The Haryana Board has released the HBSE psychology syllabus on its official website. Candidates can download the syllabus PDF for free below. This syllabus includes all crucial information regarding the HBSE Class 12th board examinations.
DownloadHBSE Class 12 Psychology Syllabus 2025-26 here
HBSE Class 12th Psychology 2025 Course Structure and Marks Distribution
Below given is the detailed course structure and marks distribution:
1. There will be an Annual Examination based on the entire syllabus.
2. The Annual Examination will be of 60 marks, the Practical Examination will be of 20 marks, and 20 marks weightage shall be for Internal Assessment.
3. For Practical Examination:
i) One experiment of 8 marks.
ii) Practical record of 4 marks.
iii) Viva-voce of 8 marks.
4. For Internal Assessment: There will be a Periodic Assessment that would include:
i) For 4 marks- Two SAT exams will be conducted and will have a weightage of 04 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
ii) For 2 marks- One half-yearly exam will be conducted and will have a weightage of 02 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
iii) For 2 marks- One pre-board exam will be conducted and will have a weightage of 02 marks towards the final internal assessment.
iv) For 2 marks- The Subject teacher will assess and give a maximum of 02 marks for CRP (Classroom participation).
v) For 5 marks- A project work to be done by students and will have a weightage of 05 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
vi) For 5 marks- Attendance of the student will be awarded 05 marks as:
75% to 80% - | 01 marks |
Above 80% to 85% | 02 marks |
Above 85% to 90% | 03 marks |
Above 90% to 95% | 04 marks |
Above 95% | 05 mark |
HBSE Class 12th Psychology Syllabus 2025-26
In the table given below, a detailed list of chapters has been given for a clear understanding of the syllabus.
Chapter | Title | Subtopics |
1 | Variation in Psychological Attributes | Introduction; Individual differences in human functioning; Assessment of psychological attributes; Intelligence – Theories: one factor theory, two factor theory, theory of primary mental abilities, structure of intellect model, theory of multiple intelligences, triarchic theory of intelligence, planning–attention–arousal and simultaneous successive model; Individual differences in intelligence; Variations of intelligence; Culture and intelligence; Emotional intelligence; Special abilities: Aptitude – nature & measurement; Creativity |
2 | Self and Personality | Introduction; Self and personality; Concept of self; Cognitive & behavioural aspects of self; Self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-regulation; Culture and self; Concept of personality; Major approaches: type, trait, psychodynamic, behavioural, cultural, humanistic; Assessment of personality – self-report, projective techniques, behavioural analysis |
3 | Meeting Life Challenges | Introduction; Nature, types & sources of stress; Effects of stress on psychological functioning & health – stress & health, general adaptation syndrome, stress & immune system, lifestyle; Coping with stress – stress management techniques; Promoting positive health & well-being – life skills, positive health |
4 | Psychological Disorders | Introduction; Concepts of abnormality & psychological disorder – historical background; Classification of psychological disorders; Factors underlying abnormal behaviour; Major psychological disorders – Anxiety disorders (GAD, panic disorder, phobia, OCD, PTSD), Somatoform disorders (pain disorder, somatisation disorder, conversion disorder, hypochondriasis), Dissociative disorders (amnesia, fugue, identity disorder, depersonalisation), Mood disorders, Schizophrenic disorders, Behavioural & developmental disorders, Substance use disorders |
5 | Therapeutic Approaches | Introduction; Nature & process of psychotherapy; Therapeutic relationship; Types of therapies – behavioural therapy, cognitive therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, humanistic–existential therapy, alternative therapies; Rehabilitation of mentally ill |
6 | Attitude and Social Cognition | Introduction; Explaining social behaviour; Nature & components of attitudes; Attitude formation & change – attitude formation, attitude change, attitude–behaviour relationship; Prejudice & discrimination; Strategies for handling prejudice |
7 | Social Influence and Group Processes | Introduction; Nature & formation of group; Types of groups; Influence of group on individual behaviour – social learning, group polarisation |
