ICSE Admit Card 2026

1.0Why the Admit Card Matters

For Students who are taking the Class 10 board exam under ICSE, the admit card, also called the hall ticket, is the essential document on the day of the exam.

• Proof of registration and eligibility to write the exam. 
• Proof of identification, exam centre, date, time and subject details. 
• Contains important directives or instructions, which students must comply with on exam day. 
• According to ALLEN, If a student does not have the admit card, then the student will not be allowed to write the board examination.

2.0Key Dates & Release Schedule for 2026

Here are the anticipated timelines for the ICSE Class 10 admit card for 2026, based on available sources:

• The date sheet (timetable) for ICSE 2026 is likely to be released around November 2025.
• Accordingly, the admit card for the ICSE Class 10 board exams is anticipated in  February 2026 (the schools are supposed to receive/download them first and give to the students). 
• Reports show that for the 2025 exam session, the admit card was released sort of in a month or so prior to the exams that were held in Feb-March 2025.

Table: Key Tentative Dates

Note: These are based on current information and subject to change as confirmed by CISCE.

3.0What Details Are Mentioned on the Admit Card

According to ALLEN, the admit card for ICSE Class 10 includes the following key details that you must verify: 

• Name of the conduct­ing authority (CISCE)
• Student’s name
• Roll Number / Unique ID / Registration number
• School name
• Exam centre name and address
• Exam centre code
• Date of Birth of student
• Subjects for which the student is appearing
• Photograph and signature of the student
• Date & time(s) of the examination
• Instructions for exam day (on backside typically)

4.0How to Collect/Download

• Students usually don't download the admit card themselves (for ICSE Class 10) but rather obtain it from the school authorities in the same way as the mark sheet. 
• The school visits the CISCE official portal to download the admit card from there. 
• For school authorities, the steps are—visit the CISCE portal, login and select the link of ICSE Class 10 admit card and download for students who are registered.
• Finally, as a student, after the school receives it, you need to collect the admit card from the school administration.

5.0What to Check on the Admit Card

Before you leave the school/exam centre, check:

• Spelling of your name & father’s name
• Date of birth
• Correct photograph and signature
• Subjects listed are the ones you are appearing for
• Exam centre address is correct and accessible by you
• Roll number/code is correct
• Exam dates and timings match what you are expecting
• Instructions on the back side (dress code, items allowed/forbidden)

6.0What Happens If There Are Discrepancies or You Lose It

Discrepancies

If you find any incorrect information:

• Notify your school immediately. The school will get in touch with CISCE to request for corrections. 
• Make sure you receive the corrected admit card before the date of your exam.

Lost or Missing Admit Card

If you forget or lose your admit card:

• You probably will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without it. 
• Reach out to your school right away. The school usually keeps copies or the ability to access the download portal. 
• In certain cases, CISCE might provide a duplicate or special permission through your school. But don't rely on it, and you should always hold on to your original copy.