CBSE Class 12 Maths Syllabus for Board Exam 2026-27, Download PDF Here

No.

Units

Marks

I

Relations and Functions 

08

II

Algebra 

10

III

Calculus 

35

IV

Vectors and Three - Dimensional Geometry 

14

V

Linear Programming 

05

VI

Probability 

08

Total

80

Internal Assessment

20

Unit-I: Relations and Functions 

1. Relations and Functions Types of relations: reflexive, symmetric, transitive and equivalence relations. One to one and onto functions. 

2. Inverse Trigonometric Functions Definition, range, domain, principal value branch. Graphs of inverse trigonometric functions. 

Unit-II: Algebra 

1. Matrices Concept, notation, order, equality, types of matrices, zero and identity matrix, transpose of a matrix, symmetric and skew symmetric matrices. Operations on matrices: Addition and multiplication and multiplication with a scalar. Simple properties of addition, multiplication and scalar multiplication. Non- commutativity of multiplication of matrices and existence of nonzero matrices whose product is the zero matrix (restricted to square matrices of order 2). Invertible matrices and proof of the uniqueness of inverse, if it exists; (Here all matrices will have real entries). 

2. Determinants of a square matrix (up to 3 x 3 matrices), minors, co-factors and applications of determinants in finding the area of a triangle. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix. Consistency, inconsistency and number of solutions of systems of linear equations by examples, solving systems of linear equations in two or three variables (having unique solution) using inverse of a matrix.

Unit-III: Calculus 

1. Continuity and Differentiability Continuity and differentiability, chain rule, derivative of composite functions, derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions like sin−1 𝑥, cos−1 𝑥 and tan−1 𝑥, derivative of implicit functions. Concept of exponential and logarithmic functions. Derivatives of logarithmic and exponential functions. Logarithmic differentiation, derivative of functions expressed in parametric forms. Second order derivatives. 

2. Applications of Derivatives Applications of derivatives: rate of change of quantities, increasing/decreasing functions, maxima and minima (first derivative test motivated geometrically and second derivative test given as a provable tool). Simple problems (that illustrate basic principles and understanding of the subject as well as real- life situations). 

3. Integrals Integration as inverse process of differentiation. Integration of a variety of functions by substitution, by partial fractions and by parts, Evaluation of simple integrals of the following types and problems based on them.

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (without proof). Basic properties of definite integrals and evaluation of definite integrals. 

4. Application of the Integrals Applications in finding the area under simple curves, especially lines, circles/ parabolas/ellipses (in standard form only)

5. Differential Equations Definition, order and degree, general and particular solutions of a differential equation. Solution of differential equations by method of separation of variables, solutions of homogeneous differential equations of first order and first degree. Solutions of linear differential equation of the type:

•  𝑑𝑦/𝑑𝑥 + 𝑝𝑦 = 𝑞, where 𝑝 and 𝑞 are functions of 𝑥 or constants. 

• 𝑑𝑥/𝑑𝑦 + 𝑝𝑥 = 𝑞, where 𝑝 and 𝑞 are functions of 𝑦 or constants.

Unit-IV: Vectors and Three-dimensional Geometry 

1. Vectors Vectors and scalars, magnitude and direction of a vector. Direction cosines and direction ratios of a vector. Types of vectors (equal, unit, zero, parallel and collinear vectors), position vector of a point, negative of a vector, components of a vector, addition of vectors, multiplication of a vector by a scalar, position vector of a point dividing a line segment in a given ratio. Definition, Geometrical Interpretation, properties and application of scalar (dot) product of vectors, vector (cross) product of vectors. 

2. Three-dimensional Geometry Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line joining two points. Cartesian equation and vector equation of a line, skew lines, shortest distance between two lines. Angle between two lines. 

Unit-V: Linear Programming Problem 

1. Linear Programming Introduction, related terminology such as constraints, objective function, optimization, graphical method of solution for problems in two variables, feasible and infeasible regions (bounded or unbounded), feasible and infeasible solutions, optimal feasible solutions (up to three non-trivial constraints).

Unit-VI: Probability 1. 

Probability Conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, independent events, total probability, Bayes’ theorem.

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Sl. No

Typology of Questions 

Total Marks

Percentage Weightage

1.

Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. 

Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas

44

55

2.

Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way. 

20

25

3.

Analysing: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations 

Evaluating: Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria. 

Creating: Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions

16

20

Total

80

100

Sl.No

Internal Assessment

Total Marks: 20

1.

Periodic Tests (Best 2 out of 3 tests conducted) 

10

2.

Mathematics Activities

10