CBSE Math RevisionCBSE Class 12 Maths syllabus 2026-27
Every chapter of the Class 12 Maths syllabus for 2026-27 with the unit-wise marks, and every topic inside it in plain English. Tick each one when you can do it; every topic links to its free notes and practice.
- 13 chapters
- 77 points to tick
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The exam at a glance
| Part | Time | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board theory paper | 3 hours | 80 marks | Sections A to E |
| Internal assessment | Through the year | 20 marks | Set by your school |
CBSE gives marks by unit, not by chapter (unit marks below, from the 2026-27 curriculum). Mathematics (041) question paper design, Class 12, 2026-27: remembering and understanding 44 marks (55%), applying 20 marks (25%), analysing, evaluating and creating 16 marks (20%), out of 80; no chapter-wise weightage; internal choice in about a third of the questions in every section.
Official curriculum: CBSE's curriculum page for 2026-27. We link to it and never copy it.
The syllabus, chapter by chapter
CBSE Class 12 Maths: syllabus checklist · cbsemathrevision.com/cbse-frontend/syllabus/class-12
Relations and Functions 8 marks
Ch 1 Relations and Functions
- Types of relations
- Equivalence relations and equivalence classes
- One-one and onto functions
- Counting relations and functions
Ch 2 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Algebra 10 marks
Ch 3 Matrices
- Matrix, order and construction
- Types of matrices and equality
- Addition and scalar multiplication
- Matrix multiplication and its properties
- Transpose of a matrix
- Symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices
- Invertible matrices
Ch 4 Determinants
Calculus 35 marks
Ch 5 Continuity and Differentiability
- Continuity
- Differentiability
- Chain rule and composite functions
- Derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions
- Implicit differentiation
- Exponential and logarithmic functions
- Logarithmic differentiation
- Parametric differentiation
- Second order derivatives
Ch 6 Application of Derivatives
- Rate of change of quantities
- Increasing and decreasing functions
- Maxima and minima (local)
- Absolute maxima and minima on a closed interval
- Optimisation problems
Ch 7 Integrals
- Integration as the inverse of differentiation
- Integration by substitution
- Integrals using trigonometric identities
- Integrals of special forms
- Integration by partial fractions
- Integration by parts
- Definite integrals and the fundamental theorem of calculus
- Properties of definite integrals
Ch 8 Application of Integrals
- Area under a curve (vertical strips)
- Area using horizontal strips
- Areas of circles and ellipses
- Region bounded by a curve and a line
- Applications and modelling
Ch 9 Differential Equations
Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry 14 marks
Ch 10 Vector Algebra
- Vectors: magnitude, direction and types
- Direction cosines and direction ratios
- Addition, scalar multiple and section formula
- Scalar (dot) product and projection
- Vector (cross) product and area
Ch 11 Three Dimensional Geometry
Linear Programming 5 marks
Ch 12 Linear Programming
Questions
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