CBSE Class 10 Telugu AP Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 10 Telugu AP Syllabus for the 2026-27 session outlines the curriculum for the subject. The total marks for the examination are 80, with a time duration of 3 hours. The question paper is divided into four sections: Section A (Reading Comprehension) carries 10 marks, Section B (Writing) carries 13 marks, Section C (Grammar) carries 20 marks, and Section D (Literature) carries 37 marks. The prescribed textbook is 'Telugu Parimalam, Telugu Vachakam' published by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The syllabus details specific topics within each section, including report writing, essay writing, various grammar concepts like Sandhulu, Chandassu, Samaasaalu, Alankaralu, Jaatiyalu, Saametalu, and Paryaya Padaalu. The literature section covers both prose and poetry, along with a non-detailed text, 'RAMAYANAM'.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | Telugu AP |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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TELUGU (A.P) SUBJECT CODE: 007 CLASS – IX (2026-27)
Time: 3Hrs
Total: 80 Marks
The Question Paper will be divided into four sections:
Section A Reading Comprehension 10 Marks
Section B Writing 13 Marks
Section C Grammar 20 Marks
Section D Literature 37 Marks
Design of Question Paper
No. of Questions No. of Marks Per Question Total No. of Marks
8 S.A.Q. 02 16
1 L.A.Q. 05 05
1 L.A.Q. 07 07
1 V. L.A.Q. 80 80
1Q of 4 M.C.Q. <math>\frac{1}{2}</math> 02
1 Q of 4 M.C.Q. <math>\frac{1}{2}</math> 02
3 Q of 12 M.C.Q. 1 12 (Internal division)
i.e. 4x1, 4x1, 4x1) 3Q 4 L.A.Q. 04 16
4 S.A.Q. 03 12
Total=24 80
- Reading Section:
Aparichita Gadyamsham (unseen prose passage)
10 Marks
- Writing Section:
- Lekha Rachana (Report writing) – 5 Marks
13 Marks
- Vyasa Rachana (Essay writing) – 8 Marks
C) Grammar Section:
20 Marks
- Telugu & Sanskrita Sandhulu <math>-4\times1=4M</math> Akaara, Ikaara, Ukaara, Savarna Deergha, Guna, Vriddhi, Yanaadesha Sandhulu
- Paryaaya Padaalu <math>4\times1=4M</math>
- Prakriti – Vikritulu <math>4 \times \frac{1}{2} = 2M</math>
- Vyatirekha Padaalu
<math>4 \times \frac{1}{2} = 2M</math>
- Jateeyaalu
<math>2\times2=4M</math>
- Saametalu
<math>4\times1=4M</math>
Prescribed Text book - - Telugu Parimalam . Telugu vachakam Published by Government of Andhra Pradesh (Published 2023 New Addition)
D) Literature Section: Text
37 Marks
Poetry
- Dharmabodha
- Chaitanyam
- Harivillu
- Sneham
5. Theerpu
- Matamahima
Prose
- Illakagaane
- Rangasthalam
- Priyamaina naannaku
- Edeshamegina
- Naa chaduvu
- Akupachhathoranam.
Non - Detail Text book - Telugu Parimalam. Telugu Vachakam Published by Government of Andhra Pradesh (First Published 2023 New Addition)
Non-detail
- Nyayapati Subbarao
- Konda venkatappayah
- Kasinathuni Nageswararao
- Unnava danpathulu
- Duvvuri Subbamma
- Ayyadevara Kaleswararao
TELUGU (A.P) SUBJECT CODE: 007 CLASS – X (2026-27)
Time: 3Hrs
Total: 80 Marks
The Question Paper will be divided into four sections:
Section A Reading Comprehension 10 Marks
Section B Writing 13 Marks
Section C Grammar 20 Marks
Section D Literature 37 Marks
Design of Question Paper
No. of Questions No. of Marks Per Total No. of Marks
Question
5 V.S.A.Q (MCQ) 2 10 20 7 Q OF 20( MCQ) 1 Internal division
<math>4x1 = 4</math>, <math>4x1 = 4</math>
<math>2x1 = 2 2x1 = 2</math>
<math>4x1 = 4 \ 2x1 = 2</math>
<math>2X1 = 2</math>
1 S.A Q 2 2 4 S.A.Q 12 3 4 L.A.Q 16 4 1 L.A.Q 5 5 1 L.A.Q 7 7 1 V L.A.Q 8 8 <math>TOTAL = 24</math> 80
A) Reading Section:
10 Marks
Unseen prose passage (Aparichita Gadyamsam)
- Writing Section: 13 Marks
- Lekha Rachana (Report Writing) 5 Marks
- Vyasarachana (Essay Writing) 8 Marks
- Grammar Section: 20 Marks
- Telugu Sandhulu <math>-4 \times 1 = 4 M</math> Rugaagama, Pumpvadesa, Trika, Padvadi, Gasadadavaadesa, Dvirukta takaaradesa, Tugagaama
- Chandassu <math>-4 \times 1 = 4 M</math> Utpalamala, Champakamala, Mattebham, Shardulam
- Samaasaalu <math>-2 \times 1 = 2 M</math> Dwandva, Dvigu, Bahuvreehi & Rupaka Samaasaalu
- Alankaralu Upama, Atisayokti, Arthantaranyasa, Kramalankaralu
<math>-2 \times 1 = 2 M</math>
- Jaatiyalu
<math>-4 \times 1 = 4 M</math>
- Saametalu
<math>-2 \times 1 = 2 M</math>
- Paryaya Padaalu
<math>-2 \times 1 = 2 M</math>
Prescribed Text Book: Telugu Parimalam, Telugu Vachakam published by Government of Andhra Pradesh (First published 2024 New addition)
D) Literature Section: Text
Prose -
37 Marks
- Bathuku Gampa
- Upanyasa kala
- Jeevani
- Chejaarina Baalyam
- Kanya Shulkam
Poetry -
- Prathyaksha Daivaalu
- Prakruthi Sandesam
- Sataka Madhuryam
- Raja Dharmam
- Yuddha Vijetha
Non-Detail Text: RAMAYANAM
Pescribed Text Book: Telugu Parimalam, Telugu Vachakam published by Government of Andhra Pradesh (First published 2024 New addition)
(Bala Kaanda, Ayoodhya Kaanda, Aranya Kaanda, Kishkindha kaanda, Sundara Kaanda, Yuddha kanda).
Internal assessment
- Periodic Test 5 marks
- Multiple Assessments 5 marks
- Notebooks 5 marks
- Student Enrichment Activities 5 marks
Total: 20 marks
Frequently asked questions
What is the total mark distribution for the CBSE Class 10 Telugu AP exam?
The total marks for the CBSE Class 10 Telugu AP examination are 80.
What is the duration of the CBSE Class 10 Telugu AP exam?
The duration of the CBSE Class 10 Telugu AP examination is 3 hours.
Which textbook is prescribed for CBSE Class 10 Telugu AP for the 2026-27 session?
The prescribed textbook is 'Telugu Parimalam, Telugu Vachakam' published by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
What are the main sections of the CBSE Class 10 Telugu AP question paper?
The question paper is divided into four sections: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grammar, and Literature.
What topics are covered under the Grammar section?
The Grammar section includes Telugu Sandhulu, Chandassu, Samaasaalu, Alankaralu, Jaatiyalu, Saametalu, and Paryaya Padaalu.
What is the non-detailed text for Class 10 Telugu AP?
The non-detailed text for Class 10 Telugu AP is 'RAMAYANAM'.
CBSE Class 10 Telugu AP syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.