When a child starts his academic journey, the first tension that takes away parent’s sleep is which board to choose. Whether CBSE will good for her or ICSE will help her excel in future is the common question that bothers them.
Agree or not, the choice you make initially helps in shaping early developmental stages of the child. CBSE and ICSE are the two most recognized and popular boards of education in India. While the subject covered in both the boards are pretty similar, the real difference is in the syllabus, paper pattern and scope of knowledge.Selection of the right board plays an important role in the child’s career.
Parents need to take into consideration a lot of thing before he/she decides to go with a board. SpeedLabs will help you make an informed choice on the basis of pros and cons of CBSE and ICSE boards. Take a look below.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
For school level, CBSE is the primary board of education. It conducts the All India Senior School Certificate Examination for students who have completed their 12th grade and serves as the basis to pursue higher education. Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of this board of education.
PROS
- The syllabus is relatively easy because the subjects are less and have a somewhat compact structure.
- The syllabus is application oriented as they follow a concentric curriculum.
- The CBSE certification is recognized all across India.
- One of the biggest pros of this board is that all the major competitive and entrance exams of India are usually based on CBSE syllabus.
CONS
- CBSE board is more theoretical based and lay relatively less emphasis on improving practical knowledge of the students.
- While the curriculum is said to be application oriented, it is not based on real-life concepts and does not provides scope for effective understanding.
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE)
ICSE syllabus varies majorly from CBSE board in terms of volume, content and complexity. It conducts the ICSE Examination at the end of the 10th grade and Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examination at the end of 12th grade. Let’s have a closer look at the pros and cons of this board to make a better decision.
PROS
- Syllabus is what differentiates ICSE from CBSE board. The CBSE syllabus is more focused on Science and Mathematics. On the contrary, the ICSE syllabus gives equal weightage to Arts, Language and Science.
- A ICSE certificate is recognized globally even in foreign universities
- The curriculum is especially beneficial for students who are interested in Humanities and Management.
- Major emphasis of this board is on English, hence students have a better edge over others students in exams like TOEFL
CONS
- The ICSE syllabus is complex and extensive
- Scores in ICSE board is typically lower than CBSE board
- Though the board facilitate better analytical skills and deeper understanding, it may be little problematic for students due to lack of leniency in evaluating exam papers.
Weighing both the board gives you the conclusion that both the board are good. Choose a board that suits the strengths and weaknesses of your child.