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Political Science in Class 12 helps you understand the political journey of India since independence and the changing dynamics of world politics. The Class 12th Political Science syllabus 2026-27 prescribed is divided into two major parts \u2013 Contemporary World Politics and Politics in India since Independence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These sections cover India\u2019s foreign policy, global issues like Cold War and globalization, as well as domestic political developments, institutions, and policies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This subject not only strengthens your analytical understanding of politics but also prepares you for higher studies in Political Science, Law, International Relations, Public Administration, and competitive exams like CUET, CLAT, and UPSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Class 12th Political Science Syllabus 2026-27: Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find the highlights of the class 12th syllabus for politicial science:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part<\/strong><\/td>Units\/Content<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Part A \u2013 Contemporary World Politics<\/td>Cold War Era, The End of Bipolarity, US Hegemony in World Politics, Alternative Centres of Power, Contemporary South Asia, International Organizations, Security in the Contemporary World, Globalization<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
Part B \u2013 Politics in India since Independence<\/td>Nation-Building and Its Problems, The Era of One-Party Dominance, Politics of Planned Development, India\u2019s External Relations, Challenges to and Restoration of Congress System, Crisis of the Democratic Order, Rise of Regional Aspirations, Indian Politics: Recent Trends and Development, Democratic Resurgence<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
Project Work<\/td>One project activity<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>\u2013<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udce5 Download Class 12 Political Science Syllabus PDF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For quick reference and detailed chapter-wise topics, download the official CBSE Class 12 Political Science Syllabus 2026-27 PDF. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Class 12 Political Science Syllabus 2026-27: Part A<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Part A \u2013 Contemporary World Politics (40 Marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This section in the class 12th pol science syllabus explains the key developments in world politics since the end of the Cold War. Students study the disintegration of the USSR, emergence of new power centres, South Asian politics, role of international organizations, global security challenges, environmental concerns, and globalization. It equips learners with knowledge of India\u2019s role in global politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter No.<\/strong><\/td>Chapter Name<\/strong><\/td>Topics to be Focused<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>The End of Bipolarity<\/td>\u2022 Disintegration of the USSR
\u2022 Transition from Communism
\u2022 Unipolar world & US dominance<\/td>		6<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Contemporary Centres of Power<\/td>\u2022 European Union
\u2022 ASEAN\u2022 China\u2019s rise
\u2022 Japan as an economic power<\/td>		6<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Contemporary South Asia<\/td>\u2022 India-Pakistan relations
\u2022 Conflicts in South Asia
\u2022 Role of SAARC<\/td>		6<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>International Organizations<\/td>\u2022 UN and its reforms
\u2022 India and the UN
\u2022 WTO, IMF, World Bank<\/td>		6<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Security in the Contemporary World<\/td>\u2022 Traditional vs non-traditional security
\u2022 Terrorism, nuclear threats
\u2022 Environmental & human security<\/td>		6<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Environment and Natural Resources<\/td>\u2022 Global environmental concerns
\u2022 Rio Summit, Kyoto Protocol
\u2022 India\u2019s environmental policy<\/td>		6<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Globalisation<\/td>\u2022 Concept and meaning
\u2022 Impact on sovereignty, culture, economy
\u2022 India and globalization<\/td>		4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Class 12th Political Science Syllabus 2026-27: Part B<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Part B \u2013 Politics in India Since Independence (40 Marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This section in the CBSE class XI political science syllabus traces India\u2019s political journey after 1947. It covers the challenges of nation-building, dominance of the Congress system, planned development, foreign policy, political crises, rise of regional aspirations, and recent developments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It helps students understand democratic processes, political debates, and challenges faced by modern India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter No.<\/strong><\/td>Chapter Name<\/strong><\/td>Topics to be Focused<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Challenges of Nation-Building<\/td>\u2022 Partition and integration of princely states
\u2022 Reorganisation of states<\/td>		6<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Era of One-Party Dominance<\/td>\u2022 Congress dominance
\u2022 Opposition parties
\u2022 Electoral politics (1950s\u201360s)<\/td>		4<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Politics of Planned Development<\/td>\u2022 Five Year Plans
\u2022 Green Revolution
\u2022 Mixed economy model<\/td>		2<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>India\u2019s External Relations<\/td>\u2022 Panchsheel
\u2022 India-USSR relations
\u2022 India-China war (1962)
\u2022 India-US relations<\/td>		6<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System<\/td>\u2022 Split in Congress (1969)
\u2022 Elections of 1971
\u2022 Indira Gandhi\u2019s leadership<\/td>		4<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>The Crisis of Democratic Order<\/td>\u2022 Emergency of 1975
\u2022 Causes and consequences
\u2022 Politics post-Emergency<\/td>		4<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Regional Aspirations<\/td>\u2022 Punjab, North-East, Kashmir movements
\u2022 Rise of regional parties
\u2022 Demands for autonomy<\/td>		6<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Recent Developments in Indian Politics<\/td>\u2022 Coalition politics
\u2022 Economic reforms (1991)
\u2022 Changes in party system<\/td>		8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Syllabus: Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marks Distribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Part<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Part A \u2013 Contemporary World Politics<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
Part B \u2013 Politics in India since Independence<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
Project Work<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Theory Question Paper Design (80 Marks)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Typology of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td>Weightage %<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Remembering & Understanding<\/td>Recall of facts, terms, concepts; explanation of ideas and processes<\/td>24<\/td>30%<\/td><\/tr>
Application<\/td>Use of knowledge, facts, and concepts to new situations; interpretation of maps\/data<\/td>24<\/td>30%<\/td><\/tr>
Analysis, Evaluation & Creativity<\/td>Compare, interpret, evaluate political events, issues, institutions<\/td>24<\/td>30%<\/td><\/tr>
Map\/Diagram\/Data Interpretation<\/td>Map-based or data-interpretation questions<\/td>8<\/td>10%<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>\u2013<\/td>80<\/td>100%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Project Work (20 Marks)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Component<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Relevance of Topic<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Knowledge Content \/ Research<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Presentation Technique<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Viva Voce<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Objectives of CBSE Class 12 Political Science Syllabus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The CBSE Class 12 Political Science syllabus aims to build on the foundation of Class 11 and provide an advanced understanding of Indian politics and world affairs. The main objectives are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n