New Delhi: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) conducted the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class 12 Mathematics examination on March 9, 2026. The theory exam was held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at multiple examination centres nationwide.
Students who appeared for the examination described the paper as moderate. While most candidates found the overall paper balanced, several students said the multiple-choice and very short answer questions were easy to moderate.
| Particulars | Details |
| Board | Indian School Certificate (ISC) |
| Conducting Body | Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) |
| Standard | Class 12 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Exam Date | March 9, 2026 |
| Exam Time | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate |
| Maximum Marks | 80 Marks |
According to the latest exam pattern, the ISC Class 12 Mathematics theory paper carries 80 marks and is divided into three sections — Section A, Section B, and Section C. Section A is compulsory for all students and carries 65 marks, featuring a mix of very short, short, and long-answer questions.
Students are required to attempt either Section B or Section C, each carrying 15 marks, with questions based on advanced application topics. Based on initial feedback from students and teachers, the paper was considered moderate, with a balanced mix of conceptual and application-based questions. A detailed section-wise review will be updated soon.
After the exam, many students begin searching for the ISC Class 12 Mathematics answer key 2026 PDF to verify their responses. However, candidates should note that CISCE generally does not release official answer keys after board examinations. If any official update is provided, it will be made available on the official ISC website.
Students are advised to rely only on official notifications and use any unofficial answer keys solely for tentative self-assessment.