Updated 6 August 2026·27 chapters

NIOS Class 10 English — Syllabus 2026-27

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

About this syllabus

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

NIOS Class 10 English — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Snake Bite	Story Summary · Character Sketches · Vocabulary and Word Meanings
2	How The Squirrel Got His Stripes	Story Summary · Character Sketches · Theme and Message
3	Kondiba-A Hero	Story Summary and Main Events · Character Sketches · Themes and Message
4	Tall Trees	Poem Summary · Stanza-wise Meaning · Poetic Devices
5	A Tiger Comes To Town -I	Story Overview and Central Idea · Major Events in Sequence · Characters and Their Reactions
6	A Tiger Comes To Town-II	Story Summary and Main Idea · Important Events in Order · Character Sketches
7	The Shoeshine	Chapter Overview and Central Idea · Plot Summary and Key Events · Character Sketches
8	A Birthday Letter	The Letter and Its Main Idea · Themes and Message of the Letter · Freedom Struggle and Great Leaders
9	Nine Gold Medals	Chapter Overview · Plot and Sequence of Events · Main Themes and Message
10	Noise How it Affects Our Lives	Noise and Sound · Measuring Sound and Important Decibel Values · Effects of Noise on Health
11	My Elder Brother	Story Overview and Central Idea · The Quarrel and Its Cause · Reconciliation and Character of Valodya
12	Indian Weavers	Core idea and structure · Stanza-wise revision · Literary devices and style
13	The Last Stone Mason	Story Overview and Central Theme · Character Sketches · Important Events in the Story
14	Stealing and Atonement	Chapter Summary · Gandhiji's Smoking Habit and Suicide Attempt · The Theft of Gold and Confession
15	My Vision For India	Core Message and Theme · Important Facts About Dr. Kalam · First Vision: Freedom
16	My Only Cry	Central Idea and Theme · Speaker, Address, and Pronoun Shift · Important Messages from the Poem
17	Caring For Others	Part 1: Mother Teresa and the Home for the Dying · Part 2: Janki Iyer and Ananda Bharati · Part 3: Bhagya's Choice and Determination
18	The Little Girl	Plot and Central Idea · Characters and Their Roles · Major Themes
19	A Prayer For Healing	Central Idea and Theme · Poem Structure and Refrain · Stanza-wise Meaning
20	New Good Things From Rubbish	Main Idea and Message · Paper, Plastic, Metal, and Glass · Landfills, Composting, and Green Habits
21	The Village Pharmacy	The central idea of the chapter · Kumbakonam tragedy and remembrance · Grandfather's knowledge of neem
22	The Truth	Central Idea and Theme · Stanza-wise Summary · Important Quoted Lines
23	The Return of The Lion	Plot Summary · Characters and Their Roles · Themes and Message
24	Co-Operate and Prosper	Main Idea of the Chapter · Dr. Verghese Kurien and the Amul Success Story · Values of Co-operation and Rural Development
25	Once Upon a Time	Chapter Overview and Central Idea · Stanza-wise Summary and Meaning · Literary Devices and Poetic Techniques
26	Ustad Bismillah Khan	Life and Background · Training, Practice, and Musical Growth · Shehnai and Its Importance
27	The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk	Story Overview and Main Events · Character Sketches · Themes and Message

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
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 NIOS Class 10 English Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 27 chapters of NIOS Class 10 English for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for NIOS 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 NIOS Class 10 English syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current NIOS 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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