NIOS Class 12 History — Syllabus 2026-27
NIOS Class 12 History syllabus for 2026-27: all 35 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the NIOS syllabus.
About this syllabus
The NIOS Class 12 History course for 2026-27 has 35 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.
NIOS Class 12 History — Chapter List
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding Indian History |
| 2 | The Geographical Settings and Pre-Historic Cultures of India |
| 3 | The Harappan Civilisation |
| 4 | The Vedic Age |
| 5 | From Janapadas to Empire |
| 6 | Post Mauryan Developments |
| 7 | The Guptas and their Successors |
| 8 | India between AD 750-1200 |
| 9 | Establishment and Expansion of Delhi Sultanate |
| 10 | Establishment of Mughal Rule |
| 11 | Emergence of Regional States in India: Twelfth to Eighteenth Century |
| 12 | Administrative Systems and Instituions |
| 13 | Economy |
| 14 | Cultural Development in Medieval India |
| 15 | Understanding Eighteenth Century India |
| 16 | Establishment of British Rule in India till 1857 |
| 17 | Economic Effects of British Colonialism |
| 18 | Social Changes in Modern India |
| 19 | Popular Resistance to Company Rule |
| 20 | Nationalism |
| 21 | Indian National Movement |
| 22 | The World in 1900: The Nineteenth Century Legacy |
| 23 | World War I and Russian Revolution |
| 24 | The Inter-War Period and Second World War |
| 25 | The Cold War Era and Its Politics |
| 26 | National Liberation Movements, Decolonisation and Development, 1945-Present |
| 27 | Social Transformation |
| 28 | Cultural Change in the Twentieth Century |
| 29 | Towards the Formation of the State |
| 30 | Contemporary Cultural Situation |
| 31 | Early States |
| 32 | Cultural Production |
| 33 | The Medieval State |
| 34 | Cultural Communication |
| 35 | Colonial State |
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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Where can I find NIOS Class 12 History Syllabus?
This page has syllabus for 35 chapters of NIOS Class 12 History for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.
How should I prepare for NIOS Class 12 History 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 History syllabus changed for 2026-27?
This page lists the chapters in the current NIOS Class 12 History course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.