TheCBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature board examinationheld on February 21, 2026, was met with generally positive feedback from students and educators across India. According to initial reviews, the overall difficulty level waseasy to moderate, with most questions drawn directly from the prescribed NCERT curriculum and sample papers, enabling well-prepared students to attempt the paper confidently.
Section-wise analysis suggests that thereading comprehensionpassages were clear and scoring, often requiring straightforward understanding rather than nuanced interpretation. Similarly, thewriting and grammar sectionswere familiar and direct, focusing on letter writing, paragraph composition and rule-based grammar questions that students had regularly practiced during their board preparation.
Theliterature sectionfeatured questions based on the prescribed textbooks that most students found manageable, particularly those who grasped themes, character motivations and figurative language. Teachers noted that the paper rewarded thorough preparation and clarity of thought rather than rote memorization, reflecting the CBSE’s emphasis on competency-based learning.
Overall, students reported that the English exam was more scoring and less time-pressured compared to some other subjects like Mathematics, allowing many to complete the paper within the given three hours. Most responses described the paper as balanced, with a fair distribution of marks across reading, writing, grammar, and literature sections.
