List of top Questions asked in ICSE- 2026

‘Homework is a necessary evil.’ Express your views either for or against this statement.
Write an original short story beginning with the words: It was midnight and the doorbell rang...
Identify the components required to calculate goodwill using the Capitalisation of Average Profits Method.
Explain the term 'cell referencing' in an electronic spreadsheet.
A company took a loan of ₹10,00,000 at 12% p.a. and offered ₹15,00,000 in 8% Debentures as collateral security. Calculate the finance cost for the year.
Calculate Cash from Operations from the following: Net Profit for the year is ₹10,000 after providing for depreciation of ₹2,000; Trade Creditors decreased by ₹15,000; Outstanding Expenses increased by ₹3,000.
Gokul Ltd. forfeited 1,000 shares of ₹10 each (₹8 called-up) for non-payment of ₹5 allotment (including ₹2 premium). If ₹3,200 was transferred to Capital Reserve after reissuing some shares at ₹7, how many shares were reissued?
Ajay is admitted as a partner. The firm's Balance Sheet shows a Workmen Compensation Reserve of ₹80,000. If a claim of ₹90,000 arises, how is the extra ₹10,000 recorded?
The drainage system in your locality needs repair. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner stating the problems caused due to this. Suggest solutions to improve the situation.
Shiv, Ravi, and Roshan are partners. During 2023–24, Shiv withdrew ₹15,000 in the middle of each half-year; Ravi withdrew ₹20,000 for personal insurance; Roshan withdrew ₹12,000 from his capital. What is the interest on drawings at 6% p.a.?
Your school is organising an Inter House Non-Flame Cooking Competition. Write a notice informing the students about the event.
If you could change one period in your school timetable, which one would you choose? Why do you think it needs to be changed and with which subject or activity would you replace it?
He said, “I have passed the examination.”
(Begin: He said that...)
You and your family enjoy eating out. Give a description of your favourite restaurant or food stall, and the sights and smells that attract you to the place. Explain why you like eating here.
Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. There must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
Your examinations are drawing near, and you would like to form a study group. Write a letter to one of your classmates inviting him or her to join it. Give details of how you plan to revise and explain why it would be helpful.
Write an email to a famous chef, inviting him/her to judge the event.
He finished his exercise and put his books away.
(Begin: Having ...)
Unless she practises every day, she will not be able to meet her goal.
(Begin with: If...)
Rashmi was too late to hear the first speech.
(Use: ...so...that...)
Ravi is not a technician. Ravi is not a musician.
Tanya is extremely polite. We like her.
The construction started on time. It was delayed due to the bad weather.
Samudragupta was one of the greatest of the Indian kings.
(End with: ...Samudragupta.)
One should keep one’s promises.
(Begin with: Promises ...)