CBSE Class 10 Nepali Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 10 Nepali Syllabus for the 2026-27 session, with a total of 100 marks and a time allowance of 3 hours, is divided into two parts: Part 'A' (MCQ Type) and Part 'B' (Descriptive Type). Part 'A' includes Reading Comprehension with two unseen paragraphs (prose and poetry) worth 10 marks, and Applied Grammar covering Kaarak ra Vibhakti, Samas, and Vividh Shabda (Bhinnarthak, Paryayvachi, Saar, Viparitarthak, Anekarthak shabda) for 10 marks. Part 'B' focuses on Applied Grammar including VakyaVivechana and Vagdhara Ukhan ra Tukka (6 marks). Literature sections cover Sahitya Sudha (Prose: Paral ko Aago, Sojha, Raatbhari Huri Chalyo, Dr. Nano, Mon) and Poetry (Aakashka Tara keTara, Ish padchhu tero kavita, Sahidharuko Samjhanama, Satya Sandesh, Yaatri), totaling 14 and 12 marks respectively. The syllabus also includes a Rapid Reader section (Katha Bimba) worth 10 marks. Writing and Composition involves Nibandha Lekhan (Essay Writing) and Patra Lekhan (Letter Writing), carrying 14 marks. Internal Assessment accounts for 20 marks, comprising Periodic Assessment (5), Multiple Assessment (5), Reading and Speaking Skills (5), and Subject Enrichment Activities (5).
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | Nepali |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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NEPALI SUBJECT CODE: 024 CLASS: IX (2026-27)
Time Allowed: 3 HRS
Total Marks: 100
Type of Marks
Question
PART 'A' ( MCQ TYPE)
Reading Two unseen paragraphs (One prose and One poetry) MCQ 5
Comprehension of around 200 words. (Prose)
MCQ 5
(Poetry)
Applied i. Varna Vichar: Varna ka Bhed, Uchaaran ra Maatraa. Grammar ii. Naamka Rupaantar: Linga, Vachan, Karak ra Vibhakti. MCQ 10
iii. Sandhi Prakaran: Swar, Vyanjan, ra Visarga Sandi,
Sandhi ra Samasmaa Bhed
PART 'B' (DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)
Applied i. Sabda Rachana: Upasarga, Pratyaya, Grammar Kridanta ra Taddhitanta. SA 6
- Avyaya LITERATURE i. Frontier - Shiva Kumar Rai Sahitya Sudha ii. Chitthi - Badri Nath Bhattarai
Prose iii. Lahuri Bhainsi - Ramesh Vikal SA 14
- Jay Vijay - Purna Rai
- Viyog(Ekanki) - Mon Bahadur Mukhiya Sahitya Sudha i. Sahtik Holi - Tulshi 'Apatan' Poetry ii. Garib - Laxmi Prasad Deokota
- Haat - Balkrishna Sama
- Yo jindagi Khoi k Jindagi –Hari Bhakta Katuwal SA 12
- Janma Bhumi - Dr.Lakhi Devi Sundas
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Rapid Reader: i. Disa Bodh - Dhan 'Nirdosh' SA 10 Katha Bimba ii. Sasto Ragat- Lil Bahadur Chettri
- Aunthi - Achha Rai 'Rasik'
- Shatru - Vishweshwar Prasad Koirala Prativa i. Shiva Kumar Rai Parichaya ii. Man Bahadur Mukhiya SA 4
- Tulsi 'Apatan' Writing & i. Nibandha Lekhan (Essay Writing) Vishaya Composition vastuharu Jastai: Paryawaran, Samajik ghatnaharu, Khel-kud, Naitikta aadi. LA
(Two topics must be given out of which one should be attempted.)
- Patra Lekhan (Letter Writing) Gharelu visayaharu mathi, saathilai wa sathiharu bata patra vyawahar, Chhuttika nimti nivedan patra, sulk maafika nimti nivedan tathaa arthik 14 sahayogka nimti nivedan sathai anya sahayog LA sambandhi nivedan patra
(Two questions must be given out of which one should be attempted.)
- Translation: (English to Nepali) LA Internal <math>\checkmark</math> Periodic Assessment (5) Assessment ✓ Multiple Assessment (5) ✓ Reading and Speaking Skills (5) 20 <math>\checkmark</math> Subject Enrichment Activities (5) Total 100
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✓ Reference Book for letter writing: Madhyamik Nepali Vyakaran ra Rachana, Janapaksha Prakashan, Gangtok Sikkim.
✓ Reference Book for essay writing: Madhyamik Nepali Vyakaranmra Rachana, Janapaksham Prakashan, Gangtok Sikkim.
✓ Reference Book for translation : Madhyamik Nepali Vyakaran ra Rachana, Janapaksha Prakashan, Gangtok Sikkim
✓ Reference Book for Grammar : Madhyamik Nepali Vyakaran ra Rachana, Janapaksha Prakashan, Gangtok Sikkim
✓ Reference Book for Literature : 'Sahitya Sudha' Published by Janapaksha Prakashan, Gangtok, Sikkim
✓ Reference Book for Rapid Reader: 'Katha vimba' Published by-Janapaksha Prakashan, Gangtok Sikkim. 3
NEPALI CLASS: X- (2026-27)
Total Marks: 100
Time Allowed: 3 HRS
Type of Marks
Question
PART 'A' ( MCQ TYPE)
Reading Two unseen paragraphs MCQ (Prose) 5
Comprehension (One prose and One poetry) of around 200 words. MCQ 5
(Poetry)
Applied i. Kaarak ra Vibhakti Grammar ii. Samas MCQ 10
shabda, Saar shabda, viparitarthak shabda ra
anekarthak shabda
PART 'B' (DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)
Applied i. VakyaVivechana :Vakya parivartan, vakya nirmanka Grammar vibhinna vidha, vakya rupantar, ukti parivartan ra kehi SA 6
suddha- asuddha vakya.
- Vagdhara Ukhan ra Tukka LITERATURE i. Paral ko Aago: Guru Prasad Mainali Sahitya Sudha ii. Sojha: Hridaya Chandra Singa Pradhan
Prose iii. Raatbhari Huri Chalyo : Indra Bahadur Rai SA 14
- Dr. Nano: G.B. Niroula ra Devraj Sharma
- Mon: Dhruva Lohagan
Sahitya Sudha i. Aakashka Tara keTara : Hari Bhakta Katwal Poetry ii. Ish padchhu tero kavita : Rajendra Bhandari
- Sahidharuko Samjhanama: Bhupi Serchand
- Satya Sandesh : Leknath Paudyal SA 12
- Yaatri: Laxmi Prasad Devkota
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main components of the CBSE Class 10 Nepali syllabus for 2026-27?
The syllabus includes Reading Comprehension, Applied Grammar, Literature (Prose and Poetry), Rapid Reader, Writing & Composition, and Internal Assessment.
How are the marks distributed in the Class 10 Nepali exam?
The total marks are 100. Part 'A' (MCQ) has 20 marks, Part 'B' (Descriptive) has 60 marks, and Internal Assessment accounts for 20 marks.
What topics are covered under Applied Grammar in Part 'A'?
Part 'A' Applied Grammar covers Kaarak ra Vibhakti, Samas, and Vividh Shabda (including Bhinnarthak, Paryayvachi, Saar, Viparitarthak, and Anekarthak shabda).
Which books are recommended for Literature and Writing sections?
Recommended books include 'Sahitya Sudha' for Literature, 'Katha Bimba' for Rapid Reader, and 'Madhyamik Nepali Vyakaran ra Rachana' for Grammar, Essay Writing, and Letter Writing.
What does the Internal Assessment include for Class 10 Nepali?
Internal Assessment (20 marks) comprises Periodic Assessment (5), Multiple Assessment (5), Reading and Speaking Skills (5), and Subject Enrichment Activities (5).
What types of writing skills are assessed?
Writing skills assessed include Nibandha Lekhan (Essay Writing) on various topics and Patra Lekhan (Letter Writing) for different purposes.
CBSE Class 10 Nepali syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.