Established with a vision to serve the nation’s children with quality education, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is the result of creating an Indian alternative to the overseas Cambridge School Certificate Examination. Today, it is one of the most respected Indian education boards with global recognition for its academic standards.
It was founded in 1958, officially registered in 1967, and listed as a body conducting "public" examinations in the Delhi School Education Act in 1973. With its foundation laid by national education leaders like Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the body administers the curriculum and exam of the ICSE (Class 10), ISC (Class 12), and CVE (Class 12 – Vocational).
Catering to a diverse range of students, CISCE-affiliated schools and boarding schools are often the choice for families seeking a strong academic foundation, a broad subject selection, and a holistic education that prepares children for both Indian and global futures.