Create CBSE Class 10 English Language & Literature board-pattern question papers in seconds — fully aligned with the 2025-26 examination format. Every paper includes all 3 sections (Reading, Writing & Grammar, Literature), 50% competency-based questions, unseen passages, extract-based questions, and step-wise marking schemes with answer keys.
Covers First Flight (Prose & Poetry) and Footprints Without Feet (Supplementary Reader) — all chapters. Trusted by 5,000+ CBSE schools, coaching centres, and English teachers across India.
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The CBSE Class 10 English Question Paper Generator by SchoolDeck is a free AI-powered tool that helps teachers, tutors, and students create board-pattern question papers for English Language & Literature (Code 184) within minutes.
Whether you need a full board exam mock paper, a chapter-wise unit test, a half-yearly examination paper, or quick revision worksheets — this generator produces professionally formatted papers that exactly match the CBSE 2025-26 examination blueprint, including the latest competency-based question format mandated by CBSE.
Every generated paper comes with a detailed step-wise marking scheme including value points for subjective answers, word-limit guidance for writing tasks, and grammar answer keys — making it ideal for both formal assessment and self-study practice. Unique unseen comprehension passages are generated fresh for every paper, ensuring students never get repetitive practice material.
Official 80-Mark Theory Paper Blueprint — Section-Wise Weightage
| Section | Section Name | Key Components | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reading Comprehension | Two unseen passages — one factual/descriptive and one discursive/literary. MCQs, vocabulary, and short answer questions based on inference, interpretation, and analysis. | 20 |
| B | Writing & Grammar | Writing Tasks: Formal Letter/Email, Analytical Paragraph, Notice, or Story Writing. Grammar: Gap Filling, Editing (Error Correction), and Sentence Transformation/Reordering. | 20 |
| C | Literature (Textbooks) | Extract-Based Questions (Prose + Poetry), Short Answer Questions, and Long Answer Questions from First Flight (Prose & Poetry) and Footprints Without Feet (Supplementary Reader). | 40 |
| Total Theory Examination | 80 | ||
| Internal Assessment | 20 | ||
| Grand Total | 100 | ||
Source: CBSE Academic Session 2025-26 Curriculum for English Language & Literature (Code 184). Literature carries the highest weightage of 40 marks (50%).
The SchoolDeck generator precisely follows this 3-section structure in every paper
Two unseen comprehension passages testing a student's ability to read, infer, and interpret beyond the literal text.
Tests creative and functional writing ability alongside applied grammar knowledge.
Questions from First Flight (Prose & Poetry) and Footprints Without Feet. Covers extract-based, short, and long answer formats.
| Section | Component | Question Type | Total Marks | Internal Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A — Reading | 2 Unseen Passages | MCQ + Short Answer | 20 | No |
| B — Writing | 2 Writing Tasks | Long Form Writing | 10 | Yes |
| B — Grammar | 3 Exercises | Gap Fill / Edit / Transform | 10 | No |
| C — Extract | Prose + Poetry Extract | MCQ + Short Answer | 10 | Yes |
| C — Short Answer | 6 Questions × 3 marks | Short Answer (40–50 words) | 18 | Yes |
| C — Long Answer | 2 Questions × 6 marks | Essay Type (100–120 words) | 12 | Yes |
| Total | 80 Marks | |||
4 simple steps — no sign-up needed to get started
Choose CBSE → Class 10 → English Language & Literature (Code 184). The tool auto-loads the official 2025-26 syllabus, blueprint, and chapter list.
Select full syllabus or specific chapters from First Flight or Footprints Without Feet (e.g., only poetry chapters). Set difficulty as Easy, Medium, Hard, or Mixed.
Select Board Exam Pattern (full 80-mark), Unit Test, Half Yearly, or Pre-Board. The AI automatically applies the correct section structure, question types, and marks allocation.
Click Generate. Review the question paper and marking scheme with value points on screen. Download as PDF or DOCX — with or without the answer key.
Our question bank covers every chapter from all three prescribed NCERT textbooks
Built specifically for the nuances of Class 10 board-level English assessment
AI generates fresh, never-repeated comprehension passages (factual and discursive) for every paper — at the correct reading level, length, and question format for CBSE Class 10.
Automatically includes higher-order thinking (HOTS) questions — inference, interpretation, creative writing, and analytical paragraph writing — as mandated by CBSE for 2025-26.
Every subjective answer includes value points (key ideas expected), word-count guidance, and marks-per-point breakdown — matching official CBSE board evaluator standards.
Section B writing tasks come with real-world, age-appropriate prompts for Formal Letters, Analytical Paragraphs, Notices, and Story Writing — with sample answers and model responses.
The AI engine ensures every paper respects the official section-wise marks distribution — 20 for Reading, 20 for Writing & Grammar, 40 for Literature. No manual calculation needed.
Rich library of extract-based questions for every prose and poetry chapter — covering context, literary devices (metaphor, imagery, rhyme scheme), themes, and character. Updated for latest CBSE patterns.
Generate multiple unique papers from the same syllabus. Each paper has different unseen passages, writing prompts, grammar exercises, and literature questions — ideal for Set A/B/C and multiple mock tests.
Board Exam (80 marks), Pre-Board, Half Yearly, Quarterly, Unit Test, Weekly Test, and Chapter-wise Worksheet — each with appropriate question types and marks distribution.
Save 3-4 hours per paper. Generate unit tests, half-yearly papers, and pre-board mocks in minutes. Fresh unseen passages every time — no repetition.
Create standardized, audit-ready papers across all sections with consistent difficulty. Instantly generate multiple sets (A/B/C/D) with different passages and questions.
Practice with unlimited board-pattern mock papers. Get model answers with value points to understand what evaluators look for and improve writing scores.
SchoolDeck also helps teachers generate assessment materials for the 20-mark internal evaluation component:
10 Marks — Best of two periodic written tests conducted during the academic year, following the board paper pattern on a smaller scale.
10 Marks — Student written portfolio (5 marks) covering best writing samples + Speaking & Listening Assessment (5 marks) based on CBSE guidelines.
Starting from the 2024-25 session, CBSE has mandated that approximately 50% of questions in the Class 10 English board paper must be competency-based. Unlike rote-learning questions (e.g., "write the summary of the chapter"), competency-based questions test a student's ability to read between the lines, interpret meaning, apply grammar rules in new contexts, and express ideas creatively.
Examples of competency-based questions in Class 10 English include:
SchoolDeck's AI generator automatically maintains the correct ratio of competency-based vs. knowledge-based questions in every paper, ensuring your students are well-prepared for the actual board examination format and the higher-order thinking demands of Class 10 English.
Every paper includes appropriate writing prompts with model answers and evaluation guidelines
Real-world scenarios for complaint letters, letters of enquiry, letters to editors, and formal emails. Generator provides situation-specific prompts at the appropriate formality level.
Based on a visual input (graph, chart, table, or diagram), students describe and analyse trends. Generator produces age-appropriate data visuals with clear analytical prompts.
School or community notices, lost & found announcements, and event advertisements. Generator ensures proper format, layout, and word limit compliance in marking schemes.
Given an opening line or visual cue, students develop a creative short story or descriptive paragraph. Generator provides varied, imaginative prompts to encourage original student expression.
Everything you need to know about generating CBSE Class 10 English question papers
The CBSE Class 10 English Language & Literature (Code 184) theory paper carries 80 marks split across three sections: Section A – Reading Comprehension (20 marks), Section B – Writing & Grammar (20 marks — 10 for Writing + 10 for Grammar), and Section C – Literature from First Flight & Footprints Without Feet (40 marks). Internal Assessment carries an additional 20 marks, making the total 100.
Yes. The AI generates fresh, unique unseen comprehension passages for every paper. You will never get repeated passages across generated papers. Each passage is calibrated for the correct reading level, length (~350–400 words), and difficulty appropriate for Class 10 students, with questions in the correct CBSE format.
Yes. Every board-pattern paper includes extract-based questions (10 marks) — one from a prose passage (First Flight or Footprints Without Feet) and one from a poem (First Flight). Questions test comprehension, vocabulary, literary devices, context, and inference as per the latest CBSE format.
Yes. You can select specific components to create targeted practice tests — Grammar only, Writing Skills only, specific literature chapters only, or Poetry only. The AI adjusts the paper structure and marks distribution accordingly, making it ideal for focused revision before board exams.
The grammar section (10 marks) includes: Gap Filling (tenses, modals, subject-verb agreement, determiners, prepositions — 4 marks), Editing/Error Correction (identifying and correcting one grammatical error per line in a paragraph — 4 marks), and Sentence Transformation/Reordering (active-passive, direct-indirect speech, jumbled sentences — 2 marks).
The paper has 3 sections for 80 marks: Section A has 2 unseen comprehension passages for 20 marks (MCQs + short answers), Section B has 2 writing tasks (10 marks) and 3 grammar exercises (10 marks) for 20 marks, and Section C has extract-based questions (10 marks), short answer questions (18 marks), and long answer questions (12 marks) for 40 marks. Sections B and C have internal choice in select questions.
Yes, SchoolDeck offers a free tier that lets teachers and students generate CBSE Class 10 English question papers with marking schemes and model answers. Premium plans unlock unlimited generation, custom school branding/watermarking, bulk generation for multiple sets, and priority support.
Yes. Every generated marking scheme includes value points (key ideas expected in the answer), marks-per-point breakdowns, acceptable alternative answers, and word-count guidance — all aligned with how CBSE board evaluators are trained to assess Class 10 English answer sheets.
Yes. The generator supports multiple exam formats: Full Board Exam (80 marks, full syllabus), Pre-Board Mock (80 marks), Half Yearly (first-half syllabus, 40–80 marks), Quarterly Test, Unit Tests (20–30 marks on specific chapters), and Chapter-wise Worksheets. Each format auto-applies the correct paper structure.
Short Answer Questions (3 marks, 40–50 words) test specific factual comprehension, character traits, event descriptions, or poetic device identification. Long Answer Questions (6 marks, 100–120 words) require detailed analytical responses — theme discussion, character comparison, moral lessons, or cross-chapter analysis. Both come with detailed value-point based marking schemes.
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