Download the ICSE Hindi Specimen Paper 2023 PDF free. The 2023 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours (plus 15 minutes reading time), 16 questions, without answers. CISCE publishes the specimen paper to show the exact format of the 2027 board paper.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| – | ICSE Class 10 Sample Paper Hindi | View PDF |
ICSE Hindi Specimen Paper 2023 – Quick Facts
| Board | CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) |
| Class | Class 10 |
| Exam | Board exam – February–March 2027 |
| Subject | Hindi |
| Papers on this page | 2023 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours (plus 15 minutes reading time) |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | Hindi |
ICSE Hindi Specimen Paper 2023 – Read Online
ICSE Hindi Specimen Paper 2023 – Paper Pattern
How the 2023 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A (compulsory) | Short composition (250 words), letter (120 words), unseen passage, grammar MCQs | 40 |
| Section B | Extract-based questions from Sahitya Sagar stories, poems and a one-act play; attempt any 4 | 4 × 10 = 40 |
Chapters Asked in the 2023 Paper
- Sahitya Sagar stories: Baat Athanni Ki, Mahayagya Ka Puraskar, Do Kalakaar, Sookhi Dali
- Sahitya Sagar poem: Swarg Bana Sakte Hain (Ramdhari Singh Dinkar)
- Naya Raasta (Sushma Agarwal) and Bahu Ki Vida (Vinod Rastogi)
- Hindi composition and letter writing
- Grammar: objective questions on Hindi usage (Question 4)
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2023 Paper
- The first 15 minutes are for reading the paper only; you may not write during that time.
- In Section B you must answer at least one question from each of the two books you have studied.
- Answers must be written in Hindi, using your own words as far as possible.
- Solve the 2023 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
More Hindi Papers and Study Material
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ICSE Hindi Specimen Paper – FAQs
Is the ICSE Hindi Specimen Paper 2027 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2023 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the ICSE Hindi Specimen Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the ICSE Hindi Specimen Paper in?
The 2023 paper is in Hindi.
How many marks is the ICSE Hindi Specimen Paper?
The 2023 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours (plus 15 minutes reading time), 16 questions – Section A (compulsory): 40; Section B: 4 × 10 = 40.
Which chapters come in the ICSE Hindi exam?
In the 2023 paper: Sahitya Sagar stories: Baat Athanni Ki, Mahayagya Ka Puraskar, Do Kalakaar, Sookhi Dali; Sahitya Sagar poem: Swarg Bana Sakte Hain; Naya Raasta and Bahu Ki Vida; Hindi composition and letter writing; Grammar: objective questions on Hindi usage.
Where can I download the ICSE Hindi Specimen Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.