Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus 2025-26 is likely to remain the same as the previous year. The syllabus can be accessed from the official website of KSEAB. The Ancient Period, and Modern Period chapters will carry the maximum weightage in the exam.
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Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus 2025-26 is divided into three main periods: Ancient India, Medieval India, and Modern India.
Out of these, Ancient and Modern Periods will carry the highest weightage in the Karnataka 2nd PUC History exam. Some of the important topics included in the syllabus are the Impact of Geography on Indian History-Sources of Indian History, Stone Age and Metal Age, Pre- Historic Period, Indus Civilization Excavations, Ancient Period, Medieval Period, and Modern Period. Apart from this, there will be map work in the Karnataka Board class 12th History syllabus 2025-26.
For History exam, 20% of marks will be allotted for internal assessment and the theory paper will be conducted for 80 marks. A total of 36 questions will be asked in the exam including MCQs, 1 mark questions, 2 mark questions, 5 mark questions, and 10 mark questions. Students can use the
Karnataka 2nd PUC History Model Question Paper 2026
to check the latest exam structure. Check out more information about the Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus 2025 here:
Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus PDF 2025-26
The KSEAB has not released the latest PDF of the Karnataka Board 2nd PUC History syllabus for the academic year 2025-26. Once released, we will provide the direct link for the syllabus here. Meanwhile, you can check out last year’s KSEAB 2nd PUC History syllabus:
Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus 2025-26
History includes a wide range of themes. Students can refer to the detailed information about the syllabus from the table given below:
Chapter | Topic |
|---|---|
1. | Introduction Impact of Geography on Indian History- Sources of Indian History |
2. | Stone age and Metal age Pre- Historic Period |
3. | Indus Civilization Excavations Salient Features- The End of the Indus Civilizations |
4. | Ancient Period |
4.1 | Vedic Culture- Origin, features |
4.2 | Rise of New Religions |
4.3 | Mauryas-Chandragupta Maurya- Ashoka (Contributions) |
4.4 | Kushanas- Kanishk- Gandhara Art |
4.5 | Guptas- Golen Age |
4.6 | Cholas (Rajraja Chola I, Rajendra Chola I) Administration |
4.7 | Vardhanas and Early Chaulakyas |
4.8 | Rahtrakutas- Dhruva- Govinda III- Amoghavasha |
4.9 | Later Chaulayas and Hoysalas |
5 | Medevial Period |
5.1 | Delhi Sultanate Contributions of the Delhi Sultanate |
5.2 | Mughals- Akbar- Contributions of Mughals |
5.3 | Rise of Marathas- Shivaji |
5.4 | Vijaynagar Empire-Cultural contributions- Foreign Accounts- Disintegration of Vijayanagar Empire. |
5.5 | Bahamani and Adil Shahi Sultans |
6 | Socio-Religious Movement Reforms in India |
7 | Modern Period |
7.1 | Advent of Europeans- Establishment of British Supremacy in India |
7.2 | First War of Indian Independence |
7.3 | Impact of British rule on Economy and Education |
7.4 | Socio-Religious reform Movement |
7.5 | Mysore- A model state |
7.6 | Indian National Movement- Role of Karnataka |
7.7 | Unification Movement in Karnataka |
8 | Map work Places of Historical Importance |
Karnataka 2nd PUC History Marking Scheme 2025-26
Students can check the information about the marking scheme for the topic included in the syllabus from the table given below and prepare for the different topics accordingly:
Chapter | Topic | MCQ | 1 mark | 2 mark | 5 mark | 10 mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Introduction Impact of Geography on Indian History- Sources of Indian History | 1 | - | 2 | 5 | - |
2. | Stone age and Metal age Pre- Historic Period | - | - | 2 | - | - |
3. | Indus Civilization Excavations Salient Features- The end of the Indus Civilizations | - | 1 | 2 | - | - |
4. | Ancient Period | - | - | - | - | - |
4.1 | Vedic Culture- Origin, features | 1 | - | 2 | - | - |
4.2 | Rise of New Religions | - | - | - | - | 10 |
4.3 | Mauryas-Chandragupta Maurya- Ashoka (Contributions) | - | 1 | - | - | - |
4.4 | Kushanas- Kanishk- Gandhara Art | - | - | - | - | - |
4.5 | Guptas- Golen Age | - | - | - | - | - |
4.6 | Cholas (Rajraja Chola I, Rajendra Chola I) Administration | - | - | - | 5 | - |
4.7 | Vardhanas and Early Chaulakyas | - | - | - | - | 10 |
4.8 | Rahtrakutas- Dhruva- Govinda III- Amoghavasha | - | 1 | - | - | - |
4.9 | Later Chaulayas and Hoysalas | - | - | 2 | - | - |
5 | Medieval Period | - | - | - | - | - |
5.1 | Delhi Sultanate Contributions of the Delhi Sultanate | - | - | 2 | - | 10 |
5.2 | Mughals- Akbar- Contributions of Mughals | - | - | 2 | - | - |
5.3 | Rise of Marathas- Shivaji | - | - | 2 | - | - |
5.4 | Vijaynagar Empire-Cultural contributions- Foreign Accounts- Disintegration of Vijayanagar Empire. | - | - | 2 | - | - |
5.5 | Bahamani and Adil Shahi Sultans | - | - | - | - | - |
6 | Socio-Religious Movement Reforms in India | 1 | - | 2 | 5 | - |
7 | Modern Period | - | - | - | - | - |
7.1 | Advent of Europeans- Establishment of British Supremacy in India | 1 | - | 2 | - | - |
7.2 | First War of Indian Independence | - | - | - | - | - |
7.3 | Impact of British rule on Economy and Education | - | - | 2 | - | - |
7.4 | Socio-Religious Reform Movement | - | - | - | - | - |
7.5 | Mysore- A model state | - | - | - | - | 10 |
7.6 | Indian National Movement- Role of Karnataka | - | 1 | 2 | 5 | - |
7.7 | Unification Movement in Karnataka | - | - | 2 | - | - |
8 | Map work - (Places of Historical Importance) | - | - | - | - | - |
Karnataka 2nd PUC History Internal Assessment Syllabus 2025-26
Since 20% marks will be allotted for internal assessment in History, students must also have detailed knowledge about the topics allotted for their project. The following topics are allotted for the students to prepare their projects on according to the last year’s syllabus:
- Archaeological Excavations in Karnataka and new perspectives.
- New Dimension of Karnataka Tourism
- The History and culture the Vedic period
- Basavanna Philosophy.
- Evolution of Architectural Designs in Karnataka.
- Comparative study of north-India architecture and South Indian architecture.
- A vision of Kempe Gowda.
- Synthesis of Hindu and Muslim – A Vision of Kabir
- The Mystical Dimensions of Sufism
- Emergence of Jainism in Karnataka.
- Swamy Vivekananda – A youth icon.
- Vishweshwaraiah – A Maker of modern Mysuru.
- Land Revenue system in Karnataka- before independence after independence (anyone)
- Legacy of English Education in India and its impact on Karnataka
- 1857 Revolt: A first war of Indian independence
- Buddhism in Karnataka
- Formation of Indian Constitution.
- Gandhian Thoughts and International Peace
Also Read: Karnataka 2nd PUC History Previous Year Question Paper
To get a high score in the board exam, students must try to understand the Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus 2026 in detail. Some minor changes can be recorded in the syllabus however it is said that the exam structure and pattern will remain the same for this academic year. Students can use the previous year's syllabus to prepare for the board exams for the time being and use model test papers and the previous year's question papers for effective revision.
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A few reductions in the syllabus were recorded for a handful of subjects last year by KSEAB. However, no new news of deductions from Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus 2026 has yet been released by the board authorities.
Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus 2026 for Internal Asessement includes Archaeological Excavations in Karnataka and new perspectives, a New Dimension of Karnataka Tourism, The History and culture of the Vedic period, Basavanna Philosophy, Evolution of Architectural Designs in Karnataka, Comparative study of north-India architecture and South Indian architecture, A vision of Kempe Gowda, 1857 Revolt, Buddhism in Karnataka, Formation of Indian Constitution, and Gandhian Thoughts and International Peace.
Chapters included in the Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus 2026 are Impact of Geography on Indian History-Sources of Indian History, Stone Age and Metal Age, Pre-Historic Period, Indus Civilization Excavations, Ancient Period, Vedic Culture, Medieval Period, and Modern Period.
It is not yet confirmed whether or not there will be changes recorded in the latest Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus 2026. Students can for now use the last year's syllabus to start the preparations for the board exams accordingly.
Karnataka 2nd PUC History Syllabus 2026 will be released by KSEAB on their official website. Right now, the latest syllabus is not available so the students can use the previous year's syllabus to prepare for the board exams.
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