Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language (0549)
Prepare for Cambridge IGCSE Hindi 0549 for 2027–2029. Compare Paper 1 Reading and Writing and Paper 2 Listening, and find official specimens.
What is the Cambridge IGCSE Hindi 0549 exam format for 2027–2029?
Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language (0549) assesses reading, writing and listening in two compulsory papers. Cambridge removed the optional speaking component and replaced the Paper 1 summary exercise with multiple choice for this syllabus cycle.
| Paper | Time | Marks and weighting | Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Reading and Writing | 2 hours | 60 marks · 70% | Four reading exercises and two writing exercises. |
| 2 · Listening | Approximately 60 minutes, including 6 minutes to transfer answers | 40 marks · 30% | Five multiple-choice exercises. Each recording is played twice. |
Paper 1 asks for 120–160 words in each writing exercise. The first uses an informal register and the second a more formal one.
Official Cambridge syllabus and specimen papers
- 0549 syllabus for 2027–2029 · August 2026 syllabus update confirming the revised listening time
- Paper 1 specimen · Paper 1 mark scheme
- Paper 2 specimen · Paper 2 mark scheme
Find the specimen listening materials via the official Cambridge assessment materials page. Confirm your exam year and series with your school before selecting a paper.
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