NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026: Download NIOS Class 12 Syllabus PDF

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 16:46 IST

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NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026: National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) released the NIOS syllabus 2026 for Class 12 on the official website - nios.ac.in/. Candidates preparing for the 12th NIOS board exams 2026 can download the complete NIOS Class 12 syllabus 2026 below. Through the NIOS 12th syllabus 2026, they can check the important topics they need to cover for the NIOS 12th exam 2026.

Direct link to download NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026

Going through the syllabus is an integral part of any exam preparation. Students preparing for NIOS 12th exam 2026 must be thorough with the NIOS 12th syllabus and mark all the important topics, allocate time to them and study accordingly. It will help them to improve the NIOS 12th result 2026. The NIOS 12th date sheet 2026 will be released in March 2026.

Table of contents

Steps to download NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026
NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026 - Subjects
NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026: Download
NIOS Syllabus for 12th English
NIOS class 12 Physics Syllabus
Scheme of Studies for Academic Courses
NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026 for Maths
NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026 for Chemistry
NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026 for Political Science
FAQs on NIOS 12th Syllabus

Steps to download NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026

Students can download the new NIOS class 12 syllabus 2026 from the official website. They can download Hindi and English medium NIOS 12th syllabus 2026 for practical and theory exams.

Open the official website at nios.ac.in.
Click on the link to the student information section.
Then select the option of NIOS senior secondary syllabus 2026.
The next page will open on the screen. Click on the relevant link of NIOS 12th syllabus 2026 as per subject.
Now, download the pdf file.

NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026 - Subjects

NIOS has divided the subjects for class 12 into six groups namely Group A, B, C, D, E and F.
Group A consists language subjects while other groups include subjects from Science, Commerce, Humanities and others.
Each student has to select a minimum 5 subjects in total while applying for NIOS admission 2026.
It is mandatory to choose one language subject from group A and other subjects can be chosen from any group.

Students must be thorough with the NIOS 12th Syllabus at least a month prior to the commencement of the examinations so as to avoid last-minute hassle as the syllabus for NIOS Class 12 is quite vast.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to download NIOS 12th syllabus?

Open the official website - nios.ac.in.
Click on the link student information section.
Select NIOS senior secondary syllabus.
The next page will be opened on the screen.
Click on the link of NIOS 12th syllabus.
Download the pdf file.

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NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026: Download

Syllabus	Download link
NIOS 12th Hindi Syllabus	Download here
NIOS 12th English Syllabus	Download here
NIOS 12th Mathematics Syllabus	Download here
NIOS 12th Physics Syllabus	Download here
NIOS 12th Chemistry Syllabus	Download here
NIOS 12th Biology Syllabus	Download here

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many groups are there for NIOS 12th subjects?

NIOS has divided the subjects for class 12 into six groups namely Group A, B, C, D, E and F. Group A consists language subjects. Other groups include subjects from Science, Commerce, Humanities and others. Each student has to select a minimum 5 subjects in total while applying for NIOS admission 2025. It is mandatory to choose one language subject from group A and other subjects can be chosen from any group.

NIOS Syllabus for 12th English

Module (No. & Name) Total No. of Lessons= 27	I TMA (40% of Syllabus)	II Public Examination (60% of Syllabus)
Module (No. & Name) Total No. of Lessons= 27	(No. of Lessons 14)	(No. of Lessons 22)
Prescribed Texts (Prose + Poetry)	Chapter -1 My First Steps Chapter -2 Leisure Chapter -3 Reading with understanding Chapter -4 Father Dear Father Chapter -5 Fuel of the Future Chapter -11 Reading with understanding Chapter -15 Reading with understanding Chapter -19 Reading with understanding Chapter -20 Reading with understanding Chapter -22 Reading with understanding Chapter -25 Bholi	Chapter -6 My Grandmother’s House Chapter -7 Reading with understanding Chapter -8 A Case of Suspicion Chapter -9 My Son will not be a beggar Chapter -10 Where the mind is without fear Chapter -12 If I were you Chapter -13 The Tiger in the Tunnel Chapter -14 The Road not Taken Chapter -16 I must know the truth Chapter -17 India- Her Past and Future Chapter -18 Night of the Scorpion Chapter -21 Reading with understanding Chapter -23 Reading with understanding Chapter -24 Reading with understanding

NIOS class 12 Physics Syllabus

MODULE	TMS 40% (Lessons 12)	Public Examination (60%) (Lessons-18)
Force and Energy	L-1 (Units Dimensions and Vectors) L-2 (Motion in a Straight Line) L-4 (Motion in a Plane) L-5 (Gravitation) L-7 (Motion of a Rigid Body)	L-3 (Laws of Motion) L-6 (Work, Energy and Power)
Mechanics of Solids and Fluids	L-8 (Elastic Properties of Solids)	L-9 (Properties of Fluids)
Thermal Physics	L-10 (Kinetic Theory of Gases) L-12 (Heat Transfer and Solar Energy)	L-11 (Thermodynamics)
Oscillations and Waves	L-13 (Simple Harmonic Motion)	L-14 (Wave Phenomena)
Electricity and Magnetism	-	L-15 (Electric Charge and Electric Field) L-16 (Electric Potential and Capacitors) L-17 (Electric Current) L-18 (Magnetism and Magnetic Effect of Electric Current) L-19 (Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current)
Optics and Optical Instruments	L-20 (Reflection and Refraction of Light) L-23 (Optical Instruments)	L-21 (Dispersion and Scattering of Light ) L-22 (Wave Phenomena and Light)
Atoms and Nuclei	-	L-24 (Structure of Atoms) L-25 (Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter) L-26 (Nuclei and Radioactivity) L-27 (Nuclear Fission and Fusion)
Semiconductor Devices and Communication	L-30 (Communication System)	L-28 (Semiconductors and Semiconducting Devices) L-29 (Applications of Semiconductor Devices)

Scheme of Studies for Academic Courses

Group A Subjects	Group B Subjects	Group C Subjects
Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Odia, Punjabi, Arabic, Persian, Malayalam	Mathematics, Home Science, Psychology, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Painting, Data Entry Operations, Early Childhood Care & Education, Veda Adhyan, Sanskrit Vyakaran, Bharatiya Darshan, Sanskrit Sahitya	Physics, History, Environmental Science, Library and Information, Science*
Group D Subjects	Group E Subjects	Group F Subjects
Chemistry, Political Science, Mass Communication, Military Studies	Biology*, Accountancy, Introduction to Law, Military History	Computer Science, Sociology, Tourism, Physical Education and Yog

Students can choose five subjects. It can be either one or two languages from Group A. They can select the remaining subjects from Group B, C, D, E and F (only one subject from each group C, D, E and F).
Two additional subjects can be taken from any group (only one subject from each group C, D, E and F) with additional fee according to the NIOS norms.

NIOS 12th Exam 2026: Guidelines for Exam

Students should enter the examination hall before the exam starts.
They must carry their NIOS 12th admit card 2026.
They should not carry mobile phones or any other barred electronic items to the examination centre.
All students must read and adhere to the important instructions mentioned in the NIOS 12th hall ticket 2026.
They should carry the required stationery items and water bottle if needed.
They must leave for the examination centre keeping in mind the weather, traffic conditions etc.
Students must not do any unfair practices.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is it mandatory to go through the NIOS 12th syllabus?

Students are advised to go through the NIOS 12th syllabus. This will help them to get an idea on the topics to be learned. It will also help them to know the marking scheme. Understanding the syllabus helps students to boost the preparation. Knowing the NIOS syllabus helps students to know what to learn and what not to. Thus they can save time by learning only the required topics.

NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026 for Maths

MODULE	I TMA (40 % of Syllabus) 15 lesson	II Public Examination (60% of syllabus) 23 lesson
Module-I Sets, Relations and Functions	1. Sets 2. Relations and Functions-I 3. Trigonometric Functions-I 4. Trigonometric Functions-II 5. Relation between Sides and Angles of A triangle
Module- ll Sequences and Series	6. Sequences and Series 7. Some Special Sequences
Module-III Algebra-I	8. Complex Numbers 9. Quadratic Equations and Linear Inequalities 10. Principle of Mathematical Induction 11. Permutations and Combinations 12. Binomial Theorem
Module-IV Co-ordinate Geometry		13. Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates 14. Straight Lines 15. Circles 16. Conic Sections
Module-V Statistics and Probability	17. Measures of Dispersion 18. Random Experiments and Events 19. Probability
Module-VI Algebra-II		20. Matrices 21. Determinants 22. Inverse of a Matrix and its Applications
Module- VII Relations and Functions		23. Relations and Functions-II 24. Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Module- VIII Calculus		25. Limits and Continuity 26. Differentiation 27. Differentiation of Trigonometric functions 28. Differentiation of Exponential and Logarithmic functions 29. Application of Derivatives 30. Integration 31. Definite Integrals 32. Differential Equations
Module-IX Vectors and Three Dimensional Geometry		33. Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry 34. Vectors 35. Plane 36. Straight Line
Module-X Linear Programming and Mathematical Reasoning		37. Linear Programming 38. Mathematical Reasoning

NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026 for Chemistry

MODULE (No. & name)	I TMA (40%)	II Public Examination (60%)
Module I Some Basic concepts of Chemistry	-	Lesson-1 (Atoms, Molecules and Chemical Arithmetic)
Module II Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding	Lesson-3(Periodic Table and Periodicity in Properties)	Lesson-2 (Atomic Structure) Lesson 4 (Chemical Bonding)
Module III States of Matter	Lesson-5 (The Gaseous State and Liquid State) Lesson-6 (The Solid State) Lesson-8 (Colloidal)	Lesson-7 (Solutions)
Module VI Chemical Energetics	Lesson-10 (Spontaneity of Chemical Reactions)	Lesson-9(Chemical Thermodynamics)
Module V Chemical Dynamics	Lesson-11 (Chemical Equilibrium) - Lesson-14 (Chemical Kinetics) Lesson-15 (Adsorption and Catalysis)	Lesson-12(Ionic Equilibrium) Lesson-13(Electrochemistry)
Module VI Chemistry of Elements	Lesson 16 (Occurrence and Extraction of Metals) Lesson-19 (p-Block Elements and Their Compounds-I)	Lesson-17 (Hydrogen and s-Block Elements) Lesson-18 (General Characteristics of p-Block Elements) Lesson-20 (p-Block Elements and their Compounds-II) Lesson-21 d-Block and f-Block Elements Lesson-22 ( Coordination Compounds)
Module VII Chemistry of Organic Compounds	-	Lesson-23 (Nomenclature and General Principles) Lesson-24 (Hydrocarbons) Lesson-25 (Compounds of Carbon Containing Halogens) Lesson-26 (Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers) Lesson-27 (Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids) Lesson-28 (Compounds of Carbon Containing Nitrogen) Lesson-29 (Biomolecules)
Module VIII Chemistry in Everyday Life	Lesson-30 (Drugs and Medicines) Lesson-32 (Environmental Chemistry)	Lesson-31 (Soaps, Detergents Lesson and Polymers)

NIOS 12th Syllabus 2026 for Political Science

Chapters	Public Examination
Module 1: Individual and The State	– L-3: Distinction Between Society, Nation, State, and Government – L-4: Major Political Theories
Module 2: Aspects of the Constitution of India	– L-6: Fundamental Rights – L-7: Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties – L-8: Indian Federal System – L-9: Emergency Provisions
Module 3: Structure of Government	– L-10: Union Executive – L-11: Parliament of India – L-12: Supreme Court of India – L-15: High Courts and Subordinate Courts – L-16: Local Government: Urban and Rural
Module 4: Democracy at Work	– L-18: Electoral System in India – L-19: National Political Parties – L-20: Regionalism and Regional Parties – L-21: Public Opinion and Pressure Group
Module 5: Major Contemporary Issues	– L-23: Environmental Awareness – L-24: Good Governance – L-25: Human Rights
Module 6: India and the World	– L-26: India’s Foreign Policy – L-28: India and Its Neighbors: China, Pakistan, And Sri Lanka
Module 7A. World Order and the United Nations OR Module 7B. Administrative System in India	– 7A. L-30: United Nations – 7A. L-31: United Nations Peace Activities OR – 7B. L-29: Public Service Commissions – 7B. L-31: Political Executive and Bureaucracy

Download NIOS 12th Syllabus for Other Subjects (Theory & Practical)

Subject	Download syllabus PDF
NIOS 12th Chemistry Syllabus for Practical	Click Here
NIOS 12th Biology Syllabus for Practical	Click Here
NIOS class 12 syllabus for Geography Practicals	Click Here
NIOS 12th Syllabus for Geography (Theory)	Click Here
NIOS 12th class Home Science Syllabus (Theory+Practical)	Click Here
NIOS 12th Syllabus for Political Science	Click Here
NIOS class 12 syllabus for Accountancy	Click Here
NIOS class 12 syllabus for History	Click Here
NIOS 12th class syllabus for Sociology	Click Here
NIOS 12th class syllabus for Computer Science (Theory+Practical)	Click Here
NIOS 12th Syllabus for Painting	Click Here

NIOS 12th Exams 2026 Preparation Tips

A student should try to cover the entire NIOS 12th syllabus before the release of NIOS date sheet.
They should make a proper study NIOS timetable 2026 to optimize their study time. Also, include some time for interests and hobbies to keep the mind fresh.
Go through the study material of NIOS and grasp all the concepts. Clear the doubts from teachers or friends.
After completing the NIOS 12th syllabus, start practicing the NIOS Sample Papers 2026 or question papers which will help to analyze the preparation level.
Solving sample papers will help students to score good marks in the board exams by introducing them to exam patterns, questions asked in exams, marks distribution, the difficulty level of exam etc.
Avoid all the distractions such as TV, mobile, games, etc to focus on studying.

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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the NIOS 12th Class Exam Pattern?

For NIOS 12th exam, each subject paper will be conducted for 100 Marks. This 100 marks involve theory, internal, and practical components. The internal assessment will have a weightage of 10 marks, and the practical exam will carry 30 marks. The time duration of the NIOS board exam is 3 Hours. Students should understand the NIOS exam pattern and prepare accordingly. The grading of subjects is made of two parts, Tutor Marked Assignments, or TMAs and the final examinations.

Q: Can an aspirant change their NIOS study centre?

A learner must choose his/her Study Centre/AI very carefully. In case a learner wishes to change his/her Study Centre from one centre to another centre, they will have to apply online through E-Service. The learner have to upload valid reasons and documents. Also there is a fee of INR 400 for the same. Students have to pay via online.

Q: What are the subjects available for the NIOS Senior Secondary Course (Class 12)?

Following are the subjects available at the senior secondary level course. They are Hindi English Bengali, Odia, Tamil, Urdu, Sanskrit, Gujarati, and Punjabi. It also include Persian, Arabic, Malayalam, Mathematics, Physics Chemistry Biology History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Home Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Sociology, Painting, Environmental Science, Mass Communication, Data Entry Operations, Introduction to Law, Library and Information Science, Veda Adhyan, Sanskrit Vyakaran, Bharatiya Darshan, Sanskrit Sahitya, Physical Education and Yog, Military Studies, Military History and Early Childhood Care and Education. The NIOS offers 41 subjects including 12 languages for 12th grade. NIOS has divided the subjects for class 12 into six groups namely Group A, B, C, D, E and F. Group A consists language subjects while other groups include subjects from Science, Commerce, Humanities and others. Each student has to select a minimum 5 subjects in total while applying for NIOS admission. It is mandatory to choose one language subject from group A and other subjects can be chosen from any group.