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Class 12 Maths Syllabus 2022-23 has been released by CBSE recently. Unlike previous year, the syllabus for this session is not divided into two terms. The final mathematics board examination will cover the whole syllabus of class 12 maths. This article contains the updated detailed class 12 maths syllabus for the year 2022-23.

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Class 12 Maths Syllabus 2022-23

Check below the complete updated class 12 maths syllabus for the session 2022-23. The marks division for all the units of class 12 maths syllabus is also given below. 

There are total 14 chapters divided into 6 units. The marks distribution for different units is provided in the table below:

No.  Unit Marks
I. Relations and Functions 08
II. Algebra 10
III. Calculus 35
IV. Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry 14
V. Linear Programming 05
VI. Probability 08
Total  80
Internal Assessment 20
Grand Total 100

Unit-I: Relations and Functions

This unit includes 2 chapters- 

Relations and Functions

Types of relations: reflexive, symmetric, transitive and equivalence relations. One to one and onto functions.

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Definition, range, domain, principal value branch. Graphs of inverse trigonometric functions. 

Unit-II: Algebra

this also includes 2 chapters- 

Matrices

Concept, notation, order, equality, types of matrices, zero and identity matrix, transpose of a matrix, symmetric and skew symmetric matrices. Operation on matrices: Addition and multiplication and multiplication with a scalar. Simple properties of addition, multiplication and scalar multiplication. On-commutativity of multiplication of matrices and existence of non-zero matrices whose product is the zero matrix (restrict to square matrices of order 2). Invertible matrices and proof of the uniqueness of inverse, if it exists; (Here all matrices will have real entries).

Determinants

Determinant of a square matrix (up to 3 x 3 matrices), minors, co-factors and applications of determinants in finding the area of a triangle. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix. Consistency, inconsistency and number of solutions of system of linear equations by examples, solving system of linear equations in two or three variables (having unique solution) using inverse of a matrix.

Unit-III: Calculus

Total 5 chapters fall under this unit- 

Continuity and Differentiability

Continuity and differentiability, chain rule, derivative of inverse trigonometric functions, like sin-1x, cos-1x and tan-1x, derivative of implicit functions. Concept of exponential and logarithmic functions.

Derivatives of logarithmic and exponential functions. Logarithmic differentiation, derivative of functions expressed in parametric forms. Second order derivatives.

Applications of Derivatives

Applications of derivatives: rate of change of bodies, increasing/decreasing functions, maxima and minima (first derivative test motivated geometrically and second derivative test given as a provable tool). Simple problems (that illustrate basic principles and understanding of the subject as well as real- life situations).

Integrals

Integration as inverse process of differentiation. Integration of a variety of functions by substitution, by partial fractions and by parts, Evaluation of simple integrals of the following types and problems based on them.

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (without proof). Basic properties of definite integrals and evaluation of definite integrals.

Applications of the Integrals

Applications in finding the area under simple curves, especially lines, circles / parabolas / ellipses (in standard form only).

Differential Equations

Definition, order and degree, general and particular solutions of a differential equation. Solution of differential equations by method of separation of variables, solutions of homogeneous differential
equations of first order and first degree. Solutions of linear differential equation of the type:

dy / dx + py = q, where p and q are functions of x or constants.

dx / dy + px = q, where p and q are functions of y or constants. 

Unit-IV: Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry

This unit includes two chapters-

Vectors

Vectors and scalars, magnitude and direction of a vector. Direction cosines and direction ratios of a vector. Types of vectors (equal, unit, zero, parallel and collinear vectors), position vector of a point, negative of a vector, components of a vector, addition of vectors, multiplication of a vector by a scalar, position vector of a point dividing a line segment in a given ratio. Definition, Geometrical Interpretation, properties and application of scalar (dot) product of vectors, vector (cross) product of vectors.

Three-Dimensional Geometry

Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line joining two points. Cartesian equation and vector equation of a line, skew lines, shortest distance between two lines. Angle between two lines. 

Unit-V: Linear Programming

This unit contains only one chapter- 

Linear Programming

Introduction, related terminology such as constraints, objective function, optimization, graphical method of solution for problems in two variables, feasible and infeasible regions (bounded or unbounded), feasible and infeasible solutions, optimal feasible solutions (up to three non-trivial constraints).

Unit-VI: Probability

This unit also includes only one chapter- 

Probability

Conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, independent events, total probability, Bayes’ theorem, Random variable and its probability distribution, mean of random variable. 

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT  20 Marks
Periodic Tests (Best 2 out of 3 tests conducted) 10 Marks
Mathematics Activities 10 Marks

Mathematics Term II Syllabus for 2022 

Class 12 Maths Term II will consist of 1 paper. The  paper will be subjective in nature and consist of 40 marks.

No.  Unit Marks
III.  Calculus 18
IV.  Vectors and Three Dimensional Geometry 14
VI.  Probabilty 8
Total 40
Internal Assessment 10
Total 50

Unit-III: Calculus

Integrals

Integration as inverse process of differentiation. Integration of a variety of functions by substitution, by partial fractions and by parts, Evaluation of simple integrals of the following types and problems based on them.

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (without proof).Basic properties of definite integrals and evaluation of definite integrals.

Applications of the Integrals

Applications in finding the area under simple curves, especially lines, parabolas; area of circles /ellipses (in standard form only) (the region should be clearly identifiable).

Differential Equations

Definition, order and degree, general and particular solutions of a differential equation. Solution of differential equations by method of separation of variables, solutions of homogeneous differential
equations of first order and first degree of the type:

dy+ py = q, where p and q are functions of x or constant.
dx

Unit-IV: Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry

Vectors

Vectors and scalars, magnitude and direction of a vector. Direction cosines and direction ratios of a vector. Types of vectors (equal, unit, zero, parallel and collinear vectors), position vector of a point, negative of a vector, components of a vector, addition of vectors, multiplication of a vector by a scalar, position vector of a point dividing a line segment in a given ratio. Definition, Geometrical Interpretation, properties and application of scalar (dot) product of vectors, vector (cross) product of vectors.

Three - Dimensional Geometry

Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line joining two points. Cartesian equation and vector equation of a line, coplanar and skew lines, shortest distance between two lines. Cartesian and vector equation of a plane. Distance of a point from a plane.

Unit-VI: Probability

Probability

Conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, independent events, total probability, Bayes’ theorem, Random variable and its probability distribution.


CBSE Class 12 Mathematics: Important Topics

The important topics of class 12 maths are provided below:

Relations and Functions (20 Periods)

Types of relations: reflexive, symmetric, transitive and equivalence relations. One to one andonto functions, composite functions, inverse of a function. Definition, range, domain, principal value branch. Graphs of inverse trigonometric functions, Elementary properties of inverse trigonometric functions

Matrices (25 Periods)

Concept, notation, order, equality, sorts of matrices, zero and unit matrix , transpose of a matrix, symmetric and skew symmetric matrices. Operation on matrices: Addition and multiplication and multiplication with a scalar. Simple properties of addition, multiplication and scalar multiplication. Non Commutativity of multiplication of matrices 

Determinants (25 Periods)

Determinant of a matrix (up to three x 3 matrices), minors, cofactors and applications of determinants find the world of a triangle. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix.  solving system of linear equations in two or three variables (having unique solution) using inverse of a matrix.

Continuity and Differentiability (20 Period)

Continuity and differentiability, derivative of composite functions, chain rule, derivative of inverse trigonometric functions, derivative of implicit functions. Concept of exponential and logarithmic functions. Derivatives of logarithmic and exponential functions. Logarithmic differentiation, derivative of functions expressed in parametric Second order derivatives. 

Applications of Derivatives (10 Periods)

Applications of derivatives:  increasing/decreasing functions, tangents and normal, maxima and minima (first derivative test motivated geometrically and second derivative test given as a provable tool). Simple problems (that illustrate basic principles and understanding of the topic also as real-life situations).

Integrals (20 Periods)

Integration as an inverse process of differentiation. Integration of a spread of functions by substitution, by partial fractions and by parts, Evaluation of straightforward integrals of the subsequent types and problems supported integral

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (without proof).Basic properties of definite integrals and evaluation of definite integrals.

Applications of the Integrals (10 Periods)

Applications find the world under simple curves, especially lines, circles/ parabolas/ellipses (in standard form only)

Differential Equations (15 Periods)

Definition, order and degree, general and particular solutions of a equation . Solution of differential equations by method of separation of variables

Vectors (15 Periods)

Vectors and scalars, magnitude and direction of a vector. Direction cosines and direction ratios of a vector. Types of vectors (equal, unit, zero, parallel and collinear vectors), position vector of some extent , negative of a vector, components of a vector, addition of vectors, multiplication of a vector by a scalar, position vector of some extent dividing a line segment during a given ratio. Definition, Geometrical Interpretation, properties and application of scalar (dot) product of vectors, vector (cross) product of vectors

Three-dimensional Geometry (15 Periods)

Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line joining two points. Cartesian equation and vector equation of a line, coplanar and skew lines, shortest distance between two lines. Cartesian and vector equation of a plane.  Distance of a point from a plane.

Linear Programming (20 Periods)

Introduction, related terminology like constraints, objective function, optimization, differing types of applied mathematics (L.P.) problems, mathematical formulation of L.P. problems, graphical method of solution for problems in two variables, feasible and infeasible regions (bounded), feasible and infeasible solutions, optimal feasible solutions (up to 3 non-trivial constraints).

Probability (30 Periods)

Conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, independent events, total probability, Bayes’ theorem, variate and its probability distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques. How many chapters in Mathematics have been deleted?

Ans. The board has reduced the syllabus by 30% and omitted around 5 chapters from the syllabus of class 12 Mathematics.

Ques. Will the new syllabus be implemented in internal assessments also?

Ans. The updated syllabus will be implemented for all formats of the exam for the session 2021-22.

Ques. When will the First Term Maths paper be conducted?

Ans. CBSE Class 12 Maths will be divided in two terms. The first term exams will be conducted in October-November 2021 and the Second Term Exams will be conducted in March-April 2022. 

Ques. What will be the passing marks for Mathematics in the board exam 2022?

Ans. The minimum marks required to pass in a subject in CBSE board examination is 33%. The revised exam pattern and syllabus do not mention anything regarding the change of minimum passing marks.

Ques. How many questions will be there in Mathematics in the board exam?

Ans. The number of questions could vary as compared to the previous year as there will be less topics to frame questions. The per-question weightage and topic-wise weightage will also increase/decrease.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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