Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2022-23 (Updated), Subject-wise Syllabus & Marks Distribution

Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has released the Goa Board HSSC syllabus for the academic year 2025-2026. The Goa Board Class 12 Syllabus has important topics and chapters for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. Students can download the syllabus from the official website: gbshse.in.

In the Goa Board HSSC exam, each subject carries 100 marks. The practical subjects carry 70 marks for theory and 30 marks for practicals.
The non-practical subjects carry 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment.
To pass the exam, students must secure at least 33% in the theory exam and a minimum of 33% in the practical exam.

You can also download the Goa Board HSSC official syllabus PDF from the link mentioned below:

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Key Summary

In this article, we have shared details about the Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026, subject-wise syllabus, weightage, and important reference books.

The Goa Board HSSC syllabus 2026 includes all the subjects from the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams.
The Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026 has different weightage for each topic.
To pass the exam, students have to secure at least 33% marks in both the theory and practical exams.
The practical subjects carry 70 marks for theory and 30 for practical.
Non-practical subjects carry 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Table of Contents

What is Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026?
Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026 FAQs
Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise
Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026: Reference Books
Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026: Topic-Wise Weightage
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026?

The Goa Board HSSC syllabus 2026 includes all the subjects from the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. It is the same as the 2025 syllabus. Each subject carries 100 marks. The practical subjects carry 70 marks for theory and 30 marks for practicals, and the non-practical subjects carry 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment.

The main subjects include:

Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science
Commerce: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics
Arts: History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, English

Particulars	Details
Governing Body	Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE)
Academic Year	2025–26
Subjects	According to the 3 StreamsScience, Commerce, and Humanities
Total Marks per Subject	100 MarksNon-Practicals Subjects: (80 written + 20 internal)Practical Subjects: (70 Written + 30 practical)
Passing Marks	Theory exam: Minimum 33% in each subject Practical exam: Minimum 33%
Question Type	MCQ, Very Short Answer, Short Answer & Long Answer
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen-and-paper)
Exam Months	February 2026
Syllabus Availability	Free downloadable PDFs from the Goa Board HSSC website

How to download Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026

You can download the Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026 from the Goa Board's official website gbshse.in.

Source: gbshse.in

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026 FAQs

Ques. Has the Goa Board HSSC syllabus changed for the academic year 2025-2026?

Ans. The Goa Board HSSC syllabus for 2025–2026 is mostly the same as last year. However, a few chapters and topics have been removed or revised in some subjects. Students should follow the updated syllabus available on the official website.

Ques. From where can I download the Goa Board HSSC syllabus?

Ans. You can download the Goa HSSC Syllabus from the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education official website gbshse.in.

Ques. What are the total marks for the Goa Board HSSC exam?

Ans. The total marks for the Goa Board HSSC exam are 500 marks in total.

Each student appears for five subjects, and every subject carries 100 marks, either 80+20 or 70+30, depending on the subject.

Ques. What are the passing marks for the Goa Board HSSC exam?

Ans. The passing marks for the Goa Board HSSC exam are 33% in each subject.

Ques. Is it important to pass the Goa Board HSSC practical exams?

Ans. Yes, it is important to pass the practical exams. If a student fails in the practical, they will fail the whole subject even if they pass the theory exam.

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise

The Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026 is available on the official website. The syllabus is different for all the streams: Science, Commerce, and Humanities. We have shared the Subject-wise detailed syllabus of all the subjects below:

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Physics

The Goa Board HSSC Syllabus for Physics has a total of 14 chapters, starting from electric charges and fields to Semiconductor electronics. For the academic year 2025-2026, the board has deleted some topics from each of the chapters. You can check the deleted topics from the table below:

Chapter	Deleted Portions
1. Electric Charges and Fields	Activity with paper strips and making an electroscope Concept of earthing Charging by induction Exercises 1.13, 1.25 – 1.34
2. Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance	Derivation of potential due to an electric dipole Derivation of potential due to a system of charges Derivation of energy stored in a capacitor Exercises 2.12 – 2.36
3. Current Electricity	Derivation of the drift of electrons and origin of resistivity Tables 3.1 & 3.2 and color code for carbon resistor Derivation for combinations of resistors (series & parallel) Meter Bridge Potentiometer Exercises 3.10, 3.12, 3.14 – 3.23
4. Moving Charges and Magnetism	Table 4.1 Velocity selector Cyclotron Toroid Magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron Exercises 4.14 – 4.28
5. Magnetism and Matter	Derivation: Bar magnet as equivalent solenoid Derivation: Dipole in a uniform magnetic field Example 5.4 Earth’s magnetism Magnetic declination and dip Derivation: Magnetization and magnetic intensity Table 5.2 Curie’s Law (Paramagnetism) Curie’s temperature & hysteresis (Ferromagnetism) Permanent magnets and electromagnets Exercises 5.1, 5.2, 5.9 – 5.11, 5.13 – 5.25
6. Electromagnetic Induction	Energy consideration: Quantitative study Eddy currents Derivation of mutual inductance Derivation of self-inductance Exercises 6.6, 6.10 – 6.17
7. Alternating Current	Figure 7.7: Magnetization & demagnetization of an inductor Figure 7.10: Charging & discharging of a capacitor Analytical solution Sharpness of resonance LC oscillations Exercises 7.6, 7.8, 7.10, 7.12 – 7.26
8. Electromagnetic Waves	Derivation of displacement current Example 8.1 The ether concept, like EM waves Examples 8.4, 8.5 Exercises 8.11 – 8.15
9. Ray Optics and Optical Instruments	Advanced sunrise and delayed sunset Mirage Diamond Natural phenomena due to sunlight Rainbow Scattering of light Derivation for the microscope Derivation for the telescope Exercise 9.18
10. Wave Optics	Doppler effect Example 10.1 Derivation in Young’s experiment (retain only the final expression) Expression for fringe width Derivation for single slit diffraction Resolving power of optical instruments Validity of ray optics Polarization by scattering Polarization by reflection Exercises 10.7 – 10.21
11. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Table 11.1 Hertz’s, Hallwachs’, and Lenard’s observations (qualitative only) Example 11.3 Derivation for de Broglie wavelength & Heisenberg’s Principle Davisson and Germer's experiment Exercises 11.5, 11.7, 11.12 – 11.14, 11.16, 11.17, 11.19 – 11.37 Appendix 11.1 – History of Wave–Particle Flip-Flop
12. Atoms	Spectral series Derivation for radius of nth orbit (retain only expression) Line spectra of the hydrogen atom (qualitative only) Example 12.6 Exercises 12.3, 12.11 – 12.17
13. Nuclei	Laws of radioactive, alpha, beta & gamma decay Nuclear reactor Exercises 13.1, 13.2, 13.6 – 13.10, 13.12 – 13.14, 13.18, 13.22 – 13.31
14. Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices, and Simple Circuits	Special-purpose p–n junction diodes Exercises 14.7 – 14.10

Goa Board HSSC Practical Syllabus: Physics

The Goa Board HSSC Physics practical carries 30 marks, and it is important to pass the practical exam. We have shared the physics practical syllabus.

SECTION–A (Electricity & Electronics)	SECTION–B (Optics)
1. To determine resistance per cm of a wire by plotting a graph for potential difference versus current.	1. To find the value of v for different values of u in the case of a concave mirror, and to find the focal length.
2. To find the resistance of a given wire using a meter bridge and hence determine the specific resistance of its material.	2. To find the focal length of a convex mirror using a convex lens.
3. To verify the laws of combination of resistances (Series / Parallel) using a meter bridge.	3. To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting a graph between v and u.
4. To determine the resistance of a galvanometer by the half-deflection method and find its figure of merit.	4. (Alternate) To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting a graph between 1/v and 1/u.
5. To convert a given galvanometer (of known resistance and figure of merit) into a voltmeter or ammeter of desired range and verify the same.	5. To determine the angle of minimum deviation for a given prism by plotting a graph between the angle of deviation and the angle of incidence.
6. To find the frequency of AC mains using a sonometer.	6. To determine the refractive index of a glass slab using a travelling microscope.
7. To draw the I–V characteristic curve for a p–n junction diode in forward bias.	7. To find the refractive index of a liquid using a convex lens and a plane mirror.
	8. To find the refractive index of a liquid using a concave mirror.

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Chemistry

Here is the detailed chemistry syllabus for the Goa Board HSSC, with all the chapters and the topics covered.

Chapter	Topics
Solutions	Types of solutions Expression of concentration of solutions (solids in liquids) Solubility of gases in liquids Vapour pressure of liquid solutions Raoult’s law Ideal and non-ideal solutions Colligative properties – relative lowering of vapour pressure, elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmosis, reverse osmosis & osmotic pressure Determination of molecular masses using colligative properties Abnormal molecular mass Van’t Hoff factor (excluding numerical)
Electrochemistry	Electrochemical and Galvanic cells Measurement of electrode potential Nernst equation and applications Equilibrium constant from Nernst equation Relation between Gibbs energy and EMF Conductance in electrolytic solutions – specific & molar conductivity Variation of conductivity with concentration Kohlrausch’s Law Electrolysis and laws of electrolysis (elementary idea) Dry cell, lead accumulator, fuel cells, corrosion
Chemical Kinetics	Rate of reaction (average and instantaneous) Factors affecting rate: concentration, temperature, catalyst Elementary and complex reactions Order and molecularity Rate law and specific rate constant Integrated rate equations and half-life (zero and first order) Collision theory (elementary idea only) Arrhenius equation Activation energy and its calculation Effect of the catalyst on the rate
d and f Block Elements	General introduction and electronic configuration Occurrence and properties of transition metals Trends – metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic and magnetic properties Alloy and interstitial compound formation Complex formation Preparation and properties of K₂Cr₂O₇, KMnO₄ Structures of chromate, dichromate, manganate, and permanganate ions Lanthanoids: configuration, oxidation states, reactivity, lanthanoid contraction and its effects Actinoids: configuration, oxidation states, ionic sizes, comparison with lanthanoids
Coordination Compounds	Introduction and definition of key terms IUPAC nomenclature (mononuclear compounds) Werner’s theory Valence Bond Theory (VBT) – bonding, magnetic properties, limitations Crystal Field Theory (CFT) – basic ideas (excluding diagrams) Colour and limitations of CFT Structural and stereoisomerism Importance in qualitative analysis, extraction of metals, and biological systems
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes	Haloalkanes – nomenclature, classification, preparation Nature of C–X bond Physical and chemical properties Optical rotation Mechanism of substitution reactions Stereochemical aspects of nucleophilic substitution Haloarenes – nomenclature, nature of C–X bond, preparation Directive influence of halogen (monosubstituted compounds only) Electrophilic substitution reactions Reactions with metals Polyhalogen compounds – dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers	Alcohols: classification, nomenclature, preparation, physical & chemical properties Identification of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols (oxidation, dehydrogenation, Lucas test) Mechanism of dehydration Phenols: nomenclature, preparation, properties, acidic nature, reactions Ethers: nomenclature, preparation, physical and chemical properties
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids	Aldehydes & Ketones: nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, preparation, properties Mechanism of nucleophilic addition Reactivity of α-hydrogen Uses Carboxylic Acids: nomenclature, acidic nature, preparation, properties, uses
Amines	Nomenclature and classification Structure and methods of preparation Physical and chemical properties Uses Identification of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines Diazonium salts – preparation and reactions
Biomolecules	Carbohydrates: classification (aldoses & ketoses), monosaccharides (glucose, fructose), D-L configuration, oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen) (excluding structures) Proteins: amino acids (glycine, alanine), peptide bond, types of structure (primary to quaternary), denaturation, enzymes Hormones: elementary idea (excluding structure) Vitamins: classification and functions Nucleic acids: DNA and RNA (excluding structures)

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Biology

The Goa Board HSSC Syllabus for Biology has 5 sections, and each section has different chapters covered under it.

Unit / Chapter	Topics
UNIT VI – REPRODUCTION
Chapter 2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants	Flower – a fascinating organ of angiosperms Pre-fertilization: structure and events Double fertilization Post-fertilization events: structure and events Apomixis and polyembryony
Chapter 3: Human Reproduction	Male reproductive system Female reproductive system Gametogenesis Menstrual cycle Fertilization and implantation Pregnancy and embryonic development Parturition and lactation
Chapter 4: Reproductive Health	Reproductive health – problems and strategies Population explosion and birth control Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Infertility
UNIT VII – GENETICS
Chapter 5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation	Mendel’s laws of inheritance Inheritance of one gene Inheritance of two genes Polygenic inheritance Pleiotropy Sex determination Mutation Genetic disorders
Chapter 6: Molecular Basis of Inheritance	The DNA The search for genetic material RNA world Replication Transcription Genetic code Translation Regulation of gene expression Human Genome Project DNA fingerprinting
UNIT VIII – BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
Chapter 8: Human Health and Diseases	Common diseases in humans Immunity AIDS Cancer Drugs and alcohol abuse
Chapter 10: Microbes in Human Welfare	Microbes in household products Microbes in industrial products Microbes in sewage treatment Microbes in the production of biogas Microbes as biocontrol agents Microbes as biofertilizers
UNIT IX – BIOTECHNOLOGY
Chapter 11: Biotechnology – Principles and Processes	Principles of biotechnology Tools of recombinant DNA technology Processes of recombinant DNA technology
Chapter 12: Biotechnology and Its Applications	Biotechnological applications in agriculture Biotechnological applications in medicine Transgenic animals Ethical issues
UNIT X – ECOLOGY
Chapter 13: Organisms and Populations	Organism and its environment Populations
Chapter 14: Ecosystem	Structure and function of the ecosystem Productivity Decomposition Energy flow Ecological pyramids Ecological succession Nutrient cycling Ecosystem services
Chapter 15: Biodiversity and Its Conservation	Biodiversity Biodiversity conservation

Goa Board HSSC Practical Syllabus: Biology

The Biology Practical for the Goa Board HSSC exam has a weightage of 30 marks. There are a total of 19 experiments mentioned in the Biology Practical syllabus that the students have to perform.

Section	Experiments / Activities
SECTION A: Physiology Experiments	1. To determine the pH and water holding capacity of garden or paddy field soil. 2. To detect the presence of phosphate, nitrate, and sulphate salts in paddy field soil. 3. To study the B.O.D. of the given sample of pond water. 4. To study the effect of different temperatures on the action of salivary amylase on starch. 5. To study the effect of different pH levels on the action of salivary amylase on starch.
SECTION B: Preparation of Temporary Stained Slides	1. Onion root tip for mitosis. 2. Onion / Rheo anther for meiosis.
SECTION C: Identification / Spotting	1. Adaptations in insect-pollinated flowers (Ocimum / Leucas / Salvia). 2. Adaptations in wind-pollinated flowers (Maize / Grass). 3. Study of T.S. of Testis (any vertebrate). 4. Study of T.S. of Ovary (any vertebrate). 5. Study of V.S. of Blastula (any vertebrate). 6. Prepared a pedigree chart of inability to roll the tongue. 7. Prepared pedigree chart of Widow’s peak. 8. Identification of organisms and symptoms of disease caused — Ascaris, Entamoeba, Plasmodium. 9. Adaptation of the plant to dry conditions (suitable specimen). 10. Adaptation of a plant to aquatic conditions (suitable specimen). 11. Adaptation of an animal to dry conditions (specimen/chart/model). 12. Adaptation of an animal to aquatic conditions (suitable specimen).

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Accountancy

The Goa Board HSSC Syllabus for Accountancy has two parts: Partnership Accounts and Accounting for Companies. Each part has different chapters and topics under them.

Unit Name	Topics
Part A: Partnership Accounts
Accounting for Partnership: Basic Concepts	Partnership – Definition, Features, Partnership Deed Provisions of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (in the absence of a Deed) Fixed vs Fluctuating Capital Accounts Profit and Loss Appropriation Account – Division of Profit, Guarantee of Profits (Theory) Goodwill – Nature, Factors Affecting, Methods of Valuation (Average Profit, Super Profit, Capitalization) Treatment of Goodwill (AS 26) – Adjustment through Partners’ Capital/Current Accounts or Raising/Writing Off
Reconstitution of Partnership	Admission of a Partner – Effect on Profit Sharing Ratio, Sacrifice & New Ratio Treatment of Goodwill (AS 26) Revaluation of Assets and Liabilities, Treatment of Reserves and Accumulated Profits Capital Adjustments Retirement and Death of a Partner – Effect on Ratios, Treatment of Goodwill, Revaluation, Reserves, Capital Adjustments Calculation of the Outgoing Partner’s Share of Profit till Retirement/Death Preparation of Outgoing Partner’s Loan Account / Executor’s Loan Account
Dissolution of Partnership Firm	Meaning of Dissolution – Partnership vs Firm Types of Dissolution of a Firm Settlement of Accounts – Preparation of Realization Account, Partners’ Capital Accounts, Cash/Bank Account (Excluding Piecemeal Distribution, Sale to Company, Insolvency of Partners)
Part B: Accounting for Companies
Accounting for Shares	Share and Share Capital – Nature and Types Issue and Allotment of Shares – Equity and Preference Public Subscription – Over and Under Subscription, Issue at Par and Premium Calls in Advance and Arrears Issue of Shares for Consideration other than Cash Forfeiture and Reissue of Shares Disclosure of Share Capital in Balance Sheet (Not for Evaluation)
Issue of Debentures	Meaning and Nature of Debentures, Types, Distinction between Shares and Debentures Issue at Par, Premium, Discount Issue for Consideration other than Cash Debentures as Collateral Security (Concept) Applicable Sections of Companies Act, 2013
Financial Statements of a Company	Meaning, Nature, Objectives, Importance, Limitations Preparation of Statement of Profit and Loss (Format with Major Headings/Sub-headings) Preparation of Balance Sheet (Format with Major Headings/Sub-headings)
Analysis of Financial Statements	Meaning, Significance, Purpose, Limitations Tools for Financial Analysis – Comparative Statements, Common Size Statements
Accounting Ratios	Meaning and Objectives Types of Ratios: Liquidity Ratios – Current Ratio, Liquid Ratio Solvency Ratios – Debt to Equity, Total Assets to Debt, Proprietary Ratio Activity Ratios – Inventory Turnover, Trade Receivable Turnover, Trade Payable Turnover, Working Capital Turnover Profitability Ratios – Gross Profit, Operating Ratio, Operating Profit Ratio, Net Profit Ratio, Return on Investment
Cash Flow Statement	Meaning and Objectives Preparation of Cash Flow Statement Adjustments – Depreciation, Dividend, Tax, Sale & Purchase of Non-current Assets (As per the Revised Standard issued by ICAI)

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Business Studies

We have mentioned the detailed syllabus of Business Studies for the Goa Board HSSC Exam. You can check the syllabus below:

Unit Name	Topics
Part A: Principles and Functions of Management
Nature and Significance of Management	Meaning, Definition, Features, Effectiveness vs. Efficiency Objectives – Organizational (Survival, Profit, Growth), Social, Personal Importance / Significance of Management Nature of Management – Art, Science, and Profession Levels of Management – Concept and Functions Management Functions – Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling Coordination – Meaning and Features
Principles of Management	Meaning and Nature of Principles of Management Significance / Importance of Principles Taylor’s Scientific Management – Meaning and Principles Techniques – Functional Foremanship, Standardization, Simplification, Work Study (Fatigue, Method, Time & Motion), Differential Piece Wage System Henri Fayol’s Principles of General Management
Business Environment	Meaning and Definition Importance / Significance Dimensions – Economic, Social, Technological, Political, Legal Demonetization – Meaning and Features
Planning	Meaning, Definition, and Features Importance / Significance Limitations Planning Process – Steps Types of Plans – Single-use & Standing (Objective, Strategy, Policy, Procedure, Method, Rule, Budget, Program)
Organizing	Meaning, Definition, and Importance Steps in the Process of Organizing Organizational Structure – Meaning, Types (Functional & Divisional), Formal & Informal Delegation of Authority – Meaning, Elements (Authority, Responsibility, Accountability), Importance Decentralization – Meaning and Importance
Staffing	Meaning and Definition Importance of Staffing Staffing as Part of HRM – Duties & Functions Staffing Process – Steps (as per NCERT) Recruitment – Meaning, Internal & External Sources Selection – Meaning, Process Training & Development – Meaning, Types (Apprenticeship, Vestibule, Internship), Benefits to Organization & Employees
Directing	Meaning and Importance Motivation – Meaning, Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory, Financial & Non-Financial Incentives Leadership – Meaning, Styles (Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-faire) Communication – Meaning, Formal & Informal, Barriers, Improving Effectiveness
Controlling	Meaning, Definition, and Features Importance of Controlling Steps in the Process of Controlling
Part B: Business Finance and Marketing
Financial Management / Business Finance	Meaning of Financial Management Objectives of Financial Management Financial Decisions – Investment, Financing, Dividend Financial Planning – Meaning & Importance Capital Structure – Meaning & Factors Fixed Capital – Meaning & Determining Factors Working Capital – Meaning & Determining Factors
Marketing	Meaning of Marketing Marketing Management – Meaning, Definition & Functions Marketing Management Philosophies Marketing Mix – Product, Price, Place, Promotion Product – Branding, Packaging, Labelling Price – Meaning, Determining Factors Place / Physical Distribution – Meaning, Components Promotion – Advertising, Personal Selling, Sales Promotion, Public Relations
Consumer Protection	Concept and Importance (Consumer & Business View) Consumer & Consumer Protection Act 2019 – Meaning Rights and Responsibilities of Consumers Who Can File a Complaint and Against Whom Redressal Agencies under the Act Reliefs / Remedies Available Consumer Awareness – Role of Consumer Organizations

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Computer Science

The Goa Board HSSC Computer Science syllabus has five units, starting from Programming in C++ to Computer Networks. It helps students understand both coding and computer system concepts.

Unit	Unit Name	Topic Name
Unit I	Programming in C++	C++ Fundamentals Operators and Expressions Data Input and Output Use of Editor, Compilation, Linking, Execution, and Debugging Control Statements Functions Basic Concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Classes and Objects Constructors and Destructors Inheritance
Unit II	Data Structures Using C++	Arrays Structures and Pointers Linked Lists Stacks Queues
Unit III	File Handling	Types of Files (Text and Binary) Stream Classes and File Modes Opening and Closing Files File Pointers and Manipulation Text and Binary File Operations
Unit IV	Boolean Algebra	Basics and Postulates of Boolean Algebra Laws of Boolean Algebra DeMorgan’s Laws and Duality Principle Canonical Forms (SOP and POS) Karnaugh Maps (K-Maps) Logic Gates Adder Circuits
Unit V	Computer Networks	Networks and Components Types of Networks (LAN, MAN, WAN) Communication Channels Data Switching Techniques Network Devices Network Topologies Applications of Networks Protocols Internet Terminologies

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Political Science

The Goa Board HSSC Syllabus for Political Science has 2 books: Contemporary World Politics and Politics in India Since Independence. It covers international and national political issues.

Book	Chapters
Contemporary World Politics	The End of Bipolarity
	Contemporary Centers of Power
	Contemporary South Asia
	International Organizations
	Security in the Contemporary World
	Environment & Natural Resources
	Globalization
Politics in India Since Independence	Nation Building and Its Problems
	Era of One-Party Dominance
	Politics of Planned Development
	India’s External Relations
	Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System
	Crisis of the Democratic Order
	Regional Aspirations and Conflicts
	Recent Issues and Challenges

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026: Reference Books

The Goa Board has prescribed books for Class 12 students. The students should mainly focus on the main book. Apart from those books, we have mentioned some other important reference books for the subjects that can help the students in understanding the syllabus and clear the concepts.

Subject	Reference Book Title	Author(s)	Publisher
Physics	Concepts of Physics (Vol I & II)	HC Verma	Bharati Bhawan
Physics	Fundamental Physics	Pradeep Publications	Pradeep
Chemistry	ABC of Chemistry	Dr. S.P. Jauhar	Modern Publishers
Chemistry	Physical, Organic, Inorganic Chemistry	OP Tandon	GRB Publications
Biology	Trueman’s Elementary Biology Vol I & II	K.N. Bhatia, K. Bhatia	Trueman Publishers
Accountancy	Accountancy	Sandeep Garg	Dhanpat Rai
Economics	Introductory Micro & Macro Economics	Sandeep Garg	Dhanpat Rai
Business Studies	Business Studies	Poonam Gandhi	VK Global Publications

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Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026: Topic-Wise Weightage

The Goa Board HSSC Syllabus 2026 has different weightage for each topic. Each topic carries its own marks, so students should study accordingly and practice for the exam according to the topic's weightage.

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Physics Weightage

In the Goa Board HSSC physics syllabus, ray optics and optical instruments have the highest weightage of 8 marks, followed by current electricity and semiconductor electronics with 7 marks.

Chapter	Marks
Electric Charges and Fields	06
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance	06
Current Electricity	07
Moving Charges and Magnetism	06
Magnetism and Matter	03
Electromagnetic Induction	04
Alternating Current	05
Electromagnetic Waves	03
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments	08
Wave Optics	05
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	04
Atoms	03
Nuclei	03
Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits	07
Total	70 Marks

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Chemistry Weightage

The Goa Board HSSC Chemistry syllabus has a total of 70 marks for the theory exams. Each unit has given different marks, with electrochemistry having the highest marks.

Unit	Marks
Solutions	8
Electrochemistry	10
Chemical Kinetics	8
The d- & f-Block Elements	8
Coordination Compounds	8
Haloalkanes & Haloarenes	7
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers	7
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids	9
Amines	7
Biomolecules	8
Total	70

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Biology Weightage

We have given the chapter-wise weightage for the Goa Board HSSC Syllabus. Students can prepare according to the marks given to each of the chapters.

Chapter No.	Chapter	Marks
2	Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants	7
3	Human Reproduction	8
4	Reproductive Health	4
5	Principles of Inheritance and Variation	6
6	Molecular Basis of Inheritance	8
8	Human Health and Diseases	8
10	Microbes in Human Welfare	4
11	Biotechnology: Principles and Processes	7
12	Biotechnology and Its Applications	4
13	Organisms and Populations	6
14	Ecosystem	4
15	Biodiversity and Conservation	4
Total		70

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Accountancy Weightage

The Goa Board HSSC Accountancy Syllabus has 80 marks for the written examination. The units included in the syllabus have different weightage for the exam. You can check the unit-wise weightage from the table below:

Units	Marks
Accounting for Partnership: Basic Concepts	08
Reconstitution of Partnership Firm – Admission, Retirement, Death of a Partner	16
Dissolution of Partnership Firm	10
Accounting for Shares	06
Accounting for Debentures	06
Financial Statements of a Company – Statement of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet	14
Analysis of Financial Statements – Ratio Analysis, Common Size Statement, Comparative Statement	10
Cash Flow Statement	10
Total	80

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Business Studies Weightage

The Goa Board HSSC Syllabus has a total of 11 units. In this, the 10th unit, which is marketing, has the highest weightage for the exam, which is 13 marks.

Unit No.	Unit Name	Marks	Unit Percentage
1	Nature and Significance of Management	08	10%
2	Principles of Management	07	8.75%
3	Business Environment	06	7.5%
4	Planning	05	6.25%
5	Organizing	08	10%
6	Staffing	08	10%
7	Directing	08	10%
8	Controlling	05	6.25%
9	Financial Management	06	7.5%
10	Marketing	13	16.25%
11	Consumer Protection	06	7.5%
Total		80	100%

Goa Board HSSC Syllabus: Political Science Weightage

Here is the unit-wise weightage for the Goa Board HSSC Political Science Syllabus. From Book 1, Contemporary South Asia has the highest weightage for the exam, and from Book 2, challenges to the nation-building have the highest marks.

Unit Name	Total Marks
Book I – Contemporary World Politics
End of Bipolarity	7
Contemporary Centers of Power	7
Contemporary South Asia	10
International Organization	7
Security in the Contemporary World	5
Environment & Natural Resources	7
Globalization	7
Book II – Politics in India Since Independence
Challenges to Nation Building	9
Era of One-Party Dominance	4
Politics of Planned Development	6
India’s External Relations	7
Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System	4
Total	80 Marks

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. When will the Goa Board HSSC exam be held in 2026?

Ans. The Goa Board HSSC exam 2026 is tentatively scheduled from February 10 to February 27, 2026.

Ques. Does the Goa Board HSSC exam follow the CBSE Curriculum?

Ans. No, the Goa Board HSSC exam does not follow the CBSE curriculum. It has its own syllabus, although some of the topics are similar to NCERT.

Ques. Is there any negative marking in the Goa Board HSSC Exam?

Ans. No, there is no negative marking in the Goa Board HSSC exam. Students only lose marks for the wrong or incomplete answers.

Ques. How many students appeared for the Goa Board HSSC Exam 2025?

Ans. In the Goa Board HSSC Exam 2025, 17,686 students appeared, and 16,878 students passed the exam. This makes the overall pass percentage around 95.43%.

Ques. Is it hard to pass the Goa Board HSSC exam?

Ans. No, the Goa Board HSSC exam is not very hard if you prepare well and follow the syllabus properly. Most of the questions are based on what is taught in the class. By studying regularly, clearing the concepts, and solving past year papers, students can pass the exam with good marks.

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