English — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for English — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Being Neighborly
Chapter 2: On To The Summit-We Reach The Top
Chapter 3: The Call Of The Soil
Chapter 4: Pillars Of Democracy
Chapter 5: Mrs. Adis
Chapter 6: Tiger Hills
Chapter 7: Cherry Tree
Chapter 8: The Sower
Chapter 9: There Is Another Sky
Chapter 10: Upon The Westminster Bridge
Chapter 11: Nose Versus Eyes
Chapter 12: The Planners
Chapter 13: Expansion Of Idea
Chapter 14: Blog Writing
Chapter 15: Emails
Chapter 16: Interview
Chapter 17: Film Review
Chapter 18: The Art Of Compering
Chapter 19: History Of English Drama
Chapter 20: The Rising Of The Moon
Chapter 21: Extracts Of Drama - A. The Midsummer Night's Dream
Chapter 22: Extracts Of Drama - B. An Enemy Of The People

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in English?

The English syllabus has 22 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which English chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the English syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official Maharashtra Board portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for English faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for English — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused English study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.