The ICSE Class 10 Hindi Syllabus 2025-26 is officially released by CISCE. It covers grammar, composition, letter writing, comprehension, and prescribed textbooks. Divided into Sections A & B, the theory paper is 80 marks. Internal assessment adds 20 marks. Prepare effectively!
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The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the ICSE 10th Hindi syllabus 2026 on its official website, cisce.org. You can opt for Hindi as your second language subject in class 10th. The syllabus for class 10th Hindi includes grammar, composition, letter writing, comprehension, and more.
The ICSE 10th Hindi syllabus is divided into 2 sections, including sections A and B. Section A covers the topics of composition, letter writing, grammar, and comprehension. Section B covers questions from the textbook, including structured questions. If you are preparing for the ICSE class 10th exam, read on to know the detailed ICSE 10th Hindi syllabus 2025-26!
While you can download the ICSE syllabus 2025-26 PDF from the official website, here is the direct link for the same:
| Particulars | PDF Link |
| ICSE Class 10 Hindi Syllabus 2025-26 | Download Here |
| ICSE Class 10 Prescribed Textbooks (Indian Languages) | Download Here |
The objective of the ICSE class 10 Hindi syllabus 2025-26 is to provide a comprehensive understanding of effective communication, elements of language, structural patterns of the language, grammar, vocabulary, and constructions. The table below contains the section-wise syllabus for ICSE 10th Hindi.
| Particulars | Analysis | Marks |
| Section A | ||
| Composition | A composition with short explanations, directions, descriptions, or narratives. | 15 |
| Letter | A letter from a choice of two subjects | 07 |
| Comprehension | An unseen passage of about 250 words | 10 |
| Grammar | Language vocabulary, Syntax & idioms | 08 |
| Synthesis in sentence construction, Formation of sentences in the language | ||
| Section B | ||
| Prescribed Textbooks | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | |
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Tabulated below is the ICSE class 10 Hindi syllabus for section A.
| Subsections | Marks | Topics Included |
| Composition | 15 Marks | Short explanations, directions, descriptions, or narratives |
| Letter | 7 Marks | Layout of the letter with its address, introduction, conclusion, etc. |
| Comprehension | 10 Marks | An unseen passage of about 250 words based on language. Questions will be asked based on the passage |
| Grammar | 8 Marks | Vocabulary, syntax, idioms, synthesis in sentence construction, and formation of sentences in the language |
You need to answer short-answer-type and structured questions in section B of the ICSE 10th Hindi syllabus. It covers 4 questions, designed to evaluate your comprehension skills. The detailed ICSE class 10 Hindi syllabus 2026 for Section A has been listed below:
| Subsections | Marks | Topics & Content Structure |
| Sahitya Sagar: Short Stories | 10 Marks | Analysis of themes, characters, and plot. Common stories include Baat Athani Ki, Kaki, and Maha Yagya Ka Purashkar. |
| Sahitya Sagar: Poems | 10 Marks | Explanation of poetic devices, central message, and context. Includes works like Sakhi, Girdhar Ki Kundaliya, and Swarg Bana Sakte Hain. |
| Naya Rasta (Novel) | 10 Marks | Focus on the narrative of Sushma, social issues, and character development throughout the chapters. |
| Ekanki Sanchay (Drama) | 10 Marks | Understanding dramatic structure, dialogues, and the significance of titles. Includes plays like Sanskar Aur Bhavna and Bahu Ki Vida. |
The prescribed textbooks according to the ICSE Hindi syllabus for class 10 2026 are given below.
Here are the short stories and poems in the 'Sahitya Sagar' textbook:
These are the chapters in the novel 'Ekanki Sanchay':
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The evaluation of the internal assessment under the ICSE examination 2025-26 for the Hindi subject consists of two or three assignments. The following are the important topics for assignments for internal assessment as per the ICSE class 10th Hindi syllabus 2025-26.
| Internal Assessment Areas | Topics |
| Oral | Land use pattern in different regions of India - acomparative analysis |
| The survey of a local market on the types of shops and services offered | |
| Creative Writing | Write short compositions in 300 to 400 words. |
| Oral | Prepared speech/declamation, impromptu speech/ debate/discussion |
| Report/interview, elocution, role-play/general conversation on selected topics | |
| Aural | Writing down the relevant or main points after listening to a conversation/talk/reading a short passage |
Here is the detailed class 10th ICSE Hindi exam pattern:
| Sections | Paper 1 - Theory | Marks |
| Language | Composition | 40 |
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Comprehension
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| Grammar | ||
| Prescribed Texts | Sahitya Sagar: A collection of ICSE Short Stories & Poems | 40 |
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Novel: Naya Raasta - Sushma Agarwal
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Ekanki Sanchay: A collection of ICSE One Act Plays
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| PAPER 2 - PROJECT WORK Listening Skills + Creative Writing + Assignments (Literature) |
20 | |
| Total | 100 | |
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