The Department of Education (DOE) has released the updated Class 12 Syllabus for the academic year 2025-26, following the latest CBSE guidelines. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or parent, understanding the revised syllabus is crucial for effective exam preparation.
Science stream students can view the syllabus in the below given pdfs:
Science Stream
| Subject | English medium | Hindi medium |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | View | – |
| Chemistry | View | – |
| Biology | View | – |
| Mathematics | View | – |
| English | View | – |
| Computer science | View | – |
| Physical Education | View | View |
| Informatics Practices | View | – |
Commerce students gets confused about their syllabus in the mid term and annual exams. Therefore, we have prepared term wise syllabus for those students so that they can prepare accordingly. Click on the links given below to see the syllabus.
Commerce Stream
| Subject | English medium | Hindi medium |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | View | – |
| Business studies | View | – |
| Economics | View | View |
| Mathematics | View | – |
| English | View | – |
| Physical Education | View | View |
Arts students can click on the given links below to see the term wise cbse based syllabus so that they can prepare accordingly:
Arts Stream
| Subject | English medium | Hindi medium |
|---|---|---|
| History | View | View |
| Geography | View | View |
| Political Science | View | View |
| Hindi | View | – |
| Sanskrit | – | View |
| Physical Education | View | View |
The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) syllabus for Class 12 Science stream typically includes subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Computer Science. Below is a tabular representation of the syllabus for each subject:
DOE Class 12 Syllabus 2025-26: Subject-wise Overview
The CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2025-26 has been streamlined to focus on conceptual understanding and practical applications. Here’s a quick look at the major subjects:
1. Science Stream
Physics
- Unit-wise Topics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics, Modern Physics
- Practical Syllabus: Experiments on Ohm’s Law, Potentiometer, Concave/Convex Lens, etc.
Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry: Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics
- Organic & Inorganic Chemistry: Haloalkanes, Biomolecules, p-Block Elements
- Lab Work: Titration, Salt Analysis, Chromatography
Biology
- Genetics & Evolution: Principles of Inheritance, DNA Technology
- Human Physiology: Reproduction, Health & Diseases
- Practical Work: Slide Preparation, Dissection (Plants & Animals)
Mathematics
- Calculus: Continuity, Differentiation, Integration
- Algebra: Matrices, Determinants, Probability
- Applied Math (Optional): Linear Programming, Data Analysis
2. Commerce Stream
Accountancy
- Financial Statements, Partnership, Cash Flow Statements
- Project Work: Case Study Analysis
Business Studies
- Principles of Management, Marketing, Consumer Protection
- Case-Based Questions (CBQs) added
Economics
- Micro & Macro Economics, Government Budget, Balance of Payments
- Data Interpretation Questions (DIQs) emphasized
3. Humanities Stream
History
- Themes in Indian History (Part I, II, III)
- Map Work Included
Political Science
- Contemporary World Politics, Indian Politics
- Current Affairs Integration
Psychology
- Human Development, Psychological Disorders, Social Influence
- Practical: Case Studies & Experiments
Key Changes in DOE Class 12 Syllabus 2025-26
🔹 Reduced Syllabus: Some topics have been removed to ease the burden on students.
🔹 More Competency-Based Questions (CBQs): Focus on critical thinking.
🔹 Practical & Project Work Increased: More weightage to hands-on learning.
🔹 Interdisciplinary Approach: Subjects like Applied Math & AI introduced.
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme (2025-26)
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Theory Exam | 70-80 Marks |
| Practical/Internal Assessment | 20-30 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
- Question Types: MCQs, Short Answer, Long Answer, Case Studies
- Passing Criteria: Minimum 33% in each subject.