The CBSE Class XII syllabus is divided into three major streams: Humanities (Arts), Science, and Commerce. Below is a detailed syllabus for each stream, covering core subjects.
1. Humanities (Arts) Stream
1.1. Core Subjects:
History:
Themes in Indian History – Part I
The Story of the First Cities: Harappan Archaeology
Political and Economic History: How Inscriptions tell a story
Social Histories: Using the Mahabharata
A History of Buddhism: Sanchi Stupa
Themes in Indian History – Part II
Agrarian Relations: The AiniAkbari
The Mughal Court: Reconstructing Histories through Chronicles
New Architecture: Hampi
Religious Histories: The BhaktiSufi Tradition
Medieval Society through Travellers’ Accounts
Themes in Indian History – Part III
Colonialism and Rural Society: Evidence from Official Reports
Representations of 1857
Partition through Oral Sources
The Making of the Constitution
Political Science:
Contemporary World Politics
Cold War Era
The End of Bipolarity
New Centers of Power
South Asia and the Contemporary World
United Nations and its Organizations
Globalization
Politics in India since Independence
Challenges of NationBuilding
Era of OneParty Dominance
Politics of Planned Development
India’s External Relations
Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System
Crisis of the Democratic Order
Rise of Popular Movements
Regional Aspirations
Recent Developments in Indian Politics
Geography:
Fundamentals of Human Geography
Human Geography: Nature and Scope
People
Human Activities
Transport, Communication, and Trade
Human Settlements
India: People and Economy
People
Human Settlements
Resources and Development
Transport, Communication, and International Trade
Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
Practical Work:
Processing of Data and Thematic Mapping
Field Studies or Spatial Information Technology
Practical Record Book and Viva Voce
Psychology:
Variations in Psychological Attributes
Self and Personality
Meeting Life Challenges
Psychological Disorders
Therapeutic Approaches
Attitude and Social Cognition
Social Influence and Group Processes
Psychology and Life
Developing Psychological Skills
Sociology:
Indian Society
Introducing Indian Society
Demographic Structure and Indian Society
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
Market as a Social Institution
Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion
Challenges of Cultural Diversity
Suggestions for Project Work
Social Change and Development in India
Structural Change
Cultural Change
The Story of Democracy
Change and Development in Rural Society
Change and Development in Industrial Society
Globalization and Social Change
Mass Media and Communications
Social Movements
Economics:
Microeconomics
Introduction
Consumer Behaviour and Demand
Producer Behaviour and Supply
Forms of Market and Price Determination
Simple Applications of Tools of Demand and Supply Curves
Macroeconomics
National Income and Related Aggregates
Money and Banking
Determination of Income and Employment
Government Budget and the Economy
Balance of Payments
2. Science Stream
# 2.1. Core Subjects:
Physics:
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
Electromagnetic Waves
Optics
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Atoms and Nuclei
Electronic Devices
Communication Systems
Chemistry:
Solid State
Solutions
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Surface Chemistry
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
pBlock Elements
d and fBlock Elements
Coordination Compounds
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Biomolecules
Polymers
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Biology:
Reproduction
Reproduction in Organisms
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Human Reproduction
Reproductive Health
Genetics and Evolution
Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Evolution
Biology and Human Welfare
Human Health and Disease
Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
Microbes in Human Welfare
Biotechnology and its Applications
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
Biotechnology and its Application
Ecology and Environment
Organisms and Populations
Ecosystem
Biodiversity and Conservation
Environmental Issues
Mathematics:
Relations and Functions
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Matrices
Determinants
Continuity and Differentiability
Applications of Derivatives
Integrals
Applications of the Integrals
Differential Equations
Vector Algebra
ThreeDimensional Geometry
Linear Programming
Probability
Computer Science:
Computational Thinking and Programming 2
Computer Networks
Database Management
Python Programming
Practical File and Project Work
English Core:
Flamingo (Prose):
The Last Lesson
Lost Spring
Deep Water
The Rattrap
Indigo
Poets and Pancakes
The Interview
Going Places
Flamingo (Poetry):
My Mother at SixtySix
An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum
Keeping Quiet
A Thing of Beauty
A Roadside Stand
Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
Vistas (Supplementary Reader):
The Third Level
The Tiger King
Journey to the End of the Earth
The Enemy
Should Wizard Hit Mommy?
On the Face of It
Evans Tries an OLevel
Memories of Childhood
3. Commerce Stream
3.1. Core Subjects:
Accountancy:
Accounting for NotforProfit Organisations
Accounting for Partnership Firms
Fundamentals
Goodwill
Reconstitution of Partnership
Dissolution of Partnership Firm
Accounting for Companies
Issue of Shares
Issue of Debentures
Redemption of Debentures
Financial Statements of a Company
Statement of Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet
Analysis of Financial Statements
Accounting Ratios
Cash Flow Statement
Business Studies:
Nature and Significance of Management
Principles of Management
Business Environment
Planning
Organising
Staffing
Directing
Controlling
Financial Management
Financial Markets
Marketing Management
Consumer Protection
Economics:
Microeconomics
Consumer Equilibrium and Demand
Producer Behaviour and Supply
Forms of Market and Price Determination
Macroeconomics
National Income and Related Aggregates
Money and Banking
Determination of Income and Employment
Government Budget and the Economy
Balance of Payments
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics:
Relations and Functions
Calculus
Integration and Its Applications
Differential Equations
Probability
Linear Programming
Matrices and Determinants
Informatics Practices:
Data Handling using Pandas and Data Visualization
Database Query using SQL
Introduction to Computer Networks
Societal Impacts
Practical Work (Projects, File, Viva)
English Core: (Same as in the Science Stream)
Each of these subjects has a detailed breakdown of topics and subtopics, which can be further explored through the official CBSE website or schoolprovided curriculum guides.
For additional electives and subjects specific to your school, you should consult your school or the CBSE website directly.