HSC Board Exam 2026-27

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Arts Syllabus 2026-27

Complete MSBSHSE Class 12 History, Political Science, Geography, Economics HSC Board Exam Curriculum

6 Subjects • Updated for 2026-27 HSC Board Exams
Detailed syllabus for History, Political Science, Geography, Economics/Sociology, English, and Marathi/Alternative Marathi.

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History Syllabus 2026-27 (HSC Board Exam) Core Subject

Unit	Topics	Marks
Unit 1	Indian National Movement Early Nationalist Phase Extremist Phase Gandhian Era Quit India Movement Subhash Chandra Bose and INA	14
Unit 2	World History - 20th Century World Wars I and II Cold War and Its Aftermath United Nations and its Agencies Globalization and Its Impact Post-Cold War World Order	12
Unit 3	Modern Indian History British Rule in India Revolt of 1857 Indian National Congress Partition of India Post-Independence Consolidation	12
Unit 4	History of Maharashtra Ahom Kingdom and Its History Colonial Assam Assam's Role in Freedom Movement Assam after Independence Contemporary Maharashtra	12
Unit 5	Historiography and Methodology Sources of History Historical Research Methods Interpretation and Analysis Critical Thinking in History Historical Writing	10
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, project work, map work	20

Political Science Syllabus 2026-27 (HSC Board Exam) Core Subject

Unit	Topics	Marks
Unit 1	Political Theory - Contemporary Issues Liberty, Equality, and Justice Rights and Duties Democracy and Its Challenges Secularism and Pluralism Multiculturalism and Identity Politics	12
Unit 2	Indian Constitution - Working and Challenges Constitutional Framework Working of Indian Constitution Constitutional Amendments Challenges to Indian Constitution Constitutional Bodies and Commissions	14
Unit 3	International Relations - Post Cold War Global Politics and Power Dynamics International Organizations India's Foreign Policy Global Issues and Challenges India's Role in Global Affairs	12
Unit 4	Public Administration Meaning and Scope Principles of Public Administration Indian Public Administration Administrative Reforms Public Policy and Governance	10
Unit 5	Comparative Politics Political Systems of Major Countries Comparative Political Analysis Political Institutions and Processes Case Studies of Major Democracies Political Systems of USA, UK, France, China	12
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, project work	20

Geography Syllabus 2026-27 (HSC Board Exam) Core Subject

Unit	Topics	Marks
Unit 1	Physical Geography - Advanced Earth's Structure and Composition Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes Volcanoes and Landforms Climatology and Weather Systems Oceanography and Marine Resources Geomorphology	14
Unit 2	Human Geography - Advanced Population and Settlement Migration and Urbanization Economic Geography Cultural Geography Political Geography Globalization and Geography	12
Unit 3	GIS and Remote Sensing Principles of GIS Remote Sensing Technology Applications of GIS Satellite Imagery and Interpretation Mapping and Spatial Analysis GPS and Navigation Systems	10
Unit 4	Environmental Geography Ecosystems and Biodiversity Environmental Degradation Conservation and Sustainability Climate Change and Global Warming Environmental Policies and Laws Sustainable Development Goals	12
Unit 5	Indian Geography - Advanced Physical Features of India River Systems and Climate Agriculture and Irrigation Industries and Manufacturing Transport and Communication Regional Geography of India	12
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, map work, project work	20

Economics/Sociology Syllabus 2026-27 (HSC Board Exam) Elective Subject

Economics Topics

• Microeconomics - Advanced
• Macroeconomics - Advanced
• Indian Economy - Contemporary Issues
• International Economics
• Economic Policies and Reforms
• Development Economics
• Economic Growth Models

Sociology Topics

• Sociological Perspectives - Advanced
• Social Institutions - Advanced
• Social Change and Development
• Indian Society - Contemporary Issues
• Social Movements and Activism
• Globalization and Social Change
• Social Stratification

Note: Students can choose between Economics and Sociology based on their career interests.

English Syllabus 2026-27 (HSC Board Exam) Core Subject

Unit	Topics	Marks
Reading Comprehension	Passages with questions, vocabulary, inference, analytical questions, critical analysis	15
Prose	Selected prose pieces, author analysis, critical interpretation, thematic analysis, literary devices	20
Poetry	Selected poems, poetic devices, analysis, interpretation, comparative analysis	15
Grammar	Tenses, Voice, Speech, Modals, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Clauses, Phrasal Verbs	20
Writing Skills	Essay, Letter, Report, Story Writing, Précis Writing, Article Writing, Speech Writing	10

Marathi/Alternative Marathi Syllabus 2026-27 (HSC Board Exam) Core Subject

Unit	Topics	Marks
Language & Literature	गद्य, पद्य, व्याकरण - Advanced Level, Literary Criticism	30
Grammar	संधी, समास, कारक, अलंकार, वाक्यरचना, वृत्ती	25
Composition	निबंध, पत्र, सारांश, कथा, समीक्षा, संवादलेखन	15