Updated 6 August 2026·13 chapters

ICSE Class 12 Mathematics — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 12 Mathematics syllabus for 2026-27: all 13 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

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The ICSE Class 12 Mathematics course for 2026-27 has 13 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 12 Mathematics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Relations and Functions	Cartesian Product and Relation · Domain, Co-domain, Range, and Inverse Relation · Standard Relations on a Set
2	Functions	Basic idea of a function · Standard real functions and their graphs · Domain and range of real functions
3	Binary Operations	Meaning of a Binary Operation · Number of Binary Operations on a Finite Set · Commutative and Associative Laws
4	Inverse Trigonometric Functions	Why inverse trigonometric functions are defined · Principal value branches and basic identities · Negative argument and complementary angle properties
5	Matrices	Basic concepts and types of matrices · Equality, addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication · Multiplication of matrices and matrix polynomials
6	Determinants	Basic Idea of Determinants · Minors and Cofactors · Important Determinant Properties
7	Applications of Matrices and Determinants	System of Linear Equations in Matrix Form · Consistency and Inconsistency Tests · Matrix Method and Inverse of a Matrix
8	Continuity and Differentiability	Limits and One-Sided Limits · Continuity at a Point and on an Interval · Algebra of Continuous Functions
9	Differentiation	Core idea of derivative and first principle · Basic derivative rules and standard formulas · Implicit differentiation and related working rule
10	Mean Value Theorems	Core Ideas and Geometrical Meaning · Rolle's Theorem: Conditions, Checks, and Standard Examples · Worked Examples for Rolle's Theorem
11	Indeterminate Forms	Meaning of Indeterminate Forms and Basic Idea · Converting 0 times infinity and infinity minus infinity · Powers: 0 to the power 0, infinity to the power 0, and 1 to the power infinity
12	Applications of Derivatives - I	Rate of Change and Differentials · Approximation by Differentials · Increasing and Decreasing Functions
13	Applications Of Derivatives - II	Absolute Maximum, Absolute Minimum, and Absolute Extremum · Critical Points, Stationary Points, and Inflexion · First Derivative Test

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find ICSE Class 12 Mathematics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 13 chapters of ICSE Class 12 Mathematics for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 12 Mathematics board exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the ICSE Class 12 Mathematics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 12 Mathematics course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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