ICSE EXAM LATEST UPDATE
The Class 9 exams depend on the schools, as they decide when to conduct the exams. Usually, the Class 9 exams are held a few months before the final board exams. This gives you the opportunity to prepare for the final board exams and also mentally prepare for them. Therefore, it is better to contact your school regarding the Class 9 exams, and also take advantage of the complete information provided here for the final board exam.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially released the date sheet for ICSE (Class 10) board examinations for 2025. This year class 10th board exam will be started from 18 February 2025 and will last upto 27 March 2025, it will take around 38 days to complete the class 10th board exam. The first exam will be held on 18 February 2025 for English subject and the last exam will be held on 27 March 2025 for Environmental Science subject. The Indian School Certificate Examination results will be declared in the month of May.
Official Syllabus
The syllabus will consist of one paper of two hours duration.
Theory - 80 Marks
Practical - 20 Marks
The theory paper will be divided into two sections-
Part I (30 marks) will contain short answer questions set from the entire syllabus.
Candidates will be required to answer all questions.
Part II (50 marks) will consist of Section A and Section B. Candidates will be required to answer two out of three questions from Section A and three out of five questions from Section B. The sections will correspond to the sections indicated in the syllabus.
SECTION A: CIVICS
An elementary study is required of this section without verbatim study of the Constitutional Articles in detail.
1. Our Constitution
Definition of Constitution - date of adoption, date of enforcement, and its significance. Features: Single Citizenship, Universal Adult Franchise, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy (meaning), Wel-fare State.
2. Elections
Meaning; Composition of Election Commission (in brief); Direct and Indirect election; General election; Mid-term election and By-election.
3. Local Self Government
(i) Rural: Three-tier system of Panchayati Raj – Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad –functions (any four each).
(ii) Urban: Municipal Committees and Municipal Corporations – functions (any four each).
SECTION B: HISTORY
1. The Harappan Civilisation
Sources: Great Bath, Citadel, seals, bearded man, dancing girl, dockyard, script.
Origin, extent, urban planning, trade, art & craft, and its decline.
2. The Vedic Period Sources:
Sources: Vedas and Epics (brief mention); Iron Artifacts and Pottery.
Brief comparative study of Early and Later Vedic society and economy.
3. Jainism and Buddhism
Sources: Angas, Tripitikas, and Jatakas (brief mention).
Causes for their rise in the 6th century B.C.; Doctrines.
4. The Mauryan Empire Sources:
Sources: Arthashastra, Indika, Ashokan Edicts, Sanchi Stupa.
Political history and administration (Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka); Ashoka’s Dhamma.
5. The Sangam Age
Sources: Tirukkural and Megaliths. A brief study of society and economy.
6. The Age of the Guptas
Sources: Account of Fahien; Allahabad Pillar Inscription.
Political history and administration (Samudragupta and Chandragupta Vikramaditya); Contribution to the fields of Education (Nalanda University), Science (Aryabhatta), and Culture (works of Kalidasa, Deogarh temple).
7. Medieval India
(a) The Cholas
Sources: Inscriptions; Brihadishwara Temple. Administration (Rajaraja I, Rajendra I).
(b) The Delhi Sultanate
Qutab Minar. Political history and Administration (Alauddin Khilji and Muhammad Bin Tughlaq).
(c) The Mughal Empire
Sources: Ain-i-Akbari, Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid and Red Fort. Political history and administration (Akbar)
8. The Modern Age in Europe
(a) Renaissance
Definition; causes (new trade routes, invention of the printing press) and impact on art, literature, and science (Leonardo Da Vinci, William Shakespeare, and Copernicus).
(b) Reformation
Causes of reformation (dissatisfaction with the practices of the Catholic Church and new learning); Martin Luther’s contribution, Counter-Reformation.
(c) Industrial Revolution
Definition of the term. Socialism and Capitalism - meaning only.
Internal Assessment
Any one project/assignment related to the syllabus.
Suggested Assignments
• ‘The Indian constitution protects the rights of children, women, minorities, and weaker sections.’ Elaborate on the basis of a case study.
• ‘Fundamental Duties complement Fundamental Rights.’ Illustrate with the help of a Power-Point Presentation.
• Highlight the civic
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ICSE EXAM LATEST UPDATE
The Class 9 exams depend on the schools, as they decide when to conduct the exams. Usually, the Class 9 exams are held a few months before the final board exams. This gives you the opportunity to prepare for the final board exams and also mentally prepare for them. Therefore, it is better to contact your school regarding the Class 9 exams, and also take advantage of the complete information provided here for the final board exam.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially released the date sheet for ICSE (Class 10) board examinations for 2025. This year class 10th board exam will be started from 18 February 2025 and will last upto 27 March 2025, it will take around 38 days to complete the class 10th board exam. The first exam will be held on 18 February 2025 for English subject and the last exam will be held on 27 March 2025 for Environmental Science subject. The Indian School Certificate Examination results will be declared in the month of May.
Official Syllabus
The syllabus will consist of one paper of two hours duration.
Theory - 80 Marks
Practical - 20 Marks
The theory paper will be divided into two sections-
Part I (30 marks) will contain short answer questions set from the entire syllabus.
Candidates will be required to answer all questions.
Part II (50 marks) will consist of Section A and Section B. Candidates will be required to answer two out of three questions from Section A and three out of five questions from Section B. The sections will correspond to the sections indicated in the syllabus.
SECTION A: CIVICS
An elementary study is required of this section without verbatim study of the Constitutional Articles in detail.
1. Our Constitution
Definition of Constitution - date of adoption, date of enforcement, and its significance. Features: Single Citizenship, Universal Adult Franchise, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy (meaning), Wel-fare State.
2. Elections
Meaning; Composition of Election Commission (in brief); Direct and Indirect election; General election; Mid-term election and By-election.
3. Local Self Government
(i) Rural: Three-tier system of Panchayati Raj – Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad –functions (any four each).
(ii) Urban: Municipal Committees and Municipal Corporations – functions (any four each).
SECTION B: HISTORY
1. The Harappan Civilisation
Sources: Great Bath, Citadel, seals, bearded man, dancing girl, dockyard, script.
Origin, extent, urban planning, trade, art & craft, and its decline.
2. The Vedic Period Sources:
Sources: Vedas and Epics (brief mention); Iron Artifacts and Pottery.
Brief comparative study of Early and Later Vedic society and economy.
3. Jainism and Buddhism
Sources: Angas, Tripitikas, and Jatakas (brief mention).
Causes for their rise in the 6th century B.C.; Doctrines.
4. The Mauryan Empire Sources:
Sources: Arthashastra, Indika, Ashokan Edicts, Sanchi Stupa.
Political history and administration (Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka); Ashoka’s Dhamma.
5. The Sangam Age
Sources: Tirukkural and Megaliths. A brief study of society and economy.
6. The Age of the Guptas
Sources: Account of Fahien; Allahabad Pillar Inscription.
Political history and administration (Samudragupta and Chandragupta Vikramaditya); Contribution to the fields of Education (Nalanda University), Science (Aryabhatta), and Culture (works of Kalidasa, Deogarh temple).
7. Medieval India
(a) The Cholas
Sources: Inscriptions; Brihadishwara Temple. Administration (Rajaraja I, Rajendra I).
(b) The Delhi Sultanate
Qutab Minar. Political history and Administration (Alauddin Khilji and Muhammad Bin Tughlaq).
(c) The Mughal Empire
Sources: Ain-i-Akbari, Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid and Red Fort. Political history and administration (Akbar)
8. The Modern Age in Europe
(a) Renaissance
Definition; causes (new trade routes, invention of the printing press) and impact on art, literature, and science (Leonardo Da Vinci, William Shakespeare, and Copernicus).
(b) Reformation
Causes of reformation (dissatisfaction with the practices of the Catholic Church and new learning); Martin Luther’s contribution, Counter-Reformation.
(c) Industrial Revolution
Definition of the term. Socialism and Capitalism - meaning only.
Internal Assessment
Any one project/assignment related to the syllabus.
Suggested Assignments
• ‘The Indian constitution protects the rights of children, women, minorities, and weaker sections.’ Elaborate on the basis of a case study.
• ‘Fundamental Duties complement Fundamental Rights.’ Illustrate with the help of a Power-Point Presentation.
• Highlight the civic issues of your locality and what suggestions would you offer to address them.
• Visit a museum or local site of historical importance and discuss its significance.
• Discuss the art and architectural features of any of these monuments: Buddhist Caves, Ajanta; Iron Pillar, Mehrauli; Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur; Mattancherry Synagogue, Cochin; KamakhyaTemple, Guwahati; St. Thomas Basilica, Chennai; Tower of Silence, Mumbai.
• Make a pictorial presentation of inventions and innovations as a result of the Industrial Revolution.
• Make a comparative study of the Harappan and the Mesopotamian Civilisations.
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