CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Hindi 2025-26

Hindi is not just a school subject; it is the cultural and emotional lifeline of India. From the lyrical verses of Kabir to the stories that echo down the generations, we begin to explore this linguistic heritage of India as students of Class 10. This guide provides you with the complete syllabus of class 10th Hindi to prepare for the final board exam and also to connect with the heart of Bharat — the Hindi language.

1.0Overview of CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Hindi

The CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Hindi is divided into four major portions, each designed to assess the overall proficiency of students in the language:

• Reading Comprehension (अपठित बोध)
• Grammar (व्यावहारिक व्याकरण)
• Literature (पाठ्यपुस्तक एवं पूरक पाठ्यपुस्तक)
• Writing Skills (रचनात्मक लेखन)  

Each of these portions assesses the students' creativity, critical thinking, and grammatical skills through a theoretical exam of 80 marks and an internal assessment of 20 marks. 

2.0CBSE Chapterwise-Weightage for Class 10 Hindi

3.0Detailed CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Hindi

The CBSE Class 10 Hindi syllabus for the 2025-26 academic year has been released and is divided into two courses: Hindi Course A (Code 002) and Hindi Course B (Code 085). Students choose one based on their interest and prior exposure to Hindi literature. Here's a detailed breakdown of both syllabi.

CBSE Class 10 Hindi Course A (Code 002) - Detailed Syllabus for 2025-26

This course is designed for students with a stronger foundation and deeper interest in Hindi literature.

I. अपठित बोध (Unseen Comprehension) - 10 Marks

• अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen Prose Passage): 1 passage (5 marks) - Based on factual, descriptive, or literary text.
• अपठित काव्यांश (Unseen Poetry Excerpt): 1 excerpt (5 marks) - Based on a poem.
• • Questions will be objective (MCQs).

II. व्याकरण (Grammar) - 16 Marks

• रचना के आधार पर वाक्य भेद (Sentence Transformation based on Structure): 4 marks
• वाच्य (Voice - Active and Passive): 4 marks
• पद परिचय (Introduction to Parts of Speech): 4 marks
• अलंकार (Figures of Speech): 4 marks
• • Questions will be objective (MCQs).

III. पाठ्यपुस्तकें (Textbooks) - 34 Marks

• Prescribed Textbooks:
• • क्षितिज, भाग - 2 (Kshitij, Part-2) - For Prose and Poetry
  • कृतिका, भाग - 2 (Kritika, Part-2) - For Supplementary Reading
• From Kshitij, Part-2:
• • पठित गद्यांश (Comprehension from Prose): 1 excerpt from a prescribed prose chapter (7 marks - MCQs).
  • पठित काव्यांश (Comprehension from Poetry): 1 excerpt from a prescribed poetry chapter (7 marks - MCQs).
  • गद्य खंड (Prose Section - Short/Long Answer Questions): 6 marks (2 questions of 3 marks each from prose chapters).
  • काव्य खंड (Poetry Section - Short/Long Answer Questions): 6 marks (2 questions of 3 marks each from poetry chapters).
• From Kritika, Part-2:
• • पूरक पाठ्यपुस्तक के पाठों पर आधारित प्रश्न (Questions based on Supplementary Reader): 8 marks (2 questions of 4 marks each from Kritika chapters).

IV. लेखन (Writing Skills) - 20 Marks

• अनुच्छेद लेखन (Paragraph Writing): 6 marks (approx. 120 words, based on given hints/topic, choose 1 out of 3).
• पत्र लेखन (Letter Writing): 5 marks (Formal or Informal, choose 1 out of 2).
• स्ववृत्त लेखन / औपचारिक ई-मेल लेखन (Resume Writing / Formal E-mail Writing): 5 marks (choose 1 out of 2).
• विज्ञापन लेखन / संदेश लेखन (Advertisement Writing / Message Writing): 4 marks (choose 1 out of 2, approx. 30-40 words).

Prescribed Chapters (Kshitij, Part-2):

• काव्य खंड (Poetry Section):
• 1. सूरदास - पद
  2. तुलसीदास - राम-लक्ष्मण-परशुराम संवाद
  3. जयशंकर प्रसाद - आत्मकथ्य
  4. सूर्यकांत त्रिपाठी 'निराला' - उत्साह, अट नहीं रही है
  5. नागार्जुन - यह दंतुरित मुसकान, फसल
  6. गिरिजाकुमार माथुर - छाया मत छूना
  7. ऋतुराज - कन्यादान
  8. मंगलेश डबराल - संगतकार (Note: Some chapters like 'देव' by देव (Dev) and 'संवैये और कवित्त' by देव (Dev) might have been removed or rationalized in the new syllabus. Always check the official CBSE document.)
• गद्य खंड (Prose Section):
• 1. स्वयं प्रकाश - नेताजी का चश्मा
  2. रामवृक्ष बेनीपुरी - बालगोबिन भगत
  3. यशपाल - लखनवी अंदाज़
  4. मन्नू भंडारी - एक कहानी यह भी
  5. महावीर प्रसाद द्विवेदी - स्त्री शिक्षा के विरोधी कुतर्कों का खंडन
  6. यतींद्र मिश्र - नौबतखाने में इबादत
  7. भदंत आनंद कौसल्यायन - संस्कृति (Note: Chapters like 'लखनवी अंदाज़' by यशपाल and 'मानवीय करुणा की दिव्य चमक' by सर्वेश्वर दयाल सक्सेना might have undergone rationalization. Verify with the latest CBSE syllabus PDF.)

Prescribed Chapters (Kritika, Part-2):

1. माता का आँचल - शिवपूजन सहाय
2. साना-साना हाथ जोड़ि - मधु कांकरिया
3. मैं क्यों लिखता हूँ? - अज्ञेय (Note: Chapters like 'जॉर्ज पंचम की नाक' and 'एही ठैयाँ झुलनी हेरानी हो रामा!' might have been removed. Confirm with the official syllabus.)

CBSE Class 10 Hindi Course B (Code 085) - Detailed Syllabus for 2025-26

This course focuses more on practical language application and basic communication skills.

I. अपठित बोध (Unseen Comprehension) - 10 Marks

• अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen Prose Passage): 1 passage (5 marks) - Based on factual, descriptive, or literary text.
• अपठित काव्यांश (Unseen Poetry Excerpt): 1 excerpt (5 marks) - Based on a poem.
• • Questions will be objective (MCQs).

II. व्याकरण (Grammar) - 16 Marks

• पदबंध (Phrase): 4 marks
• रचना के आधार पर वाक्य रूपांतरण (Sentence Transformation based on Structure): 4 marks
• समास (Compounds): 4 marks
• मुहावरे (Idioms): 4 marks
• • Questions will be objective (MCQs).

III. पाठ्यपुस्तकें (Textbooks) - 34 Marks

• Prescribed Textbooks:
• • स्पर्श, भाग - 2 (Sparsh, Part-2) - For Prose and Poetry
  • संचयन, भाग - 2 (Sanchayan, Part-2) - For Supplementary Reading
• From Sparsh, Part-2:
• • पठित गद्यांश (Comprehension from Prose): 1 excerpt from a prescribed prose chapter (7 marks - MCQs).
  • पठित पद्यांश (Comprehension from Poetry): 1 excerpt from a prescribed poetry chapter (7 marks - MCQs).
  • गद्य खंड (Prose Section - Short/Long Answer Questions): 6 marks (2 questions of 3 marks each from prose chapters).
  • काव्य खंड (Poetry Section - Short/Long Answer Questions): 6 marks (2 questions of 3 marks each from poetry chapters).
• From Sanchayan, Part-2:
• • पूरक पाठ्यपुस्तक के पाठों पर आधारित प्रश्न (Questions based on Supplementary Reader): 8 marks (2 questions of 4 marks each from Sanchayan chapters).

IV. लेखन (Writing Skills) - 20 Marks

• अनुच्छेद लेखन (Paragraph Writing): 6 marks (approx. 120 words, based on given hints/topic, choose 1 out of 3).
• औपचारिक पत्र लेखन (Formal Letter Writing): 5 marks (choose 1 out of 2).
• सूचना लेखन (Notice Writing): 4 marks (approx. 30-40 words, choose 1 out of 2).
• विज्ञापन लेखन (Advertisement Writing): 5 marks (approx. 30-40 words, choose 1 out of 2).
• लघु कथा लेखन / औपचारिक ई-मेल लेखन (Short Story Writing / Formal Email Writing): 5 marks (choose 1 out of 2).

Prescribed Chapters (Sparsh, Part-2):

• काव्य खंड (Poetry Section):
• 1. कबीर - साखी
  2. मीरा - पद
  3. मैथिलीशरण गुप्त - मनुष्यता
  4. सुमित्रानंदन पंत - पर्वत प्रदेश में पावस
  5. वरेन डंगवाल - तोप
  6. कैफ़ी आज़मी - कर चले हम फ़िदा
  7. रवींद्रनाथ ठाकुर - आत्मत्राण (Note: Chapters like 'बिहारी के दोहे' by बिहारी, 'मधुर-मधुर मेरे दीपक जल' by महादेवी वर्मा might have been removed. Always refer to the latest official document.)
• गद्य खंड (Prose Section):
• 1. प्रेमचंद - बड़े भाई साहब
  2. सीताराम सेकसरिया - डायरी का एक पन्ना
  3. लीलाधर मंडलोई - तताँरा-वामीरो कथा
  4. प्रह्लाद अग्रवाल - तीसरी कसम के शिल्पकार शैलेंद्र
  5. निदा फ़ाज़ली - अब कहाँ दूसरे के दुःख से दुखी होने वाले
  6. रवींद्र केलेकर - पतझड़ में टूटी पत्तियाँ (गिन्नी का सोना, जैन की देन)
  7. हबीब तनवीर - कारतूस (Note: Chapters like 'गिरगिट' by अंतोन चेखव might have been removed. Verify with the latest CBSE syllabus PDF.)

Prescribed Chapters (Sanchayan, Part-2):

1. हरिहर काका - मिथिलेश्वर
2. सपनों के-से दिन - गुरदयाल सिंह
3. टोपी शुक्ला - राही मासूम रज़ा

4.0Internal Assessment (आंतरिक मूल्यांकन)

The Internal assessment evaluates a student's overall performance beyond the final exam, throughout the academic year. The assessment is divided into four major portions, each carrying 5 marks, totalling 20 marks. Here’s how these 20 marks are distributed among different components: 

5.0Study Smart, Not Hard: Study Aids for a Strong Exam Prep

Although the NCERTs are good enough to give a basic idea of the topics included in the CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Hindi, relying only on these textbooks may lead to a lack of practice for a wide range of advanced questions. Here is a list of essential resources, incorporating which in your current exam preparation strategy can help gain extra practice for unexpected questions in the exam:  

1. Previous Year Question Papers: PYQs aid you in becoming accustomed to the kind of questions typically posed in the actual exam. It also indicates which subjects are commonly repeated so that you can concentrate more on those. You will also be able to enhance your speed and time management by solving with a timer.
2. Sample Papers: These are prepared as sample tests to simulate the current exam pattern. Practising them provides you with a realistic exam feel and allows you to check your level of preparation. Regularly practising with sample papers increases your confidence.
3. Support Material: These books provided by the CBSE assist you in learning major points in an easy, systematic form. Support material contains a summary of every chapter of both books, extra questions for grammar practice, previous year and sample question papers.
4. Flashcards: Make flashcards for grammar rules, literary devices, idioms, and tricky words. Flashcards are excellent revision tools that aid you in remembering things better.
5. Reference Books: A number of reference books with extra questions, explanations of grammar, and sample answers are available online or in the market.  These give you an in-depth understanding of the topic and make you a better analyst. Some of these books are: 

• Golden Hindi 
• Arihant's "All in One" 
• Oswaal 
• U-Like's question banks

6. NCERT Solutions: These solutions provide step-by-step responses to textbook questions. They assist you in knowing how to present your answers in a proper manner, which is important while taking exams.

6.0Quick Tips to Ace the Hindi Exam

• Know the blueprint beforehand: Go through the weightage of Reading, Grammar, Literature and Writing so that you can schedule your study hours properly.
• Practice reading unseen passages weekly: Practice both prose and poetry on a timer to gain speed and confidence.
• Maintain a grammar drill schedule: Go through sandhi, samās, upsarg-pratyay and alankār through brief daily exercises to prevent last-minute jitters.
• Take micro-summaries: After every prose or poem, write a 3-line gist to solidify the theme and message.
• Refine your formats: Practice writing paragraphs, letters, e-mails and dialogues within the word count to produce sharp, formatted answers.
• Practice past papers under timed conditions: This hones time management skills and exposes recurring question patterns.
• Maximise internal-assessment marks: Participate actively in speaking, listening, portfolio tasks and creative tasks—they account for a precious 20 marks.

Get exam-ready with confidence! Understand the CBSE syllabus for Class 10 Hindi, use the right resources, and practice smartly.