NIOS Class 12 Political Science — Syllabus 2026-27
NIOS Class 12 Political Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 36 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the NIOS syllabus.
About this syllabus
The NIOS Class 12 Political Science course for 2026-27 has 36 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.
NIOS Class 12 Political Science — Chapter List
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Meaning and Scope of Political Science |
| 2 | Nation and State |
| 3 | Distinction between Society, Nation, State and Government |
| 4 | Major Political Theories |
| 5 | Preamble and the Salient Features of the Constitution of India |
| 6 | Fundamental Rights |
| 7 | Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties |
| 8 | Indian Federal System |
| 9 | Emergency Provisions |
| 10 | Union Executive |
| 11 | Parliament of India |
| 12 | Supreme Court of India |
| 13 | Executives in the States |
| 14 | State Legislature |
| 15 | High Courts and Subordinate Courts |
| 16 | Local Government: Urban and Rural |
| 17 | Universal Adult Franchise and the Method of Representation |
| 18 | Electoral System in India |
| 19 | National Political Parties |
| 20 | Regionalism and Regional Parties |
| 21 | Public Opinion and Pressure Groups |
| 22 | Communalism Caste and Reservations |
| 23 | Environmental Awareness |
| 24 | Good Governance |
| 25 | Human Rights |
| 26 | India's Foreign Policies |
| 27 | India's Relations with USA and Russia |
| 28 | India and Its Neighbours: China, Pakistan and Srilanka |
| 29 | Contemporary World Order |
| 30 | The United Nations |
| 31 | United Nation's Peace Activities |
| 32 | United Nations and Economic and Social Development |
| 33 | Public Service Commissions |
| 34 | Administrative Machinery at the Centre, States and District Levels |
| 35 | Political Executive and Bureaucracy |
| 36 | Public Grievances and Redressal Machinery |
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- Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.
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Where can I find NIOS Class 12 Political Science Syllabus?
This page has syllabus for 36 chapters of NIOS Class 12 Political 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 Political 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 Political Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?
This page lists the chapters in the current NIOS Class 12 Political Science course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.