Political Science — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Political Science — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Constitution: Why and How?
Chapter 2: Rights in the Indian Constitution
Chapter 3: Election and Representation
Chapter 4: Executive
Chapter 5: Legislature
Chapter 6: Judiciary
Chapter 7: Federalism
Chapter 8: Local Governments
Chapter 9: Constitution as a Living Document
Chapter 10: The Philosophy of the Constitution
Chapter 11: Political Theory: An Introduction
Chapter 12: Freedom
Chapter 13: Equality
Chapter 14: Social Justice
Chapter 15: Rights
Chapter 16: Citizenship
Chapter 17: Nationalism
Chapter 18: Secularism

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Political Science?

The Political Science syllabus has 18 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Political Science chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Political Science syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official CBSE portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Political Science faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Political Science — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Political Science study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.