CBSE Class 12th English Syllabus 2023

Jan 25, 2023 |

Check out the detailed CBSE class 12th English syllabus for 2022-23. Also, download a few sample papers for class 12th English.

CBSE has released the updated class 12th English Core and English Elective syllabus with detailed information on the course structure and marks distribution. CBSE class 12th syllabus will provide a cohesive outlook for language learning. In addition, the CBSE class 12th English syllabus will help the students understand how English will improve their scope for internships, jobs, and entrance examinations for various colleges.

English is becoming a global language, making it more important for Indian students to pay attention to it and improve their grammar, speaking, and writing skills. Moreover, it opens the door for millions of students to study abroad and access global opportunities. The Board recognises this condition and has strived to bring forth a syllabus that fulfils the requirements of such conditions.

Latest Updates

29th December 2022: CBSE released CBSE class 12 date sheet 2023. Read more

Table of Contents

CBSE Class 12th English Core Syllabus 2022-23
CBSE Class 12th English Elective Syllabus 2022-23
CBSE Class 12th English Sample Papers

Students pursuing science tend to focus more on papers, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and so forth and ignore language subjects which is the biggest mistake. CBSE class 12th English syllabus plays a pivotal role in preparing and passing the examination. It helps students to increase the overall percentage in the results. It is also a way to help a student be well acquainted with comprehension used in daily lives and how it will benefit them to improve their aptitude and personality.

CBSE Class 12th English Core Syllabus 2023

CBSE 12th English Core syllabus for 2022-23 comprises reading comprehension, creative writing skills, reference to context, short and long type questions and other objective questions. The question pattern, syllabus topics, and mark distribution are mentioned in the table below:

Section	Question Type	Competencies	Marks	Total Marks
Section - A (Reading Skills)	Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage	One unseen passage to assess comprehension, interpretation and inference. Vocabulary and inference of meaning will also be assessed. The passage may be factual, descriptive or literary.	10	20
Section - A (Reading Skills)	Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage	One unseen case-based passage with verbal/visual inputs like statistical data, charts etc. (10x1=10 Marks) Note: The combined word limit for both passages will be 700-750 words. Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions will be asked.	10	20
Section -B (Creative Writing Skills)		Notice up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered.(5 Marks: Format:1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content : 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar: 1) Formal/Informal Invitation and Reply up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered. (5 Marks: Format: 1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content: 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar:1) Letters based on verbal/visual input, to be answered in approximately 120-150 words. Letter types include applications for a job with bio data or resumes. Letters to the editor (giving suggestions and opinions on issues of public interest). One out of the two given questions to be answered. (5 Marks: Format: 1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content: 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar:1). Article/Report Writing, descriptive and analytical in nature, based on verbal inputs, to be answered in 120-150 words. One out of the two given questions to be. (5 Marks: Format: 1 /Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content: 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar :1).	20	20
Section - C (Multiple Choice Questions, Objective Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions and Long Answer Type Questions to assess comprehension, analysis, interpretation and extrapolation beyond the text)	Reference to Context	A Poetry extract out of two from the book Flamingo to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis and appreciation	6	40
		One Prose extract out of two from the book Vistas to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis and appreciation.	4
		One prose extract out of two from the book Flamingo to assess comprehension, interpretation and analysis.	6
		Short answer type questions (from Prose and Poetry from the book Flamingo) to be answered in 40-50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. Five out of the six given are to be answered.	10
		Short answer type questions, from Prose (Vistas), to be answered in 40 - 50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. Any 2 out of 3 questions to be done.	4
		One long answer type question, from Prose/Poetry (Flamingo), to be answered in 120-150 words. Questions can be based on incident/theme/passage/extract/event as reference points to assess extrapolation beyond and across the text. This question will elicit analytical and evaluative responses from students. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done.	5
		One long answer type question, based on the chapters from the book Vistas, to be answered in 120-150 words to assess global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the text. Questions to provide evaluative and analytical responses using incidents, events, and themes as reference points. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done.	5
TOTAL				80
		Assessment of Listening and Speaking Skills	10	20
Internal Assessment		Listening	5
		Speaking	5
		Project Work	10
TOTAL				100

Download the CBSE Class 12th English (Core) Syllabus

CBSE Class 12th English Elective Syllabus 2023

The syllabus for CBSE 12th English Elective has sections like reading, grammar, literature, fiction, and creative writing. Go through the following table to find the detailed syllabus:

Section	Question Type	Competencies	Marks	Total Marks
Section - A	Reading Comprehension	12 Multiple Choice Questions/Objective Type Questions out of 15 from a literary or discursive passage of about 950-1000 words.	12	20
		4 out of 5 multiple choice questions/Objective Type Questions to test interpretation and appreciation of a poem of about 10-12 lines.	4
		4 out of 5 multiple choice questions/Objective Type Questions from a case-based factual passage (with visual input - statistical data, chart etc.) of 100-120 words to test interpretation.	4
Section -B	Grammar	8 multiple choice questions/Objective Type Questions out of 10 involving the transformation of sentences.	8	8
Section - C	Writing	Three long writing tasks out of four to be answered in 120-150 words each: A discursive and interpretative writing.	15	22
Section -D (Multiple Choice Questions, Objective Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions and Long Answer Type Questions to assess comprehension, analysis, interpretation and extrapolation beyond the text.)	Reference to Context	One Prose extract out of two to assess literary appreciation and analysis	6
		One Poetry extract out of two to assess literary appreciation and analysis	6
		One Short Answer Question out of two to be answered in 30-40 words to assess understanding of analysis and critical appreciation. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking.	2
		One Short Answer Question out of two to be answered in 40-50 words to assess understanding of analysis and critical appreciation. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking and drawing inferences in poetry and prose.	3
		One Long Answer Question out of two to be answered in 120-150 words each to assess deeper understanding, interpretation, appreciation, and drawing inferences. Questions to elicit creative responses and assess the ability to form opinions.	5
		One long answer type question, based on chapters from the book Vistas, is to be answered in 120-150 words to assess global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the text. Questions to provide evaluative and analytical responses using incidents, events, and themes as reference points. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done.	5
Fiction		One Short Answer Question out of two to be answered in 30-40 words to test understanding, appreciation, and seeking comments, interpretations, evaluations, and appreciation of characters, events, episodes, and interpersonal relationships.	2	10
		One Short Answer Question out of two to be answered in 40-50 words to test understanding, appreciation, and seeking comments, interpretations, evaluations, and appreciation of characters, events, episodes, and interpersonal relationships.	3
		One Long Answer Question out of two to be answered in 120-150 words to test deeper (in depth) understanding, interpretation, appreciation and drawing global inferences of the given text with reference to characters/events, incidents, and episodes, leading to creative rendering, forming and defending opinions.	5
TOTAL				80
Seminar		Presentation - book review/a play/a short story/a novel/novella (tale, table, parable) to be followed by a question-answer session. Poetry reading to be followed by interpretative tasks based on close reading and literary analysis of the text. Critical review of a film or a play Conducting a theatre workshop to be followed by a discussion	20	20
TOTAL				100

Download the CBSE Class 12th English (Elective) Syllabus

CBSE Class 12th English Sample Papers

Once the students are done with their revision, they can solve the sample papers and assess their progress accordingly. The experts have prepared the sample papers listed below based on the curriculum set by the board.

Year	PDF Link
CBSE English Sample Question Paper (2020-21)	Download
CBSE English Sample Question Paper (2019-20)	Download
CBSE English Sample Question Paper (2018-19)	Download
CBSE English Sample Question Paper (2017-18)	Download
CBSE English Sample Question Paper (2016-17)	Download
CBSE English Sample Question Paper (2015-16) SET-A	Download
CBSE English Sample Question Paper (2015-16) SET - B	Download
CBSE English Sample Paper 2014-15	Download

Importance of CBSE Class 12th English Sample Papers

Mentioned below are a few benefits of solving the CBSE class 12th English sample papers:

Time Management: By solving the CBSE class 12th sample paper, students will get enough practice to solve the entire question paper on time. This practice will help them in managing their time during exams.
Examination Strategy: After practising the sample papers, students can choose which sections should be more critical and the least important, depending on strong and weak points.
Help in Self Evaluation: Students may test themselves by solving the CBSE sample question paper. They will learn about their present level of preparation.
Helps Identify Silly Mistakes: Students can identify silly mistakes by solving the CBSE class 12th sample question paper. Please note these things and avoid repeating them during the exam.