Updated 6 August 2026·15 chapters

CBSE Class 12 Sociology — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 12 Sociology syllabus for 2026-27: all 15 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

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The CBSE Class 12 Sociology course for 2026-27 has 15 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 12 Sociology — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Introducing Indian Society	Sociology and prior knowledge · Reflexivity and self-reflection · Social map, personal troubles, and social issues
2	Structural Change	Understanding Colonialism · Industrialisation in Britain and India · Decline of Old Urban Centres and Rise of Colonial Cities
3	The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society	Demography and its branches · Census and demographic measurement in India · Important demographic rates and ratios
4	Cultural Change	Modernisation and Secularisation
5	Social Institutions: Continuity and Change	Caste: Meaning, Features, and Historical Change · Social Reformers and Anti-Caste Movements · Caste in the Present: Politics, Class, and Social Visibility
6	The Constitution and Social Change	Constitution, Law, and Social Justice · Panchayati Raj and Grassroot Democracy · Powers, Funding, and Accountability of Panchayats
7	The Market as a Social Institution	Meaning of Market and the Sociological View · Weekly Markets and Tribal Economies · Caste-Based Trade and Banking
8	Change and Development in Rural Society	Rural Society, Land, and Livelihoods · Caste, Class, and Land Ownership · Colonial Land Systems and Their Effects
9	Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion	Social inequality: the social basis · Caste, untouchability, and state action · Adivasi struggles and identity
10	Change and Development in Industrial Society	Images of Industrial Society · Employment Patterns in India · Liberalisation, Privatisation, and Outsourcing
11	The Challenges of Cultural Diversity	Community Identity and Social Belonging · Nation and Nation-State · Policies Toward Cultural Diversity
12	Globalizations and Social Change	Meaning and Nature of Globalisation
13	Suggestions for Project Work	Choosing a Research Method · Survey Method · Interview Method
14	Mass Media and Communications	Meaning and Nature of Mass Media · Beginning of Modern Mass Media and Print Culture · Media under Colonial Rule
15	Social Movements	Meaning and Features of Social Movements · Rights and Early Reform Movements · Theories and Views on Collective Action

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Where can I find CBSE Class 12 Sociology Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 15 chapters of CBSE Class 12 Sociology for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 12 Sociology 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 Sociology syllabus changed for 2026-27?

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

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