CBSE And ICSE Differences
The syllabus of the CBSE is better manageable than that of other boards
like ICSE/ISC (Indian Council for Secondary Education). Although a broad-based
syllabus is generally perceived to be good, since it has a focused approach, it
increases the load on students, thus leading to stress. A student should be
given the option of studying only the basics of the language if his/her
interests lie elsewhere. This choice is given in CBSE, not in ICSE/ISC.
1. Unlike in ISC, the CBSE syllabus is presented in a more scientific manner.
The entire syllabus is divided into units and every unit is allotted the number
of periods required to cover it in the year and also the weight age of marks it
will carry in the examination. Thus, the teacher and student can plan the study
of the various segments of the syllabus accordingly.
2. The examination pattern of entrance examinations (IIT-JEE & PMT) follows that
of CBSE since CBSE conducts these examinations. This puts those ISC students who
are interested in competitive examinations at a disadvantage as they need to
reorient themselves to a different system. As ICSE also has no role to play in
the above.
