The Class 10 Hindi board examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education was held smoothly across examination centres today,i.e., March 2, 2026 with students largely describing the paper as balanced and aligned with the prescribed syllabus.
Overall, teachers described the Hindi Class 10 paper as fair, balanced, and scoring. Students who prepared thoroughly and followed the prescribed syllabus and sample papers are expected to perform well.
Most sections were found to be straightforward, offering ample choice and allowing well-prepared students to attempt the paper confidently within the allotted time.
The Hindi Course A and Course B examinations were conducted in a single shift from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Both papers were held for a duration of three hours.
The Hindi Course A question paper was divided into four sections — A, B, C and D. It comprised a total of 15 compulsory questions and included internal choices to provide flexibility to students.
The Hindi Course B paper consisted of 16 questions and was also structured into four sections — A, B, C and D. Similar to Course A, the paper included internal choices across sections.
SECTION – WISE ANALYSIS
The writing section tested clarity of expression, structure, and time management. While the topics were manageable and syllabus-based, students needed to plan their answers carefully to complete the section within the given time.
“The writing section required proper time management, but it was manageable for students who practised regularly,” Shweta Gupta added.
GRAMMAR SECTION
The grammar portion was largely direct and based on textbook concepts. However, a few application-based questions required careful understanding, particularly those involving idioms.
“Grammar questions were mostly straightforward, though one idiom-based question required deeper understanding and proved slightly tricky for some students,” said Laxmi Payal, Head of the Hindi Department at St Angels School, Rohini.
LITERATURE SECTION
The literature section was drawn from the prescribed textbooks and included both direct and indirect questions. While most questions were clear, some tested students’ interpretative skills and conceptual clarity rather than direct recall.
“Literature questions were well-articulated and focused on thematic understanding and character analysis, helping students avoid misinterpretation,” said Dr Shikha, TGT Hindi at KIIT World School, Gurugram, while commenting on the Course B paper.
The exam was seen as aligned with the competency-based education approach, encouraging comprehension, analytical thinking, and structured answer writing rather than rote memorisation.
