Downloadable PDFs for the Haryana Board HBSE Class 12th English Elective Syllabus for the academic year 2025-2026 are now available.
The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE) has recently published the syllabus for Class 12 English Elective, offering students a comprehensive overview of the course material, exam format, and question paper design.
The literature textbook, titled "Kaleidoscope", includes a diverse range of genres, including poetry, short stories, and non-fiction pieces. Some of the works featured are "Freedom" by G.B.Shaw, "The Mark on the Wall" by Virginia Woolf, "Film-making" by Ingmar Bergman, "Why the Novel Matters" by D.H. Lawrence, and "The Argumentative Indian" by Amartya Sen. Poetry selections include works by John Donne, Milton, Blake, S.T.Coleridge, Emily Dickinson, W.B.Yeats, A.K.Ramanujan, and Kamala Das. Short stories featured are "I Sell my Dreams" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, "Eveline" by James Joyce, "A Wedding in Brownsville" by Isaac Bashevis Singer, "Tomorrow" by Joseph Conrad, and "One Centimetre" by Bi Shu-Min.
The course structure for Class 12 English Elective is divided into four sections: Reading Skills, Writing Skills, Grammar, and Textbooks.
In the Reading Skills section, students will be tested on their comprehension abilities with one question worth 6 marks each for Comprehension of Unseen Passage and Unseen Comprehension Poem. There will also be one question with 1 MCQ and 4 very short type questions of 1 mark each for Comprehension Passage from Poetry and Short Stories.
The Writing Skills section includes three areas: Paragraph Writing, Report Writing, and Application for Job, each worth 5 marks. In the Writing Skills section, students will be required to do any two out of the given three questions.
The Grammar section is dedicated to Integrated Grammar, worth 10 marks. There will be one question with 8 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each.
The evaluation pattern for Class 12 English Elective includes a practical exam of 20 marks and an annual theory exam of 80 marks.
To find the most accurate and up-to-date information, students are encouraged to visit the official HBSE website, consult academic booksellers, or contact the HBSE directly. For those seeking a general idea of what might be included in a Class 12 English syllabus, common topics include literature, language skills, grammar, and vocabulary.
With this new syllabus, students can prepare themselves thoroughly for the upcoming academic year, ensuring they have a solid understanding of English literature and language skills.
In the context of the Class 12 English Elective syllabus, this learning opportunity promotes personal growth and education-and-self-development by exposing students to a diverse range of literature genres, including poetry, short stories, and non-fiction pieces, which ultimately contributes to their overall personal-growth and learning. As they delve into works by notable authors such as G. B. Shaw, Virginia Woolf, and D.H. Lawrence, students equip themselves with valuable skills in reading comprehension, writing, and grammar, fostering a comprehensive understanding of English literature and language skills.
