Haryana Board's Philosophy Syllabus for 12th Grade in the academic year 2025-2026, available for download as PDFs
In the academic year 2025-2026, the Haryana Board of Secondary Education has published the syllabus for Class 12 Philosophy. The subject code is 588, and the course structure is designed to provide a comprehensive study of classical Indian philosophies and Western philosophical traditions.
The syllabus is divided into an 80-mark theory exam and a 20-mark internal/practical assessment. Here's a breakdown of the topics and their respective marks:
- Indian Philosophy and its Schools: 10 marks
- Buddhism and Jainism Philosophy: 10 marks
- Nyaya and Vaisesika Philosophy: 10 marks
- Samkhya and Yoga Philosophy: 8 marks
- Bhagwadgita and Vedanta Philosophy: 8 marks
- Rationalism, Empiricism, and Kant's Critical Philosophy: 6 marks
- Aristotle's Theory of Causation: 8 marks
- Proofs for the Existence of God: 6 marks
- Realism and Idealism: 8 marks
- Theories of Punishment: 6 marks
The course material, exam format, and question paper design are detailed in the syllabus. Topics such as the Mind-Body Problem, the Meaning and Definition of Punishment, and the Nature of God are covered.
Chapter 5 delves into Bhagwadgita and Vedanta Philosophy, discussing Karma Yoga, Savadharma, and the Nature of Atman, Brahma, and the World. Chapter 2 explores Buddhism and Jainism Philosophy, focusing on the Four Noble Truths, Theory of Causation, Middle Path, Anekantavada, and Syadvada.
Aristotle's Theory of Causation is covered in Chapter 7, with a focus on the Cause-Effect relationship and the Theory of Four Fold Causation, which includes Material Cause, Efficient Cause, Formal Cause, and Final Cause. Chapter 4 covers Samkhya and Yoga Philosophy, including the Theory of Three Gunas and the Eight fold Practice.
Chapter 8 discusses Proofs for the Existence of God, covering three theories: Ontological Argument, Teleological Argument, and Cosmological Argument. Chapter 9 delves into Realism and Idealism, with the Mind-Body Problem as a key concept.
Three theories of Punishment are covered: Preventive Theory of Punishment, Retributive Theory of Punishment, and Reformative Theory of Punishment. The question paper pattern for Class 12 Philosophy includes Objective Type, Very Short Answer Type, Short Answer Type, and Long Answer Type Questions.
The total marks for the question paper are 80, with 40 marks for theory and 40 marks for practical assessment. Any book based on the new syllabus can be recommended by the school head for Class 12 Philosophy. The HBSE Class 12 Philosophy Syllabus 2025-2026 can be downloaded from the official website.
With this comprehensive syllabus, students will explore various philosophical concepts, fostering critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world.
In this syllabus for Class 12 Philosophy, online education could facilitate students' learning of chapters like Buddhism and Jainism Philosophy (Chapter 2), Bhagwadgita and Vedanta Philosophy (Chapter 5), and Realism and Idealism (Chapter 9). Self-development and education-and-self-development can also be fostered as students engage in in-depth study, debates, and discussions of philosophical theories such as the Mind-Body Problem (Chapter 9) and the Nature of Atman, Brahma, and the World (Chapter 5).
