CISCE to Introduce Six New Subjects for Classes 11 and 12 from 2025

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will introduce five new subjects—Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Modern English, and Bhutia Language—for Classes 11 and 12 starting from the 2025 academic year.

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To equip students with essential 21st-century skills, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has added six new subjects to its curriculum from the 2025 academic session. Five of these—Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Modern English, and Bhutia Language—will be available for Classes 11 and 12. Additionally, Bhutia Language will be introduced for Classes 9 and 10.

Previously offered as a single subject, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence will now be taught separately for ISC students. This change allows students to choose these subjects along with Computer Science, providing them with a strong foundation and better career prospects in technology fields.

Applied Mathematics and Modern English serve as alternative options to core Mathematics and standard English, focusing on practical applications.

Applied Mathematics is designed for students pursuing non-STEM fields, with an emphasis on financial mathematics, statistics, and data analysis. Meanwhile, Modern English focuses on functional communication, contemporary language usage, and practical linguistic skills, helping students develop real-world proficiency in the language.

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<red> May 16th, 2024 <red>

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CISCE 2025: Specimen Papers for Increase of Percentage to 25 for Analytical Questions Released

On May 15th, 2024, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) released a notification about the percentage boost for analytical questions from 15% to 25% for ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12.

In alignment with NEP (National Education Policy), CISCE has released the Specimen Papers for the 2025 session. Bloom's taxonomy levels (Interpretation, Application, Evaluate, and Evaluate) have been applied in all the subjects except for English Language Paper 1.

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ISC and ICSE Class 10 Specimen Papers for 2025 may be uploaded for the following subjects. We have updated the ones already live on the website.

ICSE Class 10

English Language (English Paper 1)
Literature in English (English Paper 2)
History & Civics (H.C.G. Paper 1)
Geography (H.C.G. Paper 2)
Mathematics
Physics (Science Paper 1)
Chemistry (Science Paper 2)
Biology (Science Paper 3)
Commercial Studies
Economics
Home Science
Cookery
Fashion Designing
Physical Education
Hospitality Management
Environmental Science
Yoga
Computer Applications
Economic Applications
Commercial Applications
Environmental Applications
Mass Media & Communications
Hindustani Music
Carnatic Music
Western Music
Indian Dance
Drama

ISC Class 12

Home Science Paper 1 (Theory)
Computer Science Paper 1 (Theory)
Physical Education Paper 1 (Theory
Environmental Science
Biotechnology Paper 1 (Theory)
Legal Studies

What You Will Find in These ISC Specimen Papers 2025?

CISCE recently released specimen papers that adhere to NEP 2020 guidelines and evaluate core competencies. This paper includes application-based questions and aims to improve high-order thinking skills. The percentage of analytical and critical thinking questions will increase steadily every year.

This time, the board also has added the answer keys along with the ISC Specimen Papers 2025. The answer key along with how to approach questions pointers will be added in the footnotes. It aims to promote real-life applications and eliminate rote learning. The percentage of analytical questions raised to 25% and will keep increasing every year.

Note: Please note that the pattern of the Question Papers in the remaining subjects shall remain the same as that of the Year 2024 for both ICSE and ISC Examinations.