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ISC Class 12 Arts

ISC Class 12 Arts Syllabus 2026-27

Complete Subject-wise Syllabus as per CISCE Guidelines

History • Political Science • Geography • Psychology • Sociology • Economics • English • Second Language
Get detailed syllabus for all ISC Class 12 Arts subjects for the 2026-27 academic session.

8 Core Subjects 80+20/70+30 Pattern CISCE Curriculum Updated for 2026-27

ISC Class 12 History Syllabus 2026-27

80 Marks Theory + 20 Marks Internal

The ISC Class 12 History syllabus covers modern Indian history, national movement, world history, and contemporary world for the academic year 2026-27.

Unit Chapter Name Key Topics
Unit 1 Modern Indian History British Expansion, Social & Religious Reform Movements, Revolt of 1857, Economic Impact of British Rule
Unit 2 Indian National Movement Early Nationalists, Assertive Nationalists, Mass Phase (1915-1947), Partition of India
Unit 3 World History Industrial Revolution, World War I & II, Rise of Dictatorships, Cold War, Decolonisation
Unit 4 Contemporary World United Nations, NAM, Globalisation, Contemporary Issues
Note: Internal assessment of 20 marks includes assignments, projects, and class participation.

ISC Class 12 Political Science Syllabus 2026-27

80 Marks Theory + 20 Marks Internal

The ISC Class 12 Political Science syllabus covers Indian constitution, political theory, international relations, and comparative politics for the academic year 2026-27.

Indian Constitution & Politics

  • Salient Features of the Constitution
  • Fundamental Rights and Duties
  • Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Union Legislature, Executive, Judiciary
  • Federalism and Local Self-Government
  • Political Parties and Elections

Political Theory & International Relations

  • Political Theory: Concepts and Debates
  • State, Power, and Sovereignty
  • Democracy, Rights, and Justice
  • International Relations: Theories and Issues
  • India's Foreign Policy
  • Globalisation and Global Governance
Note: Internal assessment of 20 marks includes assignments, projects, and class participation.

ISC Class 12 Geography Syllabus 2026-27

70 Marks Theory + 30 Marks Practical

The ISC Class 12 Geography syllabus covers human geography, economic geography, map work, and environmental studies for the academic year 2026-27.

Human & Economic Geography

  • Population and Demographics
  • Settlement Geography
  • Economic Activities: Agriculture, Industry, Services
  • Transport and Communication
  • Trade and Globalisation

Map Work & Environmental Studies

  • Topographical Maps
  • India Map: Physical and Political
  • Environmental Issues and Conservation
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Development
  • Disaster Management
Note: Practical assessment of 30 marks includes map work, surveying, and project work.

ISC Class 12 Psychology Syllabus 2026-27

70 Marks Theory + 30 Marks Practical

The ISC Class 12 Psychology syllabus covers human behavior, cognition, personality, developmental and abnormal psychology for the academic year 2026-27.

Unit Chapter Name Key Topics
Unit 1 Foundations of Psychology History, schools of thought, research methods
Unit 2 Human Behaviour Learning, memory, thinking, motivation, emotion
Unit 3 Cognitive Processes Perception, attention, problem-solving, creativity
Unit 4 Personality Theories Psychoanalytic, trait, humanistic, social-cognitive
Unit 5 Developmental Psychology Stages of development, theories, influences
Unit 6 Abnormal Psychology Psychological disorders, therapies, mental health
Note: Practical assessment of 30 marks includes experiments, case studies, and project work.

ISC Class 12 Sociology Syllabus 2026-27

80 Marks Theory + 20 Marks Internal

The ISC Class 12 Sociology syllabus covers social change, social institutions, Indian society, and social stratification for the academic year 2026-27.

Social Change & Institutions

  • Theories of Social Change
  • Social Institutions: Family, Marriage, Religion, Education
  • Social Control and Deviance
  • Social Movements

Indian Society & Stratification

  • Structure of Indian Society
  • Caste, Class, and Gender
  • Social Stratification in India
  • Challenges of Indian Society
  • Social Justice and Welfare
Note: Internal assessment of 20 marks includes assignments, projects, and class participation.

ISC Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2026-27

80 Marks Theory + 20 Marks Internal

The ISC Class 12 Economics syllabus covers macroeconomics, Indian economy, development economics, and international economics for the academic year 2026-27.

Macroeconomics

  • National Income and Related Aggregates
  • Money and Banking
  • Determination of Income and Employment
  • Government Budget and the Economy
  • Balance of Payments

Indian Economy & Development

  • Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence
  • Indian Economic Development (1950-1990)
  • Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation
  • Poverty, Inequality, and Human Development
  • International Economics and Trade
Note: Internal assessment of 20 marks includes assignments, projects, and class participation.

ISC Class 12 English Syllabus 2026-27

80 Marks Theory + 20 Marks Internal

The ISC Class 12 English syllabus includes Language and Literature components for the academic year 2026-27.

English Language

  • Advanced Grammar and Usage
  • Comprehension and Analysis
  • Essay Writing
  • Letter Writing (Formal/Informal)
  • Report Writing
  • Vocabulary and Usage

English Literature

  • Prose: Selected short stories and essays
  • Poetry: Selected poems for detailed study
  • Drama: One play or selected scenes
  • Literary Analysis and Appreciation
  • Critical Thinking and Interpretation
Note: Internal assessment of 20 marks includes listening and speaking skills.

ISC Class 12 Second Language Syllabus 2026-27

80 Marks Theory + 20 Marks Internal

ISC Class 12 offers a choice of second languages. The syllabus covers Grammar, Literature, and Writing Skills for the academic year 2026-27.

Available Languages

Hindi
Bengali
Punjabi
Tamil
Telugu
Malayalam
Gujarati
Kannada
Odia
Urdu
Nepali
Assamese
Marathi

Syllabus Components

  • Grammar: Advanced grammar concepts
  • Comprehension: Unseen passages
  • Writing: Essay, letter, composition
  • Translation: To/from the language
  • Literature: Prose and poetry as per syllabus

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISC Class 12 Arts/Humanities includes History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, English, and Second Language as core and elective subjects as per CISCE curriculum.
ISC Class 12 Arts subjects have 80 marks theory and 20 marks internal assessment. Geography and Psychology have 70 marks theory and 30 marks practical/internal assessment. All exams are 3 hours duration.
Yes, the ISC Class 12 Arts syllabus is updated regularly by CISCE. The 2026-27 syllabus includes revised content as per the latest CISCE guidelines.
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