Hindi Course B is designed for students who have studied Hindi as a second language up to Class 8. The CBSE Class 10 Hindi B curriculum for 2026-27 emphasizes functional language skills, communicative competence, and practical application of Hindi in everyday contexts. This comprehensive syllabus guide covers all units, chapters, marks distribution, and proven scoring strategies to help students achieve excellent results in their Board Examinations 2027.

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•        Complete Syllabus Overview

•        Detailed Chapter-wise Breakdown

•        Marks Distribution & Exam Structure

•        Important Academic Calendar 2026-27

•        Expert Study Tips & Preparation Strategies

•        Scoring Techniques & Common Mistakes

Complete CBSE Class 10 Hindi B Syllabus 2026-27

The Hindi B syllabus is structured into three main sections: Reading Comprehension (अपठित बोध), Textbook Content, and Writing & Grammar Skills. Students study from two prescribed NCERT textbooks - Sparsh Part 2 and Sanchayan Part 2 (Supplementary Reader).

Section A: Reading Comprehension (20 Marks)

This section evaluates students' reading skills, comprehension abilities, and capacity to analyze unseen passages.

1. अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen Prose Passage) - 10 Marks

•        One unseen prose passage of approximately 200-250 words

•        5 questions based on comprehension, vocabulary, and analysis

•        Questions worth 2 marks each

•        Topics covered: Social issues, environment, technology, culture, education, health

2. अपठित काव्यांश (Unseen Poetry Passage) - 10 Marks

•        One unseen poem of approximately 100-150 words

•        5 questions testing poetic comprehension and literary devices

•        Questions worth 2 marks each

•        Focus areas: Central theme, poet's message, literary elements, emotional appeal

Section B: Textbook Content (40 Marks)

This section tests understanding of prescribed textbooks through extract-based questions, short answers, and long answers.

पाठ्यपुस्तक 1: स्पर्श भाग-2 (Sparsh Part 2)

गद्य खंड (Prose Section)

•        पाठ 1: बड़े भाई साहब - प्रेमचंद

(Bade Bhai Sahab - Premchand) - Story about elder brother's guidance and sibling relationship

•        पाठ 2: डायरी का एक पन्ना - सीताराम सेकसरिया

(Diary Ka Ek Panna - Sitaram Seksaria) - Historical diary entry from freedom struggle

•        पाठ 3: तताँरा-वामीरो कथा - लीलाधर मंडलोई

(Tatara-Vamiro Katha - Liladhar Mandloi) - Folk tale from Andaman & Nicobar Islands

•        पाठ 4: तीसरी कसम के शिल्पकार शैलेंद्र - शिवप्रसाद सिंह

(Teesri Kasam Ke Shilpkar Shailendra - Shivprasad Singh) - Biography of lyricist Shailendra

•        पाठ 5: गिरगिट - अंतोन चेखव (रूपांतरण: भगवतशरण उपाध्याय)

(Girgit - Anton Chekhov, adapted by Bhagwat Sharan Upadhyay) - Satirical story on opportunism

•        पाठ 6: अब कहाँ दूसरे के दुख से दुखी होने वाले - निदा फ़ाज़ली

(Ab Kahan Dusre Ke Dukh Se Dukhi Hone Wale - Nida Fazli) - Essay on empathy and compassion

•        पाठ 7: पतझर में टूटी पत्तियाँ - रविंद्र केलेकर

(Patjhar Mein Tooti Pattiyan - Ravindra Kelekar) - Travel memoir with life lessons

•        पाठ 8: कारतूस - हबीब तनवीर

(Kartoos - Habib Tanvir) - Play about Veer Kunwar Singh's bravery

काव्य खंड (Poetry Section)

•        पाठ 9: साखी - कबीरदास

(Sakhi - Kabirdas) - Spiritual couplets on truth and wisdom

•        पाठ 10: मीरा के पद - मीराबाई

(Meera Ke Pad - Meerabai) - Devotional poetry expressing divine love

•        पाठ 11: पर्वत प्रदेश में पावस - सुमित्रानंदन पंत

(Parvat Pradesh Mein Pavas - Sumitranandan Pant) - Nature poetry on monsoon in mountains

•        पाठ 12: मधुर मधुर मेरे दीपक जल - महादेवी वर्मा

(Madhur Madhur Mere Deepak Jal - Mahadevi Verma) - Symbolic poem on hope and perseverance

•        पाठ 13: तोप - वीरेन डंगवाल

(Top - Viren Dangwal) - Satirical poem on forgotten war weapons and history

•        पाठ 14: कर चले हम फ़िदा - कैफ़ी आज़मी

(Kar Chale Hum Fida - Kaifi Azmi) - Patriotic song celebrating soldiers' sacrifice

•        पाठ 15: आत्मत्राण - रवींद्रनाथ टैगोर

(Atmtran - Rabindranath Tagore) - Prayer for inner strength and courage

पाठ्यपुस्तक 2: संचयन भाग-2 (Sanchayan Part 2) - पूरक पाठ्य सामग्री

Supplementary Reader - Contains stories to enhance reading skills and moral values

•        पाठ 1: हरिहर काका - मिथिलेश्वर

(Harihar Kaka - Mithileshwar) - Story about exploitation of elderly by relatives

•        पाठ 2: सपनों के से दिन - गुरदयाल सिंह

(Sapno Ke Se Din - Gurdiyal Singh) - Nostalgic reminiscence of school days

•        पाठ 3: टोपी शुक्ला - राही मासूम रज़ा

(Topi Shukla - Rahi Masoom Raza) - Story on communal harmony and childhood friendship

Section C: Writing & Grammar Skills (20 Marks)

This section evaluates students' written communication, grammatical accuracy, and creative expression.

Part A: Writing Skills (10 Marks)

1. पत्र लेखन (Letter Writing) - 5 Marks

•        Options: औपचारिक पत्र (Formal Letter) OR अनौपचारिक पत्र (Informal Letter)

•        Format & Presentation - 1 mark

•        Content & Relevance - 3 marks

•        Language & Expression - 1 mark

•        Word Limit: 100-120 words

2. लघु कथा/विज्ञापन/संदेश लेखन (Short Story/Advertisement/Message) - 5 Marks

•        Choice between story writing, advertisement, or message writing

•        Format (where applicable) - 1 mark

•        Content & Creativity - 3 marks

•        Language Quality - 1 mark

•        Word Limit: 80-100 words

Part B: Grammar (व्याकरण) - 10 Marks

•        पद परिचय (Parsing) - Identifying parts of speech with features (2 marks)

•        रचना के आधार पर वाक्य भेद (Sentence Classification) - Simple, compound, complex sentences (2 marks)

•        समास (Compound Words) - Types and examples (2 marks)

•        अलंकार (Figures of Speech) - Identification and examples (2 marks)

•        मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms & Proverbs) - Meanings and usage (2 marks)

Detailed Marks Distribution & Exam Structure

The CBSE Class 10 Hindi B examination comprises 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment, totaling 100 marks. The theory paper duration is 3 hours, including 15 minutes reading time.

Question Paper Pattern & Format

Important Academic Calendar 2026-27

Stay ahead with these critical dates for CBSE Class 10 Hindi B academic session 2026-27. Plan your preparation strategically!

Important Note: Exact dates are subject to official CBSE notification. Check cbse.gov.in regularly and follow your school's academic calendar.

Expert Study Tips for Hindi B Excellence

Achieve outstanding results in CBSE Class 10 Hindi B with these proven study strategies used by top scorers:

1. Master Textbook Content Systematically

•        Read every chapter 3 times minimum - comprehension, analysis, revision

•        Create concise chapter summaries (50-75 words) for quick revision

•        Note key themes, character traits, and moral lessons from each story/poem

•        Maintain a vocabulary notebook with difficult words and their meanings

•        For poetry sections: Focus on bhav (emotion), ras (sentiment), alankar (figures of speech)

2. Develop Strong Writing Skills

•        Practice daily writing - one letter/story/composition per day

•        Master formal & informal letter formats perfectly - these are scoring areas

•        Keep introduction and conclusion crisp (2-3 sentences each)

•        Use relevant idioms appropriately - memorize 30-40 common muhavare

•        Maintain neat handwriting - practice 2 pages daily for consistency

•        Strictly follow word limits - neither too short nor exceeding limits

3. Grammar Mastery Strategy

•        Pad Parichay (पद परिचय): Practice 3-4 sentences daily with all features

•        Samas (समास): Learn all 6 types with 10 examples each

•        Vakya Bhed (वाक्य भेद): Master rachna ke aadhar par classification - practice conversions

•        Alankar (अलंकार): Identify shabdalankar vs arthalankar easily with examples

•        Create grammar formula sheets for quick last-minute revision

4. Unseen Passage Techniques

•        Read passage 2-3 times before attempting any question

•        Underline keywords related to questions while reading

•        Answer in your own words - don't copy exact lines from passage

•        For title-based questions: Choose short, catchy, theme-based titles

•        Practice 4-5 passages weekly from different sample papers

5. Effective Time Management

•        Section A (Reading): 30-35 minutes

•        Section B (Textbooks): 70-80 minutes

•        Section C (Writing & Grammar): 50-60 minutes

•        Revision & Review: 15-20 minutes

6. Revision Strategy

•        First revision: After completing each chapter (same day)

•        Second revision: After one week (check retention)

•        Third revision: Before periodic tests/exams

•        Final revision: One week before board exams (use notes only)

Scoring Tips & Marking Scheme Insights

Understand how examiners evaluate your answers and use these insider scoring techniques to maximize your marks:

Writing Section - Scoring Secrets

•        Format is king - Perfect format = guaranteed 1-2 marks (easy scoring)

•        Always write sender's address, date, receiver's address in formal letters

•        Use appropriate salutations: आदरणीय/माननीय for formal, प्रिय/स्नेही for informal

•        Paragraph breaks are mandatory - 3-4 paragraphs for letters, 4-5 for stories

•        Include catchy headline in advertisements

•        Moral/message is compulsory in story writing - don't skip it!

Literature Section - Maximum Marks Formula

•        Quote from text (1-2 lines) when relevant - shows thorough reading

•        For extract-based questions: Mention kavya/kahani ka naam, lekhak/kavi first

•        Answer in point format for 4-5 mark questions (easier evaluation)

•        Always conclude with sandesha/seekh (message/moral) in value-based questions

•        For character sketch questions: Give 4-5 qualities with examples from chapter

Presentation Excellence

•        Leave proper margins - 1 inch left, 0.5 inch right, top & bottom

•        Use only blue/black pen - avoid gel pens that smudge or fade

•        No cutting/overwriting - strike through neatly once if mistake occurs

•        Underline important points once - helps examiner spot key content

•        Circle/box MCQ answers clearly - avoid confusion

Language Quality Enhancement

•        Use shuddh Hindi - avoid Hinglish (mixing English unnecessarily)

•        Include 1-2 muhavare/lokoktiyan per composition when appropriate

•        Use connecting words: अतः, किंतु, परंतु, इसलिए, फिर भी, वास्तव में, निस्संदेह

•        Vary sentence structure - mix simple, compound, and complex sentences

•        Add descriptive adjectives to enhance quality (सुंदर, मनोरम, प्रभावशाली, विशाल)

Common Mistakes to Avoid - Learn from Others

Don't lose precious marks! Here are the top mistakes students make in CBSE Class 10 Hindi B and how to avoid them:

Critical Errors Costing Maximum Marks

MISTAKE #1: Ignoring Word Limits

Impact: 1 mark deduction for not meeting/exceeding word count

Solution: Count words while practicing. Aim for middle of range (e.g., 110 words for 100-120)

MISTAKE #2: Wrong Letter Format

Impact: Immediate 1-2 marks lost for incorrect format

Solution: Memorize formats perfectly - formal vs informal are completely different

MISTAKE #3: Matras Errors (मात्रा की गलतियाँ)

Impact: Changes meaning entirely, loses language marks

Common errors: भारत vs भरत, अंगूर vs अँगूर, चाँद vs चांद

Solution: Practice writing carefully; double-check matras during revision

MISTAKE #4: Gender Mistakes (लिंग की गलतियाँ)

Impact: Grammatical errors reduce overall quality marks

Common errors: किताब अच्छी है (wrong) → किताब अच्छी है (correct)

Solution: Learn gender of common nouns; practice agreement rules

MISTAKE #5: Not Reading Questions Properly

Impact: Answering irrelevant content = zero marks

Solution: Underline question keywords (कौन, क्या, क्यों, कैसे, कब, कहाँ)

MISTAKE #6: Incomplete Answers

Impact: Partial content = partial marks only

Solution: For 5-mark questions write 5-6 points; for 3-mark write 3-4 points

MISTAKE #7: Copying Textbook Sentences Verbatim

Impact: Shows no understanding; may get lower marks

Solution: Rephrase in your own words with max 1-2 line quotes

MISTAKE #8: Poor Handwriting

Impact: Examiner can't read = can't award full marks

Solution: Practice 1-2 pages daily; maintain uniform letter size

MISTAKE #9: Leaving Questions Blank

Impact: Guaranteed zero marks - no second chance

Solution: Always attempt all questions; write something relevant even if unsure

MISTAKE #10: No Revision Time

Impact: Silly spelling/grammatical errors remain uncorrected

Solution: Mandatory 15-20 minutes at end to check answers, spellings, matras

Recommended Study Resources

•        NCERT Textbooks: स्पर्श भाग-2 and संचयन भाग-2 (Primary study material)

•        CBSE Sample Papers: Solve minimum 12-15 sample papers for pattern familiarity

•        Previous Years' Question Papers: Last 5-7 years for trend analysis

•        NCERT Solutions: For chapter-end exercises and additional practice

•        Grammar Reference Book: Comprehensive Hindi व्याकरण for rules and exercises

•        Writing Practice Book: Formats, samples, and topics for letter/story writing

Final Exam Preparation Checklist

Two Weeks Before Exam:

•        Complete full syllabus revision - all chapters

•        Practice 1-2 full sample papers daily under timed conditions

•        Revise all grammar topics and formulas

•        Practice writing compositions daily

One Week Before Exam:

•        Focus on chapter summaries, not full text

•        Revise important character sketches, themes, morals

•        Go through your formula/notes sheets

•        Practice writing different letter formats

One Day Before Exam:

•        Light revision only - no new learning

•        Review important quotes and idioms list

•        Keep exam materials ready (admit card, pens, pencil)

•        Get 7-8 hours quality sleep

Exam Day Strategy:

•        Reach exam center 30 minutes early

•        Use 15 minutes reading time to plan answers

•        Attempt questions you know best first

•        Follow strict time management as planned

•        Reserve last 15 minutes for thorough revision

🎯 Success Mantra: CBSE Class 10 Hindi B rewards consistent effort, regular practice, and smart preparation. Follow this comprehensive syllabus guide, implement the scoring strategies, avoid common pitfalls, and you'll be well on your way to achieving excellent marks in Board Examinations 2027. Stay focused, practice daily, and believe in yourself!