NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF 2026-27 – Part 1 & Part 2 Chapter-wise Download

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The NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF for 2026-27 comes in two parts and has 13 chapters: Part 1 (Chapters 1–6) and Part 2 (Chapters 7–13). Download every chapter free below, directly from the official NCERT website, in English or Hindi. Each chapter also links to eSaral's step-by-step NCERT Solutions.

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NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF at a Glance

Detail

Information

Book name

Mathematics – Textbook for Class XII (Part I and Part II)

Publisher

NCERT

Chapters

13 (Part 1: 1–6, Part 2: 7–13)

Extra sections

Answers (both parts), Appendix 1 – Proofs in Mathematics, Appendix 2 – Mathematical Modelling

Medium

English and Hindi (गणित भाग 1 और भाग 2)

Session

2026-27

Used for

CBSE Class 12 board exam, JEE Main, CUET

NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF – Chapter-wise Download (2026-27)

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NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF Part 1 – Chapters 1 to 6

Chapter

Chapter Name

Key Topics

NCERT Book PDF

1

Relations and Functions

Types of relations, types of functions, composition of functions, invertible functions

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2

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Domain and range, principal value branches, properties of inverse trigonometric functions

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3

Matrices

Order and types of matrices, operations, transpose, symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices, invertible matrices

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4

Determinants

Determinants of order 1, 2 and 3, area of a triangle, minors and cofactors, adjoint and inverse, solving linear equations with matrices

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5

Continuity and Differentiability

Continuity, chain rule, implicit and inverse trigonometric derivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions, logarithmic differentiation, parametric forms, second order derivative

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6

Application of Derivatives

Rate of change, increasing and decreasing functions, maxima and minima

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Also in Part 1: Answers (PDF) · Appendix 1 – Proofs in Mathematics (PDF) · Appendix 2 – Mathematical Modelling (PDF)

NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF Part 2 – Chapters 7 to 13

Chapter

Chapter Name

Key Topics

NCERT Book PDF

7

Integrals

Integration by substitution, partial fractions and by parts, definite integrals, fundamental theorem of calculus, properties of definite integrals

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8

Application of Integrals

Area under simple curves

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9

Differential Equations

Order and degree, general and particular solutions, variable separable, homogeneous and linear differential equations

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10

Vector Algebra

Types of vectors, addition, section formula, dot product, projection of a vector, cross product

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11

Three Dimensional Geometry

Direction cosines and ratios, equation of a line in space, angle between two lines, shortest distance between two lines

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12

Linear Programming

Mathematical formulation of LPP, graphical method, feasible region, corner point method

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13

Probability

Conditional probability, multiplication theorem, independent events, total probability, Bayes' theorem

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Also in Part 2: Answers (PDF)

Hindi-medium students can download the same book (गणित भाग 1 और भाग 2) from eSaral's Class 12 Maths NCERT book in Hindi page.

💡 Expert Tip from eSaral Maths Faculty Download all 13 chapters of the NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF at the start of the session and keep them in one folder. For each chapter, make one practice set: every exercise question plus the previous year board questions from that chapter. Finishing one chapter at a time, instead of jumping between topics, makes revision much easier.

NCERT Class 12 Maths Syllabus – Unit-wise Marks (CBSE 2026-27)

The NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF covers six units of the CBSE syllabus. The theory paper is 80 marks, and internal assessment is 20 marks.

Unit

Chapters

Topics Covered

Marks

Relations and Functions

Ch 1, Ch 2

Functions, inverse trigonometry

8

Algebra

Ch 3, Ch 4

Matrices, determinants

10

Calculus

Ch 5, Ch 6, Ch 7, Ch 8, Ch 9

Continuity, derivatives, integrals, differential equations

35

Vectors and 3D Geometry

Ch 10, Ch 11

Vectors, three dimensional geometry

14

Linear Programming

Ch 12

LPP, graphical method

5

Probability

Ch 13

Conditional probability, Bayes' theorem

8

Total



80

Check the full CBSE Class 12 syllabus for the 2026-27 exam pattern.

Which Is the Most Important Chapter in NCERT Class 12 Maths?

Calculus is the most important unit. It carries 35 of the 80 theory marks, about 44% of the paper. Within Calculus, Integrals (Chapter 7) and Application of Derivatives (Chapter 6) are tested most heavily. Vectors and 3D Geometry (14 marks) comes next.

Why Download the NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF Chapter-wise?

Advantage

Why It Matters

Lightweight and portable

All 13 chapters fit on your phone, so no heavy bag

Chapter-wise access

Open only the chapter you are studying instead of a book of over 400 pages

Searchable

Find any theorem, formula or definition with Ctrl+F or phone search

Works offline

Once the NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF is downloaded, read it during free periods or power cuts without internet

Free and official

The NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF is published free by NCERT

How to Use the Class 12 Maths NCERT Book Effectively

Downloading the NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF is step one. Here is how to use it to improve your marks:

  1. Know the syllabus first. Before Chapter 1, look at all 13 chapter names and the unit-wise marks above, and plan your time.
  2. Read actively. After each section, write the key formula or theorem in your own words.
  3. Solve the in-text examples before the exercise. Try each worked example yourself first. This shows your gaps early.
  4. Complete every exercise and Miscellaneous Exercise. Many board questions are modelled on NCERT exercises. Check your working with eSaral's NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Maths.
  5. Practise daily. Maths is learnt by doing. Aim for 10–15 problems a day, rotating across chapters.
  6. Understand, don't memorise. Know why integration by parts works, not just the formula, so you can handle unfamiliar questions.
  7. Revise weekly. Make a one-page formula sheet for each chapter and review it every week. For quick revision, use eSaral's Class 12 Maths revision notes and 3D Geometry formulas.
  8. Solve previous year papers. After each unit, solve the CBSE Class 12 Maths previous year papers and important questions for that unit.
  9. Analyse mistakes. Mark each error as a concept, calculation or reading mistake, and fix the cause.
  10. Ask for help early. If a topic such as Differential Equations or 3D Geometry is still unclear after two attempts, ask your teacher or watch a concept video.

💡 Expert Tip: Make one A4 formula sheet per chapter as you finish it. After all 13 chapters, you will have a 13-page revision booklet for boards and JEE that you wrote yourself.

Benefits of the NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF

Benefit

Why It Matters

Complete syllabus coverage

All 13 chapters match the CBSE Class 12 Maths syllabus

Clear explanations

Step-by-step worked examples make topics like integration and determinants easier

Board exam base

Most CBSE board questions are based on NCERT theory, examples and exercises

Foundation for entrance exams

JEE Main and CUET Maths questions build on NCERT Class 12 concepts

One national standard

Students in every state study the same NCERT content

Free and official

Published by NCERT and free to download

NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF for Board Exams and JEE Main

The NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF is the main book for both the CBSE board exam and JEE Main Mathematics. Here is how each chapter matters for the two exams:

Chapter

CBSE Board Importance

JEE Main Importance

Ch 1 — Relations and Functions

High — direct questions

Medium — basis for functions questions

Ch 2 — Inverse Trigonometric Functions

High — asked every year

Medium-High

Ch 3 — Matrices

High — asked regularly

High — matrix operations tested often

Ch 4 — Determinants

High — often paired with Matrices

High

Ch 5 — Continuity and Differentiability

Very High — part of the 35-mark Calculus unit

Very High — core Calculus topic

Ch 6 — Application of Derivatives

Very High — maxima and minima asked often

Very High

Ch 7 — Integrals

Very High — biggest chapter in Calculus

Very High — integration is a JEE staple

Ch 8 — Application of Integrals

High — area questions

Medium

Ch 9 — Differential Equations

High

High — appears regularly

Ch 10 — Vector Algebra

High — part of the 14-mark unit

Very High — core JEE topic

Ch 11 — Three Dimensional Geometry

High

High — asked in most papers

Ch 12 — Linear Programming

Medium — 5 marks, predictable format

Not in the JEE Main syllabus

Ch 13 — Probability

High — Bayes' theorem asked often

High — asked in JEE Main regularly

Three key takeaways: Calculus carries 35 of the 80 theory marks, so make it your main focus. Do not skip any NCERT exercise question. The same chapters that earn board marks also build your JEE base, so time spent on the NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF pays off twice. For JEE-level practice after NCERT, use eSaral's JEE Main revision notes and JEE Main previous year questions chapter-wise.

To watch free learning videos on every Class 12 Maths chapter by NK Gupta Sir, install the eSaral App. eSaral's Class 12 Maths course offers concept videos, chapter-wise exercise solutions and doubt-solving to take you from NCERT basics to board exam confidence.

Other Class 12 NCERT Books

Along with the NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF, download the other Class 12 books here:

Need to revise Class 11 first? See the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters are in the NCERT Class 12 Maths book?

The NCERT Class 12 Maths book has 13 chapters split across two parts. Part 1 covers Chapters 1–6 (Relations and Functions through Application of Derivatives). Part 2 covers Chapters 7–13 (Integrals through Probability). All 13 chapters are tested in the CBSE board exam and contribute to the 80-mark theory paper.

Where can I download the NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF for free?

Every chapter is free on ncert.nic.in. eSaral links all 13 chapters, the Answers and both appendices directly from NCERT on this page, in English and Hindi, so you can download only what you need.

Which topics are no longer in the Class 12 Maths NCERT book?

The current book does not include Rolle's and Mean Value Theorems, tangents and normals, properties of determinants, area between two curves, the equation of a plane, random variables and the binomial distribution. Older guides may still have them, so follow the current NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF.

Is the NCERT Class 12 Maths book enough for the board exam?

For CBSE boards, NCERT is the main book, and most questions are based on its theory, examples and exercises. Solve every exercise, including the Miscellaneous Exercises. For extra practice, eSaral's important questions for Class 12 Maths and previous year papers help with competency-based questions.

Is NCERT Class 12 Maths enough for JEE Main preparation?

NCERT Class 12 Maths is the essential foundation for JEE Main Mathematics. Chapters like Calculus, Vectors, 3D Geometry, Matrices, and Probability are tested directly in JEE Main. After mastering NCERT, students need additional JEE-level practice with harder problems — but the concepts and formulae in NCERT are what all JEE solutions are built on.

Which is the most important unit in Class 12 Maths for boards?

Calculus (Chapters 5–9) carries 35 of the 80 theory marks. Vectors and 3D Geometry carries 14, Algebra 10, Relations and Functions 8, Probability 8 and Linear Programming 5.

Where can I find NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Maths?

eSaral's NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Maths has step-by-step solutions for all 13 chapters. Each chapter in the NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF tables above also links to its own Solutions page.

Is NCERT Class 12 Maths enough for JEE Main?

NCERT builds the concepts for JEE Main topics such as Calculus, Vectors, 3D Geometry, Matrices and Probability. Linear Programming is not in the JEE Main syllabus. After NCERT, you need harder problem practice; eSaral teachers recommend moving to chapter-wise JEE Main previous year questions next.

Is the NCERT Class 12 Maths Book PDF available in Hindi?

Yes. NCERT publishes the same book in Hindi as गणित भाग 1 and भाग 2, with the same 13 chapters. The Hindi chapter PDFs are linked in the table above.

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