CBSE Class 12 CHEMISTRY Syllabus: Dear students, this article will provide you with all the necessary details regarding the syllabus of chemistry for class 12. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) always sets its curriculum before time to ease the students’ journey of a board class. In view of the current scenario, CBSE has reduced 30% of its syllabus and it holds the prime authority to mend it further for the welfare of the students. Following is the latest CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus and Exam Pattern in PDF for the academic year 2023-24 . This syllabus is absolutely free.
NOTE – if there is any change in the exam pattern or the syllabus, the students will be updated beforehand .
Chemistry New Syllabus 2024
In the table following this section, we have mentioned the new syllabus for the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry as per the new syllabus of 2024. Candidates who are preparing for their board examination which is to be conducted in the year 2025 and ahead must prepare according to the new curriculum mentioned below. We will be updating the changes if any to the syllabus for the Chemistry subject.
Students are required to study the subject of chemistry with great care and concern as it helps them in some of the most crucial entrance exams like AIMPT and IIT JEE. They must cover all the topics and sub-topics that are jotted down in the syllabus. This will enhance their knowledge regarding the exam pattern and the kind of questions that they will have to answer. They will also learn about the number of questions and the distribution of marks from the exam point of view. Hence it is important to understand the syllabus carefully.
First of all, the students are suggested to check the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Exam Pattern. Make sure that you are well aware of the distribution of marks as well as the marking scheme for the year 2023.
Class 12 Chemistry Exam Pattern 2024
The Central of Secondary Education has released the pattern for the examination which are conducted by them. Understanding the exam pattern properly will help you prepare the chapters according to the allotted marks.
| Unit No. | Title | No. of Periods | Marks |
| Unit I | Solid State | 10 | 23 |
| Unit II | Solutions | 10 | |
| Unit III | Electrochemistry | 12 | |
| Unit IV | Chemical Kinetics | 10 | |
| Unit V | Surface Chemistry | 08 | |
| Unit VI | General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | 08 | 19 |
| Unit VII | p -Block Elements | 12 | |
| Unit VIII | d -and f -Block Elements | 12 | |
| Unit IX | Coordination Compounds | 12 | |
| Unit X | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 10 | 28 |
| Unit XI | Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | 10 | |
| Unit XII | Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 10 | |
| Unit XIII | Amines | 10 | |
| Unit XIV | Biomolecules | 12 | |
| Unit XV | Polymers | 08 | |
| Unit XVI | Chemistry in Everyday Life | 06 | |
| Total | 160 | 70 |
This the contents table for the theory exam of the students of class 12 appearing in the Board Examinations of 2023-24.
Practical
The following space shows the protocol that has to be followed for the practical exams. The students are required to go through all the rules and procedures in advance. Also make sure to check the review of Chemistry syllabus Practicals.
| Evaluation Scheme for Examination | Marks |
| Volumetric Analysis | 08 |
| Salt Analysis | 08 |
| Content-Based Experiment | 06 |
| Project Work | 04 |
| Class record and viva | 04 |
| Total | 30 |
This is the table of contents that the students must keep in mind while attempting their practicals for the board exam for the subject of chemistry.
Syllabus of Chemistry Practicals
There are certain topics which are covered as the part of the Chemistry Practical examination for the board examination. We have mentioned below the topics which will help you get ready for the practical examinations.
- Chromatography: Students must know how to separate the pigments from leaves extract and flowers using chromatography paper. Also, must know the separation of constituents that is present in an inorganic mixture that includes only two cations
- Preparation of Inorganic Compounds: It includes preparation of double salt of Ferrous Ammonium Sulphate of Potash Alum. Also, includes preparation of Potassium Ferric Oxalate.
- Tests for the functional groups present in organic compounds: Groups of unsaturation, alcoholic, phenolic, aldehydic, ketonic, carboxylic and amino.
- Tests of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in pure samples and their detection in given food product.
- Students will be required to prepare standard solutions on the basis of weight that they had to measure themselves
- Qualitative analysis i.e. determination of one cation and one anion in the given salt
Mentioned below is the Chemistry Syllabus in PDF format with the exam pattern for the students of class 12. Students can check the Chemistry Syllabus in PDF for the academic year 2023-24 from here.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
- The practical examination of Chemistry is subjected to two hours.
- The written test will be of 30 minutes duration.
- There are a total of 15 practical based short answer type questions in which A student is required to answer any 10 questions.
- Every question should require two minutes to be answered.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Q.1. Is 12th easier than 11th?
Ans: You can’t compare your experiences like this. Both the classes are on the same level. If you are in class 11th and you find the concepts difficult , then you will face problem in class 12th. You will find class 12th syllabus easier as compared to class 11th. And, the entrance exams also contain about 60% weightage from class 11th.
Q.2. How can I score full marks in English 12th?
Ans: Follow these guidelines for scoring maximum marks in English class 12th:
1. Letter-writing and summary writing formats must be in a good manner.
2. Comprehension: Read your comprehension passage thoroughly.
3. Focus on improving your writing skills
4. Solve maximum sample question papers.
5. Prepare notes on character sketches and central themes.
6. Underline important points in your answers.
7. Selective studying is never a good idea.
8. Time management is crucial
9. Handwriting always plays an important role in scoring good marks.
10. It is important to be systematic.
Q.3. How many students appeared for science in CBSE 12th 2024?
Ans: Over 30 Lack Students appeared in the 12th Science Exam, as reported by Hindustan Times News Paper.
Q.4. Did CBSE give grace marks in Physics 2023 ?
Ans: There is no such grace marks policy in CBSE although there is a policy of lenient marking if the responses of student say that paper was tough they will mark for the attempted questions.
5. Does CBSE try to pass all students?
Ans: Yes, of course, CBSE tries to pass every student if the students have written well in their exams. But, if the students have not attempted their paper well and up to the mark then CBSE can fail that student. So, to pass in the exams, students should attempt all the questions, also if they don’t know the answer fully.
Q.6. What is passing marks out of 80?
Ans: The passing marks for theory paper out of 80 are 26, out of 70 marks students need to attain 23 marks and out of 60 marks, 19 marks are required to pass the examination. For practical examination, out of 40, 13 marks are required. Out of 30 marks, 9 marks are needed to pass the exam.
Q.7. How is best of 5 calculated in CBSE?
Ans: The rule of best of 5 subjects in CBSE board is to make the average of any 5 subjects in which you have scored highest in your final exam. It is compulsory to take English as one of the 5 subjects and any other 4 highest scoring subjects to calculate the best of five in CBSE.
All the best to all the students.
