ICSE Class 10 Hindi exam 2026 has been conducted today. As per initial feedback, ICSE 10th Hindi paper had grammar and comprehension sections that were relatively easy and scoring. Check detailed ICSE Hindi exam analysis hereÂ
ICSE 10th Hindi Exam Analysis 2026: Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) concluded ICSE exam for Hindi today at 2 PM. Students who appeared of exam shared that there were question from grammar and comprehension, creative writing and literature sections that required detailed preparation and time management. As per initial reaction of students and ICSE 10th Hindi exam analysis, paper demanded balanced preparation across all sections. Â
Based on prescribed prose and poetry texts, students also had to answer extract-based and short/long answer questions. This section was moderately challenging but predictable if the syllabus was completed.
Overview of ICSE Class 10 Hindi Exam 2026
The Hindi paper follows a traditional structure that tests students across writing skills, comprehension, grammar, and literature, aligned with the ICSE syllabus.
| Overview |
Specifications |
|---|---|
| Duration |
3 Hours |
| Marks |
80 marks for theory + 20 marks for internal assessment |
| Mode |
Pen-and-paper offline examination |
ICSE 10th Hindi Question Paper PatternÂ
ICSE Class 10 Hindi paper in 2026 maintained a balanced and clear structure, similar to previous years.
The structure allows students to shift easily between creative writing, analytical comprehension, grammar application, and text-based literary questions.
| Update |
Sections |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A |
Composition (Essay & Letter), Unseen Comprehension, Grammar |
40 |
| Section B |
Literature: Prose & Poetry (Extract-based & short/long answers) |
40 |
| Internal Assessment |
Project Work/Speaking & Listening Skills |
20 |
ICSE 10th Hindi Difficulty Level 2026Â
Based on early feedback from students, overall difficulty level of ICSE Hindi paper was moderate. Many students said that the Hindi exam was moderately difficult, with some parts being scoring and while others like long writing tasks, needed more time.
Grammar and MCQ questions were easier and direct based on textbook. The comprehension passage was manageable for students who practised reading unseen passages regularly. However, creative and long-answer writing questions like essays asked for more detailed responses and strong vocabulary.
| Overview |
Difficulty level |
|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty |
Moderate |
| Grammar |
Easy to Moderate |
| Comprehension Passage |
Moderate |
| Essay/Creative Writing |
Moderate |
| Literature |
Moderate |
ICSE 10th Hindi Exam Analysis 2026 Student’s Reaction
While there’s no official board report yet on exact marks distribution for Hindi paper 2026, ICSE 10th exam reviews based on question solutions and student suggest, Grammar and comprehension were fair and direct. Many students found creative writing the most time-consuming and challenging part, especially essays.
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