ICSE Class 10 English Literature exam 2026 concluded with students describing paper 2 as balanced and based on syllabus. ICSE English question paper 2026 included Drama, Poetry, and Prose sections featuring theme-oriented questions. Check details hereÂ
ICSE 10th English Literature Questions Paper Analysis
ICSE Class 10 English Literature Exam Analysis 2026: Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) conducted ICSE Class 10 English Literature exam 2026 across exam centres today at 1 PM. ICSE 10th English Paper 2 (Literature in English) exam is considered scoring subject yet analytical.Â
As per initial feedback, ICSE 10th English Literature 2026 question was balanced, moderate and based on prescribed syllabus. Students found ICSE Class 10th English paper to be a mix of direct textual questions and analytical, theme-based questions.
ICSE Class 10 English Literature 2026: Paper 2 Exam Pattern & Sections
ICSE English Literature exam 2026 class 10th was conducted for a duration of two hours. English question paper was divided into sections
| Section A |
Drama |
| Section B |
Poetry |
| Section C |
Prose |
Students were required to attempt questions from all three sections, with internal choices provided in each part.
ICSE 10th English Literature Section-wise Paper Analysis
ICSE English Paper 2 Section A Drama
Questions were asked from the prescribed drama text, focusing on:
- Character sketches
- Explanation of extracts
- Theme and context-based questions
- Reference-to-context type questions
Many students reported that extract-based questions were straightforward, especially for those who had revised important scenes thoroughly.
ICSE English Literature Section B Poetry
English paper 2 poetry section included
- Appreciation-based questions
- Figures of speech identification
- Central idea and theme explanation
- Short analytical answers
Students stated that questions required concept clarity and understanding of poems.
ICSE 10th English Literature Section C Prose
The prose section featured
- Short answer questions
- Extract-based explanations
- Theme and character analysis
- Moral/message of the story
ICSE Board Exam 2026 English Paper 2 Question Type: Extract-based, Short Answer, Analytical
With ICSE 10th English Literature exam 2026 now concluded, students will shift their focus to the upcoming papers. They must avoid over-analysing the completed exam and instead concentrate on revision strategies for the remaining subjects.
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