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: The End of Bipolarity
Chapter 2: Contemporary Centres of Power
Chapter 3: Contemporary South Asia
Chapter 4: International Organizations
Chapter 5: Security in the Contemporary World
Chapter 6: Environment and Natural Resources
Chapter 7: Globalisation
Chapter 8: Challenges of Nation-Building
Chapter 9: Era of One-Party Dominance
Chapter 10: Politics of Planned Development
Chapter 11: India's External Relations
Chapter 12: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System
Chapter 13: The Crisis of Democratic Order
Chapter 14: Regional Aspirations
Chapter 15: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Political Science?

The Political Science syllabus has 15 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.