CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026 LIVECBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026 : The Central Board of Secondary Education is set to conduct the Class 10 English Language and Literature examination and English Communicative Exam on February 21, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM in an offline format. With less than two days remaining, candidates need to begin their final syllabus review and complete any pending preparations. To assist with this strategic revision, we have compiled the most probable questions based on historical trends, alongside essential last-minute tips and high-priority topics to help students secure top marks.
CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026: Quick Facts
The following table displays quick facts related to CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature Exam 2026:
Particulars | Details |
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Exam Name | Secondary School Examination (Class X) |
Subject Name | English Language and Literature (Code 184) |
Conducted By | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
Exam Date | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
Exam Time | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (3 Hours) |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
Total Marks | 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment) |
Total Questions | 11 Compulsory Questions (with internal choices) |
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Negative Marking | None |
Pass Marks | 33% (Aggregate of Theory + Internal Assessment) |
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01 20 PM IST - 19 Feb'26
Grammar "Big Three" for Section B
Reported Speech (Commands & Requests), Tenses, and Subject-Verb Concord will form 70% of the 10-mark grammar section. Pay close attention to the change of pronouns and time expressions in indirect speech.
01 00 PM IST - 19 Feb'26
CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026: Analytical Paragraph Comparison from Section B
You will likely be asked to compare two sets of data. Use "linking words" like whereas, in contrast to, similarly, and starkly different to score full marks on "Fluency."
12 40 PM IST - 19 Feb'26
CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026: The "Letter to Editor" Dominance from Section B
While other formal letters exist, the "Letter to the Editor" regarding social or environmental issues remains the highest-probability topic. Focus on the formal layout and the specific phrase: "Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper..."
12 20 PM IST - 19 Feb'26
CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026: Case-Based Factual Data Interpretation from Section A
The second passage will likely include a bar graph, pie chart, or survey data. High probability topics for 2026 include Climate Change, Digital Literacy, or Indigenous Crafts.
12 00 PM IST - 19 Feb'26
CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026: Focus on "Inference" in Discursive Passages from Section A
Expect questions that don't just ask for facts but require you to "read between the lines." Practice identifying the writer’s tone (optimistic, critical, or neutral).
