Difference Between CBSE, ICSE and State Boards - JPHS

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Difference Between CBSE, ICSE and State Boards
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Overview of the Boards

• Each board is unique from the point of view of
  their functionality, curriculum, abilities, and
  standards. but the dilemma of choosing the board
  of education has always been a challenge for
  parents.
• In India, ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary
  Education), CBSE (Central Board of Secondary
  Education) are the most popular boards compared
  to other state boards . But during the admission,
  we need to analyze which board is better for your
  child from their point of view. Every child has
  different aptitude levels and aspirations.

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About CBSE

• CBSE stands for Central Board of Secondary
  Education. It was formed on November 3, 1962, and
  is headquartered in New Delhi, India
• It affiliates over 16000 schools in India and
  about 24 other countries of the world
• The affiliation granted to the schools is up to a
  higher secondary level which includes all
  Kendriya Vidyalayas, all Jawahar Navodaya
  Vidyalayas, private schools, and most of the
  schools approved by central government of India
• Most of the Best CBSE School in Jaipur are
  affiliated by CBSE

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CBSE Syllabus

• CBSE is very popular board in India. the syllabus
  has the same throughout the country in CBSE
  schools and it is easy to find a school even if
  your parents shift in another city/state
• CBSE approves both English and Hindi to cover a
  broader range of students. the board approves
  both regular and private students
•  CBSE syllabus has more emphasis on Science
  subjects and Mathematics
• CBSE offers more talent search examinations and
  scholarships for students and the volume of the
  syllabus is less in CBSE board
• The syllabus is more suitable for entrance
  examinations. Major competitive examinations like
  IIT JEE, AIEEE, AIPMT follow the CBSE pattern.
  CBSE is the best choice for students who want to
  pursue a career in medical or engineering

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About ICSE

• The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education
  (ICSE) is an examination conducted by the Council
  for the Indian School Certificate Examination, a
  private board of school education in India
• The Council is a non-governmental education board
  in India up to class 10, and after 10th standard,
  ICSE becomes ISC (Indian School Certificate)
• ICSE is heavy on languages and gives a good
  choice of subjects. It provides a wider range of
  subjects including home science, agriculture,
  fashion design, cookery, etc

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ICSE Syllabus

• ICSE focuses on the childs overall growth and
  has a balanced syllabus
• The syllabus is more comprehensive, structured
  and the aims are to give practical knowledge and
  build analytical skills in students
• The ICSE syllabus is vast giving due importance
  to all the subjects
• ICSE focuses on a detailed study of each subject
  with an edge over English
• CISCE is recognized by many foreign education
  systems. ICSE certificates are accepted by most
  of the schools and colleges all around the world.
  It is recommended for parents those who have to
  move to different countries.

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State Board

• Every State Board is recognized by State
  Government Board
• State boards are specific to each State and
  follow separate syllabus and grading methodology.
  Every state board has its own educational
  approach which causes diversity in the syllabus
  from one state to another state in India
• The educational structure, paper pattern and even
  also the syllabus is not the same compared to one
  state board to another state board

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State Board Syllabus

• State board syllabus is designed by the
  Department of Education of the concerned state
  government because the syllabus changes for every
  state of India.
•  The level of education of state boards is
  considered easier than CBSE and ICSE boards. 
• The syllabus is usually limited when compared to
  other boards. Regional languages and culture have
  a prominent place in the syllabus.
• Some state boards have ordered all their schools
  to follow NCERT books only which are important
  for students to prepare for pan India
  examinations.

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