CBSE Class 10 Bengali Syllabus 2026-27

BENGALI CODE NO. 005 CLASSES IX & X CURRICULUM <math>2026 - 2027</math>

Background

Bengali and its cultural background is an important chapter of Indian history. Bengali language has a rich tradition of its own. From Charyapada to modern Bengali language the journey is quite interesting. So one has to know the language to understand the cultural heritage of Bengal. Bengali language developed since the 10th century and the contribution of many great poets, writers, dramatists, linguists are to be known sincerely. This very language and its study will play a critical role in inculcating National and emotional integration in the minds of young students of secondary senior secondary level. The language curriculum should be created in such a way that it helps to develop creativity and imaginative power among the students. Similarly, it should help them with a powerful communication skill in both speaking and reading, writing activity.

Objectives

The objectives of teaching Bengali at senior secondary stage are:

1. To know the language which is very rich in its own tradition.
2. To build a sense of confidence in the students in both oral and written form of Bengali language.
3. To know the dialects and sociolect of Bengali language and use it in appropriate social and regional settings.
4. According to CBSE & NEP, students will be able to prepare themselves to meet 21st century's challenges and develop their capabilities for CBE.
5. To equip the learners with adequate language skill to communicate, to question and in necessary to raise their voice against anything immoral.

1. To help them in developing both performance and competence areas of the language and imparting information through consulting dictionaries, using the internet, and getting a book in the library on their own. They can prepare themselves to answer Competency Based Questions. (CBQ)

1. To help them acquire different registers of Bengali language & integrate various forms of Arts to enrich themselves.
2. To develop a sense of curiosity for extensive reading and to facilitate self-learning, so that the students become independent in their learning process.
3. They will also be able to edit and review their own work.
4. The students will be able to not only communicate in Bengali, they can have other things to do, as well as can understand the advertisements, news, weather forecasts, interviews etc
5. They can also narrate pictorial story easily, write formal letters and can individually do official correspondence.
6. This syllabus will make the students competent in Bengali language in an interesting way.

1. Recently Bengali language has been recognized as a classical language of India by the Union Cabinet .The status of classical language recognizes the significant cultural & historical contribution of Bengal to India's rich heritage. So the aim of the curriculum will be the promotion of Bengali's linguistic heritage for future generations.

BENGALI (CODE NO - 005) CLASS-IX, 2026- 2027 COURSE STRUCTURE

Max Marks-80

Time: 3 Hours

Section A Reading Comprehension 10 Marks 25 Periods

Section B Writing 12 Marks 37 Periods

Section C Grammar 20 Marks 50 Periods

Literature Text book & Section D 38 Marks 80 Periods

Supplementary Reader TOTAL 80 Marks 192 Periods

PRESCRIBED BOOKS:

1. Sahitya Sanchayan Bangla (Pratham Bhasha) Nabam Shreni, Paschim Banga Maddhya Shiksha Parshad, Published by West Bengal Text Book Corporation (Paschimbanga Sarkar Udyoge), Kolkata – 700056
2. Supplementary Reader: Aam Aantir Bhenpu- Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay (Sampurno), Signet Press
3. Saraswati Bangla Byakaran O Rachana (Nabam O Dasham Shreni) Saraswati House Private Limited, 9, Dariyaganj, New Delhi – 110002 Education Publishers (www.saraswatihouse.com)
4. Ucchatara Bangla Byakaran (Nabam O Dasham Shreni) Bamandev Chakraborty Published by Akshyay Malancha.

NB: All text and grammar books will be the latest editions only

WORD LIMIT FOR ANSWERS [EXCLUDING 6 MARKS QUESTIONS]

For 05 Marks Question: 120 – 130 Words

For 03 Marks Question: 50 – 60 Words

For 02 Marks Question: 25 – 30 Words

For 01 Mark Question: According to the MCQ

SYLLABUS— (2026- 2027) BENGALI (CODE - 005) CLASS: IX

PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ)

PART B: SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

TOPICS MARKS WEIGHTAGE %

PART A 10 Literature (Textbook & Supplementary Reader) -MCQ 10 25% PART B

Grammar 20

• Literature( Text book & Supplementary 28

Reader (Subjective Questions) 75%

• Creative Writing (Subjective Questions) 12

TOTAL 80 100%

SECTION DETAILS OF TOPICS / CHAPTERS WEIGHTAGE %

1. READING 1. Unseen Passage (150 - 200 Words) 05 Marks
2. Unseen Passage (150- 200 Words) 05 Marks
3. GRAMMAR 06 Marks 2. Somas (Dwigu, Tatpurush, Bahubreehi) 05 Marks 3. Bakya Poriborton( Nirdeshak, Proshnosuchak, 05 Marks Bismoybodhak, Anugyasuchak, Prarthanasuchak) 04 Marks 4. Shabdogoto O Bakyogoto ashuddhi Sangsodhan Prose:
4. LITERATURE 1. Chhuti- Rabindranath Thakur 05 Marks(Part-A)

[PART-A 2. Chithi- Swami Vivekananda +

1. Ilyas – Leo Tolstoy 10 Marks(Part-B)
2. Daam – Narayan Gangopadhyay PART-B] Poetry:
3. Kheya- Rabindranath Tagore
4. Byathar Banshi – Jasimuddin 10 Marks(Part-B)
5. 4. Ei Jiban – Sunil Gangopadhyay 05 Marks(Part-A) Aam Aantir Bhenpu- Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay + 08 Marks(Part-B)
6. CREATIVE 1. Report Writing (120-150 words)

WRITING 2. Notice Writing 6+6=12

(within 100

words)(School