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CBSE Class 12 Maths syllabus for the 2024-25 academic year has undergone significant revisions with several deletions aimed at simplifying the course and focusing on core competencies. Understanding these changes is crucial for students preparing for their upcoming 12th board exams.
The syllabus reduction aims to decrease the academic load on students, allowing them to concentrate more on understanding and applying fundamental mathematical concepts rather than memorizing extensive procedures and theorems. This approach is intended to enhance problem-solving skills and prepare students better for higher education and competitive exams.
Here is a complete list of all the Deleted Topics from the NCERT Class 12 Maths Syllabus for the year 2024-25:
| Unit Name | Chapter Name | Deleted Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Relations and Functions | Relations and Functions | - Composite functions - Inverse functions |
| Inverse Trigonometric Functions | Basic properties of inverse trigonometric functions | |
| Algebra | Matrices | Elementary row and column operations |
| Determinants | Properties of determinants | |
| Calculus | Continuity and Differentiability | - Derivative of composite functions - Rolleβs and Lagrange's Mean Value Theorems without proof and their geometric interpretation |
| Applications of Derivatives | Tangents, normals, derivatives used in approximations | |
| Integrals | Interpretation of definite integrals as a sum | |
| Applications of the Integrals | Area calculations between curves | |
| Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry | Vectors | Scalar triple product |
| Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry | Three-dimensional Geometry | - Co-planar lines - Equations of planes - Angles between lines and planes - Distance from a point to a plane |
| Linear Programming | Linear Programming | Types of linear programming problems Mathematical formulations |
| Probability | Probability | Variance of random variables |
Here is a list of all the Deleted Exercises from the NCERT CBSE Class 12 Syllabus along with the page numbers for the year 2024-25:
| Chapter | Page No. | Dropped Topics/Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 7: Integrals | 290β291 | Points (xi)β(xiii) in the List of Derivatives |
| 291β292 | 7.2.1 Geometrical Interpretation of Indefinite Integral | |
| 298β299 | 7.2.3 Comparison between Differentiation and Integration | |
| 613β616 | 7.6.3 Type of Integral | |
| 331β334 | 7.7.1 Definite Integral as the Limit of a Sum | |
| 352β354 | Ques. 19, 32, 40 and 44 Point 2 in the Summary | |
| 355 | (xiv) and (xv) in Some Standard Integrals | |
| Chapter 8: Application of Integrals | 363β365 | 8.2.1 The Area of the Region Bounded by a Curve and a Line |
| 366 | Ques. 3 and 6β11 in Exercise 8.1 | |
| 366β372 | 8.3 Area between Two Curves | |
| 373β376 | Examples 11, 13 and 14 Ques. 2β3, 6β7, 8β15, 18β19 (Miscellaneous Exercise) | |
| 377 | Last Two Points of the Summary | |
| Chapter 9: Differential Equations | 385β391 | 9.4 Formation of Differential Equations whose General Solution is Given |
| 415β416 | Example 25 | |
| 420β422 | Ques. 3, 5 and 15 (Miscellaneous Exercise), Point Six of the Summary | |
| Chapter 10: Vector Algebra | 616β619 | 10.7 Scalar Triple Product |
| 619β622 | 10.7.1 Coplanarity of Three Vectors | |
| Chapter 11: Three-Dimensional Geometry | 465 | 11.2.1 Relation between the Direction Cosines of a Line |
| 469β471 | 11.3.2 Equation of a Line Passing through Two Given Points, Ques. 8β9 (Exercise 11.2) | |
| 477β478 | 11.6 Plane | |
| 479β497 | 11.7 Coplanarity of Two Lines | |
| 497β499 | 11.8 Angle between Two Planes | |
| 500β501 | 11.9 Distance of a Point from a Line | |
| 502β503 | 11.10 Angle between a Line and a Plane | |
| Full Pages | Ques. 1, 2, 5, 7β8, 10β19, 21β23 (Miscellaneous Exercise), Summary Points 13, 20β24 | |
| Chapter 12: Linear Programming | 514β527 | 12.3 Different Types of Linear Programming Problems |
| 528β529 | Summary Points 2β9 | |
| Chapter 13: Probability | 557β558 | 13.6 Random Variables and Its Probability Distributions |
| 558β559 | Example 22 and 23 | |
| 559β564 | 13.6.1 Probability Distribution of a Random Variable | |
| 565β571 | 13.6.2 Mean of Random Variables | |
| 572β578 | 13.6.3 Variance of a Random Variable | |
| 579β581 | 13.7 Bernoulli Trials and Binomial Distribution | |
| 583 | Example 34 and 35 | |
| 585β586 | Ques. 5β7, 9β11 (Miscellaneous Exercise) | |
| Answers | Last 3 Points of the Summary | |
| Answers | 594, 596β599, 601, 604β612 | Answers of Exercises 7.1, 8.1, 11.1 and 13.1 |
Here is a clear breakdown of the marks associated with each mathematical unit for the Class 12 board examinations, enabling effective focus and preparation for students.
| Unit | Chapter | Periods | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Relations and Functions | 30 | 8 Marks |
| II | Algebra | 50 | 10 Marks |
| III | Calculus | 80 | 35 Marks |
| IV | Vectors and Three-dimensional Geometry | 30 | 14 Marks |
| V | Linear Programming | 20 | 5 Marks |
| VI | Probability | 30 | 8 Marks |
Total | 240 | 100 | |
Internal Assessment | - | 20 | |
The revisions to the CBSE Class 12 Maths syllabus for the 2024-25 academic year represent a strategic shift towards simplifying the curriculum to enhance students' understanding and application of fundamental mathematical concepts.
By removing certain topics and exercises, the board aims to reduce the academic burden, allowing students to focus more on critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential for higher education and competitive exams.