CBSE Class 12 2025-26: Subject List, Syllabus, Question Papers and Exam Pattern
This page lists every CBSE Class 12 subject for the 2025-26 session with two links against each one — the chapter-wise syllabus with unit marks, and the previous year question papers with marking schemes. Subjects are grouped by stream, so you only need to read the group you study.
Class 12 is a board examination year. The question papers linked here are the actual CBSE papers from 2019 to 2025, together with the official marking scheme for each year. Every PDF opens on cbseacademic.nic.in or cbse.gov.in.
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CBSE Class 12 at a glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Class | Class 12 · Board year |
| Academic session | 2025-26 |
| Examination | CBSE board examination |
| Subjects listed here | 20 subjects across 4 streams |
| Papers available | Board question papers · 2019 – 2025 |
| Official websites | cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.nic.in |
CBSE Class 12 subject list 2025-26
Pick a stream below to jump straight to its subject table. Each row carries the size of the syllabus so you can judge the workload before you open the page.
| Stream | Subjects | Paper type | Subject list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core and language subjects | 3 | Board question papers | Jump to list |
| Science stream subjects | 8 | Board question papers | Jump to list |
| Commerce stream subjects | 4 | Board question papers | Jump to list |
| Humanities and arts subjects | 5 | Board question papers | Jump to list |
Most searched CBSE Class 12 subjects
These are the subjects students open most often. Start here if you are unsure which page you need.
| # | Subject | Syllabus size | Syllabus | PYQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBSE Class 12 Physics | 8 units · 14 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 2 | CBSE Class 12 Chemistry | 7 units · 16 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 3 | CBSE Class 12 Mathematics | 6 units · 13 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 4 | CBSE Class 12 Biology | 5 units · 14 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 5 | CBSE Class 12 English | 3 units · 7 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 6 | CBSE Class 12 Economics | 2 units · 13 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
CBSE Class 12 core and language subjects
3 common subjects are listed for CBSE Class 12. Unit and chapter counts come from the 2025-26 curriculum document.
| # | Subject | Syllabus size | Syllabus | PYQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBSE Class 12 English | 3 units · 7 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 2 | CBSE Class 12 Physical Education | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 3 | CBSE Class 12 Hindi | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
CBSE Class 12 science stream subjects
8 science subjects are listed for CBSE Class 12. Unit and chapter counts come from the 2025-26 curriculum document.
| # | Subject | Syllabus size | Syllabus | PYQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBSE Class 12 Physics | 8 units · 14 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 2 | CBSE Class 12 Chemistry | 7 units · 16 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 3 | CBSE Class 12 Mathematics | 6 units · 13 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 4 | CBSE Class 12 Biology | 5 units · 14 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 5 | CBSE Class 12 Computer Science | 4 units · 7 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 6 | CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 7 | CBSE Class 12 Biotechnology | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 8 | CBSE Class 12 Engineering Graphics | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
CBSE Class 12 commerce stream subjects
4 commerce subjects are listed for CBSE Class 12. Unit and chapter counts come from the 2025-26 curriculum document.
| # | Subject | Syllabus size | Syllabus | PYQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBSE Class 12 Economics | 2 units · 13 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 2 | CBSE Class 12 Accountancy | 3 units · 5 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 3 | CBSE Class 12 Business Studies | 3 units · 13 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 4 | CBSE Class 12 Applied Mathematics | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
CBSE Class 12 humanities and arts subjects
5 arts subjects are listed for CBSE Class 12. Unit and chapter counts come from the 2025-26 curriculum document.
| # | Subject | Syllabus size | Syllabus | PYQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBSE Class 12 History | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 2 | CBSE Class 12 Political Science | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 3 | CBSE Class 12 Geography | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 4 | CBSE Class 12 Psychology | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
| 5 | CBSE Class 12 Sociology | 5 units · 6 ch. | Syllabus | PYQ PDF |
Also Read: All CBSE classes and subjects | CBSE Class 9 subject list | CBSE Class 10 subject list | CBSE Class 11 subject list
CBSE Class 12 exam pattern 2025-26
The theory and internal assessment split depends on whether your subject has a practical component. Check the subject page for the exact section-wise breakdown of the paper.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Theory paper | 70 marks for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science; 80 marks for other subjects |
| Practical or project | 30 marks practical or 20 marks project |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Question types | MCQ, assertion-reason, short answer, case-based and long answer |
| Passing marks | 33 per cent in theory and practical taken together |
| Paper set by | CBSE — external board examination |
CBSE Class 12 previous year question papers 2019 to 2025
Each subject page carries the papers year by year along with the official marking scheme. Marking schemes are worth reading even after you have solved a paper, because they show the step-wise distribution of marks examiners follow.
| Source | What it covers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| CBSE Academic — Sample paper archive | Year-wise sample papers and marking schemes for Class 12 | Visit archive |
| CBSE — Question paper portal | Board question papers for all subjects and sets | Available Here |
| CBSE Academic — Curriculum 2025-26 | Official Class 12 syllabus PDFs for every subject | Syllabus PDF link here |
Frequently asked questions
Other CBSE classes
| Class | Paper type | Subjects & syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| CBSE Class 9 | CBSE sample papers | Available Here |
| CBSE Class 10 | Board question papers | Available Here |
| CBSE Class 11 | CBSE sample papers | Available Here |
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