Previous Year Papers Class 10 English PDF For CBSE 2026 Exams

Some students may find preparing for the Class 10 English Board Paper challenging as it has a lot of sections. This challenge can only be overcome by using worthy examination materials, such as English Previous Year Papers. Solving more and more of these English L&L (Code 184) and English Communicative (Code 101) Past Year Papers lets the students gain some confidence in their preparation and they can finally be free of the exam fear.

At Educart Publications, we emphasise on making all such resources available for both teachers and students. With the help of these CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers, teachers will be able to support their students’ revision process. For students, we have provided the English Previous Year Main and Compartment Papers, along with their Marking Scheme Solutions and Topper Answer Sheet. These files are freely-downloadable without having to enter any login information.

CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2025 CBSE Class 10 English L&L Previous Year Papers

2025 CBSE Class 10 English Communicative Previous Year Papers

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2024 CBSE Class 10 English L&L Previous Year Papers

2024 CBSE Class 10 English Communicative Previous Year Papers

2023 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2022 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2021 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2020 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2019 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2018 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2017 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2016 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2015 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2014 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

2013 CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Papers

These links are easily accessible and useful for both teachers and students. Here’s how each of these resources can help the students in different ways.

• CBSE Class 10 English Main and Compartment Papers provide an understanding of the pattern, weightage of marks, types of questions, and important topics that appeared in previous years.
• Marking scheme solutions help the students compare their answers with the correct ones and let them learn from their mistakes. With these solutions, they also learn a few tips and tricks to solve a paper competently.
• The Topper Answer Sheet gives an idea of how to write the paper with proper presentation and handwriting. In this way, the students can use this resource to learn some tactics on how to attempt the paper to save time and score maximum marks.

FAQs

1. When should I start solving previous year papers for English?

You can start solving them early in your preparation. Begin with topic-wise questions as you finish each chapter or unit. As the board exams get closer (around November or December), switch to solving full-length papers under timed conditions to practice managing your time during the actual exam.

2. Will the questions from previous year papers repeat in the 2026 board exam?

Direct repetition of exact questions is rare, but the format, pattern, type of questions, and the themes explored in the literature section often remain consistent. Solving previous papers helps you understand how concepts are tested, not just what is tested.

3. Are the 2024 and 2025 papers relevant for my 2026 exam, given potential syllabus changes?

Yes, they are highly relevant. The core structure and assessment pattern for English usually stay the same year after year. Any minor changes in the syllabus are typically related to specific deleted chapters, which you can easily exclude from your practice based on your official 2026 syllabus.

4. Where can I find genuine, past five years' papers with solutions?

Genuine previous year papers are readily available in printed guidebooks sold in local bookstores. Your school teachers often provide these resources as well, as they are essential study materials for all students.

5. How many papers should I solve to be fully prepared?

A good target is to solve at least 5 to 7 full-length papers in the final months before the exam. More importantly, focus on analyzing your mistakes in each paper and working on improving those specific weak areas. Quality practice is better than quantity.

6. Will practicing previous year papers help me improve my writing skills section?

Yes, definitely. The writing section (letter writing, story writing, analytical paragraphs) has standard formats and common topics. Practicing these allows you to perfect the structure, vocabulary, and time management required to score full marks in that section.

7. What's the difference between solving previous year papers and sample papers?

Previous year papers class 10 are actual question papers from past board examinations, showing exactly what CBSE asked students in previous years. Sample papers are mock tests designed by experts to mimic the expected pattern for the upcoming year (2026), often with slightly different or new types of questions. Both are useful for practice.