Hindi Syllabus Class 10 CBSE 2025-26 – FREE PDF, Exam Pattern and Marks Weightage for Course A

Section

Description

Marks

A

Unseen Comprehension

14

B

Grammar

16

C

Textbook and Supplementary Reader

30

D

Creative Writing

20

Total Marks: 80 (Annual Board Examination) + 20 (Internal Examination)

S.No.

Topic/Content

Sub Marks

1

Unseen Passage and Poem - comprehension, reflection, analysis, appreciation, etc. based on multiple-choice, very short answer, and short answer questions

i.

One unseen passage of approximately 250 words with three 1-mark multiple-choice questions, two 2-mark very short answer questions, and two 2-mark short answer questions

7

ii.

One unseen poem of approximately 120 words with three 1-mark multiple-choice questions, two 2-mark very short answer questions, and two 2-mark short answer questions

7

Total

14

S.No.

Topic/Content

Marks

1

Grammar-based on topics like sentence correction, word formation, etc. through multiple-choice, very short answer, and short answer questions

16

S.No.

Topic/Content

Marks

A

Prose Section (Kshitij Part 2)

I

Knowledge, comprehension, and expression based on the prescribed lessons with five 1-mark multiple-choice questions

5

II.

Knowledge, comprehension, and expression based on the prescribed lessons with three questions (25-30 words limit), out of four questions

6

Total

11

B

Poetry Section (Kshitij Part 2)

I

Based on the prescribed poems with five 1-mark multiple-choice questions

5

II.

Knowledge, comprehension, and expression based on the prescribed poems with three questions (25-30 words limit), out of four questions

6

Total

11

C

Supplementary Reader (Kritika Part 2)

I

Two questions based on the prescribed lessons (40-60 words limit), out of three questions

8

Total

8

S.No.

Topic/Content

Marks

i

Ability to express ideas logically and coherently based on given topics, events, or situations in approximately 120 words (e.g., essays, articles, etc.)

6

ii

Ability to express opinions on formal or informal topics in approximately 100 words (e.g., letters)

5

iii

Writing based on personal experiences or day-to-day events in approximately 80 words (e.g., diary entry, emails)

5

iv

Short writing tasks related to a topic in approximately 40 words (e.g., messages, notices)

4

Total

20

Exam Type

Marks

Annual Board Examination

80

Internal Assessment

20

Overall Total

100

Sr. No.

Type of Assessment

Marks

a

Periodic Test

5

b

Multiple Assessments

5

c

Portfolio

5

d

Subject Enrichment Activity (Listening and Speaking Skills)

5

Textbook

Section

Lesson Title

Kshitij, Part - 2

Poetry Section

Dev - Savera, Kavita (Entire Lesson)  - Girija Kumar Mathur - Chhaya Mat Churna (Entire Lesson)  - Rituraj - Kayadaana (Entire Lesson)

Prose Section

- Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi - Stree-Shiksha ke Virodhi Kutarkon ka Khandan (Entire Lesson)  - Suryakant Tripathi Nirala - Manavi Karuna Ki Divya Chamak (Entire Lesson)

Kritika, Part - 2

Prose Section

- Pushi Teyin Jhuklini Herani Ho Rama! (Entire Lesson)  - George Pancham Ki Naak (Entire Lesson)

S.No

Important Study Materials for Class 10 Hindi 

1.

CBSE Class 10 Hindi Previous Year Question Paper

2.

CBSE Class 10 Hindi Sample Paper

3.

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Hindi Kritika

4.

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Hindi Kshitij

5.

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Hindi Sanchayan

6.

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Hindi Sparsh