Download the ICSE Computer Applications Specimen Paper 2025 PDF free. The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 2 hours (plus 15 minutes reading time), without answers. CISCE publishes the specimen paper to show the exact format of the 2027 board paper.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| – | ICSE Class 10 Sample Paper Computer Application | View PDF |
ICSE Computer Applications Specimen Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) |
| Class | Class 10 |
| Exam | Board exam – February–March 2027 |
| Subject | Computer Applications |
| Papers on this page | 2025 |
| Marks and time | 100 marks, 2 hours (plus 15 minutes reading time) |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
ICSE Computer Applications Specimen Paper 2025 – Read Online
ICSE Computer Applications Specimen Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 20 MCQs on Java, including assertion-reason | 20 × 1 = 20 |
| Section A, Q2 | Short Java questions: output, errors, expressions, arrays | 10 × 2 = 20 |
| Section B | Full Java programs (class, array, string, search), attempt any 4 | 4 × 15 = 60 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Java basics (operators, data types, switch, loops)
- String methods and Character methods
- Arrays (single and double dimensional)
- Constructors and method prototypes
- Writing a full class (interest calculation program)
- Binary search
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- The first 15 minutes are for reading only; no writing is allowed.
- In Section B, programs must use variable descriptions or mnemonic codes; flow charts and algorithms are not required.
- BufferedReader and DataInputStream must not be used; take input with Scanner.
- Solve the 2025 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
More Computer Applications Papers and Study Material
Practise more Class 10 Computer Applications papers, or plan your revision with the syllabus.
ICSE Computer Applications Specimen Paper – FAQs
Is the ICSE Computer Applications Specimen Paper 2027 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2025 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the ICSE Computer Applications Specimen Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
How many marks is the ICSE Computer Applications Specimen Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 2 hours (plus 15 minutes reading time) – Section A, Q1: 20 × 1 = 20; Section A, Q2: 10 × 2 = 20; Section B: 4 × 15 = 60.
Which chapters come in the ICSE Computer Applications exam?
In the 2025 paper: Java basics; String methods and Character methods; Arrays; Constructors and method prototypes; Writing a full class.
Where can I download the ICSE Computer Applications Specimen Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.