Updated 6 August 2026·13 chapters

CBSE Class 12 Computer Science — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 12 Computer Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 13 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 12 Computer Science course for 2026-27 has 13 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 12 Computer Science — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Exception Handling in Python	Core Ideas · Built-in Exceptions · Raising Exceptions
2	File Handling in Python	Basics of Files and Types of Files · Opening and Closing Files · File Access Modes
3	Stack	Core Idea of Stack · Operations on Stack · Stack Implementation in Python
4	Queue	Core Idea of Queue · Operations on Queue · Queue Implementation in Python
5	Sorting	Core idea of sorting · Bubble Sort · Selection Sort
6	Searching	Core Idea of Searching · Linear Search · Binary Search
7	Understanding Data	Introduction to Data · Types of Data · Data Collection
8	Database Concepts	File System and Its Limitations · DBMS and Database Advantages · File System to Database Conversion
9	Structured Query a Language (SQL)	SQL Basics and Data Types · Constraints and Keys · DDL and Table Structure Commands
10	Computer Networks	Basics of Computer Networks · Evolution of Networking · Types of Networks
11	Data Communication	Concept of Communication and Components · Capacity of Communication Media · Types of Data Communication
12	Security Aspects	Threats and Prevention · Malware · Virus, Worm, Ransomware, Trojan, Spyware, Adware, Keylogger
13	Project Based Learning	Introduction to Project Based Learning · Approaches for Solving Projects · Steps Involved in Project Based Learning

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 12 Computer Science Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 13 chapters of CBSE Class 12 Computer Science for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 12 Computer Science board exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 12 Computer Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 12 Computer Science course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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