Introduction
The Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has released the General English syllabus for Class 10 for the academic year 2025–26. This syllabus will be followed in JKBOSE-affiliated schools and is crucial for students preparing for the Class 10 Board Examination.
The syllabus clearly defines the exam pattern, marks distribution, and types of questions for each section — Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Writing Skills, and Literature. The Tulip Series – Book X: A Textbook of English for Class X is the prescribed text, and the question paper will be set according to this scheme.
In this guide, we provide the exact official JKBOSE Class 10 English syllabus, directly from the PDF notification, so students and teachers can plan their preparation with 100% accuracy.
Quick Overview – JKBOSE Class 10 English 2025–26
- Board: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE)
- Subject: English
- Academic Year: 2025–26
- Prescribed Textbook: Tulip Series – Book X: A Textbook of English for Class X
- Total Marks: 100 (Theory 80 + Internal Assessment 20)
- Exam Duration: 3 Hours
- Sections Covered: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Writing Skills, Literature
- Assessment Focus: Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Creativity, Critical Analysis
JKBOSE Class 10 English — Marks Distribution
JKBOSE Class 10 English Exam 2025–26 (80 Marks Theory + 20 Marks Internal Assessment):
- Reading Comprehension – 15 Marks
- Grammar – 10 Marks
- Writing Skills – 25 Marks
- Literature – 30 Marks
- Internal Assessment — 20 Marks
JKBOSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2025–26
The JKBOSE Class 10 English Syllabus consists of four sections viz:
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Writing Skills
- Literature
The syllabus for each section of class 10 is hereby provided as under:
Section A – JKBOSE Class 10 English Reading Comprehension Syllabus (15 Marks)
- Seen Stanza (5 Marks)
• From prescribed poems
• MCQs on comprehension, literary devices, inference - Unseen Passage (5 Marks)
• About 400–500 words
• MCQs, SA/VSA, suitable title, one-word substitution, vocabulary, inference, analysis - Data/Statistics Question (5 Marks)
• Picture, bar graph, pie chart, histogram, etc.
• MCQs and SA/VSA based on inference, analysis, evaluation
Section B – JKBOSE Class 10 English Grammar Syllabus (10 Marks)
- Fill in the Blanks (3 Marks)
• Articles
• Modals
• Relative Pronouns - Narration (3 Marks)
• Convert passage between direct and indirect speech - Editing Task (4 Marks)
• Tenses
• Punctuation
• Articles
• Pronouns
• Spellings
Section C – JKBOSE Class 10 English Writing Skills Syllabus (25 Marks)
- Dialogue Writing (4 Marks)
• Based on given situation with hints - Notice Writing (3 Marks)
• About 50 words - Message Writing (2 Marks)
• About 50 words - Letter Writing (5 Marks)
• Formal or informal format - Speech/Article/Paragraph (5 Marks)
• Given topic out of two
• 80–100 words
• Hints provided - Story Writing (6 Marks)
• Develop from given hints
• Add a suitable title
Section D – JKBOSE Class 10 English Literature Syllabus (30 Marks)
Prose
- Footprints without Feet – H.G. Wells
- An Excellent Father – Jane Austen
- From the Diary of a Young Girl – Anne Frank
- Long Walk To Freedom – Nelson Mandela
- The Sermon at Benares – Berta Renstaw
- Pappachi’s Moth – Arundhati Roy
- The Merchant of Venice – Adapted and abridged from Charles Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare
Poetry
- Prayer – G. A. Mehjoor (Translated by Prof. G.R Malik)
- Miracles – Walt Whitman
- When You Are Old – W. B. Yeats
- Snowdrop – Ted Hughes
- My Mother at Sixty-six – Kamala Das
- An Evening Wet with Rain – Ved Pal Deep (Translated by Shivnath)
- The Tale of Custard the Dragon – Ogden Nash
- Last Lesson of the Afternoon – D.H. Lawrence
Short Stories
- The Necklace – Guy de Maupassant
- Abhiley – Abdul Gani Sheikh (Translated by Ravina Aggarval)
- The Servant – S.T. Semyonov
- Dusk – Saki
Play
- The Proposal – Anton Chekov
Glossary – Included at the end of the textbook
JKBOSE Class 10 Marks Distribution for English Literature:
- Short Questions from Prose – (3 × 3 = 9 Marks)
- Short Questions from Poetry – (3 × 3 = 9 Marks)
- Long Answer from Short Stories – (1 × 6 = 6 Marks)
- Long Answer from Play – (1 × 6 = 6 Marks)
JKBOSE Class 10 English Paper Pattern 2025–26
Total Marks: 100
- Theory: 80 Marks
- Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
- Time: 3 Hours
Section A – Reading Comprehension (15 Marks) — JKBOSE Class 10 English
- Seen stanza from prescribed poems followed by MCQs on comprehension, literary devices, inference, etc. (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)
- Unseen passage (400–500 words) followed by MCQs, SA/VSA, providing suitable title, one-word substitution, vocabulary, inference, analysis, etc. (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)
- Data-based question (picture/statistical data/bar graph/pie chart/histogram) with MCQs and SA/VSA questions based on inference, analysis, evaluation, etc. (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)
Section B – Grammar (10 Marks) — JKBOSE Class 10 English
Syllabus Coverage: Modals, Articles, Relative Clauses, Tenses, Narration, Punctuation
- Fill in the blanks (appropriate articles, modals, relative pronouns) – 3 Marks
- Convert passage from direct to indirect speech (or vice versa) – 3 Marks
- Edit a contextualised passage/story/paragraph (tenses, punctuation, articles, pronouns, spellings, etc.) – 4 Marks
Section C – Writing Skills (25 Marks) — JKBOSE Class 10 English
- Dialogue Writing (given situation, with hints) – 4 Marks
- Notice Writing (50 words) – 3 Marks
- Message Writing (50 words) – 2 Marks
- Letter Writing (formal/informal) – 5 Marks
- Speech/Article/Paragraph (given topic out of two; 80–100 words; hints provided) – 5 Marks
- Story Writing (develop from given hints; add suitable title) – 6 Marks
Section D – Literature (30 Marks) — JKBOSE Class 10 English
- Prose: Attempt any three out of five short competency-based questions from prose lessons. (3 × 3 = 9 Marks)
- Poetry: Attempt any three out of five short competency-based questions based on theme, central idea, or literary devices, excluding the one used in Reading Comprehension. (3 × 3 = 9 Marks)
- Short Stories: Attempt any one out of three long-answer competency-based questions based on character, scene, theme, plot, situation, event, irony, etc. (1 × 6 = 6 Marks)
- Play: Attempt any one out of two long-answer competency-based questions based on character, scene, theme, plot, situation, event, irony, etc. (1 × 6 = 6 Marks)
Source: Official JKBOSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2025–26 PDF
Preparation Tips for Students — — JKBOSE Class 10 English
- Read the textbook thoroughly – Questions in Reading and Literature will directly relate to the prescribed content.
- Practise writing formats – Ensure correct structure for notices, messages, letters, and articles.
- Revise grammar rules – Focus on tenses, modals, and narration.
- Solve past papers – Familiarise yourself with question patterns and marking.
- Time management – Allocate time to each section during practice to finish within 3 hours.
Internal Assessment – 20 Marks — JKBOSE Class 10 English
The Internal Assessment will be conducted at the school level and will carry 20 Marks, distributed as follows:
- Listening Skills – 5 Marks
- Based on listening to a passage/poem/conversation followed by short questions.
- Speaking Skills – 5 Marks
- Oral presentation, recitation, role-play, dialogue delivery, or reading aloud.
- Project Work – 5 Marks
- Projects, assignments, surveys, or creative writing tasks related to the syllabus.
- Periodic Tests/Class Performance – 5 Marks
- Based on class tests, homework, participation, and punctuality.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – JKBOSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2025–26
Q1. What is the total mark distribution for JKBOSE Class 10 English 2025–26?
The total marks are 100: 80 marks for the theory paper and 20 marks for Internal Assessment.
Q2. What is the exam duration for the JKBOSE Class 10 English theory paper?
The theory paper is of 3 hours duration.
Q3. Which textbook is prescribed for JKBOSE Class 10 English 2025–26?
The prescribed textbook is Tulip Series – Book X: A Textbook of English for Class X.
Q4. How many marks are allotted to the Reading Comprehension section?
The Reading Comprehension section carries 15 marks in total.
Q5. What grammar topics are included in the Class 10 English syllabus?
The grammar section includes Modals, Articles, Relative Clauses, Tenses, Narration, and Punctuation.
Q6. How is the Writing Skills section marked?
The Writing Skills section is for 25 marks and includes dialogue writing, notice writing, message writing, letter writing, speech/article/paragraph writing, and story writing.
Q7. What is the breakup of marks in the Literature section?
The Literature section has 30 marks: 9 marks for short questions from prose, 9 marks for short questions from poetry, 6 marks for a long answer from short stories, and 6 marks for a long answer from the play.
Q8. How is the 20 marks Internal Assessment distributed?
Listening skills – 5 marks, speaking skills – 5 marks, project work – 5 marks, and periodic tests/class performance – 5 marks.
Q9. Where can I download the official JKBOSE Class 10 English syllabus PDF?
You can download it from the official JKBOSE website or from the notification link provided in this article.