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
10% of theory marks
Unit II: Algebra
Matrices · Determinants
13% of theory marks
Unit III: Calculus
Continuity and Differentiability · Applications of Derivatives · Integrals · Applications of Integrals · Differential Equations
44% of theory marks
Unit IV: Vectors and 3D Geometry
Vectors · Three Dimensional Geometry
18% of theory marks
Unit V: Linear Programming
Linear Programming
6% of theory marks
Unit VI: Probability
Probability
10% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
13 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relations and Functions | 8 |
| 2 | Inverse Trigonometric Functions | 5 |
| 3 | Matrices | 5 |
| 4 | Determinants | 8 |
| 5 | Continuity and Differentiability | 8 |
| 6 | Applications of Derivatives | 8 |
| 7 | Integrals | 8 |
| 8 | Applications of Integrals | 5 |
| 9 | Differential Equations | 8 |
| 10 | Vector Algebra | 6 |
| 11 | Three Dimensional Geometry | 6 |
| 12 | Linear Programming | 5 |
| 13 | Probability | 8 |
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| Section | Marks/Q | Count | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Section B | 2 | 5 | 10 | |
| Section C | 3 | 6 | 18 | |
| Section D | 5 | 4 | 20 | |
| Section E | 4 | 3 | 12 | |
| Total Theory Marks | 80 | |||
Practical / Internal Assessment Marks — assessed throughout the year by your school (projects, lab work, notebooks).
How to Use This Syllabus
Prioritise by marks
Use the unit-wise distribution above. Focus first on units with 20+ marks — they give the best return on study time.
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.
Know the paper pattern
Section E (Case Study) has new-format questions many students ignore. Practise these separately — they're easy marks.
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