Updated 6 August 2026·10 chapters

NIOS Class 12 English — Syllabus 2026-27

NIOS Class 12 English syllabus for 2026-27: all 10 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the NIOS syllabus.

About this syllabus

The NIOS Class 12 English course for 2026-27 has 10 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

NIOS Class 12 English — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	The Crow and the Deer	Story Overview and Setting · Character Analysis and Development · Plot Structure and Key Events
2	Mary Kom's Interview	About Mary Kom — Background and Early Life · The Interview — Key Questions and Answers · Mary Kom's Achievements — Awards and Records
3	An Astrologer's Day	Story Summary and Plot Structure · Character Analysis · Literary Devices and Narrative Techniques
4	Bholi	About the Author and Story Background · Plot Summary – Section by Section · Character Sketches
5	Ecology and Environment	Introduction to Vedic Ecology and the Need for a Paradigm Shift · 1 – Yajur Veda: The Shantipath (Prayer for Universal Peace) · 2 – Rig Veda: Divinity of Nature, Forests, Rivers, and Agni
6	Andhayug	Overview and Context of Andha Yug · Section I: The Old Mendicant's Vision · Section II: The Three Spectral Figures - Yuyutsu, Sanjaya, and Vidura
7	After Twenty Years	Story Overview and Context · Character Analysis · Plot Structure and Key Events
8	The Necklace	Story Overview and Main Characters · Plot Summary and Narrative Structure · Themes and Literary Analysis
9	Three Questions	About the Author and the Story · The Three Questions – What the King Wanted to Know · Various Answers Given by Learned Men (Section II)
10	Of Studies	Section 1: The Three Uses of Studies · Section 2: Methods of Reading and the Impact of Reading, Writing, and Conversation · Section 3: Different Subjects as Remedies for Different Mental Ailments

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 English Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 10 chapters of NIOS Class 12 English for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

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

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

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