. The paper mainly focused on writing skills (worth up to 25 marks) and unseen passages that included summary-writing tasks.

Overall, the paper followed the prescribed syllabus closely, combining direct recall, analytical thinking, and creative writing. Some sections were lengthy, making time management important for students. Well-prepared candidates were generally able to attempt most sections confidently.

Around 1.5 lakh students will appear for the ISC Class 12 exam in 2026.

Students appearing for the CISCE Board Exam 2026 must follow the important guidelines listed below:

• Candidates should reach their assigned examination centres at least 40–45 minutes before the exam begins.
• Arriving early helps complete the verification process smoothly and prevents any last-minute issues.
• Students must bring their hall ticket and school ID card to gain entry into the examination hall.
• Wearing the school uniform is compulsory.
• Casual or informal clothing is strictly not permitted under any circumstances.

To pass ICSE Class 10, students must secure passing marks in at least five out of the six subjects they appear for. They must also obtain passing grades in SUPW (Socially Useful Productive Work) and Community Service, which are assessed internally. The minimum passing requirement for each subject is 33%.

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Solving previous years’ questions (PYQs) for ISC 12th biology board exam 2026 and sample papers will help students identify frequently repeated topics and understand the overall difficulty level of the exam questions. It improves answer-writing skills by helping students understand the appropriate level of detail required for 2-mark, 3-mark, and 5-mark questions.

Students will be given 15 minutes to read the question paper before the exam begins. Candidates are required to reach the examination hall at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the exam.

The ISC Class 12 examination 2026 will start at 2:00 PM and will last for 3 hours. Students are strictly advised not to bring books, papers, mobile phones, smartwatches, or any wireless devices into the examination hall.

The ISC Class 12th board exam time table is given below.

After the exam concludes, students often look for the ISC 12th Biology Question Paper 2026 PDF along with its answer key to verify the answers they attempted and calculate their expected scores.

The list of important topics for ISC 12th Biology 2026 are as follows. 

ISC Class 12 Biology theory paper carries a total of 70 marks, and questions are framed from the 5 major units of syllabus. Candidates can check the unit-wise weightage for the ISC Class 12 Biology theory exam given below. 

The ISC Class 12 Biology exam generally consists of two components:

• Theory (Written Paper): 70 Marks
• Practical (Laboratory Work and Viva): 30 Marks

CISCE will conduct the 12th biology exam from 2 pm to 5 pm. 

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will conduct the ISC Class 12 Biology exam on March 6 in the afternoon session starting at 2 pm. Students are advised to reach their examination centres at least 40–45 minutes before the exam begins to complete verification procedures.

The Biology exam will include a 70-mark theory paper and a 30-mark practical component. To pass the ISC Class 12 Biology exam, students must secure at least 40% marks separately in both theory and practical sections

The ISC Biology question paper will be divided into four sections—A, B, C and D. Section A will be compulsory and is expected to include multiple-choice and very short answer questions, while the remaining sections will contain short-answer, long-answer and case-study-based questions.