Updated 6 August 2026·18 chapters

CBSE Class 10 English — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 10 English syllabus for 2026-27: all 18 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 10 English course for 2026-27 has 18 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 10 English — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	A letter to God	Plot and Central Idea · Character Sketches · Themes and Messages
2	A Triumph of Surgery	Story Overview · Character Sketches · Theme and Message
3	Nelson Mandela : Long Walk to Freedom	Main Event and Setting · Meaning of Freedom and Political Emancipation · Courage, Humanity, and the Struggle Against Apartheid
4	The Thief's Story	Plot Overview · Characters · Themes and Message
5	Two Stories about Flying	His First Flight · The Black Aeroplane · How to Tell Wild Animals
6	The Midnight Visitor	Main Characters and Their Roles · Ausable as an Unusual Secret Agent · Plot Summary in Sequence
7	From the Diary of Anne Frank	Chapter Overview · Anne Frank: Life and Personality · The Diary and Kitty
8	Glimpses of India	A Baker from Goa · Coorg · Tea from Assam
9	A Question of Trust	Plot Summary · Character Sketches · Themes
10	Mijbil the Otter	Chapter Overview and Story Line · Mijbil's Behaviour and Character · Transport to London and the Airplane Episode
11	Footprints without Feet	Main Plot and Sequence of Events · Characters and Their Roles · Themes and Message
12	Madam Rides the Bus	Story Overview · Character Sketches · Theme and Message
13	The Making of a Scientist	Richard Ebright: Early Life and Interests · Role of Ebright’s Mother · From Collecting Butterflies to Real Science
14	The Sermon at Benares	Background of the Buddha · Kisa Gotami’s grief and search for medicine · The sermon and its message
15	The Necklace	Plot Summary · Characters · Themes and Message
16	The Proposal	Author, Form, and Main Idea · Characters and Their Traits · Plot Summary in Order
17	Bholi	Plot Overview · Character Sketches · Themes and Social Issues
18	The Book that Saved the Earth	Chapter Overview · Characters and Their Roles · Plot in Sequence

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Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 18 chapters of CBSE Class 10 English for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 10 English board exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 10 English syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 10 English course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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