English Core — CBSE Class XII Sample Paper (2026-27)
Subject: English Core (301)
Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Questions: 13 (29 to answer)
Sections: Section A — Reading Skills, Section B — Creative Writing Skills, Section C — Literature
General Instructions
- This question paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.
- This question paper contains three sections: Section A: Reading Skills; Section B: Creative Writing Skills; Section C: Literature.
- Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet.
- Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.
- Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
- All the names and addresses used in the questions are fictitious. Resemblance, if any, is purely coincidental.
- There is no change in the Question Paper Design and Assessment Pattern for Academic Session 2026-27.
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