CBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2025-26
Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 12 English — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 12 English preparation guide for full exam readiness.
2025-26
Academic Year
80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
9
Total Chapters
Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
80 marks (theory)Section A: Reading Comprehension
Unseen Passage I (Factual) · Unseen Passage II (Discursive/Literary)
28% of theory marks
Section B: Creative Writing Skills
Notice / Advertisement · Letter Writing · Article / Speech / Report · Analytical Paragraph
23% of theory marks
Section C: Literature
Flamingo (Prose) · Flamingo (Poetry) · Vistas (Supplementary)
50% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
9 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading — Factual Passage | 10 |
| 2 | Reading — Discursive Passage | 10 |
| 3 | Grammar — Tenses, Voice & Reported Speech | 8 |
| 4 | Grammar — Editing & Omission Tasks | 7 |
| 5 | Writing — Formal Letter | 10 |
| 6 | Writing — Analytical Paragraph | 10 |
| 7 | Literature — Flamingo Prose | 10 |
| 8 | Literature — Flamingo Poems | 8 |
| 9 | Literature — Vistas Supplementary | 7 |
Deleted / Reduced Topics 2025-26
Note: The following topics have been deleted or reduced from the CBSE Class 12 English syllabus. Do not spend time studying these for the 2025-26 board exam. Always verify with the official CBSE syllabus document before your exam.
Flamingo
Some prose chapters may have reduced question weightage
Vistas
Not all chapters asked — 3 out of 8 typically tested
Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26
80 marks total| Section | Marks/Q | Count | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | — | 2 | 22 | |
| Section B | — | 4 | 18 | |
| Section C | — | 6 | 40 | |
| Total Theory Marks | 80 | |||
Practical / Internal Assessment Marks — assessed throughout the year by your school (projects, lab work, notebooks).
How to Use This Syllabus
Prioritise by marks
Use the unit-wise distribution above. Focus first on units with 20+ marks — they give the best return on study time.
Skip deleted topics
CBSE will not ask deleted topics in the board exam. Don't waste time on them — use that time for NCERT exercises instead.
Know the paper pattern
Section E (Case Study) has new-format questions many students ignore. Practise these separately — they're easy marks.
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