Rajasthan Board Class 12 English Syllabus 2026-27
Exam scheme
English Compulsory, subject code 02. One paper, 3 hours 15 minutes. Theory 80 marks + sessional 20 marks = 100.
| Area of learning | Marks |
|---|---|
| Reading | 22 |
| Writing and grammar | 18 |
| Textbook: Flamingo | 29 |
| Supplementary: Vistas | 11 |
Section A — Reading (22 marks)
Two unseen passages, combined 700–750 words:
- One passage (factual, descriptive, or literary) for comprehension, interpretation, analysis, and inference, including vocabulary (12 marks)
- One unseen case-based factual passage with verbal or visual inputs such as statistical data or charts (10 marks)
Section B — Creative writing and grammar (18 marks)
- Notice, or formal/informal invitation and reply (4 marks: format 1, content 2, accuracy 1)
- Letter in 120–150 words: job application with bio-data/resume, or letter to the editor (4 marks)
- Article or report, descriptive and analytical, 120–150 words (6 marks)
- Grammar: conditional sentences, prepositions, phrasal verbs, conjunctions (4 marks)
Section C — Literature (40 marks)
Flamingo: one poetry extract and one prose extract (10 marks); short and long answers on incident, theme, or extract (19 marks).
Vistas: one prose extract (5 marks); short/long answer for global comprehension and extrapolation (6 marks).
Prescribed books
- Flamingo — NCERT
- Vistas — NCERT
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