Updated 6 August 2026·8 chapters

NIOS Class 12 Chemistry — Syllabus 2026-27

NIOS Class 12 Chemistry syllabus for 2026-27: all 8 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the NIOS syllabus.

About this syllabus

The NIOS Class 12 Chemistry course for 2026-27 has 8 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

NIOS Class 12 Chemistry — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Atomic Structure	Fundamental Particles of the Atom · Atomic Number, Mass Number, Isotopes, and Isobars · Earlier Models of the Atom
2	Periodic Table and Periodicity in Properties	Early Attempts at Classification of Elements · Mendeleev's Periodic Table · Modern Periodic Law and Long Form of the Periodic Table
3	Chemical Bonding	Fundamental Concepts of Chemical Bonding · Ionic or Electrovalent Bonding · Covalent Bonding
4	The Gaseous And Liquid State	States of Matter and Intermolecular Forces · Boyle's Law - Pressure and Volume · Charles' Law - Temperature and Volume
5	The Solid State	Nature of Solid State · Classification of Solids: Amorphous vs Crystalline · Classification of Crystalline Solids by Bonding Type
6	Colloids	Distinction Between True Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions · Types of Colloidal Solutions · Classification of Colloids
7	Chemical Thermodynamics	Basic Terminology in Thermodynamics · Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions · Thermochemical Equations
8	Spontaneity Of Chemical Reactions	Spontaneous and Non-Spontaneous Processes · Entropy and Disorder · The Second Law of Thermodynamics

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 NIOS Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 8 chapters of NIOS Class 12 Chemistry for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for NIOS Class 12 Chemistry 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 NIOS Class 12 Chemistry syllabus changed for 2026-27?

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

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