Psychology — Syllabus & Chapters

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

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology: Nature and Scope
Chapter 2: Historical Approaches and Major Schools
Chapter 3: Research Methods in Psychology
Chapter 4: Biological Bases of Behavior
Chapter 5: Sensation and Perception
Chapter 6: Attention and Consciousness
Chapter 7: Learning and Conditioning
Chapter 8: Memory: Encoding, Storage, Retrieval
Chapter 9: Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity
Chapter 10: Intelligence and Individual Differences
Chapter 11: Development across the Lifespan: Major Stages
Chapter 12: Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 13: Personality: Theories and Assessment
Chapter 14: Social Psychology and Interpersonal Behaviour
Chapter 15: Psychological Health, Disorders and Well-being

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Psychology?

The Psychology syllabus has 15 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Psychology 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 Psychology 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 Maharashtra Board portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Psychology 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 Psychology — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Psychology study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.