NIOS Class 12 Psychology — Syllabus 2026-27
NIOS Class 12 Psychology syllabus for 2026-27: all 24 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the NIOS syllabus.
About this syllabus
The NIOS Class 12 Psychology course for 2026-27 has 24 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.
NIOS Class 12 Psychology — Chapter List
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding Psychology |
| 2 | Bases of Human Behaviour |
| 3 | Methods of Psychological Enquiry-I |
| 4 | Methods of Psychological Enquiry-II |
| 5 | Basic Statistics |
| 6 | Attention and Perceptual Processes |
| 7 | Learning |
| 8 | Human Memory |
| 9 | Motivation |
| 10 | Emotion |
| 11 | Thinking and Problem Solving |
| 12 | Life Span Perspective on Development |
| 13 | Infancy and Childhood |
| 14 | Adolescence and Young Adulthood |
| 15 | Adulthood and Old Age |
| 16 | Diversity and Individual Variations |
| 17 | Self and Personality |
| 18 | Intelligence |
| 19 | Group Processes |
| 20 | Attitude |
| 21 | Pro Social Behaviour |
| 22 | Coping With Stress |
| 23 | Mental Health Problems |
| 24 | Psychology for Holistic Development |
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 Psychology Syllabus?
This page has syllabus for 24 chapters of NIOS Class 12 Psychology for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.
How should I prepare for NIOS Class 12 Psychology 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 Psychology syllabus changed for 2026-27?
This page lists the chapters in the current NIOS Class 12 Psychology course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.