Kerala Board Class 12 English Literature Syllabus 2026
Complete Kerala Board Class 12 English Literature syllabus for 2026. Chapter-wise topics, marks distribution, and preparation priorities.
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The Kerala Board Class 12 English Literature syllabus for 2026 covers all prescribed chapters and topics. Understanding the syllabus helps you plan your study schedule and prioritise high-weightage chapters.
Kerala Board Class 12 English Literature — Complete Chapter List
The Kerala Board Class 12 English Literature syllabus for 2026 has 21 chapters. Complete all chapters in order for thorough preparation.
| # | Chapter Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Wild Swans at Coole - W B Yeats |
| 2 | Doves on the Wing - Salwa Bakr |
| 3 | Excerpts from The Sixth Sense - Manoj Night Shyamalan |
| 4 | Pygmalion - George Bernard Shaw |
| 5 | The Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka |
| 6 | The Unknown Citizen - W H Auden |
| 7 | We Too Are Human Beings - Bama |
| 8 | In Memory of Azores - Samuel Langborne Clemens |
| 9 | No More Hiroshimas - James Kirkup |
| 10 | My Old Home - Luhsun |
| 11 | Role Pay - V Geetba |
| 12 | The Journey of the Magi - T S Eliot |
| 13 | Yzur - Leopoldo Lugones |
| 14 | Are the Rich Happy - Stephen Leacock |
| 15 | Ecology - A K Ramanujan |
| 16 | Lt. Aaron Eats His Hat - Khyrunnisa A |
| 17 | The Story of English - An Overview |
| 18 | Bicycle - David Malouf |
| 19 | Million Man March - Maya Angelou |
| 20 | Africa - David Diop |
| 21 | Night Rain - Sugathakumari |
Preparation Strategy
- Complete NCERT first — NCERT textbooks are the primary source for board exams.
- Note key formulas — maintain a formula sheet for quick revision.
- Practice previous year papers — this reveals the actual exam pattern.
- Time your practice — simulate exam conditions while practising.
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This page provides syllabus for Kerala Board Class 12 English Literature for the 2026 board exam. For chapter-by-chapter study help including summaries, quizzes, and flashcards, try Super Tutor.
Is Kerala Board Class 12 English Literature easy to score in?
English Literature is one of the scoring subjects in Kerala Board Class 12 if prepared well. Focus on understanding concepts, practising problems regularly, and revising key formulas. Most students who follow a structured study plan score above 80%.
How to prepare for Kerala Board Class 12 English Literature board exam?
Start by understanding the complete syllabus. Then focus on important questions from each chapter. Use revision notes for quick review before exams. Follow a study plan that covers all chapters with dedicated revision time.
Has the Kerala Board Class 12 English Literature syllabus changed for 2026?
The syllabus is updated periodically. Check the official Kerala Board website for the most current syllabus. This page is updated to reflect the latest available syllabus for 2026.
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The Wild Swans at Coole - W B Yeats
Doves on the Wing - Salwa Bakr
Excerpts from The Sixth Sense - Manoj Night Shyamalan
Pygmalion - George Bernard Shaw
The Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka
The Unknown Citizen - W H Auden
We Too Are Human Beings - Bama
In Memory of Azores - Samuel Langborne Clemens
No More Hiroshimas - James Kirkup
My Old Home - Luhsun
Role Pay - V Geetba
The Journey of the Magi - T S Eliot
Yzur - Leopoldo Lugones
Are the Rich Happy - Stephen Leacock
Ecology - A K Ramanujan
Lt. Aaron Eats His Hat - Khyrunnisa A
The Story of English - An Overview
Bicycle - David Malouf
Million Man March - Maya Angelou
Africa - David Diop
Night Rain - Sugathakumari
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