CBSE Class 12 · Mathematics · 2025-26

CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Syllabus 2025-26

Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 12 Mathematics — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 12 Mathematics preparation guide for full exam readiness.

2025-26

Academic Year

80

Theory Marks

20

Practical Marks

13

Total Chapters

Unit-Wise Marks Distribution

80 marks (theory)

Unit I: Relations and Functions

Relations and Functions · Inverse Trigonometric Functions

8M

10% of theory marks

Unit II: Algebra

Matrices · Determinants

10M

13% of theory marks

Unit III: Calculus

Continuity and Differentiability · Applications of Derivatives · Integrals · Applications of Integrals · Differential Equations

35M

44% of theory marks

Unit IV: Vectors and 3D Geometry

Vectors · Three Dimensional Geometry

14M

18% of theory marks

Unit V: Linear Programming

Linear Programming

5M

6% of theory marks

Unit VI: Probability

Probability

8M

10% of theory marks

Chapter-Wise Syllabus

13 chapters
#ChapterMarks
1Relations and Functions8
2Inverse Trigonometric Functions5
3Matrices5
4Determinants8
5Continuity and Differentiability8
6Applications of Derivatives8
7Integrals8
8Applications of Integrals5
9Differential Equations8
10Vector Algebra6
11Three Dimensional Geometry6
12Linear Programming5
13Probability8

Deleted / Reduced Topics 2025-26

Note: The following topics have been deleted or reduced from the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics syllabus. Do not spend time studying these for the 2025-26 board exam. Always verify with the official CBSE syllabus document before your exam.

Relations and Functions

Binary operations (proofs and theorems)

Determinants

Properties of determinants — some advanced proofs

Differential Equations

Linear differential equations — some advanced forms

Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26

80 marks total
SectionMarks/QCountTotal
Section A12020
Section B2510
Section C3618
Section D5420
Section E4312
Total Theory Marks80
20

Practical / Internal Assessment Marks — assessed throughout the year by your school (projects, lab work, notebooks).

How to Use This Syllabus

01

Prioritise by marks

Use the unit-wise distribution above. Focus first on units with 20+ marks — they give the best return on study time.

02

Skip deleted topics

CBSE will not ask deleted topics in the board exam. Don't waste time on them — use that time for NCERT exercises instead.

03

Know the paper pattern

Section E (Case Study) has new-format questions many students ignore. Practise these separately — they're easy marks.

From syllabus to practice

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