CBSE Class 10th Hindi Exam Analysis 2026: ‘Overall paper was moderate,’ say students, teachers

“The reading section was competency-based, focusing on understanding, interpretation, and application rather than simple recall. While the writing section was slightly time-consuming, I managed my time effectively and completed all questions,” said Teen.

As stated by Dr Arvind Kumar, PGT Hindi teacher from VidyaGyan School, Bulandshahr, in section one of the exam included unseen prose and poetry with MCQs and descriptive questions worth 14 marks. Section two carried 16 marks of grammar-based questions, ranging from moderate to difficult, particularly in figures of speech and pad parichay. Section three was based on competency- and value-based questions, and section four focused on writing skills.

CBSE Class 10 Hindi Exam Analysis: Overall

Subha Chandra Jha, deputy head of the Hindi department at Modern English School, Kahilipara, Guwahati, observed that the Hindi Course-B question paper was of moderate difficulty and strictly aligned with the prescribed syllabus and pattern. She noted that the paper emphasised competency, application, and critical thinking rather than rote memorisation.

“The comprehension passages in the reading section were competency-based, with the inclusion of a reason-assertion, which required careful reading and deep understanding. While the grammar section was application-based, focusing on students’ understanding of grammatical rules,” she said.

On the other hand, she analysed that the writing and literature sections combined understanding, application, analytical skills, and creativity. Overall, she described the paper as well-structured, balanced, and scoring.

Grammar section balanced 

“The grammar section was balanced and did not include very difficult questions,” said Dr Alka Kapur, principal of the Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh. She said, “The writing section (letter, paragraph, advertisement, short story, etc.) provided a good opportunity to assess students’ creativity and expression skills.”

Some students mentioned that they faced a slight challenge in managing time while attempting the long-answer questions, though they generally found the overall difficulty level to be moderate. They felt that the examination was fair, balanced, and aligned with the prescribed syllabus, giving well-prepared candidates a strong chance of scoring good marks, said Kapur.

According to student feedback, Kapur claimed that the exam was satisfactory, with most questions being clear and easy to understand. “Students pointed out that the questions from the prose and poetry sections were not taken directly from textbook exercises but were framed to test thinking and analytical skills, which made it easier for those who had studied thoroughly to write effective answers,” she said.

Another teacher, Kavita Singh from Satya School, stated that in the grammar section, topics like Samas, Vakya and Padbandh were easy. “However, Muhavary (idioms) felt slightly tricky in one set. It was not difficult overall, but it required careful reading and presence of mind,” she said.

Dr Kiran Soni from Delhi Public School, Gurgaon, Sector 45, said that her students shared that the unseen passages were well-prepared and the multiple-choice questions were easy to attempt. They felt that the grammar questions were clear and unlikely to cause difficulties.

“According to their feedback, the literature questions were straightforward, balanced, and consistent with the syllabus. They also mentioned that the creative section was clear and manageable, though the email-writing task seemed slightly unfamiliar,” said Soni. In general, students described the paper as good and effective in assessing their preparation.

“According to feedback from the students, most sections were scoring, particularly the reading and literature sections, which students found straightforward and familiar. The writing section, while requiring careful time management, was considered manageable. Many students expressed confidence after attempting the paper,” said Shweta Gupta (TGT), JAIN International Residential School (JIRS), Bengaluru.