Gujarati — Syllabus & Chapters

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

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: નિબંધ અને રચનાત્મક લેખન
Chapter 2: બોધગમ્યતા અને સારાંશ લેખન
Chapter 3: વ્યાકરણ અને ભાષા-પ્રયોગ
Chapter 4: Aandhli Gali: Dhiruben Patel
Chapter 5: Dayalna Pankhi
Chapter 6: Khullan Barana
Chapter 7: Photographer
Chapter 8: Bhasmasur
Chapter 9: Hajrahajur
Chapter 10: Zaalya na rahya
Chapter 11: MatsyaVedh
Chapter 12: Bhaiyadada: Gaurishanker Joshi Dhumketu
Chapter 13: Jakshani: Ramnarayan Pathak
Chapter 14: Matanu Smarak: Mohammad Mankad
Chapter 15: Bhawan Bhagat: Joseph Makwan
Chapter 16: Kaan: Madhu Ray
Chapter 17: Aavajonu ghar: Varsha Adalja
Chapter 18: Chhakado: Jayantilal Gohel
Chapter 19: Be Laghu Katha: Ashwamedh and Hisaab
Chapter 20: Motu dukh: Jyotindra Dave
Chapter 21: Sadhuonu piyar: Kaka Saheb Kalerkar
Chapter 22: Harino Marg: Pritam
Chapter 23: Janani: Damodar Botadkar
Chapter 24: Shun shun saathe lai Jaish Hoon: Umashankar Joshi
Chapter 25: Baano photograph: Sundaram
Chapter 26: Shreshtha daan: Prahlad Parekh
Chapter 27: Taaro Mewad Meera chhodshe: Ramesh Parekh
Chapter 28: Male na Male: Aadil Mansuri
Chapter 29: Etlama Raaji: Ramnik Someshwar
Chapter 30: Zhad tane mara sogand: Hiten Anandpara
Chapter 31: Subhashito ane Duha

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Gujarati?

The Gujarati syllabus has 31 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Gujarati 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 Gujarati 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 Gujarati 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 Gujarati — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Gujarati study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.