JKBOSE Class 12th Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Syllabus, Preparation Tips

Books

Chapters

Flamingo

• The Last Lesson
• The Interview (Part I & II)
• Lost Spring
• My Mother at Sixty-six
• Deep Water
• Deep Water
• Keeping Quiet
• The Rat Trap
• A Thing of Beauty
• Indigo
• A Roadside Stand
• Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
• Going Places

Vistas

• The Third Level
• The Enemy
• The Tiger King
• On the Face of It
• Journey to The End of the Earth
• Memories of Childhood (The Cutting of My Long Hair & We Too Are Human Beings)

Unit

Unit Title

Topics

Marks

I

Algebra

Matrices, Determinants

10

II

Calculus

Continuity & Differentiability, Applications of Derivatives, Integrals, Applications of Integrals, Differential Equations

35

III

Vector and Three-Dimensional Geometry

Vectors, Three-dimensional Geometry

14

IV

Relations and Functions

Relations & Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions

8

V

Probability

Probability

8

VI

Linear Programming

Linear Programming

5

Total (Theory)

80

Internal Assessment

20

Grand Total

100

Unit No.

Chapter Title

Marks

I

Electrochemistry

09

II

Solutions

07

III

Coordination Compounds

07

IV

d- and f-Block Elements

07

V

Chemical Kinetics

07

VI

Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids

08

VII

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

06

VIII

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

06

IX

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

06

X

Biomolecules

07

Total (Theory)

70

Practical / Project

30

Grand Total

100

Unit No.

Unit Name

Chapter Title

Marks

I

Optics

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments, Wave Optics

14

II

Electrostatics

Electric Charges and Fields, Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

09

III

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Moving Charges and Magnetism, Magnetism and Matter

09

IV

Electromagnetic Induction and AC

Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current

09

V

Atoms and Nuclei

Atoms, Nuclei

08

VI

Electronic Devices

Semiconductor Electronics

07

VII

Current Electricity

Current Electricity

07

VIII

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

04

IX

Electromagnetic Waves

Electromagnetic Waves

03

Total (Theory)

80

Practical / Project

30

Grand Total

100

Section

Unit

Chapter Title

Marks

Botany

I

Genetics & Molecular Basis of Inheritance

09

Botany

II

Reproduction in Flowering Plants

07

Botany

III

Biology and Human Welfare

07

Botany

IV

Ecology and Environment

12

Total (Botany – Section A)

35

Zoology

I

Genetics and Evolution

12

Zoology

II

Reproduction in Animals

11

Zoology

III

Biology in Human Welfare

07

Zoology

IV

Biotechnology and Its Applications

05

Total (Zoology – Section B)

35

Total (Theory)

70

Practical / Project

30

Grand Total

100

Part

Chapter No.

Chapter Title

Marks

Part I

1

The Story of the First Cities: Harappan Archaeology

25

Part I

2

Political and Economic History: How Inscriptions Tell a Story

–

Part I

3

Social Histories: Using the Mahabharata

–

Part I

4

A History of Buddhism: Sanchi Stupa

–

Part II

1

Agrarian Relations: The Ain-i-Akbari

25

Part II

2

New Architecture: Hampi

–

Part II

3

Religious Histories: The Bhakti–Sufi Tradition

–

Part II

4

Medieval Society through Travellers’ Accounts

–

Part III

1

Colonialism and Rural Society: Evidence from Official Reports

25

Part III

2

Representations of 1857

–

Part III

3

Mahatma Gandhi through Contemporary Eyes

–

Part III

4

The Making of the Constitution

–

Map Work

–

Chapters 1–15 (Parts I, II & III)

5

Total (Theory)

80

Internal Assessment

20

Grand Total

100

Part

Chapter No.

Chapter Title

Marks

Part A – Contemporary World Politics

1

Disintegration of the “Second World” and the Collapse of Bipolarity

06

Part A

2

Alternative Centers of Economic and Political Power

06

Part A

3

South Asia in the Post–Cold War Era

06

Part A

4

International Organizations in a Unipolar World

06

Part A

5

Security in the Contemporary World

06

Part A

6

Globalization and Its Critics

04

Part A

7

Environmental and Natural Resources in Global Politics

06

Total (Part A)

40

Part B – Politics in India Since Independence

8

Nation Building and Its Problems

06

Part B

9

Era of One-Party Dominance

04

Part B

10

Politics of Planned Development

02

Part B

11

India’s External Relations

06

Part B

12

Challenge to and Restoration of the Congress System

05

Part B

13

Crisis of the Constitutional Order

04

Part B

14

Regional Aspirations and Conflicts

06

Part B

15

Recent Developments in Indian Politics

07

Total (Part B)

40

Total (Theory)

80

Internal Assessment

20

Grand Total

100

Section

Unit

Topics

Marks

Human Geography

I

Human Activities

12

Human Geography

II

Transport, Communication, and Trade

12

Human Geography

III

People

06

Human Geography

IV

Nature and Scope

03

Human Geography

V

Map Work (World)

02

India – People and Economy

VI

Resources and Development

10

India – People and Economy

VII

Transport, Communication, and International Trade

08

India – People and Economy

VIII

People

05

India – People and Economy

IX

Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems

05

India – People and Economy

X

Human Settlements

04

India – People and Economy

XI

Map Work (India)

03

Total (Theory)

70

Practical Work

30

Grand Total

100

Part

Units / Chapters

Marks

Part A – Introductory Microeconomics

Producer Behavior and Supply

14

Part A

Consumer’s Equilibrium and Demand

14

Part A

Forms of Market and Price Determination under Perfect Competition with Simple Applications

08

Part A

Introduction

04

Total (Part A)

40

Part B – Introductory Macroeconomics

Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply

12

Part B

National Income and Related Aggregates

10

Part B

Money and Banking

06

Part B

Government Budget and the Economy

06

Part B

Balance of Payments & International Institutions

06

Total (Part B)

40

Part C – Project Work

Project Work

20

Total (Theory)

80

Grand Total

100

Stream / Subject

Preparation Tips

Physics

Focus on understanding the basic concepts first. Practice numerical problems daily, revise important derivations, and go through previous board exam questions regularly.

Chemistry

Study Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry separately. Memorise important reactions and equations, practice numericals often, and revise nomenclature from time to time.

Biology

Pay special attention to diagrams and proper labeling. Give extra focus to Genetics, Reproduction, and Ecology. Make short, topic-wise notes and practice case-based reasoning questions.

Mathematics

Solve problems every day to build confidence. Revise formulas and theorems frequently, practice models and past-year papers, and work on weaker chapters at an early stage.

Commerce

Regularly practice journal entries and ledger accounts. Maintain a balance between theory and practical topics, revise definitions and key terms, and attempt sample papers for better accuracy.

Arts / Humanities

Prepare timelines and map-based notes. Focus on important events, thinkers, and concepts. Write answers in clear points and revise using your own short summaries.

All Streams (General)

Follow a daily study timetable, revise topics weekly, take mock tests to assess your preparation, and stay consistent while managing your time effectively.