CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2026: Complete Guide with PDF Download

The CBSE Class 10 English syllabus for 2026 is now available, and it outlines all the topics students need to prepare for in the board exams. This syllabus includes details for both Reading and Writing Skills, Grammar, and the Literature sections from the two NCERT textbooks – First Flight and Footprints Without Feet. Students who are aiming for good marks in English must understand the complete breakdown of marks and topics.

I’m writing this post because many students are still not sure what has been added, removed or changed in the English syllabus for 2026. Understanding the syllabus is the first step before starting proper preparation. Often, we study chapters or practise grammar topics that are not even part of the paper, simply because we don’t check the official syllabus. With the new session beginning, it’s important to have the latest information to avoid confusion. That’s why I have explained all the components of the English syllabus in simple language and also shared how to download the official PDF for your reference.

CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2026 – Overview

The English subject for Class 10 is divided into three main sections:

1. Section A – Reading

This part checks your ability to understand and analyse texts.

Factual passage (like news articles, event reports)
Discursive passage (like opinions or essays)

Both passages will test vocabulary, inference, tone, and understanding.

2. Section B – Writing & Grammar

Writing – 10 Marks

Formal Letter (complaint, enquiry, placing order etc.)
Analytical Paragraph based on graph/chart/cue

Grammar – 10 Marks
The following grammar topics will be included:

Tenses
Modals
Subject-verb concord
Reported speech
Determiners
Clauses

3. Section C – Literature

This section will have questions based on your textbooks:

First Flight (Prose & Poetry)

Prose:

A Letter to God
Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Two Stories About Flying
From the Diary of Anne Frank
Glimpses of India
Mijbil the Otter
Madam Rides the Bus
The Sermon at Benares
The Proposal (Play)

Poetry:

Dust of Snow
Fire and Ice
A Tiger in the Zoo
How to Tell Wild Animals
The Ball Poem
Amanda!
Animals
The Trees
Fog
The Tale of Custard the Dragon
For Anne Gregory

Footprints Without Feet (Supplementary Reader)

A Triumph of Surgery
The Thief’s Story
The Midnight Visitor
A Question of Trust
Footprints Without Feet
The Making of a Scientist
The Necklace
Bholi
The Book That Saved the Earth

Internal Assessment

This includes listening, speaking skills, classwork, projects and periodic tests.

Download PDF – CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2026

You can easily download the official syllabus PDF by following these steps:

Visit the CBSE Academic website: https://cbseacademic.nic.in
Click on ‘Curriculum’ and select ‘Secondary Curriculum’
Choose Class 10 and select English Language & Literature
Click on the syllabus PDF link to download

N.B: If you want to download the PDF then, CLICK HERE

Final Words

English is one of those subjects where smart preparation gives quick results. If you know the exact syllabus, you can plan your reading and revision time more effectively. Every year, I come across students who waste hours learning poems or grammar rules that were removed two years ago. Don’t make that mistake. Keep the syllabus PDF on your phone or print it and stick it on your wall. Follow it strictly and you’ll be surprised how much more confident you feel during exams. Start early and practise regularly – that’s the best way to make English your strong subject in Class 10.

CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 Expected by April 20: Check Date, Website and Result Details

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the Class 10 Result 2026 by April 20, according to earlier updates. This comes as a major change compared to previous years when results were usually announced in May. Once declared, students will be able to check their results online through the official CBSE websites by using their roll number and date of birth. The result will include subject-wise marks, total score, and pass status.

I am writing about this update because Class 10 results are a crucial turning point for students. From what I have seen, many students and parents eagerly wait for the result date but often get confused about timelines and official websites. With CBSE also introducing changes like two board exams from the 2026 academic session, it becomes even more important to stay informed. This article will help you understand the expected result date, how to check it, and what to expect.