CBSE Class 12 Tamil Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 12 Tamil Syllabus for the 2026-27 academic session outlines the curriculum for the subject, with a total of 80 marks. The syllabus is divided into five sections: Reading Comprehension (10 Marks), Grammar (12 Marks), Main Course Book (31 Marks), Non-Detail (12 Marks), and Creative Writing (15 Marks). The Main Course Book includes sections on Poetry and Prose comprehension and short/long answers, drawing from Units 1, 2, 3, and 5. The Non-Detail section covers specific texts from Units 1, 2, 3, and 5, including essay and character sketch questions. Creative Writing includes letter writing, interviews, and composition. The prescribed textbook is 'Pothu Tamil, Melnilai Irandaam Aandu for class XII'. The syllabus details the distribution of marks across various question types, including MCQs, Short Answer, and Long Answer questions.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Tamil |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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TAMIL SUBJECT CODE: 106 CLASS -XII (2026-2027)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION: A - READING COMPREHENSION (10 Marks) 1,2 Two Unseen passage (10 Marks) (MCQ-5m, SA –5m) 10
SECTION: B - Grammar (12 Marks). (MCQ) Correction of Errors (ல), (ள), (ழ) differences 3 (ந), (ண), (ன) differences 3
<math>(ঢ)</math>, <math>(\mathfrak{D})</math>, differences 4 Vallinam Migum Idangal 3
Write Examples Tan vinai, Pira vinai, Cey vinai, Ceyappattu vinai, Udanpattu vinai, Edhirmarai vinai, Ner Kootru, 5 Ayar Kootru, Tani Vakkiyam, Todar Vakkiyam and 3
Kalavai Vakkiyam. Choose the correct sentence Orumai panmai mayakkam ,Thinai mayakkam , Paal 6 mayakkam ,peyar marapu .Vinai marapu , pechu 3
vazhakku, vazhaa Nilaikal. SECTION: C - MAIN COURSE BOOK (31 Marks) Poetry Comprehension 7 [From the Textbook] <math>1(1x5) = 5</math>
1 Prose Comprehension 8 [From the Textbook] <math>1(1x5)=5</math>
1 9 Poetry Short answer <math display="inline">2 \times 3 = 6</math>
10 Prose Long Answer <math>3 \times 5 = 15</math>
SECTION: D - NON-DETAIL (12 Marks)
11 Non-detail Essay Long Answer <math>1x7 = 7</math>
12 Character sketch Long Answer <math>1x5 = 5</math>
Non-detailed Text (Unit 1, 2, 3 and 5)
- Bharathiyin kaditham
- Muthal kal – Uthama cholan
- Urimai Thagam-Pumani
- Thalai Kulam - Thopil Mohamed Meeran
SECTION: E CREATIVE WRITING (15 Marks)
Letter Writing Paarattu Nigalchikku Alaippu, 13 Vinnappam and Muraiyeettuk Kadithangal and <math>1x6 = 6</math>
Uravumurai Kadithangal 14 Ner Kaanal (Karpanai) <math>1x3 = 3</math>
15 Composition (General Essay ) <math>1x6 = 6</math>
TOTAL MARKS 80
XII TAMIL (106) TEXT BOOK PORTIONS
Unit (Iyal ) Numbers and Titles ( Prose)
- Thamizh mozhiyin Nadai Azhahiyal
- Peru Mazhai Kaalam
- Tamilar Kudumba Murai
- Matharasapattinam
Unit (Iyal) Numbers and Titles (Poetry) (Unit 1,2,3 and 5)
- i) Elantamizhey
- Thandiyalangaaram
- i) Piragorunaal kodai
- Nedunalvaadai
- i) Virunthinar Illam
- Kambaramayanam iii.Thirukkural
- i) Deivamani Maalai
- Devaram
- Agananooru
Unit (Iyal) Numbers and Titles (Non-detailed) (Unit 1,2,3 and 5) 1.Bharathiyin kaditham 2.Muthal kal –Uthama cholan
- Urimai Thagam-Pumani
- Thalai Kulam - Thopil Mohamed Meeran Prescribed Text Book
Pothu Tamil, Melnilai Irandaam Aandu for classXII (First edition -2019) Content Creation by State Council of Educational Research and Training - Tamilnadu Arasu Printing & publishing by Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation.
Design of Question Paper Class XII - (2026-2027)
Sections Topic Type of No. of Marks Total
Questions Questions
SECTION: A - READING COMPREHENSION (10 Marks) 1.Unseen Passage MCQ 5 5 x 1 5
SEC A 2.Unseen Passage SA 5 5 x 1 5
SECTION: B - Grammar (12 Marks). (MCQ)
- Correction of Errors MCQ 5 3 x 1 3
SEC B 4. Vallinam mikumitam MCQ 5 3 x 1 3
- Choose correct Example MCQ 5 3 x 1 3
6.Choose the correct Sentence MCQ 5 3 x 1 3
SECTION: C - MAIN COURSE BOOK (31 Marks)
- Poetry Comprehension MCQ 5 5 x 1 5
SEC C 8. Prose Comprehension SA 5 5 x 1 5
9.Poetry short Answer SA 4 2x3 6
10Prose long Answer LA 5 3x5 15
SECTION: D - NON-DETAIL (12 Marks) 11.Non-detail Essay LA 3 1 X7 7
SEC D 12.Character sketch LA 2 1X5 5
SECTION: E CREATIVE WRITING (15 Marks) 13.Letter Writing LA 2 IX6 6
SEC E 14.Nerkaanal (Interview) SA 1 1X3 3
15.Composition (General LA 3 1X6 6
Essay) TOTAL 80
Frequently asked questions
What is the total mark for the CBSE Class 12 Tamil exam?
The total marks for the CBSE Class 12 Tamil exam is 80.
How are the marks distributed across the sections?
The marks are distributed as follows: Reading Comprehension (10), Grammar (12), Main Course Book (31), Non-Detail (12), and Creative Writing (15).
What are the main components of the Grammar section?
The Grammar section includes Correction of Errors, differences in Tamil phonetics ((ல), (ள), (ழ), (ந), (ண), (ன), (ঢ), (D)), Vallinam Migum Idangal, sentence types, and word usage.
Which units are covered in the Main Course Book and Non-Detail sections?
The Main Course Book and Non-Detail sections cover Units 1, 2, 3, and 5.
What types of questions are asked in the Main Course Book section?
The Main Course Book section includes Poetry and Prose Comprehension (MCQ and SA), Poetry Short Answers, and Prose Long Answers.
What is the prescribed textbook for Class 12 Tamil?
The prescribed textbook is 'Pothu Tamil, Melnilai Irandaam Aandu for class XII'.
CBSE Class 12 Tamil syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.