CBSE Syllabus for Class 12 Maths 2021 - 2022 Exam

 

CBSE Class 12 Maths syllabus is an important document for board exams. The syllabus is issued every year by CBSE so that students can find the correct list of topics that will be asked in the board exam. The syllabus also includes the marking scheme specifying marks associated with each unit or chapter. If you have not read the latest syllabus of Class 12 Maths 2021-22, check it right now here on the askIITians website. 

 

AskIITians is a team of pioneers of education. Our online CBSE courses for Class 12 Maths and Science help students understand all the typical concepts with ease. We provide various study resources for students including chapter notes, mindmaps, study planners, sample papers and previous year questions. We have provided the complete CBSE syllabus online for Class 12 students so that they can refer to it any time while studying. 

 

Class 12 Maths board exam is of 100 marks in total out of which 80 marks are allotted to theory examination and 20 marks are allotted to internal assessments. CBSE recommends students study Maths topics from NCERT books in Class 12. NCERT books are based on the latest CBSE syllabus and exam guidelines. They include ample exercises, solved and unsolved examples that will make it easier for you to understand every Maths topic. Use the CBSE syllabus to keep track of all the topics to be studied in each chapter. 

 

CBSE Class 12 Maths syllabus includes topics like reflexive, symmetric and equivalence relations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and operations on matrices like addition and multiplication. In matrices, you will also learn about elementary row and column operations, identity matrix, invertible matrix and the transpose of a matrix. You will study determinants, and various concepts of calculus like continuity, differentiability, logarithmic and exponential functions, Rolle’s and Lagrange's Mean Value Theorems and applications of derivatives. 

 

Chapter-wise CBSE Class 12 Maths Syllabus 

 

Class 12 Maths syllabus for CBSE includes 6 main units and 13 chapters. The chapters include Relations and Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Matrices, Determinants, Continuity and Differentiability, Applications of Derivatives, Integrals, Applications of Integrals, Differential Equations, Vectors, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Linear Programming, and Probability. 

 

CBSE Class 12 Maths Syllabus 

CBSE Class 12 Maths Topics 

Marks 

Unit 1: Relations and Functions

One on one and onto functions, reflexive, symmetric and equivalence relations, the definition of inverse trigonometric functions, elementary properties of inverse trigonometric functions

8

Unit 2: Algebra 

Concept of matrices, zero and identity matrix, operations on matrices, elementary row and column operations, invertible matrix and the transpose of a matrix, properties of determinants, applications of determinants, number of solutions of a system of linear equations 

10

Unit 3: Calculus 

Chain rule, the derivative of inverse trigonometric functions and implicit functions, logarithmic differentiation, second-order derivatives, maxima and minima, integrals, evaluation of simple integrals, applications of integrals, the area between curves 

35

Unit 4: Vectors and Three - Dimensional Geometry

Definition of a vector, magnitude of a vector, types of vectors, the definition of a scalar, the shortest distance between two lines, Cartesian and vector equation of a plan, the angle between two planes, two lines and a line and a plane

15

Unit 5: Linear Programming

Introduction, different types of linear programming problems, graphical method, bounded and unbounded regions, feasible and infeasible solutions,  optimal feasible solutions

5

Unit 6: Probability

Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem, independent events, total probability, Random variable and its probability distribution, Binomial probability distribution

8

   

80 Marks 

 

CBSE Class 12 Maths Syllabus FAQ’s 

 

#1 Is there a chapter-wise weightage in CBSE Class 12 Maths syllabus? 

No, there is no specific chapter-wise weightage given. However, the weightage is given unit-wise. This is to ensure that students study every chapter carefully and practice all the concepts. 

 

#2 What is the syllabus for internal assessment for Class 12 Maths?

Internal assessment evaluation depends on periodic tests conducted at school and mathematical activities. CBSE has suggested a tentative schedule for periodic tests in the months of July-August, November and December-January respectively. 

 

#3 Which book is best for CBSE Class 12 Maths Syllabus? 

NCERT books are considered the best for CBSE Class 12 Maths as they are recommended by CBSE. NCERT books contain all the topics as prescribed in the syllabus. Students can also refer to books like RD Sharma and RS Aggarwal for additional practice once they have understood all the NCERT concepts. 

 

#4 Why do students need to study the syllabus for Class 12 Maths carefully? 

Students must study the syllabus first and keep referring to it throughout the session to keep track of all the topics for the board exam. Sometimes, students do not have the knowledge of the syllabus and study extra topics unnecessarily for the exam and increase their burden. Referring to the syllabus will help them understand which topics are to be done and how many marks are associated with them. 

 

#5 Where can you find the best study resources for the Class 12 Maths CBSE syllabus? 

AskIITians is a one-stop destination for all your study requirements for the Class 12 Maths syllabus. Here you will find high-quality chapter notes and NCERT solutions that will make it easier for you to understand different concepts of integration, differentiation and determinants. You can also check our test series and sample papers for additional practice. Our live classes are the best solution to seek direct guidance from our experts and make your concepts 100% clear for board exams.