HPBOSE 12th Syllabus 2024: Download Subject-wise PDF Here

Exam Date: 01 Mar '24 to 28 Mar '24
Sushmita Sundas
Sushmita Sundas

Updated on - Nov 10, 2023

The HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 mentions the crucial chapters and units that must be covered for the upcoming board exams. Therefore, before preparing for the HPBOSE 12th board exams, candidates should refer to the class 12th syllabus to know the topics to be covered. 

The HPBOSE 12th 2024 syllabus includes subjects like science, commerce, arts, language, elective subjects, and many foreign language subjects as optional subjects. They must also know the exam pattern and HPBOSE 12th previous year question papers for cracking the exams.

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HPBOSE 12th Syllabus: PDF Download

Students can download the HPBOSE 12th syllabus for various subjects for the upcoming board exams. Moreover, to prepare better for the exam, students must complete the HP Board 12th Syllabus 2024 at least two months before the exam. 

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus
Subjects Download Links
Hindi PDF
Accountancy  PDF
Biology PDF
Business Studies PDF
Chemistry PDF
Computer Science PDF
Economics PDF
English PDF
Geography PDF
History PDF
Maths PDF
Physics PDF
Political Science PDF
Psychology PDF
Sociology PDF

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus 2024: Stream-Wise Details

HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 comprises three significant streams: Science, Commerce, and Humanities/Arts. The Science stream teaches the areas related to medical, engineering, whereas the Commerce stream focuses on business-related topics. Unlike Science and Commerce, the Humanities/Arts covers the subjectslike political science, psychology, sociology. 

The following sections cover the details of HPBOSE 12th 2024 syllabus topics according to the streams:

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus 2024
Stream Major Subjects

Science

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Biology

English

Computer Science

Commerce

Accountancy

Business Studies

Economics

Mathematics

English

Humanities/Arts

History

Geography

Political Science

English

Psychology

Sociology

Refer to the image mentioned below to understand the subjects each Science, Arts and Commerce stream contains.

 

HPBOSE 12th 2024 Syllabus for Science

The science stream's core subjects are physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, and computer science. English is a compulsory subject, and many other optional language subjects exist. Please go through the detailed HPBOSE 12th 2024 syllabus given below.

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus for Physics

HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 for Physics comprises a total of 10 units. The class 12th Physics exam consists of theory and practical exams. Please check the table below's unit-wise mark distribution of HPBOSE 12th 2024 syllabus for Physics. The units in the Physics syllabus include Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic Effect of Current and magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, etc. 

HPBOSE 12th Physics Syllabus
Unit No. Unit Name Marks
1 Electrostatics 7
2 Current electricity 7
3 Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism 7
4 Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current 7
5 Electromagnetic waves 3
6 Optics 12
7 Dual nature of matter 3
8 Atoms and nuclei 4
9 Electronic devices 6
10 Communication systems 4
 
Total 60

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus for Chemistry 

The HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 for chemistry consists of chapters like Solutions, Solid-state, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, General Principles and Processes of Isolation Elements, etc. Find below the HPBOSE 12th syllabus for Chemistry.

HPBOSE 12th Chemistry Syllabus
Unit No. Unit Name Marks
1 Solid-state 3
2 Solutions 4
3 Electrochemistry 5
4 Chemical Kinetics 4
5 Surface Chemistry 3
6 General Principles and Processes of Isolation Elements 2
7 P-block elements 6
8 D- and f-block elements 5
9 Coordination compounds 3
10 Haloalkanes and Haloarenes 4
11 Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers 4
12 Aldehydes, and Carboxylic Acids 5
13 Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen 4
14 Biomolecules 3
15 Polymers 3
16 Chemistry in Everyday Life 2
 
Total 60

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus for Biology

The topics for HPBOSE class 12  syllabus for Biology consist of Reproduction, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, Environment, etc. The detailed HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 for Biology is given below, in which the marking scheme is also available.

HPBOSE 12th Biology Syllabus
Unit No. Unit Name Marks
1 Sexual Reproduction 11
2 Genetics and Evolution 17
3 Biology and Human Welfare 10
4 Biotechnology and its Applications 10
5 Ecology and Environment 12
 
Total 60

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus for Maths

The most important units of HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 are Calculus Vectors, and three-dimensional geometry, which carry maximum weightage. The table below shows the units and marks distribution for the respective units. 

HPBOSE 12th Maths Syllabus
Unit No. Units Marks
I. Relations and Functions 9
II. Algebra 11
III. Calculus 38
IV. Vectors and three-dimension geometry 13
V. Linear programming 6
VI. Probability 8
  Total Marks 85

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus for Computer Science

The following table shows the revised HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 for computer science. The units in the Computer Science syllabus include Network Operating System, Network Operating System Administration, Elementary Server Side Scripting Through PHP, Internet Business Applications, etc. 

HPBOSE 12th Computer Science Syllabus
Unit Theory Practical Total
Network Operating System 7 - 7
Network Operating System Administration (configuration & maintenance) 7 2 9
Desktop pPshing (advanced) 7 2 9
Elementary Server Side Scripting Through PHP 12 6 18
RDBMS Concepts and MYSQL 10 5 15
Pl/SQL 7 2 9
Internet Business Applications 10 - 10
Project Work - 4 4
Viva - 4 4
INA - - 15
Total 60 25 100

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus 2024 for Commerce

Economics, Business Studies, and Mathematics are the core subjects of the Commerce stream. However, English is a compulsory subject similar to the other two streams.

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus for Economics 

The economics syllabus is divided into two parts: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Microeconomics consists of chapters like consumer behaviour and demand, forms of market, etc. At the same time, Macroeconomics consists of chapters like national income and related aggregates. Students must refer to the HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 for Economics and mark distribution for better preparation.

HPBOSE 12th Economics Syllabus
 Topics  Marks
PART A: INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS 
Introduction 3
Consumer behavior and demand 12
Producer behavior and supply 20
Forms of market and price determination 8
Simple applications of tools of demand and supply curves -
PART B: INTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS
National income and related aggregates 12
Determination of income and employment 10
Money and banking 7
Government budget and the economy 7
Balance of payments 6

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus for Business Studies

HPBOSE class 12th Business Studies 12 provides strategies and scientific approaches in business fields. The HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 for Business Studies is very exhaustive, as given in the following table. The units, parts, and the marks distribution process have been mentioned in the table below.

HPBOSE 12th Business Studies
Unit Unit Name  Marks
Part A Principles and Functions of Management 
1. Nature and Significance of Management 16
2. Principles of Management
3. Business Environment
4. Planning 14
5. Organizing
6. Staffing 20
7. Directing
8. Controlling
Total 50
Part B Business Finance and Marketing
9. Financial Management 15
10. Financial Markets
11. Marketing Management 15
12. Consumer Protection
Total 30
Part C Project Work (One) 20

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus for Accountancy 

HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 for Accountancy consists of all the founding principles of accounting and its real-time applications. Go through the following table to learn more about the syllabus topics.

HPBOSE 12th Accountancy Syllabus
Unit Unit Name Marks
Part A



Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations, Partnership Firms and Companies
Unit 1. Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations 10
Unit 2. Accounting for Partnership Firms 30
Unit 3. Accounting for Companies 20
Total 60
Part B


Financial Statement Analysis 
Unit 4. Analysis of Financial Statements 12
Unit 5. Cash Flow Statement 8
 Total 20
Part C



Project Work 20
Project work will include  
Project File | 4 MarksWritten Test  | 12 Marks (One Hour)Viva Voce | 4 Marks  
 
 
OR
Part B Computerized Accounting
Unit 4. Computerized Accounting 20
Part C



Practical Work 20
Practical work will include:


 
Practical File 4 Marks
Practical Examination 12 Marks (One Hour)
Viva Voce 4 Marks

HPBOSE 12th 2024 Syllabus for Humanities/ Arts

Humanities/Arts is a vast stream compared to the other two. The primary subjects taught in the stream are History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, and more. The following section contains a detailed classification of the significant subjects in the Humanities/Arts stream.

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus for History

The history syllabus is divided into three parts: ancient, medieval, and modern History. Check out the detailed HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 for History below. The syllabus includes topics like The Story of the First Cities Harappan Archaeology, Political and Economic History, etc. 

HPBOSE 12th History Syllabus
Unit Marks
PART - I
1 The Story of the First Cities Harappan Archaeology 5
2 Political and Economic History: How Inscriptions Tell a Story 8
3 Social Histories: Using the Mahabharata 3
4 A History of Buddhism: Sanchi Stupa 5
 
Total 21
PART - II
6 Agrarian Relations: The Ain-I-Akbari 4
7 The Mughal Court: Reconstruction Histories Through Chronicles 8
8 New architecture: Hampi 5
9 Religious Histories: The Bhakti-Sufi Tradition 5
10 Medieval Society Through Travelers’ Accounts 4
 
Total 26
PART - III
11 Colonialism and Rural Society: Evidence From Official Reports 3
12 Representations of 1857 8
13 Colonialism and Indian Towns: Town Plans and Municipal Reports 5
14 Mahatma Gandhi Through Contemporary Eyes 8
15 Partition Through Oral Sources 4
 
The Making of the Constitution 5
 
Total 33
PART - IV
 
 
Map Work (Unit 1 to 15) 5
Total Marks 85

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus for Sociology

Find the detailed HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 for Sociology below for your future reference. The Sociology syllabus includes 2 parts. The parts and the topics covered under them are mentioned in the table below.

HPBOSE 12th Sociology Syllabus
Unit No. Unit Name Marks
Indian Society
1 Structure of Indian society 7
2 Social institution: continuity & change 12
3 Social inequality & exclusion 12
4 The challenges of unity in diversity 12
Change and Development in India
5 Process of social change in India 8
6 Social change and the polity 8
7 Social change & the economy 10
8 New areas of social change 8
9 Social movements 8
 
Total 85

HPBOSE 12th Syllabus 2024 for Psychology

Check the details of HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2024 for Psychology in the table below. The units include Variations in Psychological Attributes, Self and Personality, Meeting Life Challenges, Therapeutic Approaches, Social Influence, Group Processes, etc.

HPBOSE 12th Psychology Syllabus
Unit No. Unit Name Marks
1 Variations in Psychological Attributes 7
2 Self and Personality 8
3 Meeting Life Challenges 6
4 Psychological Disorders 7
5 Therapeutic Approaches 6
6 Attitude and Social Cognition 7
7 Social Influence and Group Processes 6
8 Psychology and Life 7
9 Developing Psychological Skills 6
  Practicals 25
  Total 60

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