Updated 6 August 2026·32 chapters

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

Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 32 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the TOSS syllabus.

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The Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science course for 2026-27 has 32 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

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

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Introduction to Political Science	Nature and Definition of Political Science · Scope of Political Science · Importance of Political Science
2	State: Its Elements and Theories of Origin of State	What is a State? · Elements of the State · Theories of Origin of the State
3	Sovereignty	Meaning and Definitions of Sovereignty · Features of Sovereignty · Types of Sovereignty
4	Political Ideas	Law · Liberty · Equality
5	Political Ideologies	Utilitarianism · Liberalism · Individualism
6	Democracy	Meaning and Definition of Democracy · Features of Democracy · Types of Democracy
7	Forms of Government	Understanding Government · Unitary Government · Federal Government
8	Organs of Government	The Legislature · The Executive · The Judiciary
9	Making of Indian Constitution	Historical Background of the Indian Constitution · Constituent Assembly and Its Formation · Working of the Constituent Assembly
10	Preamble and the Salient features	The Preamble · Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
11	Fundamental Rights	Significance of Fundamental Rights · Six Fundamental Rights · Right to Equality
12	Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties	Understanding Directive Principles of State Policy · Classification of Directive Principles · Implementation and Impact of DPSP
13	Indian Federal System	Meaning and Features of Federal Government · Constitutional Provisions of Indian Federalism · Special Features of Indian Federalism
14	The Union Executive	The President of India · Powers and Functions of the President · The Vice-President of India
15	Union Legislature	Composition of Parliament · Powers and Functions of Parliament · Parliamentary Procedures and Terms
16	The Supreme Court	Composition of the Supreme Court · Appointment and Qualifications of Judges · Tenure and Removal of Judges
17	State Executive	Governor: Appointment and Qualifications · Powers and Functions of the Governor · Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
18	State Legislature	Composition of State Legislature · Powers and Functions of State Legislature · Oath, Tenure, and Membership
19	Courts and Subordinate Courts	Composition of High Courts · Qualifications, Tenure, and Removal of High Court Judges · Powers and Jurisdiction of High Courts
20	Local Self- Governments	Historical Background of Rural Self-Government · Panchayati Raj in Post-Independence India (1950–1992) · 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
21	Constitutional Bodies	Election Commission of India · Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) · Finance Commission
22	Political Parties in India	Types of Political Parties · Major National Parties · Major Regional Parties
23	Historical Background of Telangana State	Emergence of the Mulki Movement · Formation of Hyderabad State (1948) · Visalandhra Movement and SRC Recommendations
24	Telangana Movement State Formation (1953-2014)	States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) and Gentlemen's Agreement · 1969 Telangana Movement and Eight-Point Formula · Six-Point Formula and Constitutional Safeguards
25	Telangana State-policies And Programs	Welfare of SCs, STs, BCs and Minorities · Educational Support and Residential Institutions · Housing and Economic Empowerment
26	Determinants Of Foreign Policy	What is Foreign Policy? · General Determinants of Foreign Policy · Internal Determinants of Foreign Policy
27	India's Foreign Policy	Basic Determinants of India's Foreign Policy · Aims and Objectives of India's Foreign Policy · Main Features of India's Foreign Policy
28	India And Non-aligned Movement	Meaning and Concept of Non-Alignment · Objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement · Panchsheel and the Bandung Conference
29	India And Its Neighbours	India and Pakistan: A History of Conflict · India and Bangladesh: A Special Relationship · India and Nepal: Open Borders, Complex Ties
30	India And Other Important Nations Of Political Entities	India-US Relations · India-Russia Relations · India-China Relations
31	The United Nations Organization	Objectives and Principles of the United Nations · Principal Organs of the United Nations · Functions and Powers of Key Organs
32	The United Nations Organization And Contemporary Issues	Terrorism: Meaning and Perspectives · Types of Terrorism · Human Rights and International Frameworks

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Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Where can I find Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 32 chapters of Telangana Open School (TOSS) 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 Telangana Open School (TOSS) 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 Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political 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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