CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2026–27 has been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education for the new academic session. This updated syllabus provides a clear overview of the unit-wise course structure, question paper design, and internal assessment criteria.
The subject carries a total of 100 marks, including 80 marks for the theory examination and 20 marks for internal assessment or practical activities. Designed in alignment with the National Education Policy 2026 and NCF guidelines, the syllabus focuses on improving language skills, critical thinking, and comprehension abilities.
Students, teachers, and parents can download the complete syllabus PDF to understand the exam pattern and prepare effectively for the 2026–27 session.
CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2026:27: SECTION-WISE WEIGHTAGE
Students can check the table below for the CBSE Class English Language and Literature Syllabus 2026-27:
| Sections | Details | Weightage |
| A | Reading Skills | 20 Marks |
| B | Writing Skills with Grammar | 20 Marks |
| C | Language through Literature | 40 Marks |
CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2026–27
Section- A
| I) Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage 20 Marks |
| 1. Discursive passage of 400-450 words. 10 marks |
| 2. Case-based factual passage (with visual input- statistical data, chart, etc.) of 200-250 words. 10 marks |
| (Total length of two passages to be 600-700 words) |
| Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions, and Short Answer Questions (to be answered in 30-40 words) will be asked to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference, evaluation and vocabulary. |
Section-B
| Writing Skills and Grammar |
| II Grammar 10 Marks |
| · Determiners · Tenses · Modals · Subject–verb concord · Reported speech o Commands and requests o Statements o Questions |
| 3. The courses at the secondary level seek to cement a high professional grasp of grammatical items and levels of accuracy. Accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar in context will be assessed through Gap Filling/ Editing/Transformation exercises. Ten out of 12 questions will have to be attempted. |
| III. Writing Skills 10 marks |
| 4. Writing a Formal Letter based on a given situation, in 100-120 words. One out of two questions is to be answered. 5 marks |
| 5. Writing an Analytical Paragraph in 100-120 words on a given Map/ Chart/ Graph/Cue/s. One out of two questions is to be answered. 5 marks |
Section- C
| Language through Literature |
| III. Reference to the Context 5+5=10 Marks |
| 1. One extract out of two from Drama / Prose. |
| 2. One extract out of two from poetry. |
| Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions, Very Short Answer Questions (one word/one sentence), Short Answer Questions (to be answered in 30-40 words) will be asked to assess inference, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and vocabulary. |
| IV. Short & Very Long Answer Questions 30 Marks |
| 3. Four out of Five Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words from the book FIRST FLIGHT to assess interpretation, analysis, inference and evaluation. 4x3=12 marks |
| 4. Two out of three short-answer type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words each from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET to assess interpretation, analysis, inference and evaluation. 2x3=6 marks |
| 5. One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from FIRST FLIGHT to be answered in about 100- 120 words each to assess creativity, imagination and extrapolation beyond the text and across the text. This can be a passage-based question taken from a situation/plot from the text. 6 marks |
| 6. One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET, on theme or plot involving interpretation, extrapolation beyond the text and inference or character sketch to be answered in about 100-120 words. 6 marks |
CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature Marking Scheme 2026-27
Students can check the CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature Marking Scheme 2026-27 in the below table:
| Sections | Competencies | Total marks |
| Reading Comprehension | Conceptual understanding, decoding, analysing, inferring, interpreting, and vocabulary | 20 |
| Writing Skills and Grammar | Creative expression of an opinion, reasoning, justifying, illustrating, appropriate style and tone, using appropriate format and fluency. Applying conventions, using integrated structures with accuracy and fluency | 20 |
| Language through Literature | Recalling, reasoning, appreciating, applying literary conventions, illustrating and justifying. Extract relevant information, identifying the central theme and sub-theme, understanding the writer’s message and writing fluently. | 40 |
| Total |
| 80 |
Students can click on the given below link to download the CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2026-27 PDF:
CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature Syllabus 2026-27 |
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