Download the ISC English Language Specimen Paper 2025 PDF free. The 2025 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours (plus 15 minutes reading time), 4 questions, with the answer key. CISCE publishes the specimen paper to show the exact format of the 2027 board paper.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| – | ISC Class 12 Sample Paper English Language | View PDF |
ISC English Language Specimen Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) |
| Class | Class 12 |
| Exam | Board exam – February–March 2027 |
| Subject | English Language |
| Papers on this page | 2025 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours (plus 15 minutes reading time) |
| Answers | Yes – answer key in the PDF |
| Medium | English |
ISC English Language Specimen Paper 2025 – Read Online
ISC English Language Specimen Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Composition of 400-450 words on one of six topics | 20 |
| Question 2 | Speech (World Environment Day) and a proposal of about 150 words | 15 + 10 = 25 |
| Question 3 | Rewrite sentences, correct phrasal verbs, fill in verb forms | 5 + 5 + 5 = 15 |
| Question 4 | Unseen passage: vocabulary, short answers and a summary | 20 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Composition: narrative, argumentative, reflective and short story topics
- Functional writing: speech and proposal
- Grammar: sentence transformation, phrasal verbs, tenses
- Reading comprehension and summary writing of an unseen passage
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- The paper suggests spending about 45, 55, 30 and 50 minutes on Questions 1 to 4.
- You get 15 extra minutes for reading only and must not write during that time.
- Begin each answer on a fresh page; all four questions are compulsory.
- Solve the 2025 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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ISC English Language Specimen Paper – FAQs
Is the ISC English Language Specimen Paper 2027 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2025 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the ISC English Language Specimen Paper have answers?
Yes – the answer key is in the PDF.
Which medium is the ISC English Language Specimen Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in English.
How many marks is the ISC English Language Specimen Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours (plus 15 minutes reading time), 4 questions – Question 1: 20; Question 2: 15 + 10 = 25; Question 3: 5 + 5 + 5 = 15; Question 4: 20.
Which chapters come in the ISC English Language exam?
In the 2025 paper: Composition: narrative, argumentative, reflective and short story topics; Functional writing: speech and proposal; Grammar: sentence transformation, phrasal verbs, tenses; Reading comprehension and summary writing of an unseen passage.
Where can I download the ISC English Language Specimen Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.