ISC Class 12 Political Science Exam Pattern 2026–27: Check Marking Scheme and Weightage

The ISC Class 12 Political Science paper for 2026–27 carries 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for project work, making the total assessment 100 marks. Students preparing for the 2027 board exams should understand the paper structure, section-wise syllabus and project assessment before planning their revision.

The theory examination will be conducted for 3 hours. The syllabus is divided into two sections: Constitution and Government and Indian Democracy. Students can refer to the official CISCE syllabus to check the prescribed topics.

ISC Class 12 Political Science 2027 Direct Link

Students can check the official ISC class 12 political science 2027 Syllabus PDF here:

ISC Class 12 Political Science Theory Syllabus and Sections

The theory syllabus is divided into two sections. Students should prepare the topics prescribed under both sections.

Jagran Josh+1

The linked article has an important mark-distribution inconsistency: it lists theory sections worth 20, 60 and 20 marks, which add up to 100, even though the official CISCE syllabus sets the theory paper at 80 marks. I’m using the official CISCE syllabus and specimen paper as the basis, rather than repeating that incorrect breakdown.

ISC Political Science Specimen Paper 2027 Question Pattern

The 2026–27 specimen paper gives students a practical reference for the question formats used in the examination. Its opening section includes:

• Multiple-choice questions
• Match-the-following questions
• Assertion and Reason questions
• Application-based questions
• Short analytical and conceptual questions

Students should practise the complete specimen paper to understand the question style and expected responses.

ISC Class 12 Political Science Project Work 2026–27

Project work carries 20 marks and is a compulsory part of the subject assessment. Students can choose a project format such as:

• Case study
• Survey study using a questionnaire
• Research-based project with in-depth analysis
• Contemporary social, local, national or global political issue
• Book, film or documentary review
• Study of posters, newspapers, advertisements, cartoons or art

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