CBSE Class 12 English Syllabus 2023-24: Download PDF

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled the official English Core curriculum for the academic session 2023-2024. As students embark on their journey into the new academic year, it is crucial for them to acquaint themselves with the new syllabus details to kickstart their preparation for the board exams. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the CBSE Class 12 English Core Syllabus for the academic year 2023-24. Students can also find the downloadable PDF of the syllabus attached towards the end of this article.

CBSE English Syllabus Class 12 Highlights

Subject: English Core
Subject Code: 301
Marks Breakup: Total = 100 (Written Exam 80 + Internal Assessment 20)

Section A – Reading Skills

In this section, students will be tested on their reading comprehension through unseen passages. The section carries a weightage of 22 marks and includes the following:

1. Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage (12+10 = 22 Marks)

One unseen passage to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, and inference. The passage may be factual, descriptive, or literary.
One unseen case-based factual passage with verbal/visual inputs like statistical data, charts, etc. to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference, and evaluation.
The combined word limit for both passages will be 700-750 words.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short Answer type Questions (to be answered in 40-50 words) will be asked.

Section B – Creative Writing Skills

This section evaluates students’ creative writing abilities and is worth 18 marks. It includes the following tasks:

Task	Marks
Notice (up to 50 words)	4
Formal/Informal Invitation and Reply (up to 50 words)	4
Letters based on verbal/visual input (120-150 words)	5
Article/Report Writing (120-150 words)	5

3. Notice, up to 50 words (4 Marks)

One out of the two given questions to be answered.
Assessment criteria: Format (1 mark), Content (2 marks), Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar (1 mark).

Formal/Informal Invitation and Reply, up to 50 words (4 Marks)

One out of the two given questions to be answered.
Assessment criteria: Format (1 mark), Content (2 marks), Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar (1 mark).

Letters based on verbal/visual input, 120-150 words (5 Marks)

Letter types include application for a job with bio-data or resume, letters to the editor (giving suggestions or opinions on issues of public interest).
One out of the two given questions to be answered.
Assessment criteria: Format (1 mark), Organisation of Ideas (1 mark), Content (2 marks), Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar (1 mark).

Article/Report Writing, 120-150 words (5 Marks)

Descriptive and analytical in nature, based on verbal inputs.
One out of the two given questions to be answered.
Assessment criteria: Format (1 mark), Organisation of Ideas (1 mark), Content (2 marks), Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar (1 mark).

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Section C – Literature Text Book and Supplementary Reading Text

This section holds a significant weightage of 40 marks and aims to assess students’ comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and extrapolation beyond the text. The section comprises various types of assessment items, including:

One Poetry extract out of two from the book Flamingo (6 Marks)

To assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference, and appreciation.

One Prose extract out of two from the book Vistas (4 Marks)

To assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation.

One prose extract out of two from the book Flamingo (6 Marks)

To assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference, and evaluation.

Short answer type questions from Prose and Poetry from the book Flamingo (10 Marks)

To be answered in 40-50 words each.
Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking.
Five questions out of the six given are to be answered.

Short answer type questions from Prose (Vistas) (4 Marks)

To be answered in 40-50 words each.
Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking.
Any two out of three questions to be done.

One Long answer type question from Prose/Poetry (Flamingo) (5 Marks)

To be answered in 120-150 words.
Questions can be based on incidents, themes, passages, or extracts as reference points to assess extrapolation beyond and across the text.
The question will elicit analytical and evaluative responses from the student.
Any one out of two questions to be done.

One Long answer type question based on the chapters from the book Vistas (5 Marks)

To be answered in 120-150 words.
To assess global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the text.
Questions will require analytical and evaluative responses using incidents, events, themes, as reference points.
Any one out of two questions to be done.

CBSE Class 12 English Core Prescribed Books

The following are the prescribed books for the CBSE Class 12 English Core curriculum:

Flamingo: English Reader published by National Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi

The Last Lesson
Lost Spring
Deep Water
The Rattrap
Indigo
Poets and Pancakes
The Interview
Going Places

Vistas: Supplementary Reader published by National Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi

The Third Level
The Tiger King
Journey to the End of the Earth
The Enemy
On the Face of It
Memories of Childhood
The Cutting of My Long Hair
We Too are Human Beings

Internal Assessment

Apart from the written exam, internal assessment also plays a crucial role in the evaluation process. It includes the assessment of listening skills, speaking skills, and project work, with a total weightage of 20 marks.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT	Marks
Assessment of Listening Skills	05
Assessment of Speaking Skills	05
Project Work	10

In conclusion, being familiar with the CBSE Class 12 English Core Syllabus for the academic session 2023-2024 is essential for students aiming to excel in their board examinations. This well-structured syllabus provides students with a comprehensive guide to prepare effectively for the English Core paper.

Download the PDF of CBSE Class 12 English Core Syllabus for the academic year 2023-24 attached here: [Link to the PDF].

FAQs

Is report writing included in CBSE Class 12 syllabus (English Core)?

Yes, report writing is a part of the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus. It falls under the “Creative Writing Skills” section and requires students to write descriptive and analytical reports based on verbal inputs.

What is the syllabus of CBSE Class 12th English?

The CBSE Class 12 English syllabus includes three main sections: Reading Skills, Creative Writing Skills, and Literature Text Book and Supplementary Reading Text. Each section consists of various tasks and topics that students need to study and prepare for the examination.

Where can I get the CBSE Class 12 English deleted syllabus?

You can find the deleted portions of the CBSE Class 12 English syllabus on the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or by referring to the official circulars or notifications issued by CBSE. Additionally, some educational websites and study materials may also provide information on the deleted syllabus.

What is the syllabus for the CBSE Class 12 English half-yearly exam?

The syllabus for the CBSE Class 12 English half-yearly exam typically covers the topics taught in the first half of the academic year. It includes sections such as Reading Skills, Creative Writing Skills, and portions from the Literature Text Book and Supplementary Reading Text. Students are advised to check with their respective schools or teachers for the exact syllabus and weightage for the half-yearly examination.