ICSE Class 10 English Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 - Solved Key by Subject Experts, Question Paper PDF, Exam Analysis

The Council of the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will hold the English Paper 2 (Literature) on February 20, 2026. The exam will be conducted for 2 hours, between 11 A.M. and 1 P.M. Based on the live updates and student reviews, we will provide the unofficial ICSE Class 10 English Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 as soon as the exam is concluded, on the same day. As per the ICSE Class 10 Passing Marks 2026 , you need to score a minimum of 33% aggregate marks overall to pass, with at least 35% in each subject (including a pass in at least five out of six subjects, with English compulsory).

You can use the ICSE Class 10 English Paper 2 unofficial answer key 2026 to calculate your probable score. Through answer keys you can match your answer with the correct answers to all the objective questions asked in the exam. ICSE class 10 English Paper 2 will be held for 80 marks, which is divided for Section A (compulsory, 16 marks), Sections B, C, D (16 marks each, attempt one from each), and one other question from any section. Continue reading the article below to get more idea on ICSE Class 10 English Paper 2 Answer Key 2026.

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ICSE Class 10 English Paper 2 Unofficial Answer Key 2026

Section A of ICSE 10th English Literature is compulsory, and all questions must be answered. The ICSE 10th English Literature unofficial answer key 2026 will be released for the objective portion only. You can check out the answer key from the table below once it is updated:

Section A (Question 1)

Question No.	Question	Answer Key
i	TBU	TBU
ii	TBU	TBU
iii	TBU	TBU
iv	TBU	TBU
v	TBU	TBU
vi	TBU	TBU
vii	TBU	TBU
viii	TBU	TBU
ix	TBU	TBU
x	TBU	TBU
xi	TBU	TBU
xii	TBU	TBU
xiii	TBU	TBU
xiv	TBU	TBU
xv	TBU	TBU
xvi	TBU	TBU

Section A (extract-based MCQs) will carry 16 marks (each for 1 mark). There will be other sections; you must attempt one question from each of the Sections B, C and D and one other question from any Section of your choice. Sections B (Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare), C (Prose, Treasure Trove – A Collection of Poems and Short Stories), and D (Poetry, Treasure Trove – A Collection of Poems and Short Stories) will also have 16 marks. You will get 15 minutes to read the question paper, and will not be allowed to write at this time. Hope the above mentioned answer key has helped you in evaluating your performance. Also Check ICSE Class 10th Result 2026

ICSE Class 10 English Paper 2 Exam Timings

The ICSE Class 10 English Paper 2 exam started at 11:00 am. The exam will be conducted for 2 hours. It will conclude at 01:00 pm. The students had to report to the exam center at least half an hour before to complete all the verification details. Before starting the exam, 15 minutes of reading time was also provided to students. During which students could prepare a strategy to answer questions.

ICSE Class 10 English Paper 2 Passing Marks

The ICSE Class 10 English Paper 2 exam will be conducted for 100 marks. It is divided into external exam and internal assessment. The theory exam is conducted for 80 marks and 20 marks are reserved for internal assessment. Overall, students require at least 35% marks to pass the exam. For internal assessment, 10 marks will be given by the school and 10 marks will be marked by an external examiner. It is necessary to pass both the exams individually. On scoring below 35% marks, students will be considered failed. They will have to appear for the exam again.