CBSE Class 10 Hindi Course A (002) Syllabus 2026-27

1. Curriculum Aims and Vision

Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, this curriculum emphasizes Competency-Based Education, Art-Integrated Learning, and Experiential Learning. The primary goals are to:

  • Develop comprehensive linguistic skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
  • Encourage critical appreciation of creative literature.
  • Foster independent and logical oral and written expression.
  • Promote multilingualism, inclusivity, and sensitivity towards diverse cultures, religions, and genders through literature.
  • Equip students with practical language skills for modern communication mediums like print, electronic, and social media.

2. Course Structure and Marking Scheme

The evaluation consists of an annual board examination (80 marks) and internal assessments (20 marks) for a total of 100 marks.

Section (खंड) Description Marks
A (क) Reading Comprehension (अपठित बोध) 14
B (ख) Practical Grammar (व्यावहारिक व्याकरण) 16
C (ग) Textbooks (पाठ्यपुस्तक एवं पूरक पाठ्यपुस्तक) 30
D (घ) Creative Writing (रचनात्मक लेखन) 20
Total Theory Examination 80
Internal Assessment (आंतरिक मूल्यांकन) 20
Grand Total 100

3. Section-Wise Syllabus Overview

Section A: Reading Comprehension (अपठित बोध) - 14 Marks

  • Unseen Prose (गद्यांश): Approximately 250 words. Includes 3 MCQs and 2 Short Answer questions. (7 Marks)
  • Unseen Poetry (काव्यांश): Approximately 120 words. Includes 3 MCQs and 2 Short Answer questions. (7 Marks)

Section B: Practical Grammar (व्यावहारिक व्याकरण) - 16 Marks

Note: Students must answer 16 out of 20 provided questions.

  • Sentence structure based on composition (रचना के आधार पर वाक्य भेद): (4 Marks)
  • Voice (वाच्य): (4 Marks)
  • Parsing / Word Introduction (पद परिचय): (4 Marks)
  • Figures of Speech (अलंकार - उपमा, रूपक, उत्प्रेक्षा, अतिशयोक्ति, मानवीकरण): (4 Marks)

Section C: Textbooks (पाठ्यपुस्तक एवं पूरक पाठ्यपुस्तक) - 30 Marks

  • Prose Section (गद्य खंड - क्षितिज भाग 2): 5 MCQs based on an extract, and 3 subjective questions (out of 4) from prescribed chapters. (11 Marks)
  • Poetry Section (काव्य खंड - क्षितिज भाग 2): 5 MCQs based on an extract, and 3 subjective questions (out of 4) from prescribed poems. (11 Marks)
  • Supplementary Reader (पूरक पाठ्यपुस्तक - कृतिका भाग 2): 2 descriptive questions (out of 3) based on the chapters. (8 Marks)

Section D: Creative Writing (रचनात्मक लेखन) - 20 Marks

  • Paragraph Writing (अनुच्छेद लेखन): Writing on contemporary topics based on given cues in ~120 words. (6 Marks)
  • Letter Writing (पत्र लेखन): Formal or Informal letter in ~100 words. (5 Marks)
  • Resume or Email Writing (स्ववृत्त अथवा ई-मेल लेखन): Writing a resume for a job vacancy OR writing an email on diverse topics in ~80 words. (5 Marks)
  • Advertisement or Message Writing (विज्ञापन अथवा संदेश लेखन): Creating an advertisement OR writing a message (festivals, greetings) in ~40 words. (4 Marks)

4. Internal Assessment (आंतरिक मूल्यांकन)

The internal assessment tests consistent student progress and verbal language abilities.

  • Periodic Assessment (सामयिक आकलन): 5 Marks
  • Multiple Assessment (बहुविध आकलन): 5 Marks
  • Portfolio (पोर्टफोलियो): 5 Marks
  • Listening & Speaking Skills (श्रवण एवं वाचन): 5 Marks

5. Prescribed Books & Deleted Chapters

Prescribed Books (NCERT Latest Editions):

  • Kshitij, Part-2 (क्षितिज, भाग-2)
  • Kritika, Part-2 (कृतिका, भाग-2)
Omitted Topics (Questions will NOT be asked from these chapters):
  • Kshitij (Poetry): Dev - Savaiya, Kavitt; Girijakumar Mathur - Chhaya Mat Chhoona; Rituraj - Kanyadaan.
  • Kshitij (Prose): Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi - Stree-Shiksha Ke Virodhi Kutarkon Ka Khandan; Sarveshwar Dayal Saxena - Manviya Karuna Ki Divya Chamak.
  • Kritika: Ehi Thaiyan Jhulani Herani Ho Rama!; George Pancham Ki Naak.