CBSE Class 12 Syllabus
The Class 12 syllabus is published every session by CBSE as a curriculum document and follows the NCERT textbooks. The overview below is only a guide - always download the official curriculum for your session.
Marks Structure
| Theory | Usually 80 marks (70 in practical subjects) |
| Internal assessment / practical | 20 marks (30 in practical subjects) |
| Evaluation | Unit-wise marks distribution is given in the curriculum document |
| Official source | cbseacademic.nic.in (curriculum and sample papers) |
Subject-wise Topic Overview
Physics
Electrostatics, current electricity, magnetic effects and magnetism, electromagnetic induction and alternating current, electromagnetic waves, optics, dual nature of matter, atoms and nuclei, electronic devices.
Chemistry
Solutions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, d- and f-block elements, coordination compounds, haloalkanes and haloarenes, alcohols, phenols and ethers, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids, amines, biomolecules.
Mathematics
Relations and functions, algebra (matrices, determinants), calculus (continuity, differentiation, integrals, differential equations), vectors and 3D geometry, linear programming, probability.
Biology
Reproduction, genetics and evolution, biology and human welfare, biotechnology, ecology and environment.
Accountancy
Accounting for partnership firms and companies, analysis of financial statements, cash flow statement, computerised accounting.
Business Studies
Principles and functions of management, business environment, planning, organising, staffing, directing, controlling, financial and marketing management.
Economics
Macroeconomics (national income, money and banking, government budget, balance of payments) and Indian economic development.
Humanities subjects
History (themes in Indian history), Geography (human geography, India people and economy), Political Science (contemporary world politics, politics in India since independence), Psychology and Sociology as per the curriculum.
English Core
Reading comprehension, writing skills (notices, letters, articles, reports), and literature from the prescribed textbooks.
This is a topic-level summary written by StudyGalaxy. Chapter names and weightage can change when books or the curriculum are revised.
How to Download the Official Syllabus
- Go to cbseacademic.nic.in.
- Open the curriculum / syllabus section and select the current academic session.
- Choose Senior Secondary (Class XII) and download the subject-wise syllabus PDF.
- Download the sample paper and marking scheme of the same session from the same website.
How to Use the Syllabus
- Use the unit-wise marks table to decide how much time each unit deserves.
- Cover NCERT first - most board questions are based on it.
- Do not skip internal assessment topics - they are easy marks.
CBSE Class 12 Syllabus FAQs
Where is the official CBSE Class 12 syllabus?
On cbseacademic.nic.in in the curriculum section for the current session.
Is the syllabus based on NCERT?
Yes, the board syllabus follows the NCERT textbooks and the curriculum document of the session.
Does the syllabus change every year?
It can be revised. Always download the curriculum of your own session.
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