CBSE Class 10th English Paper 2025 Marking Scheme:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board examinations are scheduled for February-March 2025. Students of classes 10 and 12 will start their board exams from February 15. The official date sheet and timetable are available on the CBSE website, cbse.gov.in (CBSE Datesheet & Time Table 2025), and the exams will begin at 10:30 AM. It is crucial to understand the marking scheme before the board exams, enabling students to create an effective study plan.
In fact, the CBSE 10th board exams will be conducted from February 15 to March 18, 2025. Today, we present the section-wise marking scheme for the CBSE 10th Board Exam 2025 English paper. This marking scheme has been released on the official CBSE website. The first paper for secondary school, which is the 10th class, is the English paper (Communicative/ Language and Literature), scheduled for February 15, 2025. To view the 10th class marksheet, click
Marking Scheme of the English (Language and Literature) Paper.
This paper is valued at 80 marks and includes 3 sections. See the section-wise marking scheme here:
Exam Structure
Section
Description
Marks
Section A Reading 20 marksSection B Writing and Grammar 20 marksSection C Literature 40 marks
1. Section A: Reading (20 Marks)
This includes 2 passages (unseen):Descriptive Passage: 10 marks (long text)Factual Passage: 10 marks (data-based or dialogue)
Marking Scheme
Full marks for each correct answer. No negative marking. Step-wise marks for correct word limit and accurate answers.
2. Section B: Writing and Grammar (20 Marks)
(a) Writing (10 Marks)
Formal Letter/Email/Paragraph Writing: Weightage - 5 marks.
Marking Scheme:
Content: 2 marks.Language and Grammar: 2 marks.Format: 1 mark.
Creative Writing (Story Writing): 5 marks
Marking Scheme:
Content: 2 marks.Creativity and Format: 2 marks.Grammar: 1 mark.
(b) Grammar: (10 Marks)
Question Types: Gap filling, Editing, and Dialogue Completion.1 mark for each correct answer.
3. Section C: Literature (40 Marks)
(a) Short Answer Questions
Weightage: 2x4 = 8 marks.From the textbook (First Flight) and supplementary reader (Footprints Without Feet).Answer length: 30-40 words.Marks based on content and accuracy.
(b) Long Answer Questions
Text-based questions: 8 marks.Questions from the textbook: 100-120 words.Content: 5 marks.Organization and Grammar: 3 marks.Theme-based questions: 6 marks.Focused on the main ideas and themes described in the text: 80-100 words.
(c) Extract Based Questions on Poems
Weightage: 8 marks.Based on understanding and interpreting extracts from poems.General marking guidelines require clarity and logical sequence in answer writing.Word limit: Marks may be deducted for exceeding or falling short of the word limit.Grammar and Spelling: Pay attention to correct grammar and spelling.Textbook Content: Only answers based on curriculum content will be accepted.
Tips for Students
Focus on Reading Skills: Carefully read the passages and provide precise answers.
Practice Writing and Grammar: Practice formal letter and story writing along with grammar-based questions.
Understand the Key Ideas in Literature: Pay attention to the themes and characters in all texts and poems.
Understand the Paper Pattern: Solve CBSE sample papers and follow the blueprint.
This marking scheme will help students perform better in exams and guide their preparation effectively.
CBSE Board Exam 2025 Guidelines: Essential Instructions
Here are important guidelines issued by the examination controller Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj:- 75% attendance is mandatory to sit for the exams.- No student will be allowed to take the exams without an admit card.- Ample gap between two subjects has been provided so that students have adequate time for preparation.
- Timetable for Class 12 considers entrance exams, allowing students to prepare well for both exams.- Teachers from all subjects won’t be away from school simultaneously during evaluations.- Timetable prepared considering over 40,000 subject combinations ensuring no student has two subjects on the same day.- It's mandatory to score at least 33% in each subject and in total.
