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CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24 is divided into three sections. The first section will deal with the reading part of the syllabus followed by the writing section and then the last section will deal with the literature curriculum. The reading section will be structured for 20 marks followed by the writing section for 30 marks and the literature section for 30 marks. There will be a project for 20 marks which will make the total of the English paper 100 marks. Students can download a sample question paper to check the pattern in which the paper will be presented to the students in the actual board exam. There will be two unseen passages included in the reading section. Also Check CGBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023-24
Flamingo and Vistas are the books prescribed by the CGBSE board for the literature section of the English paper. CGBSE 12th Board 2024 will be conducted from 1st to 23rd March 2024. The English paper will be conducted on 4th March 2024. Students can check out more information about the CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24 here:
CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24: PDF
Students can check out the direct PDF of the CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24 here:
How To Download CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24?
The latest PDF regarding the CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24 is available on the official website of the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education. Students can follow the simple steps given below to download the PDF:
- Step 1:Go to the official website of the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education at cgbse.nic.in
- Step 2: Click on the option called Academic (Examination) present on the homepage.
- Step 3: Select the Syllabus/Subject option.
- Step 4: Now, click on Class 12
- Step 5: Finally, click on the English option to download the syllabus accordingly.
CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24
Students can check out the basic information about the sections that will be included in the CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24 from the table given below:
Section | Subsection | Marks |
|---|---|---|
A | Reading comprehension | 20 |
Unseen passage for comprehension questions | 12 | |
Note making, summary | 4 | |
B | Writing Skill | 30 |
Notice/Advertisement/Poster/Invitation | 4 | |
Letter writing | 6 | |
Composition – Article/Debate/Speech | 10 | |
Grammar – Voice, Narration, Type of Clause | 10 | |
C | Literature Text Books | 30 |
Flamingo | 15 | |
Vistas | 15 | |
Total | - | 80 |
Project work | - | 20 |
Grand Total | - | 100 |
CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24: Section-Wise
There are three sections included in the CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24. Students can refer to the section-wise syllabus from the details given below and start preparing for the board exams:
Section A
READING COMPREHENSION- 20 Marks
The section A will have two passages
A. One unseen passage with a variety of objective type Questions, Including Maitiple choice questions and Short Answer Questions to test comprehension, interpretation and inference. Vocabularies such as word formation and inference of meaning will also be tested. The total length of the passages will be between 800-900 words. Five Multiple Choice type question and Seven Objective Type Questions (total 12 Marks) shall be asked from this passage. The Passage will include one of the following:
A) Factual passages, eg. instructions, descriptions, and reports.
b) Descriptive passages involving opinion, e.g. argumentative, persuasive, or interpretative text.
c) Literary passages, e.g. extract from fiction, drama, poetry, essay or biography.
B. The second passage will be of 400-500 words. Note-making and Abstraction will be assessed.
1. Note making (4 Marks)
ii. Summary (4Marks)
Section B
WRITING SKILLS- 30 Marks
a. Advertisements and notices, designing or drafting posters, writing formal and informal invitations and replies, one question out of the two short Answer Questions- 4 Marks
b. Letters based on verbal/visual input. One question out of the two long Answer Questions to be answered in 120-150 Words: 6 Marks
Letter Types include
Business or official letters (for making inquiries, registering complaints, asking for and giving information, placing orders, and sending replies)
Letters to the editor (giving suggestions of opinion on issues of public interest) Application for a job.
c. One composition based on visual and/or verbal input may be descriptive or argumentative such as an article/a debate/a speech or a report One Very Long Answer Question containing internal choice, to be answered in 150-200 Words. (10x110 Marks)
d. Grammar - Voice, Narration, Types of Clauses
Section C
Literature Textbooks- 30 Marks
I. Eight Objective Type Questions- 4 from one poetry and 4 from one prose extract to least comprehension and appreciation. (8X1-08 Marks)
II. Five out of Seven short Answer Questions based on Prose/drama/Poetry from both texts (5X2-10 Marks)
III. One out of two Long Answer Questions to be answered in 120-150 words to test global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the texts. (6Marks) (flamingo)
IV. One out of two Long Answer Questions to be answered in 120-150 words to test global comprehension along with analysis and extrapolation. (6 Marks) (Vistas)
Prescribed Books
1. Flamingo: English Reader Published by Nationa! Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi.
2. Vistas: Supplementary Reader Published by National Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi
It is important to consider the detailed CGBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24 before preparing for the board exam. Make sure to download the latest CGBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2023-24 available on the official website of the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education to revise for the board exam.
