Students will choose the subject combination they wish to study in class 12, right after class 10 and study it for the next two years. Two languages are compulsory - English as a first language and the second language options are Hindi, Kannada or Sanskrit. History is also a compulsory subject. Students will choose three subjects from the available alternatives. The subject options are:
The subject-wise syllabus for the 2nd PUC 2024-25:
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| History | Impact of geography on Indian history, Stone Age and metal age, Indus civilisation, Ancient period, Mediaeval period, Socio-religious reform, Modern period, Map work, Vedic culture, Rashtrakutas, Delhi Sultanate, Mysore, First war of Indian independence |
| Political Science | Political theory, Constitutional government and democracy, political theory, public administration, International relations, Global politics, Western political philosophy, Indian political thought |
| Economics | Microeconomics: Theory of consumer behaviour, Production and cost, Theory of Firm and Perfect competition Macroeconomics: National Income Accounting, Money and Banking, Determination of income and employment |
| Sociology | Making of Indian Society, Social inequality, exclusion and inclusion, Inclusive strategies, Family in India, Change and development of villages and urbanisation in India, Economic, political and communication systems, Social movements, Social Change in India |
| Psychology | Intelligence, Personality, Challenges of Adjustment, Therapeutic Approaches, Social relevance of psychology, Psychology and life |
Students opt for the course combination in class 11 and study it through class 12 too. The most commonly offered course combinations are:
Reflect on the subjects that you enjoy studying and the topics that you find interesting. Choose subjects that resonate with your interests and strengths, as this will make your studies more enjoyable and engaging. A genuine interest in a subject can significantly enhance your motivation and performance.
Your subject choices must align with your career interests. Whether you plan to pursue a doctorate in any one of the subjects or want to learn skills that will be beneficial in your career, choose subjects that will lay the foundation for them. For instance, if you are interested in policy design or public administration, then studying subjects like sociology, political science, and economics will help. Or, if you want to study law, subjects like Political Science and History might be beneficial.
Some subjects complement each other better than others. For instance, English, Sociology, and Psychology can enhance your understanding of human behaviour. History, Economics, Sociology, and Political Science give insights into societal structures. If your subject choices are compatible, it will be easier to prepare the long descriptive answers that are expected in the class 12 exams.
Different subjects have varying workloads. All humanities subjects have extensive reading and writing. However, with some subjects, one must go beyond understanding the concept to memorising information. For instance, with history, one must remember dates, names of noted personalities, and important events. In English, you have to read many works of an author and give a critical analysis of their works. Reflect on your study habits and choose a combination that balances your strengths with your workload preferences to make your PUC experience more manageable and enjoyable.
You can discuss the career path that you wish to take with your career counsellor and take aptitude tests to help assess your strengths. Discussing career alternatives or the educational backgrounds of professionals can also help in better decision-making.
No amount of preparation is adequate when one is choosing the subject combination for PUC. The advantage of humanities in class 12 is that one can still go ahead and study the college programme that they are interested in despite the subject combination. However, choosing the apt course can help score better and give clarity on what one must study earlier.
In PUC, the compulsory humanities subjects are English, a second language option between Hindi, Kannada, and Sanskrit, and History.
No. Once you choose a subject combination in class 11, you have to study the same combination in class 12 too.
All the subjects have unique learning opportunities and will shape your understanding of human society. Choose the subject that suits your interests.
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