English Language & Literature — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for English Language & Literature — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: The Fun They Had
Chapter 2: The Sound of Music
Chapter 3: The Little Girl
Chapter 4: A Truly Beautiful Mind
Chapter 5: The Snake and the Mirror
Chapter 6: My Childhood
Chapter 7: Reach For The Top
Chapter 8: Kathmandu
Chapter 9: If I Were You
Chapter 10: The Road Not Taken
Chapter 11: Wind
Chapter 12: Rain on the Roof
Chapter 13: The Lake Isle of Innisfree
Chapter 14: A Legend of the Northland
Chapter 15: No Men Are Foreign
Chapter 16: On Killing a Tree
Chapter 17: A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal
Chapter 18: The Lost Child
Chapter 19: The Adventures of Toto
Chapter 20: Iswaran the Storyteller
Chapter 21: In the Kingdom of Fools
Chapter 22: The Happy Prince
Chapter 23: The Last Leaf
Chapter 24: A House Is Not a Home
Chapter 25: The Beggar

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in English Language & Literature?

The English Language & Literature syllabus has 25 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which English Language & Literature chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the English Language & Literature syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official CBSE portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for English Language & Literature faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for English Language & Literature — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused English Language & Literature study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.