- By Swati Kumar
- Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:35 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
CBSE Class 10 Hindi Sample Paper 2026: CBSE Hindi model papers are essential tools for preparation. With around 15 days left for the Class 10 Hindi exam 2026, solving sample papers helps students to get familiar with different patterns of questions asked and train them for any out-of-the-box possibilities.
Through these, you can get familiar with the question patterns asked over the years and develop techniques to answer difficult questions effectively. Monitor your mistakes and try not to repeat them in the final exams.
CBSE Class 10 Hindi Sample Paper 2025-26: Key Highlights
CBSE Class 10 Board exams will be conducted between February 17 and March 11, 2026, in offline modes across various centres. The Hindi paper will be worth 80 marks and held for a duration of 3 hours. It comprises long, short, and case-based questions.
Here are some key aspects related to the CBSE Class 10 Hindi Sample Paper.
Particulars | Details |
Board | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
Class | Class 10 |
Subject Name | Hindi Course A and Hindi Course B |
Subject Code | 002 and 085 |
Textbooks of Hindi A |
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Textbooks of Hindi B |
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Total Marks | 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment) |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Assessment Areas | Reading, Grammar, Literature, Writing, Oral Skills |
CBSE Class 10 Hindi (A) Exam: Marking Scheme
Familiarity with the marking scheme helps candidates to manage their time efficiently during the exam. Priority should be given to the high-weighted section over others. Check the following tables for the detailed marking scheme of the CBSE Class 10 Hindi A papers.
Section | Details | Marks |
A – अपठित बोध (Unseen Comprehension) | 1. गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न (MCQs + लघु उत्तरीय) – 7 | 14 |
2. काव्यांश आधारित प्रश्न (MCQs + लघु उत्तरीय) – 7 | ||
B – व्यावहारिक व्याकरण (Applied Grammar) | 3. वाक्य भेद (4 Qs) – 4 | 16 |
4. वाच्य परिवर्तन (4 Qs) – 4 | ||
5. पद परिचय (4 Qs) – 4 |
CBSE Class 10 Hindi (B) Exam: Marking Scheme
Hindi Course-B includes textbooks Sparsh Part-2 and Sanchayan Part-2. This is for students who select Hindi as the second language.
The details of the sectional-marking scheme are as follows for your convenience.
Section | Details | Marks |
A – अपठित बोध (Unseen Comprehension) | 1. गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न (MCQs + लघु उत्तरीय) – 7 | 14 |
2. गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न (MCQs + लघु उत्तरीय) – 7 | ||
B – व्यावहारिक व्याकरण (Applied Grammar) | 3. पदबंध (5 में से 4) – 4 | 16 |
4. वाक्य रूपांतरण (5 में से 4) – 4 | ||
5. समास (5 में से 4) – 4 | ||
6. मुहावरे (5 में से 4) – 4 | ||
C – पाठ्य पुस्तक एवं पूरक पाठ्य पुस्तक (Textbook & Supplementary Reader) | 7. गद्यांश आधारित MCQs – 5 | 28 |
8. गद्य पाठमाला से लघु उत्तरीय (3/4 Qs × 2 marks) – 6 | ||
9. काव्यांश आधारित MCQs – 5 | ||
10. काव्य पाठमाला से लघु उत्तरीय (3/4 Qs × 2 marks) – 6 | ||
11. पूरक पुस्तक से दीर्घ उत्तरीय (2/3 Qs × 3 marks) – 6 | ||
D – रचनात्मक लेखन (Creative Writing) | 12. अनुच्छेद लेखन (120 शब्द) – 5 | 22 |
13. पत्र लेखन (100 शब्द) – 5 | ||
14. सूचना लेखन (60 शब्द) – 4 | ||
15. विज्ञापन लेखन (40 शब्द) – 3 | ||
16. लघु कथा / ई-मेल लेखन – 5 |
CBSE Class 10 Hindi Sample Paper 2025-26: Download PDF
Candidates can download the Hindi A and B model papers from the link provided below for free. Solve different types of questions to boost your exam preparation.
