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The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) conducted the ICSE Class 10 English Literature (Paper 2) exam today (February 20, 2026). The exam started at 11:00 AM and concluded at 1:00 PM. With an 80-mark theory framework, the question paper contained 20% objective questions (MCQs in Section A) and 80% subjective questions (extract-based analysis in Sections B, C, and D).
Students can check the official answer key immediately following the examination. The CISCE normally discloses its full "Analysis of Student Performance" only after the results have been announced. Candidates can, however, estimate their possible score and evaluate their performance by referring to the ICSE Class 10 English Literature question paper and answer key and exam structure shared here.
Check also: ICSE Class 10th Literature in English Paper 2 Analysis 2026
ICSE Class 10 English Literature (Paper-2) 2026: Key Highlights
Students can find exam details from the table shared below. This includes, shift timing, date, total marks and paper structure for ICSE Class 10 English Literature.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Date | February 20, 2026 (Friday) |
| Exam Time | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Duration | 2 Hours (+ 15 minutes reading time starting at 10:45 AM) |
| Total Marks | 80 Marks (Theory) |
| Question Paper Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Prescribed Texts | • Julius Caesar (Drama) • Treasure Chest (Prose & Poetry) |
Check also: ICSE Class 10th Literature in English Paper 2 Answer Key 2026
ICSE Class 10 English Literature Question Paper 2026: Download PDF
The ICSE board has released the official class 10 English Literature (Paper 2) question paper for the academic session 2025-26. Students can now evaluate their performance from the question paper shared here. The link is available and can be accessed from the table.
ICSE Class 10 English Literature 2026 Question Paper PDF |
ICSE Class 10 English Literature Question Paper Pattern 2026
Here students can check for 2026 English question paper pattern, mark distribution for the exam. It can help review and get a clarity of the 2026 question paper.
| Section | Type | Topic / Content | Question Structure | Marks |
| Section A | Compulsory | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Covering all prescribed texts: • Drama (Julius Caesar) • Prose (Treasure Chest) • Poetry (Treasure Chest) | 16 Questions x 1 Mark Tests factual recall, figures of speech, character identification, and word meanings. | 16 Marks |
| Section B | Optional | Drama Julius Caesar (William Shakespeare) (Focus on Acts III, IV, and V) | Extract-Based Question Typically 5 sub-questions: (i) 3 Marks (ii) 3 Marks (iii) 3 Marks (iv) 3 Marks (v) 4 Marks | 16 Marks |
| Section C | Optional | Prose (Short Stories) Treasure Chest Anthology (Questions on plot, themes, character sketches) | Extract-Based Question Typically 5 sub-questions: (i) 3 Marks (ii) 3 Marks (iii) 3 Marks (iv) 3 Marks (v) 4 Marks | 16 Marks |
| Section D | Optional | Poetry Treasure Chest Anthology (Questions on poetic devices, theme, tone) | Extract-Based Question Typically 5 sub-questions: (i) 3 Marks (ii) 3 Marks (iii) 3 Marks (iv) 3 Marks (v) 4 Marks | 16 Marks |
| Extra | Choice | One Extra Question Must be chosen from Section B, C, or D | Extract-Based Question Follows the same 16-mark structure (3+3+3+3+4). | 16 Marks |
| Total Theory Marks | 80 Marks |
ICSE Class 10 English Literature Answer Key 2026: Download PDF
Students can check the link of the answer key for ICSE class 10 English Literature (Paper 2) answer key from the link below.
ICSE Class 10 English Literature Answer Key 2026 PDF |
Steps To Download ICSE Class 10 English Literature Question Paper 2026?
Since the official question paper and answer key are yet to be released by the board, students can find these steps helpful to navigate through the section and to download the English Literature question paper as soon as it is made available on the platform.
1. Go to the official website at cisce.org.
2. Locate the 'Examinations' tab on the main menu bar.
3. Click on 'ICSE Examination' from the top menu.
4. Check for "Important Downloads" section and click on "Specimen Question Papers"
‘5. Select year '2026'.
6. Look for ‘Literature in English (English Paper-2) click on it. Download the PDF and save for practice.
Also check:
ICSE Syllabus 2025-26 for Class 10
ICSE Date Sheet 2026: Download OFFICIAL CISCE Class 10th Time Table PDF
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