CBSE Class 10 Bengali Syllabus for 2024-25

Bengali and its cultural roots represent a significant period in Indian history. The Bengali language has a long history of its own. The journey from Charyapada to the present-day Bengali language is pretty fascinating. Therefore, learning Bengali is a must for understanding Bengal's rich cultural legacy. Since the 10th century, the Bengali language has evolved, with many great poets, writers, dramatists, and linguists having made significant contributions. Instilling national and emotional integration in the brains of young children in secondary senior secondary level will be made possible in large part by this language and its study. The language curriculum should be developed in a way that encourages pupils to use their imaginations and be creative.
 In a similar vein, it ought to assist children in developing strong communication skills in both speaking and reading.
As per the CBSE, the students learning the Bengali language at Class 10, will be able to achieve the following objectives:

• To know the language which is very rich in its own tradition.
• To build a sense of confidence in the students in both oral and written form of Bengali language.
• To know the dialects and sociolect of Bengali language and use it in appropriate social and regional settings.
• According to CBSE & NEP, students will be able to prepare themselves to meet 21st century’s challenges and develop their capabilities for CBE.
• To equip the learners with adequate language skill to communicate, to question and in necessary to raise their voice against anything immoral.
• To help them in developing both performance and competence areas of the language and imparting information through consulting dictionaries, using internet, getting a book in library on their own.
• To help them acquiring different registers of Bengali language & integrating various form of Arts to enrich themselves.
• To develop a sense of curiosity for extensive reading and to facilitate self-learning, so that the students become independent in their learning process.
• They will also be able to edit and review their own work.
• So the students will be able to not only communicate in Bengali, they can have other things to do, as well. Such as can understand the advertisements, news, weather forecasts, interviews etc.
• They can also narrate pictorial story easily, write formal letters and can individually do official correspondence.
• This syllabus will make the students competent in Bengali language in an interesting way.

CBSE has categorized the Bengali language syllabus into following ways:

Section A: Reading Comprehension:- The Reading Comprehension Section of Bengali language comprises of 12 Marks.
Sectio B: Writing Section:- The Writing Section of Bengali language is of 10 Marks.
Section C: Grammar:- Another important part of Bengali language paper is Grammar. This section draws the attention of the enrolled candidates as it is of 18 Marks.
Section D: Literature Textbook & Supplementary Reader:- This section of Bengali language paper consists of total 40 Marks. The Literature Textbook & Supplementary Reader makes a significant part for the students.

Prescribed Books:

1. Sahitya Sanchayan Bangla (Pratham Bhasha) Nabam Shreni, Paschim Banga Maddhya Shiksha Parshad Published by West Bengal Text Book Corporation (Paschimbanga Sarkar Udyoge), Kolkata - 700056.

2. Supplementary Reader : Raj Khahini by Abanindranath Tagore Ananda Publishers Private Limited.

3. Saraswati Bangla Byakaran O Rachana (Nabam O Dasham Shreni) Saraswati House Private Limited, 9, Dariyaganj, New Delhi - 110002 Education Publishers (www.saraswatihouse.com)

Word Limit For Answers

For 05 Marks Question : 100 - 120 Words.

For 03 Marks Question : 40 - 50 Words.

For 02 Marks Question : 15 - 20 Words.

For 1 Mark Question : 1 Sentence.