Compare Indian school boards
CBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra Board — One Platform
Mindarc supports CBSE, ICSE, and the Maharashtra State Board (SSC) as first-class curricula. Pick your child's board below to see what's covered, or compare them on the points that actually matter for admissions and exams.
CBSE
Central Board of Secondary Education (NCERT textbooks)
- • Pan-India, recognized by all universities and competitive exams
- • NCERT-aligned syllabus, ideal for JEE / NEET preparation
- • Two language papers; concise, exam-oriented questions
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Maharashtra State Board (SSC)
Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research (Balbharati)
- • State board for Maharashtra with English / Marathi / Hindi mediums
- • Balbharati textbooks, distinct chapter ordering and exercise style
- • SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) board exams; HSC is the pipeline to MHT-CET
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ICSE
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
- • Application-heavy, analytical question style
- • Strong English and language emphasis; broader subject load
- • Recognized internationally for higher-education admissions
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