The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has published comprehensive instructions for ISC (Class 12) students seeking to apply for recheck, improvement, or supplementary exams, or those labeled as 'Not Qualified' in the ISC Year 2025 Examination.

This blog outlines the steps and choices accessible to students for making knowledgeable decisions about their educational advancement.

Recheck & Re-evaluation

Who can apply?

Candidates who are dissatisfied with their results in any subject can request a re-evaluation of their answer sheets

Application Window:

• Available immediately after the declaration of results (tentatively for 7–10 days).
• Apply online on the official CISCE website: https://cisce.org
  
  Fees:

• ₹1000 per subject (may vary; please confirm on the CISCE portal during application).
  
   Important Points:

• Recheck only ensures there was no error in totaling, unmarked answers, or incorrect data entry.
• It does not include re-evaluation of answers or reassessment of the quality of answers.
• The result of the recheck is final and binding.
  
  Improvement Examination (For Passed Candidates)

• Who is eligible?
• Students who have passed but wish to improve marks in one or more subjects.

When is it held?

• Conducted in the same academic year, typically a few months after the main results.

 Key Guidelines:

• Candidates can appear in any number of subjects they had appeared for earlier.
• The better of the two scores (original or improvement) will be considered as the final mark.
• Improvement exams are optional and not mandatory.
  
  Supplementary Examination (For Failed Candidates)

Who is eligible?

• Candidates who have not passed in one or two subjects.

 Objective:

• To give students a chance to clear subjects and not lose an academic year.
  
  Tentative Timeline:
  
  
• Usually held within 2–3 months of result declaration.
• Specific dates will be announced on the official website.

Note:

• Students must register through their school for the supplementary examination.
• Passing the supplementary exam allows them to get the ISC Pass Certificate.
  
   'Not Qualified' Candidates

What does ‘Not Qualified’ mean?

• This status is given when a student fails in more than two subjects or fails to meet the overall pass criteria.
• Options for ‘Not Qualified’ Students:
• Reappear as a Private Candidate the next academic year.
• Take admission in a school again and repeat Class 12.
• Apply for Recheck (if marks are close to the passing threshold) to see if any subject status changes.
• Important:
• ‘Not Qualified’ students cannot appear in the supplementary exam.
• Improvement exams are only for passed candidates.
  
  Final Tips for Students & Parents

• Act Quickly: All applications—recheck, improvement, or supplementary—have strict deadlines.
• Use the Official CISCE Website: Never rely on unofficial links.
• Talk to School Authorities: Your school will guide you on registration and exam logistics.
• Don’t Panic: These options are designed to help students succeed and not lose a year.
  
  Useful Links
• CISCE Official Website: https://cisce.org
• ISC Result 2025 – Recheck Portal: Available on result day
• Contact Your School Principal for Assistance