ICSE CBSE comparision : ICSE vs CBSE after 8th Standard and 10th standard

1. Which Board is difficult CBSE or ICSE

Ans. ICSE is difficult than CBSE

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2. Why ICSE is difficult than CBSE

Ans. ICSE is little ahead of CBSE. The course covered by ICSE in 7th standard is done in 8th standard in CBSE.

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3. Which Subjects in ICSE are difficult as compared to CBSE

Ans. In ICSE there is more emphasis on literature. The students who do not like literature and Scoial Sciences finds it difficult. Science and Maths are almost the same in ICSE and CBSE.

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4. Which board is easy for scoring?

Ans. CBSE is more liberal and students can get better marks as compared to ICSE.

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5. Which board should I choose for my kid?

Ans. This depends on the caliber of the child, and his area of interest.

• If the child is not so good at language and literature then, it is better to go for CBSE.
• If you want your child to take up management roles then, ICSE is far better then CBSE. ICSE gives a good command over language.
• If you want your child to score more percentage in boards, go for CBSE.
• If you want an overall better academic growth, go for ICSE because 2% or 5% more is boards does not matter a lot in the overall career. Even if the child becomes an engineer from the best institute, he might not rise in his career if he does not have an excellent command over his language.
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6. Which board is better close to the engineering / Medical entrance exam?

Ans. Both boards cover complete syllabus that is needed for the entrance exams. CBSE being a little easier, the student gets more time to prepare for various entrance exams.

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7. I am in CBSE board, can I switch to ICSE?

Ans. Technically anyone can shift from one board to the other but if you are in higher class, it is not good to change board. ICSE might be little difficult for you.

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8. I want to do MBA which board should I choose?

Ans. If you are seriously planning to do an MBA from some good B- School, you should go for ICSE.