ICSE 10th English Language Exam Analysis 2026: Check Difficulty Level of Question Paper

Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026, 14:04 IST

ICSE Class 10 English Language Exam 2026 was conducted on 17 February from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The overall difficulty level was easy to moderate, with manageable sections in composition, directed writing, grammar, and comprehension. Students can check detailed analysis, feedback, and performance insights here.

ICSE Class 10th English Language Exam Analysis 2026
ICSE Class 10th English Language Exam Analysis 2026

ICSE 10th English Language Exam Analysis 2026: The ICSE Class 10 English Language Examination 2026 was conducted on 17 February 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. According to initial feedback from teachers and students, the overall difficulty level of the paper was easy to moderate. Most students found the paper balanced and manageable within the given time.

Section A: Composition Writing (20 Marks) was considered manageable, with clear and familiar topics provided for students. Section B: Directed Writing (30 Marks) was rated easy to moderate, as the formats and tasks were straightforward. Section C: Grammar and Vocabulary (20 Marks) was moderate, testing core concepts clearly. Section D: Comprehension (30 Marks) was also balanced, with understandable passages and direct questions.

Check this article for detailed section-wise analysis and complete exam insights.

Check: ICSE 10th English Language Question paper with Answer Key 2026

ICSE 10th English Language Paper 1 2026: Key Highlights

Students can check the following table for ICSE Class 10th English Language Paper 1 details:

Exam Details

Description

Board

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

Class

ICSE Class 10th

Subject

English Language (Paper 1)

Exam Date

February 17, 2026

Timing

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Sections

Composition, Directed Writing, Grammar, Comprehension

Overall Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

ICSE10th English Language Exam Analysis 2026

Student and Expert Feedback (Initial Reaction)

The detailed analysis of the ISC Class 10 English Language Examination, 2026 is available here as the exam ends. Comments from students and important findings will be added and updated here.

Detailed Section-wise Analysis

Section A: Composition Writing (20 Marks)
This section includes long-form essay writing. Analysis will be updated after a detailed review of the paper, focusing on the variety and difficulty level of topics given.

Section B: Directed Writing (30 Marks)
This section covers structured writing tasks such as letters, notices, emails, or articles. Analysis will be updated after reviewing the paper, especially regarding format requirements and topic clarity.

Section C: Grammar and Vocabulary (20 Marks)
This section tests grammar concepts like transformations, tenses, and sentence structure. Analysis will be updated after a detailed review of the grammar questions and their complexity.

Section D: Comprehension (30 Marks)
This section include an unseen passage with comprehension and summary questions. Analysis will be updated after reviewing the passage length, vocabulary level, and question types.

Overall Difficulty Level Assessment

ParameterAssessment
Length / Time Management Manageable; most students were able to complete the paper on time
Conceptual Clarity Required Moderate; clear understanding of basic grammar and writing formats was needed
Direct vs. Inferential Questions Mostly direct questions with a few inferential parts in comprehension
Expected Good Score Range 70–85 marks (for well-prepared students)
Overall Difficulty Easy to Moderate

The ICSE 10th English Language Paper 1 analysis will help students understand the exam pattern and difficulty level. Stay tuned for updated section-wise insights and expert feedback.

Also Check: 

ICSE Class 10th Datesheet 2026

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