ParticularDetails
Exam NameCBSE Class 10 English (Communicative & Language & Literature)
Exam Date21 February 2026
Exam Timing10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Academic Session2025–26
Official Sample PapersAvailable
Maximum Marks80
Official Websitehttps://cbseacademic.nic.in

Every year, lakhs of Indian students prepare for the CBSE Class 10 board exams with dreams, pressure, excitement and hope in their hearts. The news you’ve been waiting for is finally here - CBSE has officially announced that the Class 10 English Exam (Communicative + Language & Literature) will be held on 21 February 2026. The full Board Examination schedule runs from 17 February to 10 March 2026, bringing students another step closer to their milestone moment.

To boost your preparation, CBSE has also released sample papers and marking schemes for 2025-26, helping you understand the exam structure clearly. These resources are a blessing for every aspirant who wishes to score high and secure their future with confidence.


📥 Download Sample Papers for Last 3 Years (Official PDFs)

SessionDownload Link
2025–26https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/SQP/ClassX_2025_26/EnglishL-SQP.pdf
2024–25https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/SQP/ClassX_2024_25/EnglishL-SQP.pdf
2023–24https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/SQP/ClassX_2023_24/EnglishL-SQP.pdf

🔗 Also grab more free sample papers, PDFs & board preparation material here:
👉 https://crazinessheirloom.com/yjswc9rkh3?key=2e5082f5ba07ae1d0c587d34b31f4d7e


📝 Paper Pattern – English (Language & Literature) 2026

The question paper contains 11 compulsory questions divided into 3 sections:

Section A – Reading

  • Unseen passages
  • 20 marks approx.

Section B – Grammar & Creative Writing

  • Notice writing, letter, analytical writing, grammar topics
  • 20–30 marks approx.

Section C – Literature (Textbook)

  • Extract-based questions, short answers, long answers
  • Based on First Flight & Footprints Without Feet

Total Marks – 80
Duration – 3 Hours (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM)


Preparing well for English can boost your percentage massively - a high-scoring subject if practiced with strategy and consistency. 🌟

So start solving sample papers, understand question trends, revise chapters deeply and believe in yourself. Your board exam journey is not just about marks - it’s about proving your strength, discipline and dreams to yourself. ❤️
Your hard work today will shape your tomorrow.


🔍 FAQs – CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026

1. When is the CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026?
➡️ 21 February 2026

2. What is the timing of the exam?
➡️ 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

3. Total marks for English exam?
➡️ 80 marks

4. Where to download Class 10 Sample Papers?
➡️ Official site – https://cbseacademic.nic.in
➡️ More useful PDFs – https://crazinessheirloom.com/yjswc9rkh3?key=2e5082f5ba07ae1d0c587d34b31f4d7e

5. How many sections are there in the question paper?
➡️ Three – Reading, Grammar/Writing, & Literature


CBSE Board Exam 2026: 10वीं इंग्लिश परीक्षा 21 फरवरी को – सैंपल पेपर PDF, पेपर पैटर्न और पूरी जानकारी

कक्षा 10वीं की बोर्ड परीक्षा हर भारतीय छात्र के जीवन का एक महत्वपूर्ण पड़ाव होती है। इसी सफर में एक अहम अपडेट - CBSE Class 10 English परीक्षा 21 फरवरी 2026 को होगी। बोर्ड परीक्षा 17 फरवरी से शुरू होकर 10 मार्च 2026 तक चलेगी।

अच्छी बात ये है कि CBSE ने 2025–26 के लिए सैंपल पेपर व मार्किंग स्कीम जारी कर दी है, जिससे पेपर पैटर्न समझना अब और आसान हो गया है।


📥 पिछले 3 सालों के इंग्लिश Sample Papers डाउनलोड करें

सत्रडाउनलोड लिंक
2025–26https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/SQP/ClassX_2025_26/EnglishL-SQP.pdf
2024–25https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/SQP/ClassX_2024_25/EnglishL-SQP.pdf
2023–24https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/SQP/ClassX_2023_24/EnglishL-SQP.pdf

👉 अतिरिक्त नोट्स, सैंपल पेपर और PDF यहाँ उपलब्ध हैं –
https://crazinessheirloom.com/yjswc9rkh3?key=2e5082f5ba07ae1d0c587d34b31f4d7e


📝 पेपर पैटर्न - English (Language & Literature)

कुल प्रश्न – 11 (सभी अनिवार्य)
कुल अंक – 80 | समय – 3 घंटे

Section A – Reading Skills

  • अनSeen Passage आधारित प्रश्न

Section B – Grammar & Creative Writing

  • Notice, Letter, Analytical Writing, Grammar

Section C – Literature

  • Textbook आधारित Extracts, Short & Long Answers

अच्छी तैयारी, नियमित रिवीजन और पिछली पेपर प्रैक्टिस से इस विषय में उच्च अंक प्राप्त करना आसान हो सकता है।
अपनी मेहनत पर भरोसा रखें - ये परीक्षा आपके सपनों की ओर पहला बड़ा कदम है।


अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (FAQs)

📌 परीक्षा कब होगी?
➡️ 21 फरवरी 2026

📌 परीक्षा का समय क्या रहेगा?
➡️ सुबह 10:30 बजे से दोपहर 1:30 बजे तक

📌 कुल अंक कितने हैं?
➡️ 80

📌 Sample Paper कहाँ मिलेंगे?
➡️ https://cbseacademic.nic.in
➡️ https://crazinessheirloom.com/yjswc9rkh3?key=2e5082f5ba07ae1d0c587d34b31f4d7e


शुभकामनाएं! 🌟
मेहनत जारी रखें - सफलता निश्चित है।