ISC Class 12 English Literature Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key, Download PDF

Last Updated: Feb 16, 2026, 18:41 IST

The ISC Class 12 English Literature examination for 2026 was conducted on February 16 in the evening shift. In this article, we have provided the ISC Class 12 English Literature Question Paper 2026 with expert answer key PDF. Also, check paper analysis and students' feedback for difficulty level of the exam.

Download ISC Class 12 English Literature Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key PDF
Download ISC Class 12 English Literature Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key PDF

ISC Literature Answer Key 2026: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations conducted the ISC Class 12 English Literature (Paper 2) examination today. The exam was held from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM, with a duration of three hours and an additional 15 minutes reading time provided to students before writing. After the exam, students are eager to check the correct answers to estimate their scores and evaluate their performance. In this article, we have provided the ISC Class 12 English Literature Question Paper 2026 PDF and the expert-prepared answer key. Students can use the direct download links below to review solutions and calculate their expected marks.

Check ISC Class 12 English Literature 2026 Exam Analysis & Difficulty Level 

ISC English Literature Exam 2026: Key Highlights

The examination was conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations for ISC Class 12 English Literature (Paper 2). The paper followed the official board structure and assessed understanding of prescribed texts through objective and analytical questions.

FeatureDetails
Board Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
Exam ISC Class 12 Board Examination 2026
Paper Name English Literature (Paper 2)
Total Sections 2 (Section A & Section B)
Total Questions 5 Main Questions
Total Marks 80 Marks
Section A Marks 20 Marks
Section B Marks 60 Marks
Question Type (Section A) MCQs + Short Reasoning Answers
Question Type (Section B) Descriptive / Analytical Answers
Internal Choice Yes (in long answer questions)
Text Coverage Drama, Prose and Poetry
Overall Difficulty Level Easy 

ISC Class 12 English Literature 2026 Paper Pattern 

The question paper followed the official pattern prescribed by the board and matched the latest specimen paper format. It included objective questions for quick testing and descriptive answers for analytical writing, with internal choices provided in long answers. Here's an overview of the pattern followed in ISC English Literature Exam 2026:

SectionQuestion DetailsMarks
Section A Question 1 – MCQs (10 questions) 10
Section A Question 2 – Short reasoning answers (10 parts) 10
Section B – Drama Question 3 (Macbeth) 20
Section B – Prose Question 4 (Prism Stories) 20
Section B – Poetry Question 5 (Rhapsody Poems) 20
Total Questions 5 main questions 80

This structure ensured equal weightage to drama, prose and poetry while testing understanding, interpretation and writing skills.

ISC English Literature Question Paper PDF

Students often want to verify the exact questions asked in the exam after coming out of the hall. The official question paper helps in proper self-evaluation and lets students check whether they attempted all parts correctly.

We will share the direct link to download the ISC Class 12 English Literature Question Paper 2026 PDF (16 February exam) here as soon as the file is available. Keep checking this section for the updated download link.

ISC Class 12 English Literature Exam 2026 Question Paper PDF (Available Soon)

ISC English Literature Answer Key (Expert Solutions)

To help students estimate their marks accurately, subject experts are preparing detailed solutions following the official marking approach. The answers will include expected points, correct interpretations and writing approach for long answers.

The download link for the ISC Class 12 English Literature Answer Key 2026 will be added here shortly. Students can use it to calculate their probable score and understand mistakes.

ISC Class 12 English Literature Exam 2026 Answer Key PDF (Available Soon)

The ISC Class 12 English Literature Exam 2026 was straightforward and closely followed the prescribed syllabus and specimen pattern. With the help of the question paper and expert answer key, students can now estimate their scores and understand their performance level. Keep checking this page — the download links for the question paper and answer key will be updated soon to assist you in final evaluation and preparation for upcoming exams.

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