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Tamil Nadu Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2025-26 has now been released on the official website. The History theory exam will be held for 100 marks. The theory paper will include a total of 37 questions, where students will get internal choices. The Tamil Nadu Class 12 History question paper comprises very short answer type, short answer type, and long answer type questions.
Tamil Nadu Class 12 History Syllabus 2026
includes 12 units. The very first section of the question paper consists of very long answer-type questions for 10 marks each, followed by short answer-type questions for 3 marks, and lastly, you will find very short answer-type questions in the question paper for 2 marks each.
Continue to read the article to have more information on the Tamil Nadu Class 12 History Blueprint 2025.
Also Read: TS Intermediate History Important Questions 2026
Tamil Nadu Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2025-26
You can check out the exam pattern for class 12 History from the table given below and use it to prepare well for the exam:
Unit | Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|
Unit – I Geographical Sources & Pre-History | • Geographical features of Telangana • Literary Sources • Archaeological Sources • Pre-History of Telangana • Asmaka Janapada |
Unit – II Age of Satavahanas | • Sources • Brief Political History • Gautamiputra Satakarni • Yagna Sri Satakarni • Polity & Administrative System • Socio-Economic Conditions • Trade & Commerce • Language & Literature • Art & Architecture |
Unit – III Post-Satavahana Period | • Ikshvakus & Vishnukundins – Contributions • Kalyani Chalukyas • Mudigonda Chalukyas • Vemulavada Chalukyas • Rastrakutas • Vakatakas • Kanduri Chodas • Brief Political History |
Unit – IV Age of Kakatiyas | • Sources • Brief Political History • Rulers: Rudradeva, Ganapathideva, Rudramadevi, Prataparudra • Polity & Administrative System • Socio-Economic Conditions • Agriculture & Irrigation • Growth of Telugu Literature • Art & Architecture • Post-Kakatiya Period: Musunuri & Recherla Rulers |
Unit – V Qutub Shahis | • Important Rulers: Ibrahim Qutub Shah, Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah • Polity & Administrative System • Trade & Commerce • Agriculture & Irrigation Development • Contribution to Telugu Literature • Art & Architecture • Mughal Rule in Telangana • Sarvai Papanna |
Unit – VI Asaf Jahis | • Introduction & Foundation of Asaf Jahi Dynasty • Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah • Nizam Ali Khan • Mir Mahboob Ali Khan • Mir Osman Ali Khan • Salar Jung Reforms • Modernization of Hyderabad • Growth of Industries • Transportation & Communication • Education & Health |
Unit – VII Socio-Cultural & Political Awakening | • Development of Modern Education • Growth of Press (brief) • Library Movement • Chanda Railway Scheme • Vivekavardhini • Formation of Nizam Andhra Mahasabha (Activities & Conferences) • Andhra Mahila Sabha • Arya Samaj and activities • Wahabi Movement • Dalit Movements – Bhagya Reddy Varma |
Unit – VIII Tribal & Peasant Movements | • Land Revenue Systems in Nizam State • Tribal Movements – Ramji Gond, Komuram Bheem • Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen Party & Razakars • Telangana Peasant Armed Struggle – Causes & Results |
Unit – IX Freedom Movement in Hyderabad State | • Growth of Nationalism • 1857 Revolt • Turrebaz Khan • 1938 Vande Mataram Movement (Osmania University) • Hyderabad State Congress • Prominent Leaders & Activities • Join India Movement • Police Action |
Unit – X Separate Telangana State Movement – Early Phase | • Formation of Hyderabad State • Burgula Ramakrishna Rao • Demand for Vishalandhra • Assertion of Mulki Identity • City College Incident (1952) • Fazal Ali Commission (SRC) • Gentleman’s Agreement • Formation of Andhra Pradesh • Discrimination, Dissent & Protest • Violation of Gentleman’s Agreement • 1969 Movement – Role of Intellectuals, Students, Employees |
Unit – XI Separate Telangana State Movement – Later Phase | • Second Phase of Telangana Movement • Formation of Associations: Telangana Aikya Vedika, Telangana Jana Sabha • TRS (2001) • Mass Mobilization – TJAC, Sakala Janula Samme • Million March, Sagara Haram, Chalo Assembly • December 2009 Declaration • Formation of Telangana State (2014) |
Unit – XII Fairs & Festivals of Telangana | Fairs: Sammakka Saralamma, Edupayalu, Nagoba Jathara, Gollagattu Jathara, Kurumurthy Festivals: Bonalu, Bathukamma, Muharram, Teej |
Maps | • Satavahana Empire • Kakatiya Empire • Qutubshahi Empire • Hyderabad State (1948) • Telangana State (2014 – Old Districts) • Telangana State (2018 – New Districts) |
Also Read: TS Intermediate History Previous Year Question Paper
Tamil Nadu Class 12 History Important Books 2025-26
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For class 12 exams, the Tamil Nadu Board follows Samacheer Kalvi textbooks. You are advised to refer to the books that are recommended by the state book. Apart from these, they can refer to the NCERT for additional information. We have listed important books that you must follow:
- Tamil Nadu Board History Class 11 and 12 (Original) Combo Paperback
- Tamil Nadu History Notes Class 11 And 12 New Edition Paperback
- All In One History Class 12th Based On Latest NCERT For CBSE Exams 2026
- Xam Idea History Book Class 12 | Cbse Board | Chapterwise Question Bank | Exam
- New Tamil Nadu History Textbook 12th Standard
- 12th Easy Focus History Guide (Tamil)
- Navneet History Std -12 / નવનીત ઈતિહાસ ધોરણ-12
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FAQs
Students must secure a minimum of 35 marks overall in aggregate marks, and in each subject in order to clear the exams. In History, students must obtain a minimum of 25 out of 90 marks, and in 10 marks internal assessment, they must obtain at least 3.5 marks to pass.
Yes, there will be internal choices given in Parts II, and III of the TN Class 12 History question paper. Only, question number 30 and 40 will be compulsory. Part I and IV will be compulsory for all the students.
There will be MCQs, very short answer type, short answer type, and long answer type questions in the question paper as per the Tamil Nadu Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2025-26.
Tamil Nadu Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2025-26 is based on 100 marks weightage, where the theory portion will carry a total of 100 marks.
Tamil Nadu Class 12 History Exam Pattern 2025-26 is now available on the official website of BSE Tamil Nadu.
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