The CBSE Class 12 Maths Syllabus for the academic year 2025-26 is prepared to give the best foundation in various topics in the subject. It helps students get an in-depth understanding of different mathematical concepts that are essential for higher education in engineering, commerce, data science, economics, and more. This CBSE syllabus follows the latest NCERT framework in their CBSE curriculum which is divided into two books for better understanding (Mathematics I and Mathematics II) to cover all units thoroughly.
These two NCERT books in CBSE syllabus class 12 maths ensure a structured approach and make it easier for students to learn, practice, and apply mathematical logic step-by-step. From Calculus and Algebra to Probability and Linear Programming, the topics are very much important for students to learn in a logical order across these two books.
Unit.No |
Unit Name |
Chapter No |
Chapter Name |
Topic Name |
Marks |
1 |
Relations and Functions |
1.1 |
Relations and Functions |
Introduction |
8 |
Types of Relations |
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Types of Functions |
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1.2 |
Composition of Functions and Invertible Function |
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
Introduction |
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Basic Concepts |
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Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
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2 |
Algebra |
2.1 |
Matrices |
Introduction |
10 |
Matrix |
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Types of Matrices |
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Operations on Matrices |
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Transpose of a Matrix |
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Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices |
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Invertible Matrices |
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2.2 |
Determinants |
Introduction |
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Determinant |
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Area of a Triangle |
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Minors and Cofactors |
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Adjoint and Inverse of a Matrix |
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Applications of Determinants and Matrices |
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3 |
Calculus |
3.1 |
Continuity and Differentiability |
Introduction |
35 |
Continuity |
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Differentiability |
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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
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Logarithmic Differentiation |
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Derivatives of Functions in Parametric Forms |
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Second Order Derivative |
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3.2 |
Application of Derivatives |
Introduction |
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Rate of Change of Quantities |
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Increasing and Decreasing Functions |
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Maxima and Minima |
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3.3 |
Integrals |
Introduction |
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Integration as an Inverse Process of Differentiation |
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Methods of Integration |
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Integrals of Some Particular Functions |
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Integration by Partial Fractions |
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Integration by Parts |
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Definite Integral |
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Fundamental Theorem of Calculus |
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Evaluation of Definite Integrals by Substitution |
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Some Properties of Definite Integrals |
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3.4 |
Application of Integrals |
Introduction |
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Area under Simple Curves |
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3.5 |
Differential Equations |
Introduction |
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Basic Concepts |
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General and Particular Solutions of a Differential Equation |
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Methods of Solving First Order, First Degree Differential Equations |
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4 |
Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry |
4.1 |
Vector Algebra |
Introduction |
14 |
Some Basic Concepts |
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Types of Vectors |
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Addition of Vectors |
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Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar |
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Product of Two Vectors |
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4.2 |
Three Dimensional Geometry |
Introduction |
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Direction Cosines and Direction Ratios of a Line |
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Equation of a Line in Space |
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Angle between Two Lines |
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Shortest Distance between Two Lines |
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5 |
Linear Programming |
5.1 |
Linear Programming |
Introduction |
5 |
Linear Programming Problem and its Mathematical Formulation |
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6 |
Probability |
6.1 |
Probability |
Introduction |
8 |
Conditional Probability |
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Multiplication Theorem on Probability |
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Independent Events |
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Bayes' Theorem |
Assessment Type |
Marks |
Theory Exam |
80 |
Internal Assessment |
(10+10 = 20) |
Periodic Tests ( Best 2 out of 3 tests conducted) |
10 |
Mathematics Activities |
10 |
Total |
100 |
Disclaimer: The syllabus and academic information provided here are taken from official CBSE and NCERT sources. For any updates or confusion, please refer to the official CBSE or NCERT websites.
The key chapters include Integrals, Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, 3D Geometry, Linear Programming, and Probability.
The chapter-wise CBSE 12th Maths Syllabus 2025-26 has been explained in detail in our page. There are a total of 6 units and 13 chapters from where the questions in the board exams are going to be framed.
There is No chapter wise weightage in CBSE maths class 12. However, you can go through the marking scheme on our page with detailed unit-wise weightage, you can check this for understanding the concept better and help you to complete the syllabus with right guidance.
80 marks theory + 20 marks Internal Assessments like project works for Maths subject.
Calculus, particularly Integration, Matrices and Determinants. These topics can be tricky at first, but with visual understanding and practice, they become interesting and easy to solve.
The passing marks in CBSE Class 12 maths out of 80 marks is 26 marks.
You can refer to NCERT books, school notes, or trusted books like RD Sharma or RS Aggarwal which are excellent for practice and building concepts for detailed chapter-wise learning.
Going through Maths syllabus for 2025-26 is important for students at the start of the academic year, you can start by understanding concepts from the NCERT syllabus, practice all solved and unsolved exercises, and revise regularly to strengthen your base.