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CBSE 12th Books 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) follows the NCERT books for all the subjects. CBSE Books are the ultimate preparation tool for students. Without books, learning is incomplete. These NCERT textbooks cover everything from the base to a higher level. These books are written in simple language and concepts are illustrated descriptively. Most of the topics of practical subjects like Maths are explained through examples and some of them like Science through diagrams wherever necessary. These books are designed as per the CBSE 12th Syllabus 2025 and students are recommended to study from these books.
- Download CBSE Class 12th e-Books
- CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2025
- FAQs on CBSE 12th Books
Download CBSE Class 12th e-Books
Students can click to download the CBSE Class 12th books for different subjects by clicking on the links below:
Subject | Download book |
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Mathematics Part-I | Click here |
Mathematics Part-II | Click Here |
Sanskrit | Click Here |
Hindi | Click Here |
English | Click Here |
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Books (Prescribed)
1) Mathematics Textbook for Class XI, NCERT Publications
2) Mathematics Part I - Textbook for Class XII, NCERT Publication
3) Mathematics Part II - Textbook for Class XII, NCERT Publication
4) Mathematics Exemplar Problem for Class XI, Published by NCERT
5) Mathematics Exemplar Problem for Class XII, Published by NCERT
6) Mathematics Lab Manual class XI, published by NCERT
7) Mathematics Lab Manual class XII, published by NCERT
CBSE Class 12 English Books (Prescribed)
1. Flamingo: English Reader published by NCERT (Prose)
• The Last Lesson
• Lost Spring
• Deep Water
• The Rattrap
• Indigo
• Poets and Pancakes
• The Interview
• Going Places
(Poetry)
• My Mother at Sixty-Six
• Keeping Quiet
• A Thing of Beauty
• A Roadside Stand
• Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
2. Vistas: Supplementary Reader published by National Council of Education Researchand
Training, New Delhi
• The Third Level
• The Tiger King
• Journey to the end of the Earth
• The Enemy
• On the Face of It
• Memories of Childhood
○ The Cutting of My Long Hair
○ We Too are Human Beings
CBSE Class 12 Hindi Books (Prescribed)
CBSE 12th Chemistry Books (Prescribed)
1. Chemistry Part -I, Class-XII, Published by NCERT.
2. Chemistry Part -II, Class-XII, Published by NCERT.
3. Laboratory Manual of Chemistry, Class XI Published by NCERT
4. Other related books and manuals of NCERT including multimedia and online
sources
CBSE 12th Biology Books (Prescribed)
1. Biology, Class-XII, Published by NCERT
2. Other related books and manuals brought out by NCERT (consider multimedia also)
3. Biology Supplementary Material (Revised). Available on CBSE website.
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CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2025
The CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2025 is released in online mode. The Class 12 Syllabus 2025 PDFs have been made available at cbseacademic.nic.in. Students must go through them thoroughly and prepare for their exams effectively.
FAQs on CBSE 12th Books
Students can check the FAQs related to CBSE Class 12 Books 2025 here:
Commonly asked questions
Q: Where can I download the CBSE 12th books online for free?
NCERT has uploaded the books for class 12 or CBSE 12th books on the official website. Shiksha.com has also uploaded the e-books here for students. You can click on the subject-wise CBSE 12th books link to download and read the e-books.
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Q: Is there any difference in CBSE 12th hard books and e-books? Can I not buy and just download and read them?
No, there is no difference between the CBSE 12th hard books and the e-books made available here. You can definitely download them and study from them
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CBSE 12th Exam
Student Forum
Answered 6 hours ago
Hi Archana,
A gap between your 12th and Bachelor's (such as completing 12th in 2017 and your Bachelor's in 2021) is usually accepted by most colleges. However, some universities or institutions may have specific policies regarding academic gaps.
It's best to check with the respective college or unive
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 14 hours ago
Hi Dimple,
To become a game designer after completing your 12th in Science from the Maharashtra State Board, here's what you can do:
Required Marks: There's no specific cutoff for marks in 12th, but aiming for at least 50-60% will help meet eligibility requirements for most design colleges.
Courses: A
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 22 hours ago
Yes, you can study law after 12th, by pursuing 5 year integrated LLB course, right after completing your schooling and scoring well in class 12th exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
Here are some of the best colleges for preparing for JEE along with 11th and 12th in the Shivaji University, Kolhapur area:
- K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research
- Vivekanand College of Engineering
- Rajaram College
- Shivaji University College of Engineering
- Shree Chhatrapati Shivaji College
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Hi Pravin,
Yes, as a Class 12 student, you should consider writing CUET 2025 if you're aiming for undergraduate courses (UG) in central universities like Delhi University, JNU, BHU, etc. CUET is mandatory for UG admissions to these universities. Here's a quick guide:
Why CUET 2025?
Admission Requirem
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
The following are the general requirements for enrolment in the AME course:
- Candidates must have completed their 12th grade, with maths, chemistry, and physics as required courses. Because they provide the fundamental information required to comprehend the technical aspects of aviation maintenance, t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Students can clear their compartment in CBSE 12th through specific rules and each passing requires certain actions. Students who exceeded the six attempted chances for their CBSE compartment examinations (up to 2013) may sit for the test as private candidates according to university rules. Candidate
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Some of the key advantages of pursuing Civil Engineering courses after 12th are mentioned below:
• Civil Engineers are always in demand because of rapid urbanization and increasing technological advancements which further fuel infrastructural needs.
• The construction sector is continuously evolving a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Es, Delhi University (DU) also permits its students to option CUET subjects which are outside the Class 12 streams as well. Limiting factors which are described next.
1. *Stream Change*:
U suggests that, in order to make up the requirement, it is preferable candidates should choose from the CUET subje
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
To apply for 12th class admission, follow these steps:
- Choose a School/Board –Decide whether you want to continue in the same school or transfer to another school affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, or a State Board.
- Check Eligibility – You must have passed 11th class from a recognised board.
- Apply : Fill out
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