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CISCE Landmarks
CISCE has retained its uniqueness and distinctive identity by its past and present leadership
and office-bearers through the achievement of salient landmarks, some of which are mentioned
below:
1958 The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations was established on 3rd
November.
1963 The nomenclature of the examination changed from Overseas Certificate Examination
to Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISCE) in November.
1967 The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations registered as a Society
under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 on 19th December.
1970 The first Indian Certificate of Secondary Examination (ICSE Class X) was held in
November/ December.
1973 The Delhi Educational Act, 1973, passed by Parliament, recognized the CISCE as a
body conducting public examinations in Chapter I under Definitions, Section 2(s).
1977 In keeping with the recommendations of the Kothari Commission of the 10 + 2 pattern
of school education, the first Indian School Certificate (ISC- Class XII) examination was
conducted in March.
1978 A minimum attendance requirement of 75% for XI and XII was stipulated.
1993 Special arrangements were made to cater to students with special needs such as
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
1995 The bifurcation of the Syllabuses for ICSE Classes IX and X had begun.
1999 The CISCE makes Mathematics and Science optional at the ICSE Level.
1999 Internal Assessment in each subject with a weightage of 20% for the ICSE was
introduced to enable a more participatory role of teachers and students in the assessment
process.
2005 A skill-based practical subject introduced for compulsory study in the Group III subjects
of the ICSE.
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2013 The CISCE implemented the much-awaited Integrated Computerized System for the
CISCE’s and Schools operations using the Information and Communications Technology
(ICT) as a part of the modernization plan. The program was christened as CAREERS
(CISCE’s Affiliation Registration Examination and ERP Systems).
2015 For the first time, the Results were published through the CISCE’s official website.
2018 The CISCE introduced National Level Sports and Games in 24 Disciplines.
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