CBSE Class 12 English Weightage 2026 Unit and Chapter-Wise Marks Distribution

CBSE Class 12 English Weightage 2026 : The CBSE Class 12 English (Core) exam 2026 is divided into three main sections, including Reading Skills (22 marks), Creative Writing Skills (18 marks), and Literature Textbook and Supplementary Reading Text (40 marks). This well defined weightage for each unit and chapter makes a total of 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment. All chapters from Flamingo and Vistas are important because chapter selection is random in board examinations. Focus on Reading and Writing as they fetch a combined 40 marks, while Literature sections (Flamingo and Vistas) together constitute 40 marks.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced some changes in the CBSE Class 12 English Exam Pattern 2025-26 in alignment with the National Education Policy. In the new CBSE Class 12 exam pattern for 2025-26, there will be more competency-based questions, which will focus on understanding and practicing various concepts rather than memorizing them. 50% of the questions in the question paper will be competency-based questions, with a significant emphasis on MCQs, case-based, and source-based questions. While 20% will be direct MCQs and 30% will be Constructed Response Questions which will include short-answer and long-answer questions. Read the entire article to know more on unit and chapter-wise CBSE Class 12 English Weightage 2026.

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CBSE Class 12 English Weightage 2026 Theory Exam - Unit Wise/Chapter Wise

You can refer to the table below to get an idea of the unit-wise CBSE Class 12 English Weightage 2026 for the theory exam:

Section	Topics	Marks Division	Total Marks
Section A (Reading Skills)	Reading Comprehension Through Unseen Passage Discursive Passage Case-based Factual Passage	12 + 10	22
Section B (Writing Skills)	Notice (up to 50 Words)	4	18
	Formal/Informal Invitation & Reply (up to 50 Words)	4
	Letter Writing (120-150 Words) Application for Job/Bio Data/Resume/Letter to the Editor	5
	Article/Report Writing (120-150 Words)	5
Section C (Literature Textbookand Supplementary Reading Text)	One Extract Out of Two From Poetry (Flamingo)	6	40
	One Extract Out of Two From Prose (Vistas)	4
	One Extract Out of Two From Prose (Flamingo)	6
	Short Answer Type
	Prose & Poetry [Flamingo (Attempt 5 Out of 6 Questions)]	2×5 = 10
	Prose [Vistas (Attempt 2 Out of 3 Questions)]	2×2 = 4
	Long Answer Type
	Pros/Poetry [Flamingo (Attempt 1 out of 2 Questions)]	5
	Vista (Attempt 1 out of 2 Questions)	5

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CBSE Class 12 English Weightage 2026 Internal Assessment

For CBSE Class 12 English 2026, there is no practical exam. There is an internal assessment component for 20 marks, focusing on practical language skills and project work. Check CBSE Class 12 English Weightage 2026 for Practical Exam details below:

Sections	Marks allotted
Listening Test	5
Speaking Test	5
Project-Based Assessment	10

CBSE Class 12 English Question Paper Blueprint 2026

Check out the table below to know more about the question paper blueprint.

Section	Details	Marks	Types of Questions
Section A	Reading Comprehension: Unseen passages, case-based/MCQs	20	MCQ, short/very short answers, passage-based
Section B	Writing & Grammar: Notices, invitations, letters, reports	20	Short and long writing tasks, grammar
Section C	Literature: Questions from Flamingo and Vistas textbooks	40	Extract-based, short and long answer, MCQs
Total	-	80
Internal Assessment	Listening (5)	20	Oral, practical/project work
	Speaking (5)	-	-
	Project (10)	-	-

Try to focus more on Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passages, as it has a total weightage of 22 points. Furthermore, practice the Writing Skills, such as Letter Writing and Article Writing. This section requires significant attention due to its cumulative weightage. Also, practice grammar on a regular basis, as this portion is the highest scoring.