- By Talibuddin Khan
- Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:35 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
CBSE Class 10th Sample Paper 2024-25 English: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in December announced the schedule for the CBSE Board Exams 2025. The date sheet was released well in advance — 86 days before the commencement of exams — providing students with ample time to prepare. As per the schedule, the CBSE Class 10 Board Exams will begin on February 15, 2025, and will continue until March 18, 2025. Similarly, the Class 12 Board Exams will also start on February 15, 2025, but will extend until April 4, 2025.
As the exams approach, students must utilise the sample paper to prepare thoroughly. Earlier last month, the CBSE released the sample paper for the Class 10 English Language and Literature examination. This sample paper provides students with a comprehensive overview of the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, serving as a crucial tool for effective preparation.
CBSE Class 10 English Exam Structure and Content:
The English Language and Literature exam is divided into three sections:
1. Section A: Reading Skills (20 marks):
- This section assesses students' ability to comprehend and interpret unseen passages.
2. Section B: Grammar and Creative Writing Skills (20 marks)
- Grammar: Questions evaluating grammatical concepts and usage.
- Creative Writing: Tasks such as formal letter writing and analytical paragraph writing based on given prompts.
3. Section C: Literature Textbook (40 marks)
- Questions based on the prescribed literature, including extracts for reference, short answer questions, and long answer questions focusing on themes, plots, and character analyses.
CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2024-25 PDF Download - English Communicative, Language & Literature

Key Highlights from CBSE Class 10 English Sample Paper
- Reading Comprehension: Students will encounter passages followed by questions that test their understanding and analytical abilities.
- Grammar: The grammar section includes questions that require students to demonstrate their grasp of language mechanics.
- Creative Writing: Tasks such as writing formal letters and analytical paragraphs are designed to assess students' writing skills and their ability to express ideas coherently.
- Literature: This section involves questions that encourage students to delve deeper into the texts, fostering a thorough understanding of the material.
CBSE Class 10 Exam Schedule 2025
The Class 10 exams will commence on Saturday, February 15, with English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) as the first subjects. Over the following weeks, students will appear for examinations in subjects including Mathematics, Science, Social Science, various languages, and vocational courses. The duration of each exam will vary between two to three hours.
CBSE 10th Exam Days, Date and Time | Subject Code | Subject Name |
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Saturday, 15-Feb-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 101 | English (Communicative) |
184 | English (Language and Literature) | |
Monday, 17-Feb-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 036 | Hindustani Music (Per Ins) |
131 | Rai | |
132 | Gurung | |
133 | Tamang | |
134 | Sherpa | |
254 | Elements of Book Keeping & Accountancy | |
418 | Physical Activity Trainer | |
Tuesday, 18-Feb-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 403 | Security |
404 | Automotive | |
405 | Introduction to Financial Markets | |
406 | Introduction to Tourism | |
407 | Beauty & Wellness | |
408 | Agriculture | |
409 | Food Production | |
410 | Front Office Operations | |
411 | Banking & Insurance | |
412 | Marketing & Sales | |
414 | Apparel | |
415 | Multi-Media | |
416 | Multi Skill Foundation Course | |
419 | Data Science | |
420 | Electronics & Hardware | |
421 | Foundation Skills for Sciences | |
422 | Design Thinking & Innovation | |
Thursday, 20-Feb-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 086 | Science |
Saturday, 22-Feb-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 018 | French |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 119 | Sanskrit (Communicative) |
122 | Sanskrit | |
Tuesday, 25-Feb-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 087 | Social Science |
Thursday, 27-Feb-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 003 | Urdu Course-A |
005 | Bengali | |
006 | Tamil | |
009 | Marathi | |
010 | Gujarati | |
011 | Manipuri | |
308 | Urdu Course-B | |
Friday, 28-Feb-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 002 | Hindi Course-A |
Hindi Course-B |
Saturday, 1-Mar-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Painting | |
Monday, 3rd March, 2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 413 | Health Care |
Wednesday, 5-Mar-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 154 | Elements of Business |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 401 | Retail |
Thursday, 6-Mar-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 017 | Tibetan |
020 | German | |
076 | National Cadet Corps | |
088 | Bhoti | |
089 | Telugu - Telangana | |
092 | Bodo | |
093 | Tangkhul | |
094 | Japanese | |
095 | Bhutia | |
096 | Spanish | |
097 | Kashmiri | |
098 | Mizo | |
099 | Bahasa Melayu | |
Monday, 10-Mar-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 041 | Mathematics Standard |
241 | Mathematics Basic | |
Wednesday, 12-Mar-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 007 | Telugu |
016 | Arabic | |
021 | Russian | |
023 | Persian | |
024 | Nepali | |
025 | Limboo | |
026 | Lepcha | |
031 | Carnatic Music (Vocal) | |
032 | Carnatic Music (Melodic Instruments) | |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 033 | Carnatic Music (Percussion Instruments) |
034 | Hindustani Music (Vocal) | |
035 | Hindustani Music (Melodic Instruments) | |
136 | Thai | |
Thursday, 13-Mar-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 064 | Home Science |
Monday, 17-Mar-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 012 | Punjabi |
013 | Sindhi | |
017 | Malayalam | |
018 | Odia | |
014 | Assamese | |
015 | Kannada | |
091 | Kokborok | |
Tuesday, 18-Mar-2025 | ||
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 165 | Computer Applications |
402 | Information Technology | |
417 | Artificial Intelligence |