Exam Pattern and Syllabus
CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 12 syllabus for 2026-27 is published in the CBSE Curriculum 2026-27 on cbseacademic.nic.in. Most subjects follow NCERT textbooks. Below is a unit-level overview of the most popular subjects — always check the official curriculum for the exact deleted/added topics and marks per unit.
Science Subjects
Subject | Main units |
|---|---|
Physics | Electrostatics; Current Electricity; Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism; Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents; Electromagnetic Waves; Optics; Dual Nature of Radiation and 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; Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry; Linear Programming; Probability |
Biology | Reproduction; Genetics and Evolution; Biology and Human Welfare; Biotechnology and its Applications; Ecology and Environment |
Commerce Subjects
Subject | Main areas |
|---|---|
Accountancy | Accounting for Partnership Firms; Accounting for Companies; Analysis of Financial Statements (or Computerised Accounting option) |
Business Studies | Principles and Functions of Management; Business Finance and Marketing |
Economics | Introductory Macroeconomics; Indian Economic Development |
Humanities and Languages
English Core: Reading skills, creative writing, and literature (Flamingo and Vistas).
History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology and other electives, as per NCERT-based curriculum.
Skill subjects such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology and many more.
Where to Get the Official Syllabus
Download the subject-wise syllabus, sample question papers and marking schemes from cbseacademic.nic.in (Curriculum 2026-27).
Key Takeaways
The 2026-27 syllabus is in the CBSE Curriculum on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Most subjects follow NCERT textbooks.
Check unit-wise marks for each subject before planning revision.
Pro Tip: Make a one-page unit-wise marks chart for each subject from the official curriculum and plan revision by weightage.
Source: CBSE Curriculum 2026-27 (cbseacademic.nic.in); NCERT textbooks
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the CBSE Class 12 syllabus 2026-27?
From the Curriculum 2026-27 section on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Is the CBSE Class 12 syllabus based on NCERT?
Yes, most subjects follow NCERT textbooks.
Are sample papers released for 2026-27?
CBSE publishes sample question papers and marking schemes on cbseacademic.nic.in; check the site for the latest set.