CBSE Class 12 Political Science Weightage 2026 Unit and Chapter-Wise Marks Distribution

Samia Miraj

Updated On: September 03, 2025 12:52 PM

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Weightage 2026 is helpful to pick the high-mark topics first to start the preparation. The curriculum comprises a total of 15 chapters, divided into two parts. The theory paper will be conducted for 80 marks. Check details here.
CBSE Class 12 Political Science Weightage 2026

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Weightage 2026 will help you to decide which topics to pick first while starting the preparation of the final exam. As per the curriculum PDF released on the official website, the Political Science syllabus is divided into two parts, namely Part A: Contemporary world politics and Part B: Politics in India since independence. A total of 15 chapters are included in both parts. Some chapters with high weightage are Recent Developments in Indian Politics, Contemporary Centres of Power, Security in the Contemporary World, etc. The theory paper will be conducted for 80 marks and the 20 marks will be provided for the internal assessment. You can learn more about the chapters and topics using the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Syllabus 2025-26 . To understand more about the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Weightage 2026, read below.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Weightage 2026 Theory Exam - Chapter Wise

You can learn about the weightage allotted for each chapter for both parts in Political Science from the table given below:

Part

Chapters

Marks

Part A – Contemporary World Politics

1

The End of Bipolarity

6

2

Contemporary Centres of Power

6

3

Contemporary South Asia

6

4

International Organizations

6

5

Security in the Contemporary World

6

6

Environment and Natural Resources

6

7

Globalisation

4

Part B – Politics in India Since Independence

1

Challenges of Nation-Building

6

2

Era of One-Party Dominance

4

3

Politics of Planned Development

2

4

India’s External Relations

6

5

Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

4

6

The Crisis of Democratic Order

4

7

Regional Aspirations

6

8

Recent Developments in Indian Politics

8

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Weightage 2026 Internal Assessment

There will be no practical exam in Political Science; however, there will be an internal assessment for 20 marks. You can check out the marking scheme for the internal assessment from the table given below:

S.No.

Components

Marks Allotted

1

Introduction/Overview

2

2

Variety of Contents

3

3

Presentation

3

4

Conclusion

1

5

Bibliography

1

6

Viva-Voce

10

Total

-

20

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Paper Blueprint 2026

The theory question paper will be conducted for 80 marks in Political Science. You can refer to the detailed question paper pattern from the pointers given here:

  • The question paper consists of five sections (A, B, C, D, and E) with 30 questions in total.
  • It is compulsory to answer all the questions.
  • Question numbers 1 to 12 will be multiple-choice questions of one mark each.
  • Question numbers 13 to 18 will be very short answer-type questions of 2 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 50-60 words each.
  • Questions 19 to 23 will be long-answer type questions for 4 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 100-120 words each. There are internal choices in two of the 4-mark questions
  • Questions 24 to 26 are picture, map, and passage-based questions.
  • Questions 27 to 30 are very long answer-type questions for 6 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 170-180 words.
  • There are internal choices in all the very long answer-type questions (6 marks).

Make sure to understand the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Weightage 2026 clearly before starting your preparations to focus on the right units and chapters. You can also check CBSE Class 12 Political Science Important Questions 2026 to revise for the exam.

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