Elective Persian Unit Test Syllabus
Class XII Elective Persian Unit Test syllabus prescribed by the Directorate of School Education, Aligarh Muslim University.
The Directorate of School Education, A.M.U. has issued the Unit Test-wise syllabus for Class XII Elective Persian for the academic session 2026–27. The curriculum combines classic and modern Persian prose and poetry texts with fundamental grammar concepts, carrying 25 marks per unit test.
Elective Persian Unit Tests
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Unit Test – I
Class XII — Elective Persian
| Section | Topics / Units | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Literature |
1. Qissa-e-Kodak Moosa (Part-I) 2. Shaban-o-Gusfand 3. Qissa-e-Gul-e-Khandan-wa-Durr-e-Giryan (Part-I) 4. Nohomeen Ijlasi-yesaran 5. Nageene-Angushtari (Poem) 6. Mazandaran (Poem) | 10 |
| Grammar |
1. Pronoun 2. Verb 3. Preposition 4. Translation of simple sentences | 15 |
| Total Marks | 25 | |
📚 Prose & Poetry
Literature covers famous narratives like ‘Qissa-e-Kodak Moosa’ alongside poetic works such as ‘Mazandaran’ (10 marks).
✍️ Grammar Dominance
Grammar forms 60% of Unit Test I (15 marks), focusing on verbs, pronouns, prepositions, and basic translation.
Unit Test – II
Class XII — Elective Persian
| Section | Topics / Units | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Literature |
1. Qissa-e-Kodak Moosa (Part-II) 2. Qissa-e-Gul-e-Khandan-wa-Durr-e-Giryan (Part-II) 3. Gawahie-Darakht 4. Gandhi Khastar-e-Aghaz-e-Naw-dar Rawabit-e-Chin wa Hind Shod 5. Kitab (Poem) 6. Waqti ke Ishq Neest (Poem) | 10 |
| Grammar |
1. Imperatives, Aorists and Conjunction 2. Ism-e-Fail, Ism-e-Mafool 3. Unseen Passage 4. Translation of simple sentences | 15 |
| Total Marks | 25 | |
📖 Literature Part II
Continues the second parts of Moosa and Gul-e-Khandan, alongside modern topics like Sino-Indian relations and poems like ‘Kitab’.
🧩 Advanced Persian Syntax
Grammar advances into Imperatives, Aorists, active/passive participles (Ism-e-Fail/Mafool), and Unseen Passages (15 marks).
Note on Syllabus Structure: This post details Unit Test I and Unit Test II as provided in the official Directorate of School Education, A.M.U. document. Unit Test III is not specified on the Persian page of the official syllabus document.
A Word from the Teacher
Elective Persian requires a balanced strategy between comprehending classical literary prose and mastering core grammatical constructs.
For both Unit Test I and Unit Test II, Grammar carries a significant 15 marks out of 25. Do not limit your study to memorizing story plots. Give equal practice to verb conjugations, prepositions, active/passive nouns (Ism-e-Fail and Ism-e-Mafool), and imperative forms.
Practicing sentence translation from Persian to English/Urdu and vice versa will help you secure full marks in both the translation questions and the unseen comprehension passage in Unit Test II.
How to Excel in Elective Persian
Consistent practice with grammatical structures and prose vocabulary ensures strong performance.
Read Texts Thoroughly
Read the original prose pieces like ‘Qissa-e-Kodak Moosa’ line-by-line to understand contextual vocabulary.
Master Participles
Focus on deriving ‘Ism-e-Fail’ and ‘Ism-e-Mafool’ from root verbs in Persian grammar.
Learn Aorist & Imperatives
Practice writing imperative and aorist forms of common Persian verbs.
Daily Translation Practice
Translate 5 simple sentences daily to build fluency for the 15-mark grammar section.
Memorize Key Couplets
For poems like ‘Mazandaran’ and ‘Kitab’, memorize key lines to write accurate explanations.
Attempt Unseen Passages
Practice reading unfamiliar short Persian paragraphs to prepare for Unit Test II comprehension.
Class XII Elective Persian — Quick View
| Unit Test | Main Areas | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Test I | Literature (Moosa Part-I, Poems) [10] + Grammar (Pronouns, Verbs, Translation) [15] | 25 |
| Unit Test II | Literature (Moosa Part-II, Poems) [10] + Grammar (Imperatives, Participles, Unseen) [15] | 25 |
Check the Original AMU Syllabus
For the complete official Unit Test Wise Division of Syllabus, refer to the original document issued by the Directorate of School Education, A.M.U.
📄 View Original AMU PDF
Malik Mohd. Arshad is a Senior English Teacher at STS High School, Aligarh Muslim University, with 21+ years of experience in English Language Teaching (ELT). An M.A. in English and Linguistics, he combines traditional academic values with modern digital learning methods. He is also a certified alumnus of the Texas Intensive English Program (USA).