The document compares the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) examination boards in India. CBSE is a national board controlled by the government that affiliates public and private schools, has a focus on science and math, and uses NCERT curriculum. ICSE is a private board that conducts exams according to the New Education Policy and has a more balanced curriculum. The key differences discussed are in medium of instruction, popularity, curriculum focus, teaching methodology, and cost. Both boards are significant in the Indian education system.