ISC Class 12 Maths Syllabus 2026-27
Updated for the 2027 ISC exams: CISCE has announced changes reported to take effect from 2027 — a pass in English (or the new Modern English) plus at least four other subjects, SUPW/community service as a pass requirement, and Qualified/Not Qualified in place of Pass/Fail. Check CISCE's 2027 regulations and the syllabus for your subject.
Class 12 Mathematics is essential for developing problem-solving abilities and logical reasoning skills. The ICSE Class 12 syllabus for 2025–26 covers higher algebra, calculus, geometry, and statistics. It prepares students for advanced studies in science, engineering, economics, and commerce. The syllabus offers a balanced mix of theory and practical application, fostering analytical thinking and numerical accuracy.
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Detailed Syllabus with Chapters and Topics
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| Unit No. | Unit Name | Topics and Subtopics |
|---|---|---|
1 | Category and Relations | Types of relations, equivalence relation, functions (one-one, onto, inverse), binary operation |
2 | Inverse Trigonometry Functions | Definition, range and domain, principal values, properties, and graphs |
3 | Matrices | Types of matrices, operations, transpose, symmetric, skew-symmetric, inverse, determinant, applications |
4 | Determinants | Properties, evaluation, applications in solving equations |
5 | Continuity and Differentiability | Continuity, types of discontinuity, differentiability, derivatives of standard functions |
6 | Application of Derivatives | Tangents and normals, increasing/decreasing functions, maxima and minima, rate of change |
7 | Integrals | Indefinite integral, methods of integration, definite integral, properties, applications |
8 | Application of Integrals | Area under curves, area between curves, applications to real-life problems |
9 | Differential Equations | Formation and solution of first-order differential equations, variables separable |
10 | Vectors | Algebra of vectors, scalar and vector products, applications in geometry |
11 | Three-Dimensional Geometry | Direction cosines and ratios, equations of line and plane, angle between two lines/planes |
12 | Probability | Conditional probability, Bayes' theorem, random variables, probability distributions (binomial distribution) |