ICSE Class 10 Books 2027: Prescribed English and Subject Books
Content Curator | Updated On - Oct 27, 2026
CISCE has published the prescribed-book list for the ICSE 2027 examination. The clearest fixed list is for English and the language subjects. For many other subjects, CISCE gives the syllabus but does not name one compulsory textbook.
The school book list should match the subject, examination year and language option selected by the student.
ICSE 2027 Prescribed Books
The official appendix separates Class 9 and Class 10 portions. Students preparing for the 2027 board examination should follow the Class 10 portion and the exact edition named in the school list.
| Area | What CISCE prescribes |
|---|---|
| English Literature | Julius Caesar, Acts III to V; Class 10 stories and poems from Treasure Chest |
| English Language | No specific background-reading book is recommended |
| Indian and foreign languages | Books vary by language and are given in the official appendix |
| Mathematics, Science and other subjects | Use the official syllabus; CISCE does not name one textbook unless the subject document says so |
ICSE 2027 English Books
The Class 10 Literature in English course uses Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare for Acts III, IV and V. It also uses Treasure Chest: A Collection of ICSE Short Stories and Poems, published by Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd.
| Book | Class 10 portion |
|---|---|
| Julius Caesar | Acts III, IV and V |
| Treasure Chest – prose | With the Photographer; The Elevator; The Girl Who Can; The Pedestrian; The Last Lesson |
| Treasure Chest – poetry | Haunted Houses; The Glove and the Lions; When Great Trees Fall; A Considerable Speck; The Power of Music |
Second-language Books
The prescribed books change with the language. The official appendix covers Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu, along with approved foreign-language options. A student should use only the books for the language registered by the school.
Books for Mathematics, Science and Other Subjects
For these subjects, the syllabus is more important than the publisher name. A school may choose a textbook that covers the CISCE units, but the board question paper follows the official syllabus. The latest subject PDF should be checked before buying an extra guide or question bank.
How to Choose the Correct Book
- Match the book with ICSE Examination Year 2027.
- Check the subject name and paper name.
- For literature, check the exact Class 10 acts, stories and poems.
- For a second language, follow the language option registered by the school.
- Use the latest school list when an edition has changed.
The full topics are on the ICSE 2027 syllabus page. The 2026 question papers show how several subjects are split into separate papers.
ICSE Class 10 Books FAQs
Which drama is prescribed for ICSE Class 10 in 2027? +
Julius Caesar is prescribed. Class 10 covers Acts III, IV and V.
Which short-story and poetry book is used for ICSE English? +
The prescribed collection is Treasure Chest: A Collection of ICSE Short Stories and Poems.
Does CISCE prescribe one Mathematics textbook? +
CISCE gives the Mathematics syllabus and project areas. Students normally use the textbook selected by their school.
Are Class 9 English texts part of the Class 10 portion? +
The official appendix separates the portions. Use the texts shown under the Class 10 heading for the 2027 board examination.
Can I use an older ICSE guide for 2027? +
Only after matching it with the 2027 syllabus. An older guide may contain removed or differently arranged topics.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.