CBSE 2025 Board Exam: How was the Class 10th English paper today? Teachers, students analyse | Education News

“The CBSE English question paper covered maximum portions as the chapter and topics are more in English literature, they have covered maximum topics,” she added.

The questions were based on the pattern and style of the sample paper shared by CBSE. There were no question out of syllabus. The questions were direct and easy to understand, the TGT teacher said, adding that the passages are not very complex and the Language is also simple to be understood. If the students have solved sample papers and the board papers of previos years, the paper will not be considered difficult by them.

According to Sunita Virmani, TGT English, Global Indian International School (GIIS), Noida, “The Grade 10 English CBSE examination was a bit lengthy. However, our students were able to tackle it with ease and a positive attitude.”

Students of GIIS Noida found one of the comprehension passages to be a bit tricky but they were able to solve it on time and were able to attempt the grammar section with much ease

“All the students were able to complete the paper on time and attempt all the questions with ease and accuracy. Rigorous practice and revision helped the students to prepare well and attempt the questions confidently,” Virmani added.

As per Prarthana Bajpai, TGT English, Vidyagyan School, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, the Class 10 CBSE English Paper was a treat for the students. The paper was ‘easy’ as many questions were present in the sample paper. The Grammar section was a cakewalk with a question or two slightly tricky in the reading and the writing section. The short answer type questions in Literature  were of average difficulty level with a few challenging questions in the value based questions.

One student, Riya, from the Vidyagyan School after taking the exam said: “The paper was easy, except for one or two in the second passage!”

Other students of the same school, Akshay and Saurabh said: “We have done well. The paper was very good and we expect a good score.”

‘Competency-based question’

Though the paper covered competency based questions but they are basic, making it easier for the students to answer them. If the students are well aware about the literary terms, tones, themes and message of the chapters of Literature questions were not very complicated, Dudeja said.

The difficulty level of the reading section was moderate. As it covered different typologies of questions and the students had to read the passage thoroughly to answer them which was time-consuming.

Writing was easy in the question paper as the hints and the key points to be used were clearly mentioned in the paper. Grammar was simple based on the topics mentioned in the syllabus.

For literature, reference to the context was moderate as it covered the competency based questions and covered different typology of questions. Students had to brainstorm to find the correct answer.

Short answer questions were easy as the questions are based on the themes and values of the lessons but they are twisted.

Overall as a language paper, it was not very lengthy and could be easily finished in the stipulated time awarded to them. “A good practice will make the paper appear very easy to the students. The only complexity that could be faced by them, it would be in solving the reading passage as they have to be read properly and finding the correct answer completely depends on their individual competency levels,” she added.

CBSE Class 10 English Exam Analysis: Section-wise

1. Writing section
– The analytical paragraph questions are the same across all sets.
– Only two types of letters have been included in all sets: Letter to the Editor and either a Complaint Letter or a Suggestion Letter.

2. Reading comprehension
– The reading section is identical in all three sets.
– It is fairly manageable, with only one or two tricky questions at most.
– Students should be able to score well in this section.

3. Reference to context (RTCs)
– RTC questions are the same across all sets.
– Some questions are quite tricky and require critical analysis, especially those based on poems.
– These questions are competency-based and will require students to think deeply.

4. Three-marker and six-marker questions
– Three-marker questions vary across the three sets:
– Set 3 has very direct and easy three-marker questions.
– Set 1 contains tricky, competency-based, beyond-the-text three-marker questions, especially from one particular book.
– Set 2 is moderately challenging but not as tricky as Set 1.
– Six-marker questions are fairly straightforward and similar across all three sets.

5. Grammar
– The grammar section is the same in all sets.
– It is fairly doable, and students with a good grasp of grammar concepts should easily score 8-9/10.

6. Overall difficulty and CBSE standard
– The paper is quite balanced (however, bending towards demanding and difficult questions) and aligns with the actual CBSE Board Sample Paper standard.
– It encourages students to think critically and read thoroughly before answering.
– The paper might be time-consuming, requiring careful reading and analysis.

As per Sreelekha Sarcar, HOD English, Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, the paper had a good balance of higher order thinking skills and recall questions.”

‘Errors, repetitions’

As per Pratima Jha, HOD (English) at Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad, the English Language and Literature (184) question paper was well-structured, covering memory recall, comprehension, and application-based questions.

“However, it contained errors, ambiguous questions, and repetition,” she added, saying that the writing section was good, but some language were vague.

“To improve, revise the paper for clarity and accuracy, avoid repetition, and use precise language. Overall, the paper is satisfactory, but requires refinement. Rating: 7/10. With revisions, it can effectively assess students’ knowledge and skills. A thorough review is necessary to ensure a fair and accurate evaluation,” she said.

According to Tasmina Alam, PGT English, KIIT World School, Gurugram, the English paper was simple and well balanced and there was no error found in the question paper.

“Overall an easy to average paper as far as the difficulty level is concerned, with a balanced approach for all kinds of students. It was entirely based on NCERT. The paper aimed to test the student’s knowledge and understanding of the prescribed text, their critical thinking skills and their ability to articulate their thoughts coherently,” Alam said adding that all the three sections in the paper were relatively easy.

Regarding difficulty level, Section A Passages were not tricky but the questions were value based however the second passage required resolute focus of the students. Section B Grammar Section was simple with direct answers in Set 1 & 2. However, in Set 3 a few questions were slightly difficult. In Writing Skills, questions on Letter writing and Analytical Paragraph were also simple and uncomplicated,” Alam added.

Aryan, Parnika and Aarav Verma of KIIT World School, Gurugram, found the paper quite manageable, except for a couple of tricky inferential questions in the reading section.

‘Paper focused on comprehension, critical thinking, and application-based questions’

According to Gitika Haloi, PGT-English, Modern English School, GuwahatiAssam: “The paper focused on comprehension, critical thinking, and application-based questions. The reading passages were of moderate difficulty, while the grammar and analytical paragraph sections remained consistent across all three sets. In the Literature section, the 6 marks questions varied among different sets. Literature expected the students to have a broader view and knowledge of the topic and subtopics. The writing section, particularly letter writing, covered relevant and recent topics. Overall, the exam maintained a fair mix of analytical and application-oriented questions, making it a well-structured and student-friendly paper.”