Dzongkha — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Dzongkha — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Keayad Dang Yeakguye Jorya - Language and Grammar
Chapter 2: Shething Tsadrel - Prose
Chapter 3: Chushingi Tenchoed - Proverbs
Chapter 4: Biography of Khando Dowa Zangmo
Chapter 5: Lhakreg Dang Tshromreg
Chapter 6: Detsham - Essay
Chapter 7: Nyealtshom - Poem
Chapter 8: Sung - Story
Chapter 9: Chyetam - Proverbs
Chapter 10: Damling - Culture
Chapter 11: Chelug - Religious

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Dzongkha?

The Dzongkha syllabus has 11 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Dzongkha chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Dzongkha syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Dzongkha faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Dzongkha — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Dzongkha study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.