Download the ICSE Class 10 Specimen Papers 2027 PDFs free – subject-wise official CISCE specimen papers for 64 subjects, with older papers. CISCE has released new 2027 specimen papers with answer keys in 11 subjects; for all other subjects the 2026 pattern continues (CISCE circular of 9 October 2026), so their latest specimen paper is still the right one to practise.
ICSE Class 10 Specimen Papers 2027 – Subject-wise
Choose your subject. Each subject shows the years of papers available – the newest year is marked in green.
Subjects with a New 2027 Specimen Paper
CISCE published the 2027 specimen paper and answer key in these 11 subjects:
| Subject / paper | 2027 specimen paper |
|---|---|
| English Language (English Paper 1) | Released, with answer key |
| Literature in English (English Paper 2) | Released, with answer key |
| History & Civics (H.C.G. Paper 1) | Released, with answer key |
| Geography (H.C.G. Paper 2) | Released, with answer key |
| Mathematics | Released, with answer key |
| Physics (Science Paper 1) | Released, with answer key |
| Chemistry (Science Paper 2) | Released, with answer key |
| Biology (Science Paper 3) | Released, with answer key |
| Robotics & Artificial Intelligence | Released, with answer key |
| Assistant Beauty Therapist | Released, with answer key |
| Assistant Hair Stylist | Released, with answer key |
Other subjects: CISCE says the existing rubrics and assessment structure of the 2026 exam continue, so there is no new paper – use the latest specimen paper on the subject page.
ICSE Class 10 Specimen Papers 2027 – At a Glance
| Board | CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) |
| Class | Class 10 (ICSE) |
| Exam | ICSE 2027 board exam (February–March 2027) |
| Subjects on this page | 64 |
| New 2027 specimen papers | 11 subjects, with answer keys |
| Other subjects | Latest specimen paper still valid – 2026 pattern continues |
| Format | Free PDF – read online or download |
How to Use the Specimen Papers
- Start with the 2027 paper if your subject has one; otherwise the latest paper on the subject page.
- Solve it in one sitting with a timer – include the 15 minutes of reading time.
- Check your answers with the answer key (2027 papers) or your textbook, and mark the chapters where you lost marks.
- Revise those chapters, then solve an older paper of the same subject a few days later.
More Study Material for ICSE Class 10
Practise more, or plan your study with the syllabus for Class 10:
ICSE Class 10 Specimen Papers 2027 – FAQs
Is the ICSE Class 10 specimen paper 2027 out?
Yes. CISCE released the 2027 specimen papers with answer keys in 11 subjects: English Language (English Paper 1), Literature in English (English Paper 2), History & Civics (H.C.G. Paper 1), Geography (H.C.G. Paper 2), Mathematics, Physics (Science Paper 1), Chemistry (Science Paper 2), Biology (Science Paper 3), Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Assistant Beauty Therapist, Assistant Hair Stylist. For other subjects the 2026 pattern continues, so the latest specimen paper is still valid.
Do the ICSE specimen papers 2027 have answers?
Yes – CISCE published an answer key with every 2027 specimen paper. It is at the end of the same PDF.
Why is there no 2027 specimen paper for some subjects?
CISCE issued new papers only where it wanted to show the new format (about 50% higher-order questions). For the other subjects its circular of 9 October 2026 says the 2026 rubrics and assessment structure continue, so the older specimen paper still shows the exam format.
Is the ICSE 10th sample paper the same as the specimen paper?
Yes. CISCE calls it the specimen question paper; students also search for it as the sample paper or model paper.
Are the ICSE Class 10 Specimen Papers PDFs free?
Yes. Every paper here is a free PDF – read it online or download it.