NIOS Class 12 Psychology (328) Syllabus 2025-26 - Complete Guide by Unnati Education
A Must-Read for Every Student Looking for Guidance in NIOS Class 12 Psychology (328) Syllabus
NIOS Psychology Syllabus Class 12 - Complete Guide 2025 (Psychology 328)
A Must-Read for Every Student Looking for Guidance in NIOS Class 12 Psychology (328) Syllabus
Want to take Psychology (328) in NIOS Class 12? Unsure where to start? Whether you're a new learner, switching streams, or fascinated by the human mind this subject is perfect for you.
The NIOS Psychology Syllabus Class 12 is designed for all streams (Science, Commerce, Arts). It teaches how people think, feel, and behave skills useful in exams and real life.
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NIOS Class 12 Psychology (328) Syllabus - Chapter-Wise Breakdown
Course Structure: The NIOS Class 12 Psychology (328) syllabus for 2025-26 is divided into 8 units, covering foundations, development, cognition, social psychology, and applications. Total marks: 80 (Theory) + 20 (Practical/TMA) = 100.
- Unit 1: Foundations of Psychology
- Psychology and Life
- Methods of Psychology
- Unit 2: Human Development
- Developmental Psychology
- Developmental Issues in India
- Unit 3: Learning, Memory, and Thinking
- Learning
- Memory
- Thinking
- Unit 4: Motivation and Emotion
- Motivation
- Emotion
- Unit 5: Attitude and Social Cognition
- Attitude Formation and Change
- Social Cognition
- Unit 6: Social Influence and Group Processes
- Social Influence
- Group Processes
- Unit 7: Psychology for Health and Well-Being
- Stress Management
- Psychological Disorders
- Unit 8: Applied Psychology
- Applications of Psychology
- Psychology in Vocational and Educational Context
Marks Distribution (Theory - 80 Marks):
| Unit | Marks |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Foundations of Psychology | 10 |
| Unit 2: Human Development | 10 |
| Unit 3: Learning, Memory, and Thinking | 15 |
| Unit 4: Motivation and Emotion | 10 |
| Unit 5: Attitude and Social Cognition | 10 |
| Unit 6: Social Influence and Group Processes | 10 |
| Unit 7: Psychology for Health and Well-Being | 10 |
| Unit 8: Applied Psychology | 5 |
| Total Theory | 80 |
| Practical/TMA | 20 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
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Question Paper Design & Syllabus Bifurcation - Psychology (328)
Complete Exam Pattern for NIOS Class 12 Psychology (Code: 328) Know how marks are distributed across TMA, Public Exam, Objectives, Question Types, and Difficulty.
1. Bifurcation of Syllabus (TMA vs Public Exam)
| MODULE | TMA (40%) (No. of lessons -10) |
Public Examination (60%) (No. of lessons -14) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Foundations of Psychology (5 lessons) | L-2: Bases of Human Behaviour L-4: Methods of Psychological Enquiry-II |
L-1: Understanding Psychology L-3: Methods of Psychological Enquiry-I L-5: Basic Statistics |
| 2. Basic Psychological Processes (6 Lessons) | L-7: Learning L-9: Motivation |
L-6: Attention and Perceptual Processes L-8: Human Memory L-10: Emotions L-11: Thinking and Problem Solving |
| 3. Human Development (4 lessons) | L-12: Life Span Perspective on Development L-15: Adulthood and Old Age |
L-13: Infancy and Childhood L-14: Adolescence and Young Adulthood |
| 4. Individual Differences (3 Lessons) | L-16: Diversity and Individual Variations | L-17: Self and Personality L-18: Intelligence |
| 5. Social Processes and Behaviour (3 lessons) | L-21: Pro-social Behaviour | L-19: Group Processes L-20: Attitude |
| 6. Health and Well-Being (3 Lessons) | L-22: Coping with Stress L-24: Psychology for Holistic Development |
L-23: Mental Health Problems |
2. Question Paper Design (100 Marks, 3 Hours)
| 1. Weightage by Objectives | ||
|---|---|---|
| OBJECTIVES | MARKS | % OF TOTAL MARKS |
| KNOWLEDGE | 20 | 20% |
| UNDERSTANDING | 40 | 40% |
| APPLICATION | 40 | 40% |
| Total | 100 | 100% |
| 2. Weightage by Type of Questions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Types of Questions | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| MCQ | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Objective Type 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Objective Type 2 | 6 | 4 | 24 |
| Very Short Answer (VSA)* | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Short Answer (SA)** | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Long Answer (LA)*** | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Total | 45 | - | 100 |
|
* 3 questions have internal choices ** 4 questions have internal choices *** 2 questions have internal choices |
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| 3. Weightage by Contents | |
|---|---|
| Modules | Marks |
| 1. Foundations of Psychology (5 lessons) | 15 |
| 2. Basic Psychological Processes (6 lessons) | 25 |
| 3. Human Development (4 lessons) | 15 |
| 4. Individual Differences (3 lessons) | 15 |
| 5. Social Processes and Behavior (3 lessons) | 15 |
| 6. Health and Well-being (3 lessons) | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
| 4. Difficulty Level of the Question Paper | ||
|---|---|---|
| LEVEL | PERCENTAGE | MARKS |
| DIFFICULT | 25% | 25 |
| AVERAGE | 50% | 50 |
| EASY | 25% | 25 |
Importance of Psychology (328) in NIOS Class 12
Studying Psychology in NIOS is more than just passing a subject it's about understanding yourself and others.
- Self-awareness: Learn how thinking, memory, emotions, and personality shape behavior
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the passing criteria for NIOS Psychology (328)?
A: Minimum 33% in both theory (26/80) and practical/TMA (7/20).
Q2. Is NIOS Psychology syllabus difficult?
A: Not at all! With our notes, solved TMAs, and past papers, scoring high is easy.
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