CBSE Class 10 Previous Year English Question Paper: Check weightage here
The Board will conduct the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) exam on February 21, 2026. The written exam will be held in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the final date sheet of board exams 2026. With CBSE 10th board exams 2026 around the corner, it is time for students to accelerate their preparation. The CBSE Class 10th Main examinations for the academic year 2025-26 will be conducted from February 17 to March 10, 2026.
Undoubtedly, English is one of the scoring subjects. Students can choose between English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) depending on their choice. It is to be noted that the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) Exam (Subject Code 101) and English (Language and Literature (Subject Code 184) will be conducted on February 21, 2026.
Students who are aspiring for a perfect score in CBSE Class 10 English should get familair with the exam pattern, weightage and important topics. One can get these all by solving previous year question papers.
CBSE Class 10 English exam 2026 highlights
| Board | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
|---|---|
| Standard | Class 10 |
| Subject | English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) |
| Subject code | 101 and 184 |
| Science exam date | February 21, 2026 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total number of questions | 11 |
CBSE Class 10 English Language previous year question paper pdf
CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature weightage
- Reading Comprehension: 20 marks
- Writing Skills and Grammar: 20 marks
- Language through Literature: 40 marks
- Total: 80 marks