ICSE Books 2025: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) prescribes the curriculum and textbooks of students studying in the ICSE board. Students of the ICSE Board should have access to ICSE Books formulated by CISCE to prepare for their annual exams. The books formulated by CISCE have valuable information which is mandatory for students to study and acquire knowledge and skills.

Moreover, it is from these books that the question papers for exams are prepared and this makes access to these books even more important. Students might find it hard to access all the books online. This article has all ICSE books for Classes 1 to 10.

ICSE Books for Class 1 to Class 10

To get an in-depth knowledge of the concepts and topics of any subject, the ICSE board books provided here will help you a lot.

ICSE Books for Class 1	ICSE Books for Class 2
ICSE Books for Class 3	ICSE Books for Class 4
ICSE Books for Class 5	ICSE Books for Class 6
ICSE Books for Class 7	ICSE Books for Class 8
ICSE Books for Class 9	ICSE Books for Class 10

ICSE Books are considered the best preparation material for students, without which learning is incomplete. Since CISCE publishes no ICSE book, knowledge of the prescribed textbooks for ICSE becomes even more important.

Rather than going from one book to another to understand the topics, students should refer to the CISCE prescribed books given here. Check the complete list of ICSE textbooks for students from Class 10th to Class 1st in the subsequent sections.

Subject-wise ICSE Books for Class 10

ICSE Class 10 is an important phase in any student’s academic life who is studying in a CISCE-affiliated school. To help you in your studies and exam preparation, Embibe has come up with a list of ICSE Class 10 Books.

These textbooks follow simple language and all the concepts are explained with illustrations in a descriptive manner. To help the ICSE Board Class 10 students, we have also provided the best subject-wise reference books list here.

ICSE Class 10 Physics Textbooks

1. ICSE Concise Physics – Class 10 by R P Goyal, S P Tripathi
2. Together With Physics for ICSE Class 10 by Dr. Mukesh Kumar Gandhi
3. S. Chand’s ICSE Physics Book 2 by Pankaj Bhatt
4. ICSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise Solved Papers, Physics, Class 10 by Oswaal Books

ICSE Class 10 Chemistry Textbooks

1. Together with Chemistry Class X (ICSE Based) (English) 13th Edition (Paperback) by Anshu (Suri) Gulati
2. Concise Chemistry ICSE Class 10 (Paperback) by Selina Publishers
3. Science for 10th Class: Chemistry by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur
4. ICSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise Solved Papers, Chemistry, Class 10 by Oswaal Books

ICSE Class 10 Biology Textbooks

1. A Textbook Of ICSE Biology Class 10 by Anita Prasad
2. Concise ICSE Textbook for Class 10 Biology by Selina Publishers
3. ICSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise Solved Papers, Biology, Class 10 by Oswaal Books

ICSE Class 10 Mathematics Textbooks

1. ICSE Mathematics for Class 10 by Asit Das Gupta
2. Understanding ICSE Mathematics – Class 10 by M.L. Aggarwal
3. ICSE Concise – Selina Publishers Mathematics For Class 10
4. ICSE Mathematics – Class 10 by R.D. Sharma
5. ICSE Foundation Mathematics Part 2 – Class 10 by R.S. Aggarwal

ICSE Class 10 English Textbooks

1. ICSE Class 10 Total English For 2021 by Morning Star
2. ICSE Model English Essays by Nutan Srivastava and Ratna Madhavi
3. Complete Course (Workbook) ICSE English – I for Class 10 by Oswal
4. Complete Course in ICSE English – II for Class 10 by Oswal

ICSE Class 10 Hindi Textbooks

1. ICSE Hindi Sample Paper For Class – 10 by Panel of Experts
2. Me ‘n’ Mine ICSE Hindi (साहित्य सागर) For Class – IX & X by Triloki Nath Tiwari, Ramnayan Dubey
3. ICSE व्याकरण सुमन For Class – IX & X by Meenakshi Shrivastav
4. Oswal Complete Course in ICSE Hindi for Class IX & X by Oswal

Subject-wise ICSE Books for Class 9

Students of ICSE Class 9 can check the ICSE list of prescribed textbooks here. The ICSE textbook Class 9 covers everything from the basic to higher-level concepts. The best thing is that these books are prepared by academic experts. So, the topics are explained in a simple yet comprehensive way. ICSE textbooks have concepts explained thoroughly with examples and diagrams wherever necessary. Let’s check the list of ICSE Class 9 Books subject-wise.

ICSE Class 9 Physics Textbooks

1. A New Approach to ICSE Physics Part 1 for Class 9 by HC Srivastava
2. Concise Physics for ICSE Class 9 by Selina Publication
3. S. Chand ICSE Physics Book 1 for Class 9 by Pankaj Bhatt

ICSE Class 9 Chemistry Textbooks

1. Candid (ICSE) Chemistry Class – 9 by Mrs Baljinder Kaur
2. ICSE Concise Chemistry for Class 9 by S.P Singh
3. Simplified ICSE Chemistry for Class-9 by Dr Viraf J. Dalal

ICSE Class 9 Biology Textbooks

1. ICSE Biology Book I for Class IX by Sarita Aggarwal
2. Biology Science for Class 9 Part 3 by P.S. Verma
3. ICSE Concise Biology Part 1 for Class 9 Paperback by H.S. Vishnoi
4. Handbook of Biology by Arihant Experts

ICSE Class 9 Mathematics Textbooks

1. Together with Mathematics for ICSE Students Class-IX (English) by Bhanu Pratap Singh
2. Secondary School Mathematics for Class 9 PB (English) by V. Aggarwal R. S. Aggarwal
3. S Chand ICSE Mathematics Book I For IX (English) 01 Edition by Anubhuti Gangal

ICSE Class 9 English Textbooks

1. Morning Star ICSE Class 9 Total English For 2021 by Xavier Pinto
2. ICSE Model English Essays by Nutan Srivastava and Ratna Madhavi
3. Complete Course (Workbook) ICSE English – I for Class 9 by Oswal
4. Complete Course in ICSE English – II for Class 9 by Oswal

ICSE Class 9 Hindi Textbooks

1. ICSE Hindi Sample Paper For Class – 9 by Panel of Experts
2. Me ‘n’ Mine ICSE Hindi (साहित्य सागर) For Class – IX & X by Triloki Nath Tiwari, Ramnayan Dubey
3. ICSE व्याकरण सुमन For Class – IX & X by Meenakshi Shrivastav
4. Oswal Complete Course in ICSE Hindi for Class IX & X by Oswal

Subject-wise ICSE Books for Class 8

ICSE Class 8 Books are important to study materials for all students. CISCE has prescribed textbooks for Class 8. The textbooks are available for all subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, and so on. Check the full list of suggested books (subject-wise) for Class 8 by CISCE.

ICSE Class 8 Physics Textbooks

1. ICSE Physics – Book 8 by Neha Sharma and Niharika Bhayana
2. ICSE Physics for Class 8 by Deb Mukherji
3. Lakhmir Singh’s Science Physics for ICSE Class 8 by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur
4. ICSE Physics For Class – VIII by Renu Verma

ICSE Class 8 Chemistry Textbooks

1. Chemistry 8(2/E) by John West
2. Chemistry for Middle Class 8 by RP Rana Noms
3. ICSE Chemistry for Class 8 by Amarnath Mishra
4. Selina Concise Chemistry – Middle School for Class 8 by Selina Publishers
5. Lakhmir Singh’s Science Chemistry for ICSE Class 8 by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur

ICSE Class 8 Biology Textbooks

1. Noms Biology 8(2/E) by PA Paulose
2. Biology for Middle Class 8 by AP Mishra
3. A Textbook of Biology Class 8 by Anita Prasad
4. Selina Concise Biology Middle School for Class 8 by KK Gupta, Mary Anne Joseph
5. Lakhmir Singh’s Science Biology for ICSE Class 8 by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur

ICSE Class 8 Mathematics Textbooks

1. ICSE Mathematics For Class VIII by J Chakrabarti
2. Concise Mathematics for Class 8 by R K Bansal
3. ICSE Understanding Mathematics Class VIII by M.L. Aggarwal
4. Mathematics Today For Class 8 by S K Gupta And Anubhuti Gangal
5. ICSE Mathematics For Class – VIII by Sanjeev Verma

ICSE Class 8 English Textbooks

1. Holy Faith Enhancing Communicative Skills Through English Grammar For Class-8 by D. P. Bhanot, Shelly Sangar
2. New Learner’s English Grammar & Composition Book 8 by Dr N.D.V. Prasada Rao
3. ICSE The Literature Trail For Class – VIII by Nishu Varma

ICSE Class 8 Hindi Textbooks

1. Holy Faith अमृत निबंधावली (Middle & Secondary) by S.N.Singh Tomar
2. नवीन माध्यमिक व्याकरण एवं रचना कक्षा 8 by Harish Chandra
3. ICSE Saraswati व्याकरण सुमन – 8 by Dhanwanti Mishra

Subject-wise ICSE Books for Class 7

Now Class 7 students from the ICSE board don’t have to search here and there for an ICSE list of prescribed textbooks for their class. We have compiled the complete list of ICSE Class 7 Books subject-wise to help students in their studies and exam preparation.

ICSE Class 7 Physics Textbooks

1. Lakhmir Singh’s Science Physics for ICSE Class 7 by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur
2. ICSE Physics For Class – VII by Renu Verma
3. S Chand’s Practice Book for ICSE 7 Physics by S Chand Experts

ICSE Class 7 Chemistry Textbooks

1. Lakhmir Singh’s Science Chemistry for ICSE Class 7 by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur
2. ICSE Chemistry For Class – VII by R. K. Sharma
3. S Chand’s Practice Book for ICSE 7 Chemistry by S Chand Experts

ICSE Class 7 Biology Textbooks

1. Lakhmir Singh’s Science Biology for ICSE Class 7 by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur
2. S Chand’s Practice Book for ICSE 7 Biology by S Chand Experts
3. ICSE Biology For Class – VII by Dr Vinoda Rajiv

ICSE Class 7 Mathematics Textbooks

1. Mathematics Today For Class 7 by S K Gupta And Anubhuti Gangal
2. Foundation Mathematics Class-7 by R.S. Aggarwal
3. ICSE Mathematics For Class – VII by Sanjeev Verma

ICSE Class 7 English Textbooks

1. Holy Faith Enhancing Communicative Skills Through English Grammar For Class-7 by D.P. Bhanot, Shelly Sangar
2. New Learner’s English Grammar & Composition Book 7 by Dr N.D.V. Prasada Rao
3. ICSE The Literature Trail For Class – VII by Nishu Varma

ICSE Class 7 Hindi Textbooks

1. नवीन माध्यमिक व्याकरण एवं रचना कक्षा 7 by Harish Chandra
2. ICSE व्याकरण सुमन – 7 by Dhanwanti Mishra
3. ICSE उद्गम Text-Cum-Workbook 07 by Vinod Singh Chauhan Prasoon, Lekha Chaturvedi, Usha Chawala
4. सरल व्याकरण Text – Cum – Workbook For Class – 7 (ICSE) by Dr Setu Garg

Subject-wise ICSE Books for Class 6

ICSE Class 6 is the start of middle schooling for students. New subjects are introduced, such as Physics, Chemistry, etc. Therefore, it can become a little stressful and overwhelming for students to handle all subjects and search for the right textbooks. To help you in the process, we have provided the full list of ICSE Class 6 Books here. Also, you can check the ICSE textbooks subject-wise here.

ICSE Class 6 Physics Textbooks

1. Lakhmir Singh’s Science Physics for ICSE Class 6 by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur
2. ICSE Physics For Class – VI by Renu Verma
3. ICSE It All About Science For Class – VI (Physics) by R P Rana
4. S Chand’s Practice Book for ICSE 6 Physics by S Chand Experts

ICSE Class 6 Chemistry Textbooks

1. Lakhmir Singh’s Science Chemistry for ICSE Class 6 by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur
2. S Chand’s Practice Book for ICSE 6 Chemistry by S Chand Experts
3. ICSE It All About Science For Class – VI (Chemistry) by R P Rana
4. ICSE Chemistry For Class – VI by R.K. Sharma

ICSE Class 6 Biology Textbooks

1. Lakhmir Singh’s Science Biology for ICSE Class 6 by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur
2. S Chand’s Practice Book for ICSE 6 Biology by S Chand Experts
3. ICSE Biology For Class – VI by Dr Vinoda Rajiv
4. ICSE Its All About Science For Class – VI (Biology) by A P Mishra

ICSE Class 6 Mathematics Textbooks

1. Mathematics Today For Class 6 by S K Gupta And Anubhuti Gangal
2. A Compact And Comprehensive Book Of IIT Foundation Mathematics Class VI by S K Gupta And Anubhuti Gangal
3. ICSE Mathematics For Class – VI by Sanjeev Verma
4. Foundation Mathematics Class-6 by R.S. Aggarwal

ICSE Class 6 English Textbooks

1. Holy Faith Direct Approach To Interactive English For Class 6 by D. P. Bhanot, Shelly Sangar
2. ICSE The Literature Trail For Class – VI by Nishu Varma
3. New Learner’s English Grammar & Composition Book 6 by Dr N.D.V. Prasada Rao

ICSE Class 6 Hindi Textbooks

1. नवीन माध्यमिक व्याकरण एवं रचना कक्षा 6 by Harish Chandra
2. सुबोध भारती अभ्यास पुस्तिका भाग-6 by Dr Ambashankar and Dr Nandkishore Cabra
3. ICSE उद्गम Text-Cum-Workbook 06 by Vinod Singh Chawhan Prasoon, Lekha Chaturvedi, Usha Chawala

List of ICSE Prescribed Books for Class 1 to Class 5

Class 1 to 5 Students from the ICSE board who are looking for the list of prescribed books can check the full list here for all subjects.

ICSE Class (1-5)	Recommended ICSE Books by CISCE
ICSE Class 5 Books	• New Learner’s English Grammar & Composition Book 5 by Dr. N.D.V. Prasada Rao • ICSE The Literature Trail For Class – V by Nishu Varma • Inspired Science Class – 5 by Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd • ICSE Mathematics For Class – V by R. M. Bhandari, Ritu Sharma • ICSE Computer Studies Tech Buzz For Class – V by Jatin Lamba • ICSE उद्गम Text-Cum-Workbook 05 by Vinod Singh Chawhan Prasoon, Lekha Chaturvedi, Usha Chawala
ICSE Class 4 Books	• Lakhmir Singh’s Science for ICSE Class 4 by Lakhmir Singh, Manjit Kaur • New Learner’s English Grammar & Composition Book 4 by Dr. N.D.V. Prasada Rao • ICSE Mathematics For Class – IV by R.M. Bhandari, Ritu Sharma • ICSE The Literature Trail For Class – IV by Nishu Varma • ICSE उद्गम Text-Cum-Workbook 04 by Vinod Singh Chawhan Prasoon, Lekha Chaturvedi, Usha Chawala • ICSE Computer Studies Tech Buzz For Class – IV by Jatin Lamba
ICSE Class 3 Books	• Lakhmir Singh’s Science for ICSE Class 3 by Lakhmir Singh, Manjit Kaur • New Learner’s English Grammar & Composition Book 3 by Dr. N.D.V. Prasada Rao • ICSE The Literature Trail For Class – III by Nishu Varma • ICSE Computer Studies Tech Buzz For Class – III by Jatin Lamba • ICSE उद्गम Text-Cum-Workbook 03 by Vinod Singh Chawhan Prasoon, Lekha Chaturvedi, Usha Chawala • ICSE Mathematics For Class – III by R.M. Bhandari, Ritu Sharma
ICSE Class 2 Books	• Lakhmir Singh’s Science for ICSE Class 2 by Lakhmir Singh, Manjit Kaur • New Learner’s English Grammar & Composition Book 2 by Dr. N.D.V. Prasada Rao • ICSE The Literature Trail For Class – II by Nishu Varma • ICSE Computer Studies Tech Buzz For Class – II by Jatin Lamba • ICSE उद्गम Text-Cum-Workbook 02 by Vinod Singh Chawhan Prasoon, Lekha Chaturvedi, Usha Chawala • ICSE Mathematics For Class – II by R.M. Bhandari, Ritu Sharma
ICSE Class 1 Books	• Lakhmir Singh’s Science for ICSE Class 1 by Lakhmir Singh, Manjit Kaur • New Learner’s English Grammar & Composition Book 1 by Dr. N.D.V. Prasada Rao • ICSE The Literature Trail For Class – I by Nishu Varma • ICSE Computer Studies Tech Buzz For Class – I by Neha Gupta • ICSE उद्गम Text-Cum-Workbook 1 by Vinod Singh Chawhan Prasoon, Lekha Chaturvedi, Usha Chawala • ICSE Mathematics For Class – I by R.M. Bhandari, Ritu Sharma • Environmental Studies For ICSE – 1 by Madhubun

ICSE Books for LKG & UKG

We have provided the list of ICSE books for LKG (Lower Kindergarten) and UKG (Upper Kindergarten). All parents whose kids are in LKG and UKG can check the list here:

ICSE Books for LKG

ICSE Books for UKG

Importance of ICSE Reference Books

ICSE Books are the standard resources for learning and understanding concepts of ICSE Class 1 to 10. Some of the advantages of having ICSE textbooks are:

1. ICSE Books are very helpful for students to understand all the complex topics.
2. Each and every topic covered in ICSE reference textbooks are explained in an easy-to-understand language along with sufficient illustrations and diagrams.
3. They have a lot of illustrative examples which make it easy for students to grasp any concept.
4. Prepared by the best academic authors, ICSE prescribed textbooks are comprehensive in nature. They prove to be the best study resources for students.
5. ICSE reference books are widely accepted in most of the CISCE-affiliated schools all over India.
6. The paperback version of ICSE Books is easily available in the market and priced well.

Best ICSE Books Prescribed by CISCE

Since there are no standard books that are followed by every ICSE school, it becomes important to understand the best publications which publish the most reliable and comprehensive textbooks. We have listed down some of the top authors and publishers of ICSE books for Science and Mathematics subjects:

1. Concise Series by Selina Publications
2. Candid ICSE Books
3. S. Chand Publications
4. Understanding ICSE Mathematics Series by M.L. Aggarwal
5. Together With Series by Rachna Sagar Publications
6. APC Mathematics
7. RD Sharma

You can download the previous year’s ICSE list of prescribed textbooks from here:

ICSE List of Prescribed Textbooks for 2021

ICSE List of Prescribed Textbooks for 2020

ICSE List of Prescribed Textbooks for 2019

ICSE List of Prescribed Textbooks for 2018

ICSE List of Prescribed Textbooks for 2017

Check Updated ICSE Board Syllabus:

ICSE Syllabus for Class 10

ICSE Syllabus for Class 9

ICSE Syllabus for Class 8

ICSE Syllabus for Class 6

ICSE Syllabus for Class 2

FAQs on ICSE Books for Class 1 to 10

Here are some frequently asked questions about the ICSE Books for Class 1 to 10:

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