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NIOS Class 10 (Secondary) English (202) Syllabus 2026

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Prepare for the NIOS Class 10 (Secondary) English (202) examination with our complete chapter-wise syllabus based on official Self-Learning Material (SLM). The NIOS English (202) syllabus for Class 10 includes 27 lessons such as Snake Bite, How the Squirrel Got Its Stripes, Kondiba-A Hero, Tall Trees, and more. NIOS evaluation combines Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA,... Prepare for the NIOS Class 10 (Secondary) English (202) examination with our complete chapter-wise syllabus based on official Self-Learning Material (SLM). The NIOS English (202) syllabus for Class 10 includes 27 lessons such as Snake Bite, How the Squirrel Got Its Stripes, Kondiba-A Hero, Tall Trees, and more. NIOS evaluation combines Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA, 20% theory weightage), practical examinations, and Public Examinations (April–May & Oct–Nov) or On-Demand Examination System (ODES). Refer to the official NIOS portal (nios.ac.in) for latest registration guidelines and updates.

NIOS Open Schooling Guide Official Scheme & Assessment Guidelines

Subject Selection Rules

Must select minimum 5 subjects (at least 1, max 2 languages from Group A). Can select up to 2 additional subjects (maximum 7).

Evaluation System

TMA (Tutor Marked Assignments): 20% weightage in theory marks.
Exams: Public Exams (April-May & Oct-Nov) & On-Demand Exams (ODES).

Textbooks & SLM

Follow official NIOS Self-Learning Material (SLM). Practise chapter MCQs on TargetExams for top scores.

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Chapter List & Curriculum

Complete units and chapters prescribed for NIOS Class 10 English (202).

Unit / No.	Chapter / Topic Title	Syllabus & Test
Ch 1	Snake Bite	Syllabus Test
Ch 2	How the Squirrel Got Its Stripes	Syllabus Test
Ch 3	Kondiba-A Hero	Syllabus Test
Ch 4	Tall Trees	Syllabus Test
Ch 5	A Tiger Comes to Town-I	Syllabus Test
Ch 6	A Tiger Comes to Town-II	Syllabus Test
Ch 7	The Shoeshine	Syllabus Test
Ch 8	A Birthday Letter	Syllabus Test
Ch 9	Nine Gold Medals	Syllabus Test
Ch 10	Noise: How It Affects Our Lives	Syllabus Test
Ch 11	My Elder Brother	Syllabus Test
Ch 12	Indian Weavers	Syllabus Test
Ch 13	The Last Stone Mason	Syllabus Test
Ch 14	Stealing and Atonement	Syllabus Test
Ch 15	My Vision for India	Syllabus Test
Ch 16	My Only Cry	Syllabus Test
Ch 17	Caring for Others	Syllabus Test
Ch 18	The Little Girl	Syllabus Test
Ch 19	A Prayer for Healing	Syllabus Test
Ch 20	New Good Things from Rubbish	Syllabus Test
Ch 21	The Village Pharmacy	Syllabus Test
Ch 22	The Truth	Syllabus Test
Ch 23	The Return of the Lion (One Act Play)	Syllabus Test
Ch 24	Co-operate and Prosper	Syllabus Test
Ch 25	Once Upon a Time	Syllabus Test
Ch 26	Ustad Bismillah Khan	Syllabus Test
Ch 27	The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk	Syllabus Test

NIOS Class 10 English (202) — Complete Curriculum Overview

The NIOS Class 10 English (202) curriculum is designed to foster strong language proficiency, literary appreciation, and communicative competence. By exploring this syllabus, students develop advanced reading comprehension, prose and poetry analysis, contextual vocabulary, rigorous grammatical accuracy, and creative composition skills.

Key Academic Objectives & Exam Strategy

Unit-Wise Mastery: Focus on understanding core definitions, formulas, and derivations before advancing to complex multi-step problems.
Assessment Format: The annual examination incorporates a balanced mix of objective MCQs (20%), short answer questions (40%), and descriptive long answer evaluations (40%).
Time Management: Allocate regular weekly revision hours for high-weightage chapters and solve timed chapter-wise CBT tests on Target Exams.

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Performance-Based AI Analysis for NIOS Class 10

Core Concepts 86%

Formulas & Rules 78%

Coordinate Units 72%

Weak Area Alert 48%

Smart Next Action: “Your accuracy in foundational concepts is high, but application questions scored 48%. Revise the key chapter formulas and re-attempt the practice test before moving to the next unit.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NIOS Class 10 English (202) syllabus covers all lessons, modules, practical activities, and self-study units prescribed by NIOS based on official Self-Learning Material (SLM).

Evaluation comprises Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA, carrying 20% weightage in theory paper marks), practical examinations (for practical-oriented subjects), and written theory examinations in Public Examinations or On-Demand Examinations (ODES).

Learners should follow official NIOS Self-Learning Material (SLM) modules and self-study guide booklets published by NIOS. TargetExams complements SLM study with free chapter-wise CBT practice tests.

Public Examinations are held nationwide twice a year in April–May and October–November sessions. On-Demand Examination System (ODES) allows registered learners to take the exam whenever they feel ready at designated exam centers.

TargetExams provides 100% free chapter-wise CBT online practice tests for NIOS Class 10 English (202) with instant scoring, real-time timer countdowns, and step-by-step solutions.