Studying from the right book lets you understand the topics in-depth and get a good grip on the subjects. Generally, CBSE and ICSE boards prescribe NCERT Books for their curriculum. However, there are many reference 12th commerce books available that provide extensive information about the concepts.

To ease your exam preparation, we have curated the best 12th Humanities Books for each subject in English and Hindi mediums. Read the complete post to know which book to refer to for mandatory and optional subjects for the Humanities stream. 

CBSE & ICSE Class 12 2022 Humanities Books List (NCERT English Medium)

As per the Class 12 Humanities subjects, there are two mandatory subjects, and the remaining 4 must be chosen from the list of optional subjects. Based on commonly chosen subjects in the Arts stream, we have listed books accordingly. 

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Here is a list of the best 12th-class arts books name list as prescribed by the board. Scroll down to check more subject books in both English and Hindi mediums.

Subject	Textbook Name	Book price
History	Themes In Indian History - Part I for Class 12	Rs. 90/-
History	Themes in Indian History Part - 2 for Class - 12	Rs. 225/-
History	Themes in Indian History Part - 3 for Class - 12	Rs. 130/-
Geography	NCERT textbook geography for class 12: Fundamentals of human geography	Rs. 80/-
Geography	NCERT India People and Economy for Class 12	Rs. 120/-
Political Science	Contemporary World Politics Textbook in Political Science for Class XII	Rs. 86/-
Political Science	Politics in India since Independence (Class XII)	Rs. 139/-
Sociology	Indian Society Textbook in Sociology for Class - 12	Rs. 110/-
Sociology	Social Change and Development in India Textbook in Sociology for Class 12	Rs. 105/-
English	Flamingo	Rs. 45/-
English	Vistas (Core Course)	Rs. 70/-

History Reference Books for Class 12 2022 (CBSE & ICSE)

Board	Author	Book Name	Price
CBSE	Oswaal	Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Class 12 History Book Chapterwise & Topicwise Includes Objective Types & MCQ's	Rs. 335/-
Both	Full Marks	History Class 12 CBSE (2020-21)	Rs. 419/-
Both	Arihant	CBSE History Chapterwise Solved Papers Class XII (2017 - 2009) - Latest CBSE Sample Paper & 3 Sample Questions Papers	Rs. 137/-

Geography Reference Books for Class 12 2022 (CBSE & ICSE)

Board	Author	Book Name	Price
Both	Satish	Satish Geography For Class 12th CBSE Ten Years For Session 2020	Rs. 150/-
Both	Arihant	CBSE Chapterwise Solved Papers 2018-2009 Geography Class 12th	Rs. 185/-

Political Science Reference Books for Class 12 2022 (CBSE & ICSE)

Board	Author	Book Name	Price
Both	V.K Puri	MBD Class 12 Political Science	Rs. 349 / -

CBSE & ICSE Class 12 2022 Humanities Books: Sociology Reference Books

Board	Author	Book Name	Price
Both	Oswaal	Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Class 12 Political Science Book Chapterwise & Topicwise	Rs. 299/-
Both	Arihant	15 Sample Question Political Science Class 12th Cbse 2019-2020	Rs. 113/-

CBSE & ICSE Class 12 2022 Humanities Books: English Reference Books

Board	Author	Book Name	Price
Both	Arihant Publication	All in One English Core CBSE Class 12.	Rs. 335/-
Both	Gajendra Singh	CBSE All-in-One English Core Class 12	Rs. 415/-

Class 12 2022 Humanities Reference Books for Optional Subjects - English Medium

The below PDF includes the complete list of all reference books for 12th Humanities optional subjects. Go through the PDF and start preparing for your respective optional subject in CBSE or ICSE board.

Download 12th Humanities Books List (English Medium)

CBSE & ICSE Class 12 2022 Humanities Books List (NCERT Hindi Medium)

Subject	12th Humanities book CBSE	Book price
History	Bharatiya Itihas Ke Kuch Vishaya Bhag I for Class 12	Rs. 120/-
History	Bharatiya Itihas Ke Kuch Vishaya Bhag II for Class 12	Rs. 140/-
History	Bharatiya Itihas Ke Kuch Vishaya Bhag IiI for Class 12	Rs. 80/-
Geography	NCERT Manav Bhugol Ke Mul Sidhant for Class 12	Rs. 100/-
Geography	Bharat - Log Aur Arthvyavastha for Class 12	Rs. 120/-
Geography	NCERT Bhugol Mein Prayogatmak Karya for Class 12	Rs. 100/-
Political Science	NCERT Samakalin Vishwa Rajniti for Class 12	Rs. 130/-
Political Science	NCERT Swatantra Bharat Mein Rajniti for Class 12	Rs. 150/-
Sociology	NCERT Bharat Mein Samajik Parivartan Avam Vikas for Class 12	Rs 140/-
Sociology	NCERT Bharatiya Samaj - Samajshastra for Class 12	Rs 140/-

History Reference Books for Class 12 2022 Humanities (CBSE & ICSE)

Board	Author	Book Name	Price
Both	JPH	JPH Class 12 Itihas (History) Hindi Medium Based On Ncert/Cbse Guide	Rs 350 /-

CBSE & ICSE Class 12 2022 Humanities Books: Geography Reference Books

Board	Author	Book Name	Price
Both	by Dr. Chaturbhuj Mamoria & Dr. H. S. Garg	Geography for Class XIIth (Hindi) Paperback	Rs. 299/-.
Both	Neeraj	NEERAJ GEOGRAPHY (Bhugol) HINDI MEDIUM - XII Class - XII (Neeraj Publication)	Rs. 220/-

CBSE & ICSE Class 12 2022 Humanities Books: Political Science Reference Books

Board	Author	Book Name	Price
Both	Full Marks	POLITICAL SCIENCE - CLASS 12 (HINDI)	Rs. 250/-

CBSE & ICSE Class 12 2022 Humanities Books: Sociology Reference Books

Board	Author	Book Name	Price
Both	Neeraj	NIOS SOCIOLOGY 331 Class 12 HINDI MEDIUM Study Guide & Course Material & Solved Papers As Per Latest Syllabus	Rs. 249 /-

Class 12 2022 Humanities Books for Optional Subjects - Hindi Medium

The below PDF includes the complete list of all reference books for 12th Humanities optional subjects. Go through the PDF and start preparing for your respective optional subject in CBSE or ICSE board.

Download 12th Humanities Books List (Hindi Medium)