{"id":297206,"date":"2026-02-26T13:03:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T07:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=297206"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:39:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:09:55","slug":"detailed-guide-to-class-12-maths-syllabus-exam-pattern-weightage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/detailed-guide-to-class-12-maths-syllabus-exam-pattern-weightage\/","title":{"rendered":"A Detailed Guide to Class 12 Maths: Syllabus, Exam Pattern &#038; Weightage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More often than not, it&#8217;s mastery over the basics that leads one to become an overnight success. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maths works like that, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Simple thoroughness with the CBSE Class 12 Maths syllabus can make all the difference. Moreover, being aware of the type and nature of mathematical numericals you\u2019ll be tested on ensures that the odds work in your favour. This guide will help you do just that. With the class 12 maths exam date 2026 scheduled on 9th March 2026, this guide covers the complete syllabus, marking scheme, and unit-wise weightage to help you prepare smartly.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBSE Class 12 Maths Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/boards\/cbse-class-12-maths-syllabus\"><b>Class 12 maths syllabus<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your prized possession throughout the exam journey. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revised by the Central Board of Secondary Education, it lays focus on the evolving mathematical needs of our time. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBSE Maths syllabus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today emphasises:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application of mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding of the logical flow behind problems and solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of genuine interest among students in the workings of the subject<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balance between strictly academic pursuits and the use of mathematics for social good<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be brief, the new curriculum ensures that you never complain about being bored or feeling defeated in your Math classes again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Class 12 Maths Chapters: You Must Prepare for the Exam<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a detailed breakdown of the <\/span>Class 12 maths chapters<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the topics in them that you\u2019ll need to tackle:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit Number<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Unit Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sub-Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/maths\/chapter-1-relations-functions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relations and Functions<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Relations &amp; Functions<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflexive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symmetric<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equivalence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/important-concepts\/maths\/inverse-trigonometric-functions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inverse Trigonometric Functions<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Range<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal value branch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">II<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/important-concepts\/maths\/algebra-symbols\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algebra<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/maths\/chapter-3-matrices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matrices\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concept<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of matrices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero and identity matrix<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transpose of a matrix<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operations on matrices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple properties of addition, multiplication, and scalar multiplication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-commutativity of the multiplication of matrices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invertible matrices and proof of the uniqueness of the inverse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/maths\/chapter-4-determinants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determinants<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determinant of a square matrix<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-factors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application of determinants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency, inconsistency, and the number of solutions of a system of linear equations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving systems of linear equations by examples<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">III<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/maths\/chapter-5-continuity-differentiability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuity and differentiability<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chain rule<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derivative of composite functions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derivative of implicit functions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exponential and logarithmic functions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logarithmic differentiation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second-order derivatives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/maths\/chapter-6-applications-of-derivatives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications of Derivatives<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rate of change of quantities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing\/decreasing functions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maxima and minima<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple problems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/maths\/chapter-7-integrals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrals<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration as inverse process of differentiation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration of functions by substitution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/maths\/chapter-8-applications-of-integrals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application of the Integrals<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the area under simple curves &#8211; lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/important-concepts\/maths\/differential-equation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differential Equations<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order and degree<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General and particular solutions of a differential equation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method of separation of variables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solutions of homogeneous differential equations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IV<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/3d-geometry-and-vectors-revision-notes-for-cbse-12th-maths-term-2-exam\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/important-concepts\/physics\/types-of-vector\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vectors<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vectors and scalars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnitude and direction of a vector<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direction cosines and direction ratios of a vector<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of vectors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position vector of a point<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative of a vector<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Components of a vector<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additions of vectors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiplication of a vector by a scalar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application of scalar (dot) products of vectors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vector (cross) products of vectors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/important-concepts\/maths\/3d-geometry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three-Dimensional Geometry<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line joining two points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cartesian equation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vector equation of a line<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skew lines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortest distance and angle between two lines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linear Programming Problem<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/maths\/chapter-12-linear-programming\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linear Programming<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terminology like constraints, objective function, optimisation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphical method of solution for problems in two variables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feasible and infeasible solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimal feasible solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VI<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/important-concepts\/maths\/probability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probability<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditional Probability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiplication Theorem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Probability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bayes\u2019 Theorem<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Also Read : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/boards\/cbse-class-12-sample-papers\">CBSE 12th Sample Papers for All Subjects<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/boards\/cbse-class-12-maths-sample-question-paper-solutions\">CBSE Class 12 Maths Sample Question Paper with Solutions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 Maths Chapter-wise Weightage 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weightage for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/maths\"><b>NCERT Class 12 maths<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> paper acts as your learning compass.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps in allocating proportionate time to different units<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows students to spot weaknesses and turn them into strengths<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gears your prep strategically toward achieving the highest score<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the weightage table below to plan learning and revision for each unit:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Weightage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relations and Functions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">08<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algebra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linear Programming<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">05<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">08<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal Assessment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TOTAL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As is evident, students ought to begin prep with calculus and make their way through the rest of the topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Pattern 2026: Class 12 Maths<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the final days leading up to the exam, the focus is largely on revision. Referencing the exam pattern during this period can help improve your performance in the <\/span><strong>CBSE Class 12 Math Question Paper 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Type and Number of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mark\/Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 MCQs\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Assertion-Based Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Very Short Answer Type Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Short Answer Type Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Long Answer Type Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Source\/Case\/Passage- Based Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TOTAL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Also Read: Important Articles For CBSE Class 12 Maths Exam<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>S.No.<\/th>\n<th>Article Title<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/detailed-guide-to-class-12-maths-syllabus-exam-pattern-weightage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Complete Student Guide to Class 12 Maths: Syllabus, Exam Pattern &amp; Weightage<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/class-12-maths-2026-guide-to-scoring-top-marks-through-ncert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class 12 Maths 2026: NCERT-Based High-Scoring Guide<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/class-12-maths-syllabus-important-chapters-cbse-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class 12 Maths Syllabus: Most Important Chapters for CBSE Board Exam 2026<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/important-maths-formulas-class-12-with-memory-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Important Class 12 Maths Formulas: Complete List with Memory Tricks<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/effective-key-topics-tips-class-12-maths-exam-2026-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Key Topics and Effective Tips for Class 12 Maths Exam 2026 Preparation<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/cbse-class-12-maths-calculus-40-marks-scoring-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class 12 Maths Calculus: Your Ultimate 40-Mark Scoring Weapon<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>7<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/class-12-maths-trigonometry-high-weightage-easy-scoring-topics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class 12 Maths Trigonometry: High-Weightage &amp; Easy-Scoring Topics<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>8<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/must-know-algebraic-numerical-formulas-for-cbse-class-12-maths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Algebraic &amp; Numerical Formulas for Class 12 Maths \u2013 High Scoring Topics<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>9<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/probability-for-class-12-exam-important-topics-formulas-numericals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Statistics &amp; Probability for Class 12 Exam: Important Topics, Formulas and Numericals<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapping Up<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Math isn\u2019t just for the born-genius. With a passionate mentor, adequate interest, and high-quality resources, you can thrive in any subject, even if that involves the seemingly elusive curriculum of <\/span>Class 12 maths<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At Aakash, our expert faculty members guide scores of students every year to this end. An array of mathematical learning resources, including the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 Maths PYQs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are included in the mix to support overall cognitive growth and not just exam-readiness. Plan early and get to work. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. What&#8217;s the class 12 maths exam date 2026 for boards?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the notification provided by the CBSE, students will be sitting for the <\/span><b>Class 12 maths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam on 9 March 2026. The syllabus and PYQs are also freely available on the official websites as well as on learning platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Which top career trajectories can be pursued with maths?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A career in maths can open doors to high-paying careers. Besides the conventional engineering trajectory, students can also pursue interesting careers in data science, architecture, economics, chartered accounting, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. How can I retain all the class 12 maths formulas before the exam?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulas in <\/span>Class 12 maths<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are indispensable for successfully solving numericals, no matter how challenging. 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