Which board is better: CBSE or ICSE?

1.1K Views|Posted 8 years ago
Asked by Diya Bedi
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Muskan Middha
5 years ago
It is said that CBSE board is quite easy than ICSE board as in ICSE Board, there is a detailed study of all the subjects. But, ICSE board provides more practical knowledge and it aims to build analytical skills in students that would provide long term future benefits which will enable them to excel

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astha singh
8 years ago
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (CBSE) Pros: The syllabus is comparatively easier than other boards, especially because there are fewer subjects to cover and have a more compact structure. Subjects like Physics, Biology and Chemistry are covered under the umbrella of Science, while Geography,

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I want to ask you that in ICSE board some percentage decrease when we go to any university? As in if we have scored 90% it is considered to be 70 or 80%.

Vinay kr Pandey
3 years ago
CBSE Syllabus is much better in theoretical knowledge, but ICSE syllabus has the upper hand when it comes to practical knowledge. Level of Ease, CBSE Syllabus is much easier, well structured, and compact than ICSE Syllabus. ICSE Syllabus is tougher when compared to CBSE because of the detailed study

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ICSE is difficult but it is the best. It is available at very few places. CBSE is available all over India. If you didn't have ICSE in your place, then go for CBSE.

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M
4 years ago
It is notified for the information that my original qualifying examination Certificate of main secondary examination of year 2019 and Roll. No:-5187386 issued by CBSE has been actually lost. Name of candidate: Mukesh Prajapatifull address : Gram&post -Haribanshpur, district -Siddharth Nagar, State -

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kanu vashisht
6 years ago
Obviously CBSE is the best.

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S
6 years ago
Syllabus wise, ICSE is a bit tougher. So, I recommend you to go for CBSE for an easy effective way of study.

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Bishal Baishya
7 years ago
There is nothing like better. It depends on how well are you accustomed or get used to syllabus and question paper pattern. CBSE has regional kind of thing which is always beneficial at times.

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SACHIN SINGH
7 years ago
I think both the boards are quite good. CBSE is in all parts of the country but ICSE in some of the places. You can choose according to your suitability.

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Hargun Singh Sahni
7 years ago
CBSE is better than ICSE as it is recognised in almost every part of the country.

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