CBSE Class 12 Telugu AP Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 12 Telugu AP Syllabus for 2026-27 outlines the curriculum for the subject. It is divided into four sections: Reading Comprehension (12 Marks), Grammar (12 Marks), Writing (11 Marks), and Literature and History of Telugu (45 Marks). The Grammar section covers Prosody and Rhetorics, including specific metres like Champakamala and Utpalamala, and Alankaras such as Upama and Rupaka. Writing skills focus on Composition and Translation from English to Telugu. Literature includes prose lessons like 'Mana Aatalu' and poetry lessons such as 'Sathya Prashastyamu'. A Non-Detailed Text, 'Nandini', is also prescribed. The History of Literature section covers poets from the Prabandha Age to the Modern Age, including Peddana, Sri Sri, and Viswanatha Satyanarayana, along with salient features of Satakas, Novels, and Dramas. The prescribed textbooks are 'Gnanapeetham' and 'Nandini'.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Telugu AP |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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TELUGU-AP Subject Code- 107 Class – XII (2026-27)
Time: 3Hrs
Total: 80 Marks
Section A. Reading Comprehension.
12 Marks.
Section B. Grammar.
12 Marks.
Section C Writing.
11 Marks.
Section D. Literature and History of Telugu
45 Marks.
Literature
Section - A: Reading Section
Unseen Prose passage (Aparichita Gadyamsam)
Section – B: Grammar
I. Prosody and Rhetorics
- Metre: Champakamala, Utpalamala, Mattebham, Shardulam, Ataveladi, Tetagiti,
- Alankaras: Upama, Rupaka, Arthantaranyasa, Slesha, Utpreksha and Atisayokti
Section – C: Writing
Composition and Writing (Samanaya Vyasalu)
Translation English to Telugu
Section – D: Literature (Text Book and History of Literature)
I. Prose
Lessons to be studied
- Mana Aatalu
- Chaatuvulu
- Vemana Kavitvamu
- Jathee Yodyama Kavitvam
II. Poetry
Lessons to be studied
- Sathya Prashastyamu
- Hanumat Sandesam
- Karma Bhumilo Pusinna O Puvva
- Eedaari Ekkadikopotumdi
Prescribed Book: For both prose and poetry Intermediate Telugu-II year 'Gnanapeetham' Text' printed and published by Intermediate Vidyamandali Andhra Pradesh – June 2019.
III. Non-Detailed Text:
- Gaveshna
- Therichinakallu
- Aasha Khreedu Anaa
Prescribed Book: 'Nandini' Telugu Upavachakam printed and published by Intermediate Vidyamandali Andhra Pradesh – June 2019
History of Literature- From Prabandha Age to Modern Age
- Only the following poets to be studied:
Peddana, Dhurjati, Chemakura, Tenali Ramakrishna, Kandukuri, Rayaprolu, Sri Sri, Tirupati Venkata Kavulu and Viswanatha Satyanarayana
- Salient features of Satakas (Neeti and Bhakti), Novel and Drama
Reference Books
- Andhra Vangmaya Charitra by D.V. Avadhani, Andhra Saraswata Parishad, Tilak Road, Hyderabad
- Telugu Saahitya Sameeksha . Vol. II by Dr. G. Nagaiah Navya Parisodhaka Prachuranalu, Tirupati
- Telugu Sahitya Charitra by Dr. Dwa.Na. Sastry Pragati Publisher, Hyderabad
Frequently asked questions
What are the main sections of the CBSE Class 12 Telugu AP syllabus for 2026-27?
The syllabus is divided into four main sections: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, and Literature and History of Telugu.
What specific metres are included in the Grammar section?
The syllabus includes metres such as Champakamala, Utpalamala, Mattebham, Shardulam, Ataveladi, and Tetagiti.
Which literary ages are covered in the History of Telugu Literature section?
The History of Literature section covers from the Prabandha Age to the Modern Age.
What are the prescribed textbooks for Class 12 Telugu AP?
The prescribed textbooks are 'Gnanapeetham' for prose and poetry, and 'Nandini' for the Non-Detailed Text.
How are the marks distributed across the sections in the exam?
Reading Comprehension is allocated 12 marks, Grammar is 12 marks, Writing is 11 marks, and Literature and History of Telugu is 45 marks, totaling 80 marks.
Which poets are to be studied for the History of Literature section?
The poets to be studied include Peddana, Dhurjati, Chemakura, Tenali Ramakrishna, Kandukuri, Rayaprolu, Sri Sri, Tirupati Venkata Kavulu, and Viswanatha Satyanarayana.
CBSE Class 12 Telugu AP syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.