CBSE 12th syllabus consists of different subject groups like science, commerce, arts, language subjects, elective subjects along with many foreign language subjects as optional subjects. Syllabus for the academic year 2020 for class 12th and 11th is developed in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the CBSE Board.
Candidates can download the class 12th syllabus as PDF format. CBSE provides the syllabus for 2020 exams on its official website- cbse.nic.in whereas for the ease of candidates we have provided direct link to download syllabus below on this page.
The schools affiliated to CBSE including Delhi Schools, KV, and NVS follow the latest syllabus based on the NCERT curriculum. CBSE 12th syllabus 2020 consists of the following subjects.
Class XII subjects with Theory and Practical/Project weightage distribution
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Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Allowed/Not allowed |
Theory Weightage |
Project/Practical Weightage |
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001 |
English elective |
Allowed for private candidate |
100 |
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002 |
Hindi elective |
Allowed for private candidate |
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003 |
Urdu electiv |
Allowed for private candidate |
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022 |
Sanskrit elective |
Allowed for private candidate |
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027 |
History |
Allowed for private candidate |
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028 |
Political Science |
Allowed for private candidate |
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029 |
Geography |
Not allowed for private candidate |
070 |
030 |
|
030 |
Economics |
Allowed for private candidate |
080 |
020 |
|
031 |
Carnatic music (vocal) |
Allowed for VH private candidate of Delhi Scheme only |
030 |
070 |
|
039 |
Sociology |
Allowed for private candidate |
080 |
020 |
|
041 |
Mathematics |
Allowed for private candidate |
100 |
|
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042 |
Physics |
Not allowed for private candidate |
070 |
030 |
|
043 |
Chemistry |
Not allowed for private candidate |
070 |
030 |
|
044 |
Biology |
Not allowed for private candidate |
070 |
030 |
|
045 |
Biotechnology |
Not allowed for private candidate |
070 |
030 |
|
054 |
Business Studies |
Allowed for private candidate |
080 |
020 |
|
055 |
Accountancy |
Allowed for private |
080 |
020 |
|
064 |
Home Science |
Allowed for private girl candidate of Delhi Scheme |
070 |
030 |
|
083 |
Computer Science |
Not allowed for private candidate |
070 |
030 |
|
105 |
Bengali |
Allowed for private candidate |
085 |
015 |
|
301 |
English core |
Allowed for private candidate |
100 |
|
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302 |
Hindi core |
Allowed for private candidate |
100 |
|
|
785 |
Banking |
Not allowed for private candidate |
060 |
040 |
|
796 |
Web applications |
Not allowed for private candidate |
050 |
050 |
|
783 |
Marketing |
Not allowed for private candidate |
060 |
040 |
|
771 |
Art & Science of Makeup & Retail |
Not allowed for private candidate |
050 |
050 |
Below we have provided the subjects of CBSE 12th class of all the streams. It contains in-depth details such as numbers of units and chapters of respective subjects along with their weightage marks.
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CBSE 12th Syllabus 2020 |
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Class 12 can be divided into three main streams under CBSE standards which are Science, Commerce, and Arts.
Please have a look at the CBSE marking scheme and a new pattern of CBSE board for 12th class 2020 for all the subjects in each stream.
CBSE Pattern for Class 12 Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Theoretical Paper: 70 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 30 Marks
Question Paper Structure
| Time Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 70 marks |
| Total No. of Questions | 26 |
| Type of Questions | Very Short Answer – 1 mark |
| Short Answer I – 2 marks | |
| Short Answer II – 3 marks | |
| Value-Based Questions – 4 marks | |
| Long Answer – 5 marks |
1. Marking Scheme of CBSE Class 12 Maths New Pattern 2020
Theoretical Paper: 100 Marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
100 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
29 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 1 mark |
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Short Answer – 2 marks |
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Long Answer I – 4 marks |
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Long Answer – 6 marks |
2. Marking Scheme of English Class 12 CBSE 2020
Theoretical Paper: 100 marks
Question Paper structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
100 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
39 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 1 mark |
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Short Answer I – 2 marks |
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Long Answer I – 5 marks |
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Long Answer II – 6 marks |
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Very Long Answer – 10 marks |
Marking Scheme of CBSE Class 12 English (elective) 2020 (updated)
The question paper will be of 100 marks in total and will be divided into three sections - Reading, Writing & Grammar, Finally Literature. There would be a total of 11 main questions with sub-parts.
Section A: Reading
There will be two passages in the reading section. Both the passages will carry 10 marks each. And 10 very short answer type questions from the first passage whereas there would be two long answer type questions based on the second passage. The questions based on the second passage will test a candidate's ability to make notes and summarise a passage.
Section B: Writing and Grammar
Section B will carry 40 marks in total. In this section, there would be five questions out of which four would test a student's writing skills and one question will check their knowledge of English grammar.
Section C: Literature
The literature portion of the question paper will carry 40 marks. One question will be from the poems prescribed in the syllabus and will be a reference to context type questions carrying 10 marks.
3. Marking Scheme of CBSE Class 12 Computer Science and Physical Education
Theoretical Paper: 70 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 30 marks
We are describing the CBSE marking scheme for CBSE class 12th 2020 for the subjects associated with commerce stream to make you aware of the passing marks in the board examination. You must have a brief knowledge of the CBSE class 12 commerce syllabus for a better understanding of the examination pattern and make a preparation strategy.
CBSE new exam pattern for commerce stream is mentioned below.
1. CBSE New Exam Pattern for Class 12 Accountancy:
Theoretical Paper: 80 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 20 Marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
80 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
23 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 1 mark |
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Short Answer I – 3 marks |
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Short Answer II – 4 marks |
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Long Answer I – 6 marks |
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Long Answer II – 8 marks |
2. Changes in CBSE Pattern 2020 for Class 12 Economics:
Theoretical Paper: 80 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 20 Marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
80 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
24 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 1 mark |
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Short Answer I – 3 marks |
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Short Answer II – 4 marks |
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Long Answer – 6 marks |
3. Marking Scheme of CBSE Class 12 2020 Informatics Practices
Theoretical Paper: 70 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 30 Marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
70 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
30 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 1 mark |
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Short Answer I – 2 marks |
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Short Answer II – 4 marks |
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Long Answer – 6 marks |
4. CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Marks Distribution
Theoretical Paper: 80 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 20 Marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
80 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
25 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 1 mark |
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Short Answer I – 3 marks |
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Short Answer II – 4 marks |
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Long Answer – 5 marks |
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Essay Type – 6 marks |
1. New Exam Pattern of CBSE Class 12 Geography
Theoretical Paper: 70 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 30 marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
70 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
22 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 1 mark |
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Short Answer – 2 marks |
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Long Answer – 6 marks |
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Map Skill Based – 5 marks |
2.CBSE Marking Scheme 2020 for Class 12 History
Theoretical Paper: 70 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 30 Marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
70 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
16 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 2 marks |
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Short Answer – 4 marks |
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Source-Based – 7 marks |
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Long Answer – 8 marks |
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Map Skill Based – 5 marks |
3. CBSE Marks Distribution for Class 12 Home Science
Theoretical Paper: 80 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 20 Marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
70 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
16 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 1 mark |
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Short Answer – 2 marks |
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Case Study and Picture Based – 3 marks |
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Long Answer I – 4 marks |
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Long Answer II – 5 marks |
4. CBSE Marking Scheme for Sociology
Theoretical Paper: 80 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 20 Marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
80 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
25 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 2 marks |
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Short Answer – 4 marks |
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Long Answer – 6 marks |
5. CBSE Marks Distribution for Psychology
Theoretical Paper: 70 marks
Practical/ Project Work: 30 Marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
70 marks |
|
Total No. of Questions |
28 |
|
Type of Questions |
Learning check – 1 mark |
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Very Short Answer – 2 marks |
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Short Answer I – 3 marks |
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Short Answer II– 4 marks |
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Long Answer – 6 marks |
6. CBSE Marking Scheme 2020 for Philosophy
Theoretical Paper: 100 marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
100 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
28 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 2 marks |
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Short Answer – 3 marks |
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Long Answer – 6 marks |
7. CBSE New Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme for Political Science:
Theoretical Paper: 100 marks
Question Paper Structure
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Time Duration |
3 Hours |
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Maximum Marks |
100 marks |
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Total No. of Questions |
23 |
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Type of Questions |
Very Short Answer – 1 mark |
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Very Short Answer – 2 marks |
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Short Answer – 4 marks |
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Long Answer I – 5 marks |
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Map Question Picture based interpretation – 5 marks |
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Long Answer II – 6 marks |
