SEBA Class 10 English Syllabus 2026–27: Everything You Need to Know

The Assam State School Education Board (SEBA/ASSEB) has officially released the SEBA Class 10 English Syllabus 2026–27 for the academic session. Students preparing for the HSLC Examination should start their preparation according to the latest syllabus and exam pattern. This syllabus mainly focuses on grammar, writing skills, reading comprehension, and literature.

Students should remember that English is not a subject to study only before examinations. Every grammar topic and literature chapter should be understood properly, as these concepts form the foundation for the HSLC Examination and future studies.

• SEBA Class 10 English Solutions
• NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English
• Class 10 English MCQ

SEBA Class 10 English Exam Pattern 2026–27

Particulars	Marks
Theory Examination	90 Marks
Internal Assessment	10 Marks
Total Marks	100 Marks
Pass Marks (Theory)	27
Overall Pass Marks	30
Time Duration	3 Hours
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SEBA Class 10 English Syllabus 2026–27

Section	Lesson/Units	Half Yearly	Final
A	Reading Comprehension (two prose passages—one seen, another unseen)	✓	✓
B	Writing (translation/substance writing, essay/story writing, letter writing) and report writing	✓	✓
C	Grammar: All the grammar portion of Class IX and determiners, tense forms, voice, narration, preposition, vocabulary, synthesis of sentences, verb phrases, sentence correction (clauses, modals, etc.)	✓	✓
D	Literature/Textbook (First Flight) Prose: 1. A Letter to God 2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom 3. Glimpses of India (Coorg & Tea from Assam) 4. Madam Rides the Bus Poetry: 1. A Tiger in the Zoo 2. Amanda! 3. Animals 4. The Ball Poem 5. The Tale of Custard the Dragon	✓	✓
E	Supplementary Reader (Footprints without Feet) 1. The Midnight Visitor 2. A Question of Trust3. Footprints without Feet 4. The Hack Driver	✓	✓
	Total	90	90
F	Internal Assessment	10	10
	Grand Total	100	100
N.B. : Underlined lessons/items are for Half-Yearly ExaminationQuestions from each Unit/Lesson will carry marks 2-15.

Grammar Topics Students Must Prepare Properly

Grammar Topic	What Students Should Learn
Tense	Present, Past & Future Tense forms and sentence usage
Passive Voice	Changing Active Voice into Passive Voice correctly
Narration	Direct & Indirect Speech rules
Preposition	Correct use of in, on, at, by, with etc.
Degree of Comparison	Positive, Comparative & Superlative forms
Question Pattern	Interrogative sentence formation
Word Order	Correct arrangement of words in sentences

Conclusion

The SEBA Class 10 English Syllabus 2026–27 is designed to strengthen students’ grammar, writing, comprehension, and literature skills. Instead of memorizing answers, students should focus on understanding concepts thoroughly. A strong foundation in English will help not only in the HSLC Examination but also in higher studies and future competitive exams.

FAQs

1. What is the total mark of SEBA Class 10 English 2026–27?

Ans: The total marks are 100, including Internal Assessment.

2. Which grammar topics are included in the syllabus?

Ans: Tense, Voice Change, Narration, Preposition, Articles, Subject-Verb Agreement, Transformation of Sentences, and other important grammar topics.

3. Which books are prescribed for SEBA Class 10 English?

Ans: First Flight, Footprints Without Feet, and English Grammar & Composition.

4. How many marks are allotted for Internal Assessment?

Ans: Internal Assessment carries 10 marks.

5. Is Spoken English included in Internal Assessment?

Ans: Yes, speaking and communication skills may be assessed as part of the Internal Assessment process.