CBSE Class 12 Urdu Elective Syllabus (Code 003) 2026-27

URDU ELECTIVE

CLASS-XII (2026-27)

(Code No. 003)

Background

The course of Urdu Elective is intended to give students a high level of competence in Urdu with an emphasis one the study of literary texts. The course will provide extensive exposure to a verity of rich texts of world literature as well as Indian writings in Urdu, including classics; develop sensitivity to the creative and imaginative use of Urdu and give a taste for reading with delight and discernment. The course is primarily designed to equip the students to pursue higher studies in Urdu language and Urdu literature at the college level.

Objectives

The general objectives at this stage are:

1. to provide extensive exposure to a variety of writing in Urdu, including some classics to develop

sensitivity to literary and creative uses of the language. ii) To develop a taste for reading with sensitivity and pleasure. iii) To critically examine a text and comment on different aspects. iv) To develop proficiency in Urdu in receptive and productive skills.

At the end of this course, the learner

1. Relates to the details provided in the text, for example, how the details support a generalization or

the conclusion either by classification or by contrast and comparison. ii) Comprehends details, locates and identifies facts, arguments, logical relationships, generalization, conclusion in the texts.

1. Draws inferences, supplies missing details, predicts outcomes, grasps the significance ofparticular details and interprets texts.
2. Assesses and analyzes the point of view of the author.
3. Infers the meanings of words and phrases from the context; differentiates between apparentsynonyms.
4. Appreciates stylistic nuances, the lexical structure; its literal and figurative uses and analyses avariety of texts. vii) Identifies different styles of writing like humorous, satirical, contemplative, ironical and burlesque.
5. Can produce text-based writing (writing in response to questions or tasks based on prescribed aswell as 'unseen texts.)
6. Develops the advanced skills of reasoning, inferring, analyzing, evaluating and creating. x)Develops familiarity with the poetic uses of language including feature of the language through which artistic effect is achieved.

URDU (Elective) (Code: 003) SYLLABUS CLASS - XII

One Paper, Time: 3 hours

Marks: 80+20

Section Content Marks

Section A: Textbooks and Supplementary Reader 50

1. Prose

studied.

5X2=10

lesson followed by Objective type questions for

comprehension. 05

theme (internal choice) (Value Based/general) 05

1. Poetry are to be studied. 5x2=10

lessons followed by Objective type questions for

comprehension. 05 theme (internal choice) (Value Based/general) 05 poem.

1. Suppl. Reader studied. (Note (a): Detail is given in the end)
2. One out of two essay type question 04 06

Section B: History of Urdu Literature 20

1. numerated be

(i) Elementary knowledge of the origin and development of

Urdu Language (Fort William College, Delhi school &

Lucknow school)

(ii) Live and contributions of the authors and poets covered in

the prescribed Text Book published by the NCERT.

(iii) Adabi Tehrihat (Sir Syed Tehreek and Taraqqi Pasand Adabi

Tehreek)

1. Section C: 10

Five out of eight short answer type questions

Matla, Makta, Qafiya, Radeef, Husn e matla, Sanat e

tashbeeh, Isteyaara, Sanate Tazaad, Talmeeh, Sanat e

Taalli, Husn e Talil, Muratun Nazeer- Total 80

Section D: 20

1. Speaking and listening skill 10
2. Project Work 10

Grand Total 100

Prescribed Books:

1. GULISTAN-E-ADAB (Barahvein Jama'at Ke Liye) published by NCERT, New Delhi

Note: Following topics has been deleted: (1) Maktoob-e-Galib Hageer ke Nam, (2) Umrao jan (Mazmoon), (3) Bijuka (Afsana), (4) Main, woh ( Afsana), (5) (Ghazal) Baani, (6) Mulke Be saharo-sham (Nazm), (7) Yadnagar (Nazm), (8) Waqt ka Tarana (Nazm). (9) GhalibJadeed shoara ki ek majlis mein (Tanzo Mizah)

1. KHAYABAN-E-URDU (Supplementary Reader) Published by NCERT, New Delhi

Note: Following topics has been deleted: (1) Bewa (Novel) Prem chand, (2) Yahoodi ki Larki (Drama) Agha Hashr Kashmiri, (3) Marhoom ki Yaad Mein (Inshayia) Petras Bukhari.

References:

1. Urdu Adab Ki Tareekh, Published by NCERT, New Delhi
2. Urdu Qawaid, Published by NCERT, New DelhiSection D-1.

DETAILS OF LISTENING & SPEAKING SKILLS

LISTENING (SUGGESTIVE ACTIVITES)

1. To comprehend the explain content.
2. To do discussions on topics taken from the textbooks.
3. To listen to News bulletins and to develop the ability to discuss informally on wide rangingissues like current, National and International affairs, sports, business and any other relevant issue.
4. Formal group discussions and their reporting.
5. Development of art of formal public speaking.
6. Listening of lectures and talks and to extract relevant and useful information and to dopresentations.
7. To listen to business news and to be able to extract relevant important information.

SPEAKING (SUGGESTVIE ACTIVITES)

1. Organization of Debates.
2. Poem recitation
3. Group Discussions – Any relevant topic
4. Programme Anchoring
5. To present any event
6. Story Telling
7. Story Completion
8. Role Play
9. Reporting
10. Picture Narration – Students are asked to tell the story taking place in the sequential pictures by paying attention to the criteria provided by the teacher as a Rubric.
11. Picture Description – A single picture may be given to student/ group of student's and theymay ask to describe the picture.
12. Organization of a Seminar.
13. Presentation of a book review/ a play a short story or any other given by the teacher to befollowed by a Q & A session.
14. Poetry Reading and reciting to be followed by interpretative tasks based on literary analysis of the content.
15. Critical review of a film or a play.

Note:

1. Teacher's may develop their own rubrics to assess the performance of student objectively. 2.

It is recommended that listening & speaking skills should be regularly practiced in the class.

GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT IN LISTENING & SPEAKING SKILLS

Parameters for Assessment – The listening & speaking skills are to be assessed on the following parameters:

1. Interactive competence (Institution & turn taking relevance to the topic)
2. Fluency (cohesion, coherence and speed of delivery) iii) Pronunciation
3. Language (accuracy & vocabulary) Note:
4. The practice of listening & speaking skills should be done throughout the academic year. 2. The final assessment of the skills is to be done as per the convenience and schedule of the school.
5. The record of the activities conducted and the marks given must be kept for three months after the declaration of result for any random checking by the Board (No recording of the speaking skill is to be done).

Section D-2.

DETAILS OF PROJECT WORK

GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION OF PROJECT – 10 MARKS

1. Content (Max, Word limit 1000) 2 Marks 2. Language & Vocabulary 1 Mark 3. The

Pictures and data presented based on the topic 1 Mark 4. Presentation 2 Marks 5. Viva on

the project 4 Marks TOTAL= 10 MARKS

SOME SUGGESTIVE PROJECTS

1. Review of any prescribed textbook