by ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 batch of 2026 — you’re in trouble if you’re still studying the wrong way. Most students make one big mistake and that is rote learning. If you’re just memorizing answers without understanding the concepts, it is gonna bring you in BIG trouble. This board isn’t about learning everything just before the exam.
- Start by identifying your weak topics right now. Whether it’s physics, numerical, ray diagram, maths problems, trigonometry, or grammar rules, or facing problems in writing essays. Fix those gaps early instead of waiting till the last moment.
2. Stop revising like you’re spinning a wheel of fortune — one day Chemistry, next day History, and then randomly jumping to Biology diagrams because your friend said it’s important. This kind of revision is pure chaos. Use smart revision techniques like spaced repetition. Revise what you learned today — but also revisit older chapters every week to keep them fresh in your memory. That’s how your brain moves it from short-term to long-term memory.
3. Don’t forget — ICSE has a very specific question pattern. They want precise, point-based, structured responses. And the only way to master that? Practice past papers and previous year’s question papers. It’s not enough to just read them, but actually write them, with a timer running. Create an exam-like environment. Sit alone, 2.5 hours, no snacks, no bathroom breaks — just like the real exam. Sounds boring? Maybe. But this one habit will build exam stamina and mental discipline — something that most of the students lack.
4. Time management is very important in board exams. Many students face this problem, that they know the answers but they realize by the end that they don’t have enough time left. Unhe answers toh aate hain, par last last tak me unhe realize hota hai that they don’t have enough time left, just because they prepared the chapters very well but didn’t practice how to manage time. So time management is the key, my friend!!
5. Another trap is using too many books. Toppers don’t read four or five reference books. They stick to the best ones and revise them properly. More books will confuse you rather than help you out. Keep it simple. Practice more. Also, start giving mock exams seriously.
Finally, remember this: confidence comes from small daily wins. Solving that one tough math problem or improving your essay writing — every bit adds up. If you stay consistent, plan smart, and avoid shortcuts, you’re going to crush the ICSE boards. So stop copying others’ methods — build your own strategy, and the results will definitely follow.
