CBSE Class 12 Hindi Core Syllabus 2025-26: Download PDF, Topics & Marking Scheme

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CBSE board 12th Hindi Core syllabus in a PDF format. Students can find the CBSE 12th syllabus 2025-26 for the academic year 2025-26 online on the official website, cbseacademic.nic.in. The syllabus includes the CBSE 12th exam pattern and information regarding the type of questions that will be asked in the examination. It also contains a list of prescribed books by the board that students can use while preparing for the CBSE 12th exam.

The CBSE 12th Hindi Core paper will carry 100 marks in total. Which is further divided into two papers: theory and internal assessment. Students will have to score the minimum CBSE passing marks, i.e., 33% in aggregate and in theory and internal assessment papers separately. Below, we have provided the CBSE 12th Hindi Core syllabus PDF link along with the section-wise types of questions.

CBSE Class 12 Hindi Core Syllabus PDF 2025-26

The board has released the CBSE syllabus 2025-26 for Class 11th and 12th Hindi Core paper in the same PDF. Students can click on the link given below to download the CBSE 12th Hindi Core syllabus 2025-26.

• CBSE 11th, 12th Hindi Core Syllabus PDF 2025-26

How to Download CBSE 12th Hindi Core Syllabus 2025-26?

Students preparing for the CBSE 12th exam 2025-26 can download the syllabus online for CBSE 12th Hindi core. Below, we have provided the general steps to download the CBSE 12th Hindi core syllabus PDF 2026 for students’ reference.

• Visit the official website, cbseacademic.nic.in.

• On the homepage, go to the “Academic Website”.

• Click on the “Curriculum” tab from the list of options mentioned in the menu bar.

• Select the “Curriculum 2025-26” from the dropdown menu.

• On the next page, click on the “Senior Secondary Curriculum” for the Classes 11th and 12th Hindi Core syllabus 2025-26.

• Select “Academic Electives” to download the CBSE 12th Hindi Core syllabus PDF.

• Download the CBSE Class 12th Hindi Core syllabus PDF for 2025-26 for future reference.

CBSE Hindi Core Syllabus Specification for Class 12th (2025-26) Exam

Below, we have provided a table with the CBSE 12th exam pattern along with its marking scheme. The written exam will be held for a duration of 3 hours for 80 marks, while the internal assessment will consist of 20 marks.

The CBSE 12th Hindi Core theory paper will consist of the following:

• MCQ-based questions

• Very Short-Answer type questions

• Short-Answer type questions

• Long Answer type questions

• Grammar

• Textbook-based questions

Check out the following images for detailed information.

CBSE Hindi Core Textbook 2025-26

The CBSE board is known for following the NCERT textbook. Below, we have provided the list of books prescribed by the board for the CBSE Hindi core syllabus 2025-26.

• Aaroha Part 2, published by NCERT, New Delhi

• Vitan Part 2, published by NCERT, New Delhi

• Expression and Media, published by NCERT, New Delhi

Chapters Removed from CBSE Class 12th Hindi Core Textbook 2025-26