Class 12 maths | Syllabus, Courses, Career options… and more

Class 12 Maths syllabus

The class 12 maths syllabus is very crisp and short, except calculus. You need to go through each chapter very minutely and understand their function as well as their importance to prepare adequately for the exams. Maths as a subject is a very high-scoring subject and you shouldn’t miss out on any opportunity to grab the maximum. Explore various math coaching programs that fine-tune your abilities and remove all your weaknesses.

Starting in 2022, all UG admissions in 100+ universities will be done through CUET. This would mean that the class 12 score would not have any direct bearing on it anymore. Though in the tie-breaker scenario it has been adopted by the DU where the board marks of the students will come in very handy.

There are a total of 6 units in math, with calculus being the biggest and carrying the most of the weightage, ie. 35. Check all the class 12 math chapters, those are listed in the table below:

Class 12 Maths syllabus/Class 12 Maths chapters:

To know the detailed math syllabus (Theory + Internal) click on the tab below.

List of universities offering courses after 12th maths

Mentioned below is the list of some of the top universities offering various courses after 12th maths through CUET:

Check out the full list of participating universities in CUET 2023.

Career options for maths students after 12th

A number of career options for maths students after 12th are open, understanding the job profiles will definitely help you plan your education effectively. It can also help you determine which future career is right for you. Here, we have listed a few popular career options for maths students after 12th.

Statistician

Average Salary- INR 5-10 lakhs p.a.

Primary Responsibilities

• Statisticians develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
• Acquiring data, then preparing raw data for processing by organizing information, and identifying trends and relationships.

Mathematician

Average salary- INR 10-15 Lakhs p.a. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Working with both theoretical and applied math to discover alternative methods of problem-solving.
• Using computer software to create calculations and may work in various industries, including aerospace, communications, and manufacturing.

Data Analyst

Average salary: INR 4.5 - 10 Lakhs p.a.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collecting and analyzing data across the business to make informed decisions.
• Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.

Acoustic Consultant

Average salary- 12-18 Lakhs p.a.

As an acoustics consultant, you could work in a variety of fields - for example, construction, the media, or medical technology.

Primary Responsibilities

• Designing optimum acoustic solutions for concert halls and performance spaces
• Specializing in underwater acoustics for mapping the ocean floor
• Designing medical equipment like ultrasound to help doctors diagnose and treat patients

Actuarial

Average Salary -  5.5 - 12 Lakhs p.a

 Primary Responsibilities

• Performing statistical analysis to assess the probability of an event or risk and finding out its financial consequences.
• Preparing reports and presentations of results of analysis through computer modeling and other statistical tools.

Math syllabus for CUET

The Class 12 maths syllabus is similar to the CUET maths syllabus. This is what makes the class 12 maths syllabus all the more crucial. You really need to thoroughly study and understand all the topics to do well in your boards as well as CUET. Go through the syllabus for a better understanding of the class 12 maths syllabus and how to prepare well for both exams. Check the detailed maths syllabus for CUET, along with other domain subjects & also the CUET pattern, here!

Where the table “B1” lists the class 12 maths syllabus and the rest is the combined syllabus of mathematics and applied mathematics for CUET.

Questions & Marking Scheme for maths in CUET - Question types will be objective (MCQs) and the duration of the Mathematics Subject exam will be 45 mins.

The maximum mark is 200. The Marking Scheme is +5 for each right answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Mathematics comes under Section II - i.e. Domain Specific subjects

There will be one Question Paper for Mathematics with 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted.

Maths Coaching

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