ICSE Class 10 History and Civics Syllabus 2026-27: Detailed Chapter-wise Synopsis
Updated for the 2027 ICSE exams: CISCE has published the ICSE 2027 regulations and syllabuses. No chapter deletions have been reported for this subject, and more competency-based questions are expected, but check CISCE's 2027 syllabus and prescribed-book list for your subject.
History and Civics are the two subjects that widen the awareness of the world surrounding the students. History uncovers the struggle, achievement, and change that defined nations. Civics identifies the roles of governments and the significance of democracy. This syllabus interweaves these two subjects to yield knowledgeable and responsible citizens.
In History, students study European nationalism, which created international politics. They study India's independence struggle through important movements and leaders. Important world events like the World Wars and the rise of international organisations are studied in the syllabus. The topic of Age of Industrialisation explains how technology transformed societies and economies all over the world.
Civics covers India's Constitution and its fundamental values. Elections process, political parties, the working of the government at various levels, and the challenges before democracy in a country like India are taught to the students. Social concerns such as gender, caste, and religion are taught so that awareness and equality are generated.
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Subject-wise Syllabus
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| Subject | Chapter / Unit | Topic and Subtopics |
|---|---|---|
History | 1. Emergence of Nationalism in Europe | - Definition of nationalism in terms of causes - How Germany unified and Italy became unified - What impact it left on Europe and the world - Culminating in major persons |
- | 2. Nationalism in India | - Early nationalist leaders - Bengal partition - Swadeshi Movement - Leaders' role such as Mahatma Gandhi and Bal Gangadhar Tilak - What impact it left on Indian society |
- | 3. The Nationalist Movement (1919-1947) | - Thorough analysis of Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India movements - Strategies, key events - Leadership of Gandhi - Role of Nehru and others |
- | 4. The Making of a Global World | - Reasons and impact of World Wars I and II - Formation of League of Nations and United Nations - Process of decolonisation - Its impact on India's liberation struggle |
- | 5. Age of Industrialisation | - Industrial revolution in Britain - Its spread to other nations - Technological progress - Influence on economy, society, and colonialism |
Civics | 1. The Constitution of India | - Uniqueness of the Constitution - Significance of the Preamble - Fundamental Rights and Duties - Directive Principles of State Policy - Significance for Indian democracy |
- | 2. Electoral Politics | - Electoral processes - Election Commission's role and functions - Election process - Political parties and significance for democracy |
- | 3. Working of Institutions | - Structure and functioning of Parliament - Working of President and Prime Minister - Judiciary - Checks and balances |
- | 4. Diversity and Democracy | - Threats to Indian democracy in the form of communalism, regionalism, secularism - How diversity may lead to enhancing the stability of democracy |
- | 5. Religion, Gender, and Caste | - Social problems and issues - Women's and minority rights - Affirmative action - Social justice movements and reforms |