Updated 6 August 2026·42 chapters

Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science) — Syllabus 2026-27

Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 42 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the TOSS syllabus.

About this syllabus

The Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science) course for 2026-27 has 42 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science) — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Nutrients, Classification And Functions	Functions of Food · Macronutrients and Micronutrients · Non-Nutritive Components and Anti-Nutritional Factors
2	Meal Planning	Objectives of Meal Planning · Factors Affecting Meal Planning · Five Food Groups and Balanced Diet
3	Food Selection, Purchase and Storage	Factors Influencing Food Selection · Guidelines for Purchasing Food · Classification of Foods Based on Shelf Life
4	Food Preparation	Preliminary Food Preparations · Methods of Cooking · Effect of Cooking on Nutrients
5	Assessment of Nutritional Status	Malnutrition: Types and Causes · Methods of Nutritional Assessment · Nutritional Deficiency Disorders
6	Early Child Care : (0-5 Years)	Physical Development in Early Childhood · Cognitive and Language Development · Social and Emotional Development
7	Growth & Development - Early Child Care (0-5 Years)	Growth vs Development · Stages of Life Cycle · Patterns of Development
8	Care of School Aged Children	Physical and Mental Development · Language Development · Behavior and Emotional Development
9	Care of Adoledcents	Physical Development in Adolescents · Psychosocial Development · Cognitive Development
10	Perspectives of Adulthood	Stages of Adulthood · Factors Influencing Nutrient Requirements · Special Nutritional Needs: Pregnancy and Lactation
11	Food Security	Components of Food Security · Government Schemes for Food Security · Challenges and Nutrition in India
12	Food Spoilage & Food Preservation - Food Spoilage	What is Food Spoilage? · Types of Food Spoilage · Classification of Foods Based on Spoilage
13	Food Preservation	Physical Methods of Food Preservation · Chemical Methods of Food Preservation · Biological Methods of Food Preservation
14	Food Packaging	Definition and Purpose of Food Packaging · Types of Packaging · Packaging Materials and Their Uses
15	Labelling	What is a Label? · Types of Labels · Importance and Benefits of Labelling
16	Food Adulteration	What is Food Adulteration? · Types of Food Adulteration · Methods of Food Adulteration
17	Health	Dimensions of Health · Signs of Good Health · Factors Affecting Health
18	Hygiene	Personal Hygiene · Hand Washing and Critical Situations · Sanitation and Waste Disposal
19	Public Health	Definition and Scope of Public Health · Levels of Disease Prevention · Major Disciplines in Public Health
20	Food Borne Diseases and Food Safety	Types of Food Borne Diseases · Causes of Food Borne Diseases · Common Food Borne Illnesses
21	Health Education	Meaning and Importance of Health Education · Aims and Objectives of Health Education · Principles of Health Education
22	Resource Management	Management and Its Importance · The Management Process · Elements of Management
23	Time and Energy Management	Time Management · Time Management Strategies · Energy Management
24	Household Equipment, Selection & Care	Materials Used in Household Equipment · Finishes and Coatings · Selection and Care of Electrical Appliances
25	Space Management	Understanding Types of Spaces · Room-wise Space Planning Tips · Furniture and Accessory Arrangement
26	Environment Management	What is Environment? · Types of Environmental Resources · Environmental Issues
27	Economics & Consumer Education	Types of Family Income · Budgeting and Money Management · Accounting Systems and Savings
28	Consumer Problems	Who is a Consumer? · Major Consumer Problems · Consumer Awareness and Protection
29	Consumer Rights and Responsibilities	Consumer Rights · Consumer Responsibilities · Consumer Protection Act and Practical Steps
30	Standards and Standardization	What is Standardization? · Important Certification Marks · Product Safety and Consumer Protection
31	Consumer Protection & Legal Measures	Understanding Consumer Protection · Legal Framework for Consumer Protection · Consumer Rights and Redressal
32	Introduction to Textile Science	What is a Fiber? · Classification of Fibers · Properties of Fibers
33	Yarn and its Construction	What is Yarn? · Types of Yarns Based on Fiber Length · Types of Filament Yarns
34	Fabric Construction	Methods of Fabric Construction · Types of Weaves · Knitting and Other Techniques
35	Textiles Finishes	Meaning and Importance of Textile Finishes · Classification of Textile Finishes · Basic Textile Finishes
36	Dyeing and Printing of Textiles	Types of Dyes · Stages of Dyeing · Resist Dyeing Techniques
37	Selection of Textiles and Care of Clothing	Fiber Properties and Their Impact on Fabric Selection · Fabric Construction Techniques · Textile Finishes and Their Role
38	Care and Maintenance of Clothing	Need for Care and Maintenance of Clothing · Steps in Laundering · Soaps and Detergents
39	Different Methods of Laundering	Methods of Washing · Care Labels and Symbols · Dry Cleaning and Stain Removal
40	Identification of Apparels and Fabrics	Care Labels and Markings · Malpractices in the Textile Industry · Consumer Protection and Awareness
41	Traditional Textiles and Crafts of Telangana	Traditional Textiles of Telangana · Handicrafts and Art Traditions
42	Practical Manual

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 Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science) Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 42 chapters of Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science) for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (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 Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science) syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science) course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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Concept Maps

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Study Plan

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