In short: CBSE has not released the 2027 date sheet, but last year's Class 12 exams began on February 17. This guide gives a 15-week plan from Monday, November 2 to Sunday, February 14 for Humanities students. History and Political Science carry 80 theory plus 20 project marks. Geography carries 70 theory plus 30 practical marks, with 10 marks of map work inside the theory paper. Political Science splits 40 and 40 across its two books, and Geography splits 35 and 35. The plan balances reading-heavy subjects with answer writing, source-based practice and maps, and points to CUET resources.
Last updated: October 28, 2026. Dates will be updated when CBSE publishes the official date sheet.
CBSE Class 12 Humanities 2027 — Quick Reference
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Date sheet | Not released as of October 28, 2026 |
| Last year's Class 12 exams | Started February 17, 2026 |
| History | 80 theory plus 20 project |
| Political Science | 80 theory plus 20 project or internal |
| Geography | 70 theory plus 30 practical |
| English Core | 80 theory plus 20 internal |
| Question mix | 50% competency-based, 20% select response, 30% constructed response |
| Passing criteria | 33% separately in theory and in practical or internal |
Sources: Jagran Josh, Jagran Josh humanities sample paper guide.
Where the Marks Are
Political Science (80 marks)
Both books carry 40 marks. Expected marks per chapter, as reported by PW:
| Part | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | The End of Bipolarity | 6 |
| A | Contemporary Centres of Power | 6 |
| A | Contemporary South Asia | 6 |
| A | International Organizations | 6 |
| A | Security in the Contemporary World | 6 |
| A | Environment and Natural Resources | 6 |
| A | Globalisation | 4 |
| B | Challenges of Nation-Building | 6 |
| B | Era of One-Party Dominance | 4 |
| B | Politics of Planned Development | 2 |
| B | India's External Relations | 6 |
| B | Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System | 4 |
| B | The Crisis of Democratic Order | 4 |
| B | Regional Aspirations | 6 |
| B | Recent Developments in Indian Politics | 8 |
Source: PW. These are expected figures, not an official breakdown. Recent Developments in Indian Politics (8 marks) is the largest single chapter. Internal assessment is 20 marks, of which the viva carries 10.
Geography (70 theory plus 30 practical)
| Book | Unit | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Human Geography | Human Geography | 3 |
| Human Geography | Population, Density, Growth and Human Development | 8 |
| Human Geography | Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Activities, Transport, Trade | 19 |
| Human Geography | World Political Map work | 5 |
| India: People and Economy | Population | 5 |
| India: People and Economy | Human Settlements | 3 |
| India: People and Economy | Land, Water, Mineral Resources, Planning | 10 |
| India: People and Economy | Transport, Communication, International Trade | 7 |
| India: People and Economy | Selected Issues and Problems | 5 |
| India: People and Economy | India Political Map work | 5 |
Practical: data handling 18, spatial information technology 7, record book and viva 5. The paper has 30 questions: 17 MCQs, 2 source-based, 4 short, 5 long and 2 map questions. Source: PW. See our Geography weightage guide and map work practice.
History (80 marks)
| Part | Marks |
|---|---|
| Part I: Ancient India | 25 |
| Part II: Medieval India | 25 |
| Part III: Modern India | 25 |
| Map work | 5 |
Source-based questions run across all three parts. Our History weightage guide lists theme-wise priorities and our source-based marking guide shows how to answer them.
Weekly Hours (Illustrative)
About 29 hours a week: 4 hours on weekdays, 5 on Saturday and 4 on Sunday plus rest.
| Subject | Hours per week |
|---|---|
| History | 7 |
| Political Science | 6 |
| Geography | 6 |
| English Core | 4 |
| Fifth and sixth subjects | 4 |
| Mistake notebook and mock analysis | 2 |
The Four Phases (15 Weeks)
| Phase | Weeks | Dates | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Read and map | 1 to 6 | Nov 2 to Dec 13 | Finish every chapter. Make one-page notes and timelines |
| 2. Answer practice | 7 to 10 | Dec 14 to Jan 10 | Write 3-mark, 4-mark, 6-mark and 8-mark answers. Practise source questions |
| 3. Full papers | 11 to 13 | Jan 11 to Jan 31 | Timed papers. Geography practical. Project files |
| 4. Final revision | 14 to 15 | Feb 1 to Feb 14 | Dates, maps, case examples. Light revision |
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Week-by-Week Plan: Phase 1
| Week | Dates | History | Political Science | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 2 to 8 | Part I: Harappan, Early States, Kinship | End of Bipolarity, Centres of Power | Human Geography, Population and Human Development |
| 2 | Nov 9 to 15 | Part I: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings. Part II: Travellers | South Asia, International Organizations | Primary and Secondary Activities |
| 3 | Nov 16 to 22 | Part II: Bhakti-Sufi, Vijayanagara | Security, Environment, Globalisation | Tertiary, Transport, Trade |
| 4 | Nov 23 to 29 | Part II: Mughal agrarian society and court | Nation-Building, One-Party Dominance, Planned Development | India: Population, Settlements |
| 5 | Nov 30 to Dec 6 | Part III: Colonialism, 1857, Colonial Cities | External Relations, Congress System, Crisis of Democratic Order | India: Land, Water, Minerals, Planning |
| 6 | Dec 7 to 13 | Part III: Gandhi, Partition, Constitution | Regional Aspirations, Recent Developments | India: Transport, Trade, Selected Issues |
Week-by-Week Plan: Phases 2 to 4
| Week | Dates | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dec 14 to 20 | History: 8-mark essays Part I. Pol Sci: 6-mark answers Part A. Geography: 5-mark answers |
| 8 | Dec 21 to 27 | History: source-based sets. Pol Sci: map and cartoon questions. Geography: world map work |
| 9 | Dec 28 to Jan 3 | History: Part III essays. Pol Sci: Part B answers. Geography: India map work |
| 10 | Jan 4 to 10 | Section-wise sample papers for all subjects. Mark with the official scheme |
| 11 | Jan 11 to 17 | Full timed History paper, then Political Science |
| 12 | Jan 18 to 24 | Full timed Geography and English papers. Practical data and record work |
| 13 | Jan 25 to 31 | Alternate full papers. Finish projects. Fix three weakest chapters per subject |
| 14 | Feb 1 to 7 | Timelines, maps, key terms, case examples. Short daily slots |
| 15 | Feb 8 to 14 | Light revision from the mistake notebook. Stationery. Sleep |
Subject Tactics
History
| Tactic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Source questions | Identify the source, give context, analyse content, note limits |
| Timelines | One timeline per part, revised weekly |
| Comparison tables | Travellers, land revenue systems, bhakti saints |
Political Science
| Tactic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Examples | Back each point with a real event or case |
| Maps and cartoons | Practise interpreting them. The paper has passage, cartoon and map-based questions |
| Recent Developments | It is the largest chapter, so revise it twice |
Geography
| Tactic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Map work | Ten marks of maps. Practise on blank maps weekly |
| Primary Activities cluster | The largest block in the Human Geography book. Revise it twice |
| Practical | Thirty marks, so give it real time in January |
CUET and Humanities
Class 12 Humanities students often plan CUET. See our CUET 2027 guide, the boards and CUET together guide and the subject combination strategy. I did not confirm the final CUET 2027 pattern, so check the official NTA notice before you finalise your plan.
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Reading without writing | Write answers in exam format weekly |
| Ignoring maps | Ten Geography marks and five History marks are map-based |
| Memorising dates without causes | Link events to causes and effects |
| Skipping the practical | Geography practical is 30 marks |
| Starting projects late | Finish drafts in January |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2027 be released?
It had not been released as of October 28, 2026. Reports expected it between October 27 and 31. Last year's Class 12 exams started on February 17.
How are the marks split in Political Science?
The 80-mark paper is split 40 and 40 between Contemporary World Politics and Politics in India Since Independence. Internal assessment adds 20 marks, with the viva worth 10.
How many map marks are there in Geography?
Ten marks inside the 70-mark theory paper: 5 for the World Political Map and 5 for the India Political Map. The paper has two map-based questions of 5 marks each.
Is 100 days enough for Humanities?
Yes, if you write answers and practise sources and maps regularly. About 29 hours a week for 15 weeks gives roughly 435 hours.
Which History theme matters most?
Part III carries 25 marks, with Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement among the heaviest themes. Our weightage guide lists all themes.
Has the Humanities pattern changed?
No. CBSE said the question paper design and assessment pattern are unchanged for 2026-27.
Related Guides
- CBSE Class 12 History Chapter-Wise Weightage 2027
- CBSE Class 12 Political Science Chapter-Wise Weightage 2027
- CBSE Class 12 Geography Chapter-Wise Weightage 2027
- CBSE Class 12 Humanities and Arts Complete Guide 2027
- CBSE Class 12 Political Science Case Study Practice
- CBSE Class 12 Board Exam Complete Strategy 2027
Sources
- PW: Political Science weightage
- PW: Geography weightage
- Jagran Josh: CBSE Class 12 exam pattern 2026-27
- Jagran Josh: humanities 2027 sample paper guide
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