CBSE Class 12 Malayalam Syllabus (Code: 112) for 2026-27
The CBSE Class 12 Malayalam Syllabus for the 2026-27 academic year outlines the curriculum for a total of 80 marks, with 150 periods allocated. The syllabus is divided into four sections: Reading (10 marks), Creative Writing (18 marks), Literature - Prose and Poetry (52 marks), and Internal Assessment (20 marks). The prescribed textbook is 'HIGHER SECONDARY MALAYALAM PLUS TWO' by Govt of Kerala SCERT (2015 Edition). The Reading section includes comprehension of unseen passages. Creative Writing covers essay writing on social issues, family, and school life, letter writing (applications, to the editor, commercial correspondence), paraphrasing, and sentence making with idioms and proverbs. The Literature section comprises 10 lessons from Prose and 10 from Poetry, assessed through Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short Answer Questions (SAQs). Internal assessment includes pen paper tests, art integration projects, portfolio, and subject enrichment activities. The question paper pattern includes 50% competency-based questions and 33% choice questions.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Malayalam |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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SYLLABUS FOR MALAYALAM (CODE: 112) ACADEMIC YEAR: 2026-2027
CLASS XII
Total Marks:80 No. of Periods 150
Time: 3 Hrs
10 Marks
20 pds
A) Reading Section:
Reading Comprehension of unseen Passage.
(Out of the 12 very Short answer questions in the passage 10 should be attempted 1 mark each)
B) Creative Writing Section: 18 Marks 40 pds
- Essay Writing (topics related to social issues, family and school life)
(Out of the two topics, one should be attempted on 300 words) 6 Marks
- Letter writing (Applications, letter to the editor of a Newspaper, Commercial
Correspondence.) 6 Marks
3. Paraphrasing (Simple Type) 2 Marks
- Sentence Making (Idioms&Proverbs) Sentence corrections 4 Marks
- Literature & Grammar Section – Prose and Poetry 52 Marks 90 pds
PRESCRIBED BOOK:
HIGHER SECONDARY MALAYALAM PLUS TWO
GOVT OF KERALA SCERT (2015 EDITION)
- MCQ section: 10 Questions from Poem and Prose 20 Marks All questions should be attempted, 2 marks each
- Short answer questions: Out of 5 questions each from Prose & poetry 4 each should be attempted from both 32 Marks PROSE: 05 LESSONS
- PRAKASHAM JALAM POLEY ANU (P. 15)
- AVAKASHANGALUDE PRASNAM (P. 27)
- GOWLI JANMAM (P. 77)
- BADRIYUM PARISARANGALUM (P. 85)
- VANGADEYUDE HRIDAYATHUDIPPUKAL (P. 100)
POEM: 05 LESSONS
- KANNADI KAANMOLAVUM (P. 10)
- KIRAATHA VRITHAM (P. 22)
- KESINEEMOZHI (P. 40)
- KOLLIVAKKALLATHONNUM (P. 74)
- THENGA (P. 83)
Internal Assessment:
Pen paper tests, Art integration Projects, Portfolio, Subject enrichment activities
20 Marks
SYLLABUS FOR MALAYALAM (CODE: 112) ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027 CLASS XII
Time: 3 Hrs
Total Marks: 80 No of Periods: 150
The question paper is divided into Four sections
Section A Reading, Comprehension
Section B Creative writing
Marks 10 20 Periods
Section C Literature
Marks 18 40 Periods
Marks 52 90 Periods
PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPER
Section Topics Type of Question No. of Questions Marks Total G.TOTAL
Comprehension of unseen passage 1 Α Passage 1 V.S.A.Q 12 10X1 10 10
Creative writing Essay writing L.A.Q. 2 1X6=6 6
Letter Writing L.A.Q. 1 <math>1x6=6</math> 6
2 В 18
Paraphrasing S.A.Q. 1 <math>1x2=2</math> 2
Sentence Making (Idioms & Proverbs) Sentence Correction V.S.A.Q 5 <math>4x1=4</math> 4
Literature Prose & Poetry M.C.Q. 10 <math>10x2=20</math> 20
4 C 52
Prose S.A.Q 5 4x4=16 16
Poetry S.A.Q 5 4x4=16 16
50% competency based questions.33 % choice questions in both the sections separately
Total: 80+20=100
Internal Assessment: 20
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2025-26 will continue in the current session i.e. 2026-27
Frequently asked questions
What is the total mark distribution for CBSE Class 12 Malayalam in 2026-27?
The total marks for the CBSE Class 12 Malayalam exam in 2026-27 are 80, with an additional 20 marks for Internal Assessment, making a total of 100.
What are the main sections in the CBSE Class 12 Malayalam question paper?
The question paper is divided into four sections: Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Literature (Prose and Poetry), and Internal Assessment.
Which textbook is prescribed for CBSE Class 12 Malayalam for the 2026-27 session?
The prescribed textbook is 'HIGHER SECONDARY MALAYALAM PLUS TWO' by Govt of Kerala SCERT (2015 Edition).
What types of writing are included in the Creative Writing section?
The Creative Writing section includes Essay Writing, Letter Writing (applications, to the editor, commercial correspondence), Paraphrasing, and Sentence Making (Idioms & Proverbs) with Sentence Correction.
How are Prose and Poetry assessed in the Literature section?
Prose and Poetry are assessed through Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short Answer Questions (SAQs).
What components are included in the Internal Assessment for Malayalam?
Internal Assessment includes Pen paper tests, Art integration Projects, Portfolio, and Subject enrichment activities.
What is the duration of the CBSE Class 12 Malayalam exam?
The duration of the CBSE Class 12 Malayalam exam is 3 hours.
CBSE Class 12 Malayalam syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.