ISC Class 12 English-II Syllabus 2026-27
CISCE has released the ISC Class 12 English-II Literature Syllabus for the academic session 2026-27. The syllabus defines the topics, texts, and assessment structure for the Class 12 English Literature subject under the ISC Board.
Students and teachers should review the latest ISC English Literature syllabus before starting exam preparation. The syllabus explains the prescribed literary works, paper pattern, and marking scheme for the ISC Class 12 examination.
This page provides the official ISC Class 12 English-II Literature Syllabus PDF for the current academic session. Students can download the syllabus and check all prescribed poems, prose, and drama texts included in the ISC curriculum.
Oswal Publishers has also updated its ISC preparation books according to the latest CISCE paper pattern and syllabus guidelines. These books help students study the prescribed texts and prepare for the ISC board examination with clarity.
Students can download the ISC Class 12 English-II Literature Syllabus PDF (2026-27) using the link provided below.
ISC English-II Class 12 Latest Syllabus 2026-27
There will be two papers in English Language:
Paper I: Theory - 3 hours ... 80 marks
Paper II: Project Work: 20 Marks
Literature In English
| Paper I: Theory – 80 Marks | ||||
| Textbook | Section | Chapters | Suggestions | |
| 1. | Macbeth: William Shakespeare | Drama | (Acts 3, 4 & 5) | NOTE: The ISC (Class XII) Examination paper will be set ONLY on the portion of the syllabus that is prescribed for Class XII. |
| 2. | A Collection of ISC Short Stories (Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd, New Delhi). | Prism: |
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| 3. | A Collection of ISC Poems (Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd, New Delhi) | Rhapsody: |
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Paper II: Project Work-20 Marks
Project Work in Class XII consists of assessment of Writing Skills which are to be assessed internally by the subject teacher and externally by the Visiting Examiner appointed locally and approved by CISCE.
Candidates will be required to undertake one written assignment of 1000-1500 words, which should be structured as given below:
A. The written assignment must be given a title in the form of a question which should allow the candidate to explore the drama or the chosen short stories/poems in depth.
B. The written assignment must follow the structure given below:
- Introduction:
- Explanation of the question that has been framed
- Reason for choosing the text
- Brief Explanation of how the candidate intends to interpret the chosen text and literary materials used in the process - Main Body – organised and well-structured treatment of the question using appropriate sub-headings.
- Conclusion – comprehensive summary of the points made in the main body.
Evaluation
Marks (out of a total of 20) should be distributed as given below:
| S.No | Description | Marks |
| 1. | Internal Evaluation by Teacher* | 10 marks |
| 2. | Evaluation by Visiting Examiner** | 10 marks |
| Total | 20 marks | |
* Internal Evaluation by the Teacher (10 Marks):
| Assessment Criteria | Candidates should be able to: | Marks | |
| 1. | Process | Identify the topic. Plan a detailed written assignment. Produce a written outline. | 3 |
| 2. | Understanding, Application of Knowledge and Analysis | Use a range of literary aspects such as plot, setting, characters, action, style and ideas in order to present an organized and well- structured complete assignment. | 4 |
| 3. | Presentation | Prepare the document (overall format: headings, sub- headings, paragraphing) writing within a word limit of 1000-1500 words and provide a separate title page. | 3 |
| Total | 10 | ||
** Criteria for Evaluation by the Visiting Examiner (10 Marks):
| Assessment Criteria | Candidates should be able to: | Marks | |
| 1. | Presentation | Prepare the document (overall format: headings, sub- headings, paragraphing) writing within a word limit of 1000-1500 words and provide a separate title page. | 4 |
| 2. | Understanding, Application of Knowledge and Analysis | Use a range of literary aspects such as plot, setting, characters, action, style and ideas in order to present an organized and well- structured complete assignment. | 6 |
| Total | 10 | ||
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