CBSE Class 12 History Weightage 2025: Unit and chapter-wise marks distribution

Themes in Indian History Part-I

1

Bricks, Breads and Bones
Harappan Civilisation

25 marks

2

Kings, Farmers and Town|
Early States and Economies

3

Kingship, Caste and Class
Early Societies

7 marks

4

Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings
Cultural Development

6 marks

Themes in Indian History Part II

5

Through the Eyes of Travellers
Perceptions of Society (10th to 17th century)

6 marks

25 marks

6

Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts (8th to 18th century)

7 marks

7

An Imperial Capital - Vijayanagar (14th to 16th century)

5 marks

8

Peasants, zamindars, and the States Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire (16th to 17th century)

7 marks

Themes in Indian History Part III

9

Colonialism and Countryside
Exploring Official Archives

6 marks

25 marks

10

Rebels and Raj
1857 Revolt and its Representations

5 marks

11

Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
Civil Disobedience and Beyond

7 marks

12

Framing of the Constitution
The Beginning of a New Era

7 marks

Map Work

5 marks

5 marks

Total

80 marks

Part I

7

2

1

1

25

Part II

7

2

1

1

25

Part III

7

2

1

1

25

Total Marks

1 x 21= 21

3 x 6= 18

8 x 3= 24

4 x 3= 12

80 marks

Map

05

Project Work

20

Grand Total

100 marks

April-July

Introduction, Statement of Purpose/Need and objectives of study, Hypothesis/Research Question, Review of Literature, Methodology

6 marks

August-October

Significance and relevance of the topic, challenges encountered while conducting the research

5 marks

November-January

Content analysis and its relevance in the current scenario, Conclusion, Limitations, Bibliography, Annexures and Overall Presentation

5 marks

January-February

External/Internal VIVA based on project

4 marks

Total

20 marks