Download the ISC Class 12 Hindi Specimen Paper PDF for the ISC 2027 board exam here, free. The latest specimen paper for Hindi is the 2023 paper. CISCE has not released a new 2027 specimen paper for Hindi – the CISCE circular of 9 October 2026 issued new papers only in selected subjects and says that for all other subjects the 2026 rubrics and assessment structure continue. So the pattern has not changed, and the 2023 paper is still the official sample of the paper format for 2027 – check the 2027 syllabus for any change in chapters. The 2023 paper is an 80-mark, 3-hour paper with 15 questions. Students also search for it as the ISC 12th Hindi sample paper 2027 or model paper – it is the same official CISCE paper.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ISC Class 12 Hindi Specimen Paper 2023 | View PDF |
ISC Hindi Specimen Paper 2023 – Quick Facts
| Board | CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) |
| Class | Class 12 (ISC) |
| Subject | Hindi |
| Exam | ISC 2027 board exam (February–March 2027) |
| Latest specimen paper | 2023 – no new paper for 2027; the 2026 pattern continues |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours, plus 15 minutes reading time |
| Questions | 15 questions in 4 sections |
| Answer key | Not included – check with your textbook |
ISC Class 12 Hindi Specimen Paper 2023 – Read Online
ISC Class 12 Hindi Paper Pattern (2023 specimen paper)
How the 2023 specimen paper is set (read from the paper itself) – an 80-mark, 3-hour paper with 15 questions:
| Section | Questions | Type | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A (Language) – Question 1 | 1 | Composition in Hindi of about 400 words (descriptive/narrative topics, opinion and for-or-against topics, original story on a given theme or ending with a given line) | 15 | 15 |
| Section A (Language) – Question 2 | 2 | Unseen prose passage: 3 short answers of 3 marks each + 6 one-mark MCQs on two quoted lines (feeling, reason, word meaning, one-word substitute) | 15 | 15 |
| Section A (Language) – Question 3 | 3 | Grammar: (A) 5 sentence-correction / fill-in / choose correct or incorrect sentence / right word items; (B) 5 idiom (muhavara) items – make a sentence, correct the idiom, choose the apt idiom, choose the meaning; 1 mark each | 10 | 10 |
| Section B (Literature) | 4–15 | Three questions per prescribed book – one extract-based question (1+2+2+5) and two 10-mark long-answer questions: Gadya Sankalan Q4–6, Kavya Manjari Q7–9, Sara Aakash Q10–12, Ashad Ka Ek Din Q13–15 | 10 | 40 |
| Total | 15 | 80 |
Choice: Questions 1, 2 and 3 of Section A are compulsory (choice of topic only in Q1); in Section B answer four questions taken from any three of the four prescribed textbooks.
- Candidates get an additional 15 minutes only for reading the paper and must not start writing during this time.
- Q1 composition about 400 words in Hindi (the Hindi instruction says not less than 400 words).
- Q2 answers must be in Hindi and in your own words.
Chapter-wise Marks in the Hindi Specimen Paper 2023
Marks for each chapter or unit (as printed in the paper):
| Chapter / unit | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Composition (nibandh / story) | Q1 | 15 |
| Unseen comprehension | Q2 | 15 |
| Grammar – sentence correction and idioms (muhavare) | Q3 | 10 |
| Literature – four questions from any three of: Gadya Sankalan (Q4–6; e.g. ‘Sati’ – Shivani, ‘Sanskriti Kya Hai?’), Kavya Manjari (Q7–9; e.g. Kabir ‘Sakhi’, ‘Nadi Ke Dweep’), Sara Aakash – Rajendra Yadav (Q10–12), Ashad Ka Ek Din – Mohan Rakesh (Q13–15) | Any 4 of Q4–15 | 40 |
Questions from the Hindi Specimen Paper 2023
Two questions from the 2023 paper, to show the level:
- Section A – Question 3(B), 1 mark: निम्नलिखित मुहावरे के सही अर्थ का चयन कीजिए – दाल न गलना। [Choose the correct meaning of the idiom ‘daal na galna’.]
- Section B – Question 14 (Ashad Ka Ek Din), 10 marks: मोहन राकेश ने अपने नाटक का शीर्षक ‘आषाढ़ का एक दिन’ क्यों रखा? शीर्षक की सार्थकता सिद्ध करते हुए बताइए कि क्या कोई और शीर्षक रखा जा सकता था? [Why did Mohan Rakesh title his play ‘Ashad Ka Ek Din’? Justify the title and suggest whether another title was possible.]
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2023 Paper
- Section B needs four answers from three different books – prepare at least three of Gadya Sankalan, Kavya Manjari, Sara Aakash and Ashad Ka Ek Din.
- Each book has one extract question (1+2+2+5) and two 10-mark essay-type questions; long answers ask for character sketches (Shirish Bhai Sahab, Matul), title justification and your own opinion with reasons.
- Q2 comprehension is 15 marks: 9 marks of written answers plus 6 one-mark MCQs – read the quoted lines carefully for feeling, word meaning and one-word substitutes.
- Q3 is 10 one-mark items on sentence correction and muhavare – revise common idioms and their correct forms (e.g. ‘हाथ-पाँव फूल जाना’, ‘दाल न गलना’).
- Plan the 400-word composition: topics include for/against arguments (smartphones in school) and a story that must end with a given line.
- Solve the 2023 paper in one sitting – 3 hours plus 15 minutes reading time, like the exam.
More Class 12 Hindi Papers and Study Material
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ISC Class 12 Hindi Specimen Paper 2027 – FAQs
Is the ISC Class 12 Hindi Specimen Paper 2027 out?
CISCE has not released a separate 2027 specimen paper for Hindi. Its circular of 9 October 2026 issued new papers only in selected subjects and says that for the other subjects the 2026 rubrics and assessment structure continue – so the 2023 specimen paper on this page still shows the format of the 2027 exam.
Is the 2023 Hindi specimen paper still valid for 2027?
Yes. The pattern for Hindi has not changed for 2027, so the 2023 paper is still the right paper to practise. Check the 2027 syllabus for any change in chapters.
How many marks is the 2023 ISC Class 12 Hindi specimen paper?
The 2023 specimen paper is an 80-mark, 3-hour paper with 15 questions, plus 15 minutes reading time. Check the marks and time for 2027 in the ISC Class 12 Hindi syllabus 2027.
Which chapters carry the most marks in the Hindi specimen paper?
In the 2023 paper: Literature – four questions from any three of: Gadya Sankalan (Q4–6; e.g. ‘Sati’ – Shivani, ‘Sanskriti Kya Hai?’), Kavya Manjari (Q7–9; e.g. Kabir ‘Sakhi’, ‘Nadi Ke Dweep’), Sara Aakash – Rajendra Yadav (Q10–12), Ashad Ka Ek Din – Mohan Rakesh (Q13–15) (40 marks), Composition (nibandh / story) (15 marks), Unseen comprehension (15 marks).
Is the ISC 12th Hindi sample paper the same as the specimen paper?
Yes. CISCE calls it the specimen question paper; students also search for it as the ISC 12th Hindi sample paper or model paper – it is the same official paper on this page.
Will the exam paper be the same as the specimen paper?
No – the questions will be different, but the paper follows the same format: the same sections, marks and question types. CISCE says individual questions can vary.