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CBSE VS ICSE VS STATE BOARDS VS IGCSE by Navina Aanand 1. CBSE (Central Board for Secondary Education) Pros:Widely available schools under this curriculum Standardized textbooks (NCERT textbooks) The curriculum standard is in-line with most college entrance exams Allows private candidates and those from non-affiliated schools to appear for the exams Larger focus on maths and science and less on language Favoured by those who constantly relocate within India and seek a standardized curriculum Favoured by those who want to go into the traditional routes of Engineering/medical Cons: Lesser number of subjects compared to ICSE More theoretical approach Focus is mainly on maths and science You pick a stream, instead of individual subjects in 11th and 12th such as Science, Commerce, Arts etc Click here for an in-depth understanding of CBSE 2. ICSE (Indian Certificate for Secondary Education) Pros: Can follow any textbook of their choice Do