CBSE class 10th English exam is scheduled to be held on February 21, 2026. Students appearing for CBSE board exam can check class 10th English question pattern and marking scheme here.
CBSE Class 10 English Board Exam 2026 Marking Scheme
CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct CBSE 10th English board exam on February 21, as per latest curriculum and assessment framework. As per schedule released, English (Communicative) and English (Language & Literature) will be held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Students appearing for English board exam must be aware of CBSE Class 10 question paper pattern and marking sheme that has already been released.
They can download CBSE Class 10th marking scheme for English and other subjects at cbse.gov.in. With CBSE marking scheme and paper pattern, students can understand question-wise and section-wise marks distribution. They can also know how CBSE Class 10 English answers are assessed based on grammar, vocabulary and presentation.
CBSE Class 10 English Question Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme
CBSE 10th English Language and Literature paper will be held for 80 marks. There will be 11 compulsory questions which are divided into three sections: Reading Skills, Grammar and Creative Writing Skills, and Literature Textbook.
| Sections |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|
| Section A: Reading Skills |
20 marks |
| Section B: Grammar and Creative Writing Skills |
10 marks |
| Section C: Literature Textbook |
40 marks |
CBSE English Communicative question paper will have 12 compulsory questions and are divided into these four sections
| Sections |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|
| Section A: Reading Skills |
22 marks |
| Section B: Writing Skills |
22 marks |
| Section C: Grammar |
10 marks |
| Section D: Literature |
26 marks |
How To Download Marking Scheme PDF For CBSE Class 10 English Board Exam 2026?
Students can check these steps to know how to download CBSE 10 English marking scheme PDF
- Go to official website cbseacademic.nic.in
- On homepage, click on either question paper or marking scheme.
- It will be automatically downloaded.
- Check and save it for future references.
Read More
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
Sanjana Surbhi is education focused content specialist with over five years of experience in education sector. She covers engineering and government exams. She holds Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Patn
Read Full Bio