CBSE Class 12 Home Science Syllabus 2026-27: Marks & Pattern
The CBSE Class 12 Home Science syllabus 2026-27 (subject code 064) carries a total of 100 marks divided across theory and practical exams. This page is verified against the official CBSE Senior Secondary curriculum document on 2026-07-13. The theory exam is 70 marks and the practical exam is 30 marks.
Class 12 Home Science spans five domains: Foods and Nutrition, Human Development and Family Studies, Fabric and Apparel, Resource Management, and Communication and Extension. All facts below match the official document.
Course Structure: Theory Marks Distribution
The theory paper for CBSE Class 12 Home Science syllabus 2026-27 holds 70 marks and runs for 3 hours. The table below shows the marks distribution for all six units from the official curriculum.
| Unit No. | Unit Name | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work, Livelihood and Career | 05 |
| 2 | Nutrition, Food Science and Technology | 23 |
| 3 | Human Development and Family Studies | 10 |
| 4 | Fabric and Apparel | 17 |
| 5 | Resource Management | 10 |
| 6 | Communication and Extension | 05 |
| Theory Total | 70 | |
| Practical | 30 | |
| Grand Total | 100 | |
Chapter-wise study material for every unit above:
| Ch. | Chapter | Study material |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Public Nutrition And Health | Coming soon |
| 4 | Food Processing And Technology | Coming soon |
| 5 | Food Quality And | Coming soon |
| 7 | Management Of Support Services, Institutions And Programmes For Children, Youth And Elderly | Coming soon |
| 2 | Fashion Design And Merchandising | Coming soon |
| 3 | Care And Maintenance Of Fabrics In Institutions | Coming soon |
| 7 | Corporate Communication And Public Relations | Coming soon |
Exam Pattern and Question Paper Design
The 70-mark theory paper uses a clear typology split. The official question paper design gives the following breakdown for the exam.
| Typology of Questions | Total Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge and Understanding | 28 | 40% |
| Application based | 21 | 30% |
| High Order (Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Creativity) | 21 | 30% |
| Total | 70 | 100% |
The official document notes two key structural rules for the question paper:
- Internal choice: 30% internal choice is provided in the paper.
- Difficulty split: Easy questions make up 20%, Average questions make up 60%, and Difficult questions make up 20%.
Because 60% of the paper is average difficulty and 30% is application or high-order, passing is attainable if definitions are clear. However, scoring above 90% requires practicing how to apply concepts to real-life scenarios.
Practical Exam Scheme and Internal Assessment
The practical exam holds 30 marks. Both the Project (5 marks) and File Work (5 marks) carry equal weight, so maintaining the practical record file throughout the year is critical.
| S. No. | Question / Task | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project | 5 |
| 2 | Modification of family meal / supplementary food / canteen menu | 5 |
| 3 | Adulterant chemical test | 2 |
| 4 | Applied textile design sample | 4 |
| 5 | Stain removal | 2 |
| 6 | Consumer Education leaflet | 5 |
| 7 | File Work | 5 |
| 8 | Viva | 2 |
| Total | 30 | |
The Project task offers five options, and the student undertakes any one:
- Study of a community-based nutrition or health programme.
- Interviewing two adolescents and two adults on perceptions of persons with special needs.
- Profiling two persons with special needs (diet, clothing, activities, needs).
- Planning five messages for nutrition, health, and life skills across communication modes.
- Market survey of five processed foods (packaging and label info).
The prescribed textbook is Human Ecology and Family Sciences (Class XII): Part I and Part II. Students can find helpful material on our Class 12 Home Science notes page to build their practical record.
Deletions and Changes in the Syllabus
The official CBSE Home Science curriculum document for 2026-27 does not include a separate list of deleted or rationalised topics for Class 12. All six units and their specified chapters remain as prescribed.
This is verified information. Students often worry about deleted content because outdated pages show older rationalised syllabi. For this session, no deletions are listed.
You can verify the curriculum status directly through the official CBSE academic website. For broader study resources across other subjects, visit our Class 12 notes and notes sections.
Unit-wise Chapters and Focus Areas
Knowing the chapters under each unit helps focus preparation. The list below organizes the chapters from the official document.
| Unit | Chapters Covered | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Work, Livelihood and Career | Work, Livelihood and Career | 05 |
| Unit 2: Nutrition, Food Science and Technology | Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics; Public Nutrition and Health; Food Processing and Technology; Food Quality and Food Safety | 23 |
| Unit 3: Human Development and Family Studies | Early Childhood Care and Education; Management of Support Services, Institutions and Programmes for Children, Youth and Elderly | 10 |
| Unit 4: Fabric and Apparel | Design for Fabric and Apparel; Fashion Design and Merchandising; Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions | 17 |
| Unit 5: Resource Management | Hospitality Management; Consumer Education and Protection | 10 |
| Unit 6: Communication and Extension | Development Communication and Journalism | 05 |
Study tip: Unit 2 holds the highest marks (23), so students should prioritize Clinical Nutrition and Public Health first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the marks distribution for CBSE Class 12 Home Science syllabus 2026-27?
The theory exam is 70 marks, the practical exam is 30 marks, and the grand total is 100 marks.
Which unit carries the highest weightage in the Class 12 Home Science syllabus?
Unit 2 (Nutrition, Food Science and Technology) carries the highest marks at 23 out of 70 theory marks.
How many marks are allocated for the practical exam in Class 12 Home Science?
The practical exam holds 30 marks, evaluated based on the scheme provided in the official curriculum document.
Are there any deleted topics in the CBSE Class 12 Home Science syllabus 2026-27?
The official document does not specify any deleted or rationalised topics. All six units remain intact.
Reference: CBSE Class 12 Home Science curriculum document, session as stated on cbseacademic.nic.in.