CBSE Class 12 Maths Board Exam Preparation
Calculus, vectors, probability — the most scoring subject in Class 12 boards
Complete chapter-wise preparation guide for CBSE Class 12 Mathematics board exam. Relations, matrices, calculus, differential equations, vectors, 3D geometry, linear programming, and probability — with marks distribution.
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Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
3 hours
Exam Duration
13
Total Chapters
Chapter-Wise Marks Breakdown
88 theory marks| Chapter | Marks | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Relations and Functions | 8 | Medium |
| Inverse Trigonometric Functions | 5 | Medium |
| Matrices | 5 | Easy |
| Determinants | 8 | Medium |
| Continuity and Differentiability | 8 | Hard |
| Applications of Derivatives | 8 | Hard |
| Integrals | 8 | Hard |
| Applications of Integrals | 5 | Medium |
| Differential Equations | 8 | Hard |
| Vector Algebra | 6 | Medium |
| Three Dimensional Geometry | 6 | Hard |
| Linear Programming | 5 | Easy |
| Probability | 8 | Hard |
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Study Strategy for 90+
Calculus (Chapters 5–9) carries 37 marks — highest in the paper. Spend 40% of time here
Integration needs daily practice — do 5 new integrals every day from week 1
3D Geometry and Vectors together carry 12 marks and are fully formula-based — memorise all formulas
Linear Programming is fully predictable — 5 marks, always solvable with graphical method
Attempt 3 full mock papers in timed conditions. Upload for AI evaluation — step marking in Maths is strict
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