NIOS Class 12 Home Science — Syllabus 2026-27
NIOS Class 12 Home Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 31 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the NIOS syllabus.
About this syllabus
The NIOS Class 12 Home Science course for 2026-27 has 31 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.
NIOS Class 12 Home Science — Chapter List
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Home, Family and Home Science |
| 2 | Ethics in Daily Life |
| 3 | Family, Health and Security |
| 4 | Food, Nutrition and Health |
| 5 | Meal Planning |
| 6 | Nutritional Status |
| 7 | Purchase and Storage of Food |
| 8 | Preparation of Food |
| 9 | Food Preservation |
| 10 | Family Resource Management |
| 11 | Time & Energy Management |
| 12 | Space Management |
| 13 | Income Management |
| 14 | Energy Conservation |
| 15 | Environment Mangement |
| 16 | Household Equipment |
| 17 | Consumer Education |
| 18 | Growth and Development 0-5 Years |
| 19 | Growth and Development 6-11 Yrs |
| 20 | Adolescence |
| 21 | Concerns and Issues in Human Development |
| 22 | Introduction to Fabric Science |
| 23 | Yarn and its Construction |
| 24 | Fabric Construction |
| 25 | Textile Finishes |
| 26 | Selection of Textiles and Clothings |
| 27 | Care and Maintenance |
| 28 | Introduction to House Keeping |
| 29 | Cleaning and Cleaning Materials |
| 30 | Maintenance of Premises |
| 31 | Embroidery Stitches |
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 Home Science Syllabus?
This page has syllabus for 31 chapters of NIOS Class 12 Home Science for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.
How should I prepare for NIOS Class 12 Home Science 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 Home Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?
This page lists the chapters in the current NIOS Class 12 Home Science course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.