Bijay Sinha | 
08 12th, 2008Much like the socio-economic diversity in India, school education also offers a multifaceted model. Overall, the schooling in India is split in different levels – primary, secondary and senior secondary. The school age begins once the child is three years and is normally completed at the age of sixteen. The secondary and senior secondary level, from grade VIII to XII is the most important in terms of career goals and achievements.
There is often a wide debate on accrediting the best school and the best board governing the secondary and senior secondary education system. The question –What is better for the child, CBSE or ICSE, often becomes serious for the parents, as it is them who have to decide. So far as CBSE or ICSE are concerned, one has to know about their structure and how they function, so as to arrive at any positive conclusion.
Technically speaking CBSE and ICSE cannot be clubbed together, as the former refers to the board and the latter to an examination conducted by a different one. Let us examine the two boards and see what do they offer.
CBSE and CISCE
CBSE or Central Board of Secondary Education is one of the most popular school boards in India. The board is responsible for preparing the syllabus for class 9 to 12th, secondary and senior secondary level. Another important function of CBSE is to conduct examinations based on the prescribed syllabus. It is a recognized board and its syllabus incorporates the national curriculum as well as additional subject matter. The board conducts two examinations – All India Secondary School Examination, AISSE (Class X) and the All India Senior School Certificate Examination, AISSCE (Class XII).
ICSE on the other hand is one of the two examinations conducted by yet another board, CISCE or Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination. It is similar to AISSE conducted by the CBSE. Its (CISCE’s) equivalent for AISSCE is the Indian School Certificate or ISC.
First Dissimilarity – The Medium of Instruction
The first and foremost dissimilarity between the two boards is the medium of instructions approved by the board. Whereas CBSE approves both English and Hindi language as the medium of instructions, CISCE or ICSE does not recommend Hindi.
Regular and Private Candidates
CBSE is affiliated to a large number of schools all over India. The board allows both regular candidates, who study in CBSE schools, as well as private candidates from non-affiliated schools to appear in the exams. Contrary to this, ICSE does not allow a candidate who has not been studying in ICSE affiliated school.
Recognition
Both CBSE and CISCE are self-financing education institutions. However, CBSE is recognized by Indian government and ICSE is not. Although the certificates provided by both of them are globally valid, yet CBSE has a better footing in the subcontinent than ICSE. The ISC by CISCE is recognized by many foreign education systems as equivalent to senior examination or high school. Therefore students qualifying ISC are not required to go for bridge courses while seeking admission in colleges abroad.
Syllabus
The syllabus prepared by CBSE is more suitable for qualifying in various entrance examinations, including the medical and engineering professional exams. The syllabus of ICSE is more detailed and requires the student to remember a lot. CBSE is comparatively easier than ICSE.
Assessments
One more point of distinction between the two boards is the evaluation and assessment of students. In ICSE, internal assessments are vital and practical tests are aggregated with the overall scores. ICSE lays more emphasis on lab work.
Environmental Education
The ICSE has made it compulsory to include environmental education as one of the subjects. CBSE does not ask for the same.
Other than examinations and syllabus, the two boards are engaged in a number of education related activities. Research and development is the secondary initiative taken by CISCE. CBSE also has been engaged in similar exercises, including the research on creating better learning environments.
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November 11th, 2008 at 11:23 am
December 19th, 2008 at 9:48 am
can anybody suggest me the loist of schools of icse board in east delhi
December 31st, 2008 at 3:13 pm
dear madam/sir,
i am joseph john fernandes, a Research-coordinator in Nab-India at Mumbai, working on the Project- Educational facilities and concessions for the visually impaired (Blind). Thus, we would be requiring your help as to what is your main mailing Governing Body address for the ICSE Board in India and as to what are the educational concessions and the facilities given for the blind. kindly give the necessary details so that we can start our project as latest and complete it in 2009, as this project was last done in 1987.
WE have to update this project as soon as possible. Your help in this matter would be of great help.
Thanks.
yours truly,
Joseph John Fernandes.
(Research Co-Ordinator)
NAB- INDIA (MUMBAI).
April 10th, 2009 at 10:45 am
ha ha ha. the sytem of cbse is a dead sytem. and any system which has govt meddling in it cant be trusted. they have made joke of this .so now kids are refusing to study this moronic way and rightly so. i put my son in a ib school . he must have curoistity and excitement about learning. our system falls woefuuly short of this
April 21st, 2009 at 7:17 pm
dear madam/sir,
this is hargun sethi from delhi. actually the problem is that we r shifting to pune and my sister is to start with her class 11th. she is a student of commerce with maths so. i would be highly obliged if you could tell us wld it be better for her to start with icse or not. also may i have d syllabus fr the same
thank you
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:35 pm
June 6th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I have passed my class 10th with 95% from a CBSE school.Now i have planned to change my school to an ICSE school.Will i be able to cope up with the much advanced syllabus of ICSE
I am opting for commerce in class 11th.HELP!!!!!! 
July 16th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
is icse board is converting to cbse board?
July 27th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have studied in IGCSE/GCSE (London Board) and have done my 11th Board there as the board happens to be in 11th instead of 10th like in the indian board.I have now transferred to ahemdabad and not getting admission in CBSE.I actually want to do IIT and so now have no other option than IB board and ICSE board.Which board do you suggest I opt for?
November 12th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Currently w r in USA & moving to India in February ’10. My kid is 6 yrs old & she is in 1st grade here in USA. Wanted to put her in ICSE board but getting confussed between CBSE, ICSE & International School.
W’ll be shifting to Vile-parle or Andheri area in Mumbai.
Can u help me?
Thanks in advance
Suchitra
November 29th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Dear Madam, my child is 2 yrs and 3 months old. We want our child to go for Engineering or IAS. Can you please suggest which board we should opt for him CBSE or ICSE? We are in Gurgaon and can get admission in any board school. Will appreciate your quick reply as we have deadline from one reputed school to enroll him in next 4-5 days.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
I have a son, who is sudying in Hongkong and is going to a IB school and he is in grade 5.
We want to put him in Deradhun in a boarding school, where he will get his education from and at the same he will be focused on his favourite sport cricket.
He loves the game and I want to encourage him to take it to the next level and at the same time get sound education too.
The schoool offers CISCE program.
Will he find it tough and how difference it is from IB?
Also, is it a good idea for him to swift to CISCE vs IB?
What do you advice me?
Please help me in a detailed message and if you feel I need more information than I have asked, it wil be highly appreciated if you could give me more info.
Thanking you in advance.
Mrs Mir
December 15th, 2009 at 5:41 am
hello,
We are planning to move to india this year in May2010. My son is in first grade here in US. We will be ,moving to chennai, We are confused with the ICSE/CBSE which one to prefer and looks like apart from board of education the ICSE schools have better infrastructure in chennai Adyar schools than the CBSE, which makes the ICSE schools a better environment than the local CBSE schools for the kids coming from US. But just worried with the syllabus as to which is best for the future of our kids. Appreciate your response. Thank you.
January 21st, 2010 at 6:40 pm
My son is studying in 6th std,ICSE he feel the studies are tough, my friends r suggesting me to put him for CBSE, my son’s 2nd lang is kannada, we r in karnataka. do they have kannada as 2nd lang will it be my good decision to put him in CBSE… plz help me am confused.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Dear madam/sir
with respect
i am manish i want to say that CBSE is better that ICSE not only beacause of its lighter course but IIT exams and all India based MEDICAL exams are totally based on CBSE syllabus and examination patterns therefore students studying in CBSE schools are in more benifit as compare ICSE students
January 29th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Dear madam/sir
with respect
i am manish i want to say that CBSE is better that ICSE not only beacause of its lighter course but IIT exams and all India based MEDICAL exams are totally based on CBSE syllabus and examination patterns therefore students studying in CBSE schools are in more benifit as compare ICSE students.
February 10th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Dear Sir/Madem,
If my son feels tough in ICSE syllabus at 5th standard, is it possible to join in CBSE syllabus from 6th standard.
March 19th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
It’s quite astonishing to learn that all the parents are going on comparing the two boards CBSE and CISCE. The parents should be aware of the basics of education not about choosing the board. Education starts from the house of the child. Forget about the career of the child and strictly follow the basics as under :
Provide your child the basic of education.
every parents must visit the multiplex and watch 3 Idiots and Taare Zamin Par. Learn something good from the above movies and follow accordingly.
Stop giving junk food to your child.
Make your child interest in sports aspecially the Hockey.
Make a habit to do Yoga and Medidation everyday alongwith your child.
Lock the sports channel showing the lazy game of Cricket.
Forget about the career, adhere the above principles and give freedom your child to choose his/her career.
March 21st, 2010 at 11:53 pm
dear sanjay kpumar dey what is your last three years exam %
i am sure it will be below your hockey level
dear kid go ground and just play return to home and ask your father to feed you through out your life and let other brilliants to study
March 28th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
dear sir/madam
my child is 3yrs and we joined him in a IB school,for class LKG. he goes to school from this june.i am confused with CBSE & IB !. WHICH is better for my child FUTURE. AM CONFUSED. pls help me out. my child future is in your answer
March 28th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
mrs.venisudharsan
my child is 3yrs & we put him in IB school in coimbatore in LKG. i am confused with CBSE & IB?which is better for my chid.we prefer that from the begining he should have a right
selection.
Is his age correct for LKG. he hasn”t gone for any pre-kg before. is his schooling too early.pls answer this two queries,i am confused.
April 11th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Hi Ma’am/Sir
i have currently given my 10th CBSe exam and planning 2 opt for commerce and i want 2 change my school so which course would be preferable 2 me
Thank U
April 12th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
April 18th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
thank u
April 20th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
i m in tanzania citizen from india when v came here my son had passed grd 3 n wanted to put in grd 4 as v put him in gcse he 4 n 5 he did there n now i want to put him in cbse he will get admission there in grd 6 n need q s in maths science hindi eng to prepare him for enterance exam
May 3rd, 2010 at 11:42 pm
I feel ICSE is much better than CBSE.Though ICSE seems tougher it has more scope abroad and its enlish has more value and is more helpful and important for students.whereas CBSE on the other the other hand is much easier.Mostly CBSE sticks to the same questions given in the book in their examinations but on the other hand ICSE has many differnt books just for one subject which makes a child think through out his brain.always remember!!!!!!! ICSE syllabus not only helps the
ICSE 
child in scoring marks but also increases his IQ at a really very fast rate.that’s all about it.Now its all up to you all.THANK YOU!!
May 18th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
sir\ma’am i have completed my 10th from an icse school i wanted to appear for iit or aieee in my future should i join a cbse school or not
May 23rd, 2010 at 5:35 pm
What is the age limitation to appear for class 10th final exams and for class 12th final exams?
May 24th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
What is the age limit for appearing in class 10th and 12th in CBSE and ICSE board school
June 23rd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Age limit for class 10th is 16-17 yrs and for class 12th is 18-19yrs.
June 29th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
dear maam i am a student of class 10 ,and study in a well recognized school in gurgaon my school follows the ICSE structured-syllabus .My main aim is to join a good collage abroad many people have told me to do IB as it is more beneficial and also as my school has another branch for the students who would like to take IB. here is where the problem starts my schools IB branch doesnot have a lot of experience .What du u think i should do take my chances and enroll myself in IB or continue in ICSE.
July 6th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
dear mam,ma cousin is in class 2 in maharashtra state board n now her parents are thinking of switching over to cbse or icse board can u plz tell which board will be better.so scored 90+ in all these years.please answer early.thank you.
August 10th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I an an ICSE student. I have gone through the whole article very minutely. Agreed that CBSE is easily Assessable, but one must accept, that if ICSE is to be continued only if previously studied in the same boad, proves something, isn’t it. I am a management Asst.proff.Believe me, i face hell lot of problem in teaching these CBSE stuff
. They lack in manners, social skill, 
ettiquets, & above all, medium understanding problem. 
I have got collegues & peers in and outside college from CBSE board, who cant even write a proper official letter-i swear on god 
…. believe me. whereas, an ICSE student is tought to be professional in approach, right from class 4…. well i have & is still experiencing it. I have a son of 4 years, who is in ICSE, much againgt my family’s will. Today my husband admits, that i have done the right thing.
August 16th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Dear Sir/Madam,
My daughter is in VI std having ICSE board. Overall we are ok with syllabus and teaching standard. In current school, there is a system of weekly test which is part of annual score. Every week they take 2 test papers due to which students are busy in preparation all the time and not able to spend time for any other activity. We are feeling that this creates burden on the student. Pl suggest your views whether we should continue in this board or change it to CBSE/SSC
September 9th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Dear Madam/Sir,
Could you please suggest which board to select ICSE/CBSE/NIOS/IB/CISCE?. Could you please give us more info to take a best decision?
September 18th, 2010 at 2:00 am
My daughter is 3yrs old and i am a bangalorean pls suggest me which board should i go for CBSE/ICSE OR IGCSE.
Thank u in advance.
September 21st, 2010 at 2:09 am
Dear sir\ madam,
I want to tell everyone that a student who completes his study from ICSE board finds further studies much easier. But u should not get your child admitted to ICSE board in between his studies. A child will find it difficult to bear the syllabus unless he is studying in the board from starting. But one who studies in ICSE board definitely know more than a student studying in CBSE board. And the biggest advantage is that your child will have command in English if he studies in ICSE board.
September 27th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
dear sir,
In my daughters birth certificate her surname is missing and her fathers middle name is missing. will this create problem at the time of filling the 10th board form?
September 28th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
dear sir/madam
we are currently in uk.My son is in year 3, we are likely to move to India. which is better icse or cbse? Iam bit confused, with mixed opinions. My son is very good in academics. I want to give him the right education. kinldy suggest.
November 22nd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
trust me guys………cbse is the winner hands down……cbse has better and more detailed syllabus in comparison to icse……but the greatest advantage cbse students have is that is syllabus and study is ideal for entrance exams like iitjee and aieee……therefore max students from cbse end up being top engineers, doctors and officers in the country and abroad……i studied in central school k.v.i.i.t mumbai affiliated to cbse board…….and now i’m doing B.Tech in information technology!!!…….my advice to parents….send ur children to cbse if you want a bright future for ur children!!!
November 28th, 2010 at 1:27 am
Hello Everyone,
All your comments are someway or other same.
I have been experience many boards as teacher…
I found UP Board as the excellent one then ICSE, then CBSE and finally all other stateboards.
Rather that discussing on boards, parents should broaden their views.
Child will perform as you nuture them.
No school or board has given gaurentee about great future of child….
December 19th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
hello sir/ madam,
right now my both kids(one is in 3rd n other is in sr.kg) r ryan international school ICSE Board..since last yers school has started IGCSE cirriculam..so i m little confuse..what to do should i continue d same board or shift to IGCSE ..as ICSE has lots study burden compare to IGCSE
but i m not sure abt IGCSE teachers who doing very imp role to study..qualified teachers problems r always common in Ryan..plz advice me what to do
January 20th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
January 20th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
January 20th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Ifeel that it is best to take the ICSE as 10th boards.CBSE or IB is a better choice for +2. The decision should also depend on where the student wants to continue his further studies. CBSE is better for the competitive exams in India.Students can take specialsupport for preparing for IIT etc through institutions like FIITJEE, Base etc.IB is quite intensive it is difficult to prepare for IIT and other competitive Indian exams while doing IB.
January 25th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
my baby is 2 and half year i am confues about in which school i choose for her from beging she start i chose icsi or cbse board please help me give me sum suggestion
February 5th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Hello sir/mam
i have just given my +1 exam from ICSE and i just want to take addmission in CBSE due to some family problems.
I want to know that is it possible to migrate from ICSE to CBSE in +2..
please rply me as soon as u can…………
Vinay from chandigarh..
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:55 am
@ T.K.S.Thathachari- There happens to be no strict limits in ICSE. I am currently giving my Icse board and happen to be only 15 years old =P
March 4th, 2011 at 11:12 am
I have given my 10th board exam from CBSE. I am an average student. My parents want me to switch to IGCSE board, so that i can study aboard. Will it be difficult for me becoz my command on english is not that good and like i have already told u that i m an average student. Should i follow what my parents want me to do? Or should i continue with my cbse syllabus. I also want to do IIT, does IGCSE syllabus is any help in that?
March 4th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
March 4th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Becoz ICSE is not recognize by indian govt. than if an problem arise for taking admission in IIT or IIM after 12th from ISCE.
If ICSE syllabus is better than CBSE then why it is difficult for Indian competitive examination.
March 19th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
my daughter presently studying in state board she is not doing well she need more attention and now we are shifting to
other place where we trying for icse board whether this decision is correct or i should go for cbsc or state board
please reply
March 25th, 2011 at 10:40 am
from,
ankita jena
from,vikas residential school,bargarh,orissa
March 25th, 2011 at 10:44 am
March 25th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
dear sir . i m in surat,gujarat. i m confused which board to choose from icse, cbse,or ib board . My son is 3 yrs old. He is smart enough to learn things. we have got fountainhead school for ib board, anand niketan for icse, gd goenka nd dps for cbse. what would you suggest.
April 8th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
dear sir, i am from bangalore. My son is studying vi icse. He was shifted from state to icse from 4th std. he was studying well in state, but now, he is scoring average marks. i am confused whether to put him back in state or to continue in icse. kindly help me
April 19th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
hi, pl try to understand we have to change our mindset now what children require is overall dev and now we are in this computer world let the child grow in free mind . i think icse pattern should change and not overburden children with loads of backdated syllabus
April 28th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Respected Sir/Madam,
Shashikant 
,who is confused what to take for the college study. I can’t decide whether I choose ICSE or CBSE. Which can make my future 
Moreover says that ICSE is tough but I say that it is not so easy but not much tough. Indian government gives CBSE the priority for giving jobs and ICSE not. 
This is what i listen from others. This is my futures’ question. 
I don’t want to spoil my future. So please tell me coz i’m in great trouble. 
I am
May 1st, 2011 at 1:44 pm
I hav just appeard in my 10th board exams from ICSE Board but wanna switch CBSE. What should I do? PLZZZZZZZZZZ HELP
May 27th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
cbse’s syllabus is of very low standard.Mathematics till class 8th is nothing but is an asshole… Icse is the best..
June 21st, 2011 at 3:30 pm
please inform me whether any facilities in IAS for CBSE or ICSE
July 23rd, 2011 at 12:54 am
@Dhananjay.Please stop cracking jokes.This is a serious forum
UP Board Exam 
Just look at your sentence construction and spellings.Awful!! 
UP board has ruined you and now you are ruining the potential students as their teacher….. 
August 4th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
My daughter is 3yrs old and i am a bangalorean pls suggest me which board should i go for CBSE/ICSE. Could you please give us more info to take a best decision?
August 10th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Let me tell you all depressed parents. Choosing the ISCE or CBSE will not make a 2 year old an engineer or IAS.
Its pityful to see such confused grown ups.
Real advice would be to send him to a good school, regardless of the syllabus. Adjusting or transferring of curriculum is of no serious consequence because this is HIGH SCHOOL for crying out loud.
I am in the 12th doing ISC, and its in my opinion, that the CBSE would have made my life much easier academically and in choosing collages after 12th, but If i weren’t in ISC I would never have the brains to write this comment.
-Best regards.
September 2nd, 2011 at 7:10 pm
i have a 3 yrs daughter im planning to put her in carmel schhol in bangalore for icse syllabus .is this my decission good.i want her to do her medical corse in abroad would this be good decission by taking icse
September 18th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Dear Sir/Madam , I m confussed to chhose the board cbse or icsc for my daughter aged 5yrs. kindly give me the suggession.
September 28th, 2011 at 11:59 am
my son is studying IGCSE school. i want to sit my son for iit and iim. it possible to win the exam for igcse students?
September 28th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
my son is studying grade 1 for igcse school [ indian public school]in coimbatore. it suitable for iit and iim exam for this studying ? pls help me.or else i want to change cbse school? which is best school in coimbatore.
October 20th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Is it possible for a 7th standard boy of CBSC student to manage in ICSE syllabus in 8th standard.Please tell.
November 17th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Dear Sir/Madam , I m confussed to choose the board cbse or icsc for my Son aged 5yrs. kindly give me the suggession.
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Hi mam/sir,
my daughter is 3 years baby.i want my daughter to become a doctor.so should i put her in cbse or icse or any other board.kindly give me the good suggestion .
November 25th, 2011 at 9:49 am
I would like to know which of the two i.e. ICSE or CBSE will provide less stressful, more knowledgeable, better education much useful for childs future?
November 25th, 2011 at 11:48 am
I have a child completing her 3 years by January 2012 who is now getting ready to go to school.
My aim is to sharpen her Commonsense and i want her to learn how to apply it in an appropriate situation throughout her life and become a successful women.
Kindly let me know the which board of education will help to develop her commonsense(application oriented)and out of box thinking capabilities. Your answer will help me to admit her in the respective board that you will be suggesting.
Thanks in advance and looking forward to your suggestion at the earliest.
November 25th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
would like to know /guidance for CBSE board school or ICSE.my son is in 6th standard now.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am quite confused about which board to choose for my son who is 4 years 6 months old.I want a balanced board which will cater a good syllabus which will enable my son to aspire two different types of exam namely IIT-JEE,PMT and Management(CAT & MAT).CBSE or CISCE which one will be more effective to pursue academics?There is a school in my vicinity which is CBSE affiliated but started just last year and don’t have the ready infrastructue or higher classe or any pass out batch.The CISCE affiliated school is 4 years old and IX is the highest class there but relatively better teaching and staff. Please let me know which school to choose from these two quickly as we have deadline from two schools of these two different boards within 5-6 days.
December 19th, 2011 at 11:37 am
hi,my daughter is 3 yreas old,i want her to go to school next year,i m confused between icse & cbse .i have heard that cbse is useful for compititive exams like iit,iim,ias etc.on the other side icse provides basic knoledge ,than how is it not useful for compititive exams?plz answer me properly.
December 22nd, 2011 at 8:41 am
my son is still 2yrs 6 months , i am confused to put him in either cbse or icse.pls tell which is best.he is very smart i want to give him good education,kindly help me.
December 22nd, 2011 at 8:42 am
tell which are best cbse and icse schools in bangalore
January 5th, 2012 at 11:34 am
sir.
my son is 4yrs old & iam in kolkotta.p/s suggest me which board should i go for cbse/icse,which school is better.
January 8th, 2012 at 2:31 am
Dear Sir/madam/Wellwishers, My son is studying in class 4th in DPS in Secunderabad and now he has to shift to Pune.. DPS Pune has issues in his age so i have dropped it.. I have studied in CBSE and found it to be less burdening. Now in class 5 will a board matter as i visited the ICSC school and found the sylabus to be much cumbersom.. My son is keen in cricket and wants to persue that hobby too.Suggest that what are the good schools with cbse where cricket can also be persued.. Also suggest that if no choice in CBSE which is a preffered ICSC school with cricket as additional advantage.. Visited VIBGYOR, Baner and found it to be too new and too many promises.. Thanks
January 12th, 2012 at 11:25 am
i have decided to put my son in to icse rather cbse .
January 12th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Dear sir,
I’m a student of west bengal board but now My father transfered in Bihar and I have to change my board. I liked the syllabus of ICSE but my father and uncle suggested me to take admission in CBSE schools . I am so confused that what should I choose ICSE or CBSE . please suggest me that what should chooseICSE or CBSE for my bright futre . Now I am Students of class8 and I have to take admission in class 9. please suggest me soon .
thank you in advance.
February 4th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
hi my daughter is 5yrs old and soon she ill finish her u.kg.we were in uk and there she was in recption but thn i put her here in kangaroo kids in pune for 2 months now i want to choose a board some says to choose ib some says to choose icse nd other says to choose cbse i cant make it please please help how to choose nd what to choose i ll wait for ur reply thnk you bye
February 4th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
please can u confirm how to choose a board like IB,ICSE and CBSE as my 5 years old will soon start her school.please can u reply as soon as possible thank you.
February 6th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
please can tell how to choose a board like SSC ICSE and CBSE as my 3 years old will soon start his school.
February 6th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Hey.. It is better to get your child admitted to a CBSE School because the curriculum in CBSE School is comparatively easy than ICSE and CBSE offers both English and Hindi medium for examination.
February 13th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
i think CBSE is poision to indian education system.The rules that CBSE is fabricating is something which is prosaic in nature.upto class 8th,students are allowed to get pass,without any examination,class tenth,becomes optional.i dont understand what the hell on earth made them,to web such dumbo rules.such rules are going to destroy the meaning of examination.cbse syllaby is much easier as compared to that of icse.prestigious examination like JEE and AIEEE indicate in their rules and policies that syllabus is as per NCRT,CBSE.but as a matter of fact,do really the standard of questions which are asked in the competiton even comes in the vicinity of the standardization of NCRT,CBSE.on the other hand if we look on the syllabus of icse and isc,the qusetions and scope really comes somewhat near to those exams full of dignity.now for an example if we gonna see the syllabi of mathematics of cbse,the book of ncrt is full of bull shit,no matter from whom they are being prepaired.for example,a chapter called functions is so condensed and questions are of such low quality.and this same situation is favoured in every subject.a couple of fortnights ago,i read in a news paper that,cbse is now going to do accrediation along with affiliation.i dont think this’ll give any positive impact on the education system because vision is itself full of loose filthy papers.its better to have schooling from up board and bihar board or if possible from cisce.reasons are clear enough.now if any one says that JEEs are more cracked by cbse students than any other,then it is only because number of cbse schools are on the peak of iceberg and hence or therefore its a game of probability,ofcourse.due to these very high and appreciable numbers,good and brilliant student goes to cbse and eloquently,the credit for the qualification goes to student and not to the cbse.schooling is the first and last step of a child on the stairs of indrouction of education,it should not be neglected.
February 15th, 2012 at 2:14 am
cbse is an old method of teaching
as compared to ICSE 
which is far better
aything which is of the governmentcant be trusted and most of the people who crack the enterences are icse students
February 15th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Dear Sir,
Pls suggest which borad is more useful and positive for Medical entrance CBSE OR ICSE, in which board I want to join my sister, who is studying now Std-2. I have a aim to put her in Medical carrer. But need the strong fundamental in schooling, that is why i am worried and pls assist. I will highly appriciate you..
February 18th, 2012 at 8:23 am
plz suggest me vch is the best pattern for today generation.my son only 5yr old.iheard dat cbse is useful for compitative..so plz suggest me vch is the best cbse or icse…l
February 23rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Me and my wife studied in an ICSE school and we have a 2 kids so obviously I will be sending them to an ICSE school.
Though the syllabus is vast in ICSE but education wise its far better than CBSE. What I analysed after going through this forum is that if you send you child to CBSE board then it will be easier for the child to appear any competitive exam which is think is incorrect.Even students from ICSE board can do it and finally it also depends on the Child capability and interest and also the atmosphere of the house.
March 13th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
I would like to know the valuation methods of mathematics in ICSE X std. Marks will be given step wise or as a whole problem? I mean step by step marks are paid? or if entire sum is correct only then marks will be paid? Kindly reply, eagerly waiting
March 17th, 2012 at 12:45 am
I have 2.2 yrs old girl baby (feb2010)I desired to put my girl baby to ICSE board. I want her to learn from the practical knowledge instead blindly learning from CBSE. BUT
Later I dont want my kid to say that it is very tough.
I knw CBSC method is reading reading writing writing which i dont want… but will child enjoy the method of teaching in ICSC schools.?
March 18th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
I HAVE BEEN STUDYING IN AN I.C.S.E. SCHOOL TILL CLASS 8. NOW I HAVE PLANNED TO CHANGE MY SCHOOL WHICH IS OF C.B.S.E. BOARD.IS IT A RIGHT MOVE…?
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March 23rd, 2012 at 9:56 pm
My daughter was in CBSE and now in ICSE form last two yr. As i observed she finds some difficulties on Maths subjest . But improve a lot in other subjects ,, is it due to the tougher than the CBSE
March 26th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
HI SIR MY DOUBT IS IN OUR SCHOOL ONLY FOR CBSE WE HAVE IIT COACHING BUT ICSE DOES NOT HAVE SO WHAT CAN WE PREFER
March 29th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Our Baby boy is 15 months old. We have been thinking of making a decision between the CBSE and ICSE board. Though we have still a quite a lot of time but we are not able to get the clarity as to which is the better board. Seek you kind help if possible. Thanks
April 6th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
hello every one this is aarly i h
April 6th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
hello every one this is aarly i have crossed my 8th standard in I.C.S.E school n now i am confused where to study my all next classes in a C.B.S.E school or in a I.C.S.Esschool plz help……………….
April 7th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
I am moving to Goa and looking for a CBSE school for my son who is in grade 5, can you recommend me some good schools.
Thank you
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May 18th, 2012 at 2:19 am
i have a 3+ yrs son, I am confused in which board should I should join him ICSE/CBSE.i want him to do his medical corse in abroad, please suggest.
May 20th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Hi,
My son has just finished his class X exams with a ICSE school from Navi Mumbai. He is inclined to opt for Physics-Chemistry-Biology-Maths-English in Class XI & XII so that he can compete for all India Pre Medical Entrance Test (Now known as NEET in 2014). He has already started attending the coaching tutorials with one of the leading preparation centre.
Since his class X result is out, he is asking to change the Board to CBSE as he thinks (or his friends advising him) that CBSE Board curriculum is in line with NEET and is much easier as compare to ICSE Board. Also as per him ICSE syllabus is too vast as compare to what one needs to study to beat NEET. Is it true that CBSE syllabus is much easier & in line with NEET as compare to ICSE for the Class XI & XII? Kindly clarify on priority as he needs to take a decision soon.
May 22nd, 2012 at 9:58 pm
can u plz say there are more no. of IITIANS from CBSE or ICSE Background?
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Can I start my preparation fr IITs only by reading the CBSE Syllabus nd corresponding NCERT book frm class 8th onwards or I have 2 touch ICSE course both at a time? For ur information presently Im in class 8th in CBSE Pattern!!!!!!!!
May 24th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
good post but answers are not given. improve please.
May 26th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
and why ?
June 5th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Hello
informative piece….i thought il add a few inputs here to help eager parents make better decisions.ICSE is a much more polished board in terms of the style of the syllabus (think Shakespeare and literature papers)…..its quality and complete and detailed breakdown of concepts helps students get to the core of their lessons.cbse is a relatively compact syllabus that pulls out all the salient points of a subject that come handy during competitive exams like medical and iit-jee. However its much more outdated and not upto the times compared to a slick icese syllabus…..if you dont want your child to memorize too many concepts and study more compact and to the point syllabus, cbse will work fine…if you want to really polish his/her skills, speech, language, sense of expression etc, icse is way ahead….its really for you to decide what u want for the child and then pick the one that meets those needs
June 5th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Hi,
My son is in 10th std Icse board, can any suggest whom should we contact for the exemption of language and scribe for the other papers. He is very poor in writing.
Kindly advise.
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Here is my token cent of suggestion.
I believe the most important thing is to check the school. CBSE school with great discipline, English speaking ambience and extracurricular activities would be the perfect which I will go for. There are thoughts ICSE school also better, but let me tell you either of them are good for your ward if the school itself is good. See the results (not one or two students scoring high marks, but overall), See if the school participates in Quizes, elocution, is willing to change with times, the students are doing good, teaches good values(Visit school few times to assess these). I have seen ICSE schools and CBSE doing equally good and at the same time seen ICSE school/ CBSE Schools having an average reputation. SO it really depends on the school per se and not board. Remember both ICSE and CBSE students fare excellently in any competitive exams like IIT,AIEEE, JEE, PMT, IAS IIM-CAT, MAT SAT etc.
June 23rd, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Hi,
My son is in 6th grade icse.he has a writing difficulty. we want to put him in boarding in mumbai. till 6th he was in cbse.
please suggest a boys boarding school and which syllbus will be best suited for him
July 19th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
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July 29th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
difference between icse and igcse which one is best
August 13th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
i am a isc passout from la martiniere (one of best schools ).an hubby is an IIT IIM from cbse. i feel the acads pressure in icse did nt allow me to do in depth exploration of my subjects …easy acads pressure i feel will allow students to xplore subjects of their choice…not necessary the establoished careers of tday…
August 20th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Dear Madam, my child is 2 yrs and 3 months old. We want our child to go for Engineering or IAS. Can you please suggest which board we should opt for him CBSE or ICSE? We are in kanpur and can get admission in any board school. Will appreciate your quick reply as we have deadline from one reputed school to enroll him in next 4-5 days
September 23rd, 2012 at 3:13 am
2 cents from someone who has studied both icse n cbse.
when you move from icse to cbse, first obvious change you notice… the standard of english language. cbse english text books comes nowhere close to the ones in icse..light years behind the shakespear’s , grammar text books, non detailed and poetry text books in icse.
icse is more of a brain teaser than cbse.. question papers are more analytical and twisted in nature than say the more direct question pattern in cbse.
icse gives a lot more stress on project works and external reading, n definitly puts your kid a notch up than the rote learners. still remember fondly, the days i spend in public library in my school days collecting material for my project works. u r given topics that need some thorough research, n u cant skip goin to a library. a visit to a public library u r up for reading some interesting books, then you move to more sophisticated reading. suddenly library becomes your second home. oh thank my summer projects!! just tryin to point out the trickle down effect of a simple tough project work in early high school.
what you need is a smart kid, not just a high mark scoring confused kid!! think of that.
n finally for all those confused parents…. whatever syllabi ur kid goes to ….u can always mould a smart kid by providin them an ambience where there is unbridled curiosity, a supply of quality reading , n constant debates on burning issues to stir thier thought proccess.encourage independent thinking and systematic analytical thought process; essentials for surviving the tough days ahead for our kids. do ur research, have very open discussions with ur kids..let em make the right decisions with ur guidance n encouragement. do not force feed your ideas on to them. remember they have a brain too…n it definitly needs some polishing!!
so coming back to the main question..which syllabus….
well i guess iam gonna opt for icse over cbse neday netime!!!!
September 23rd, 2012 at 3:19 am
i guess i have to agree with samee that icse is a much more polished syllabi. even a low scorer in icse might be a lot smarter than ur average kid just cos of the moulding they go through…