Class 12th Hindi Syllabus

New Class 12th Hindi Syllabus 2025-26: CBSE/NCERT PDF

The CBSE Class 12th Hindi syllabus is designed to enhance students’ proficiency in the Hindi language and deepen their understanding of literature. It includes a rich collection of prose, poetry, and supplementary readings that help learners appreciate India’s cultural and literary heritage. 

Along with literature, the syllabus focuses on writing skills, comprehension, and grammar to prepare students for board examinations and higher studies. 

The Class 12 syllabus for Hindi Core not only builds strong communication skills but also nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and effective expression, making it essential for scoring well in the CBSE board exams.

Below is the CBSE class 12th Hindi syllabus overview:

खंडविषय / विवरणअंक
खंड–क (अपठित बोध)1. अपठित गद्यांश (लगभग 250 शब्दों का) – बहुविकल्पीय, अति लघु उत्तरीय और लघु उत्तरीय प्रश्न
2. अपठित पद्यांश (लगभग 100 शब्दों का) – सराहना, सौंदर्य, चिंतन आधारित प्रश्न
18
खंड–ख (अभिव्यक्ति और माध्यम – पाठ्यपुस्तक आधारित)3. रचनात्मक लेखन (निबंध – लगभग 120 शब्द) – 1 प्रश्न
4. पाठ संख्या 3, 4, 5, 11, 12 और 13 पर आधारित लघु व दीर्घ उत्तरीय प्रश्न
22
खंड–ग (आरोह भाग–2 एवं वितान भाग–2 आधारित)5. पठन काव्यांश पर आधारित बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (5×1)
6. काव्य खंड पर आधारित प्रश्न (60 शब्दों में)
7. काव्य खंड पर आधारित प्रश्न (40 शब्दों में)
8. पठन गद्यांश पर आधारित बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (5×1)
9. गद्य खंड पर आधारित प्रश्न (60 शब्दों में)
10. गद्य खंड पर आधारित प्रश्न (40 शब्दों में)
11. वितान के पाठों पर आधारित प्रश्न (60 शब्दों में)
40
आंतरिक मूल्यांकन13 (अ) श्रवण तथा वाचन – 10 अंक
13 (ब) परियोजना कार्य – 10 अंक
20
कुल अंक100

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विषयविवरणअंक
अपठित गद्यांशलगभग 250 शब्दों का गद्यांश। 
इस पर आधारित बोध, चिंतन, विश्लेषण, बहुविकल्पीय, अति लघु उत्तरीय और लघु उत्तरीय प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे।
10
अपठित पद्यांशलगभग 100 शब्दों का पद्यांश। 
इस पर आधारित सराहना, सौंदर्य, चिंतन, विश्लेषण आदि प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे। 
प्रश्न प्रकार: बहुविकल्पीय, अति लघु उत्तरीय और लघु उत्तरीय।
8
कुल अंक18
विषयविवरणअंक
रचनात्मक लेखनदिए गए 3 अप्रत्याशित विषयों में से किसी 1 विषय पर लगभग 120 शब्दों में निबंध लेखन।6
पाठ आधारित प्रश्नपाठ संख्या 3, 4, 5, 11, 12 और 13 पर आधारित लघु एवं दीर्घ उत्तरीय प्रश्न। (40–80 शब्दों में)16
कुल अंक22

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विषयविवरणअंक
पठन काव्यांशपठन काव्यांश पर आधारित 5 बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (1×5)5
काव्य खंड प्रश्न (I)3 प्रश्नों में से किसी भी 2 प्रश्नों के उत्तर (लगभग 60 शब्दों में, 3×2)6
काव्य खंड प्रश्न (II)3 प्रश्नों में से किसी भी 2 प्रश्नों के उत्तर (लगभग 40 शब्दों में, 2×2)4
पठन गद्यांशपठन गद्यांश पर आधारित 5 बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (1×5)5
गद्य खंड प्रश्न (I)3 प्रश्नों में से किसी भी 2 प्रश्नों के उत्तर (लगभग 60 शब्दों में, 3×2)6
गद्य खंड प्रश्न (II)3 प्रश्नों में से किसी भी 2 प्रश्नों के उत्तर (लगभग 40 शब्दों में, 2×2)4
वितान आधारित प्रश्न3 प्रश्नों में से किसी भी 2 प्रश्नों के उत्तर (लगभग 60 शब्दों में, 5×2)10
कुल अंक40
खंडपाठ संख्याशीर्षकलेखक / कवि
काव्य खंड1आत्मपरिचय, एक गीतहरिवंश राय बच्चन
2पतंगआलोक धन्वा
3कविता के बहाने, बात सीधी थी परकुँवर नारायण
4कैमरे में बंद अपाहिजरघुवीर सहाय
5उषाश्यामसुंदर दास सिंह
6बादल रागसूर्यकांत त्रिपाठी ‘निराला’
7कवितावली (उत्तरकांड से), लक्ष्मण-मूर्ति और राम का विलापतुलसीदास
8रुबाइयाँफिराक गोरखपुरी
9छोटा मेरा खेत, बगुलों के पंखउमाशंकर जोशी
गद्य खंड10श्रद्धा के स्वरमहादेवी वर्मा
11बाजार दर्शनजैनेन्द्र कुमार
12काले मेघा पानी देधर्मवीर भारती
13पहलवान की ढोलकफणीश्वर नाथ रेणु
14शिरीष के फूलहजारी प्रसाद द्विवेदी
15श्रम विभाजन और जाति-प्रथा, मेरी कल्पना का आदर्श समाजबाबा साहेब भीमराव आंबेडकर

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पाठ संख्याशीर्षकलेखक
1सिल्वर वैडिंगमनोहर श्याम जोशी
2जूझआनंद यादव
3अतीत में दबे पाँवओम थानवी
पुस्तकखंडशीर्षकलेखक
आरोह भाग–2काव्य खंडसंघर्ष स्वीकारा हैगजानन माधव मुक्तिबोध
काव्य खंडग़ज़लफिराक गोरखपुरी
गद्य खंडचार्ली चैपलिन यानी हम सबविष्णु खरे
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वितान भाग–2डायरी के पन्नेऐन फ्रैंक

The CBSE Class 12 Hindi Core syllabus is based on NCERT-published books. Students must prepare from the following prescribed textbooks:

क्रम संख्यापुस्तक का नामप्रकाशक
1आरोह भाग–2एन.सी.ई.आर.टी., नई दिल्ली
2वितान भाग–2एन.सी.ई.आर.टी., नई दिल्ली
3अभिव्यक्ति और माध्यमएन.सी.ई.आर.टी., नई दिल्ली
  • Language Proficiency: Strengthen students’ command over reading, writing, and speaking in Hindi.
  • Comprehension Skills: Develop ability to understand unseen passages, prose, and poetry with clarity.
  • Critical Thinking: Encourage logical analysis and reflection through literary texts.
  • Creative Writing: Build essay, letter, and report-writing skills with proper structure.
  • Cultural Awareness: Familiarize learners with Indian traditions, culture, and heritage through literature.
  • Literary Appreciation: Nurture sensitivity to Hindi poetry and prose by famous writers.
  • Effective Communication: Improve listening and speaking for academic and real-life usage.
  • Values & Ethics: Inspire students with moral, social, and human values reflected in texts.
  • Exam Preparedness: Enable students to answer precisely and score high in board exams.
  • Foundation for Higher Studies: Build base for university-level Hindi studies and competitive exams.
  • Read NCERT Textbooks Thoroughly: Focus on both आरोह भाग–2 and वितान भाग–2. Prepare summaries and note key themes.
  • Practice Writing Skills: Work on essays, letters, notices, and reports regularly to improve writing speed and accuracy.
  • Revise Poetry with Meanings: Learn poetic devices, meanings of difficult words, and summaries for better appreciation-based answers.
  • Focus on Grammar: Strengthen संधि, समास, अलंकार, वाक्य रूपांतरण, etc., as grammar is a scoring area.
  • Solve Unseen Passages: Practice comprehension from sample papers to improve speed and accuracy.
  • Make Short Notes: Prepare topic-wise notes, author details, and important quotes for quick revision.
  • Solve Previous Year Papers: Get familiar with exam style, question types, and marking scheme by solving past papers.
  • Prepare for Internal Assessment: Take listening, speaking, and project work seriously as they carry 20 marks.
  • Manage Time Wisely: Divide your time between prose, poetry, writing, and grammar for balanced preparation.
  • Stay Consistent: Daily practice and revision is the key to scoring high in Class 12 Hindi Core.

Read the chapter-wise summaries of Class 11 English here:

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We’re Not Afraid to Die SummaryThe Landscape of The Soul Summary
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How many books are there in Class 12 Hindi Core?

There are three NCERT books – आरोह भाग–2, वितान भाग–2, and अभिव्यक्ति और माध्यम.

How many chapters are in Aroh Bhag–2?

आरोह भाग–2 has 9 poetry lessons and 6 prose lessons.

How many chapters are in Vitan Bhag–2?

वितान भाग–2 contains 3 prose chapters.

Which chapters are deleted from Aroh Bhag–2?

Deleted lessons include संघर्ष स्वीकारा है (गजानन माधव मुक्तिबोध), ग़ज़ल (फिराक गोरखपुरी), चार्ली चैपलिन यानी हम सब (विष्णु खरे), and नमक (रज़िया सज्जाद ज़हीर).

Which chapter is deleted from Vitan Bhag–2?

डायरी के पन्ने by ऐन फ्रैंक is deleted.

What kind of writing skills are tested in Class 12 Hindi exam?

Essay, formal letter, notice, advertisement, report, and creative composition are tested.

Is grammar included in Class 12 Hindi syllabus?

Yes, functional grammar is part of अभिव्यक्ति और माध्यम.

Which section carries the maximum marks in Class 12 Hindi exam?

आरोह और वितान आधारित प्रश्न (खंड–ग) carries 40 marks, the highest.

Are NCERT books enough for Class 12 Hindi Core?

Yes, NCERT books are sufficient as they cover the entire syllabus prescribed by CBSE.

Find detailed questions and answers from all chapters of English Class 11 now:

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