CBSE 12th Science Books 2026: Check best books for exam preparation

CBSE 12th 2026 ( CBSE 12th )

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Updated on May 2, 2026 15:01 IST

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Overview

CBSE 12th Books 2026 are the best resource to prepare for the exam. CBSE follows the NCERT books. CBSE 12th books help students to clear the concept of the topics given in the syllabus. Candidates must buy the books they have covered the entire syllabus and are easy to understand. It is also necessary to go through the syllabus to know the topics that are important for the CBSE 12th exams 2026. Besides, students must also check the exam pattern for overall exam structure.

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Table of contents
  • CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2026
  • Download CBSE Class 12th e-Books
  • FAQs on CBSE 12th Books
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CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2026

The CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2026 is released in online mode. The Class 12 Syllabus 2026 PDFs is made available at cbseacademic.nic.in. Students must go through it thoroughly and prepare for their exams. To download the CBSE Class 12 syllabus 2025-26 for all subjects, click on the link below.

CBSE 12th Syllabus 2025-26

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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
Mathematics Part-I Click here
Mathematics Part-II Click Here
Sanskrit Click Here
Hindi Click Here
English Click Here

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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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Q:   How can we obtain copy of the Answers Book of CBSE exam Class 10, 12?
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Students may apply for obtaining photocopy of CBSE 10th, 12th answer sheets by filling up a form and paying the fees as per time frame set by the Board.

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FAQs on CBSE 12th Books

Students can check the FAQs related to CBSE Class 12 Books 2025 here:

Q:   Where can I download the CBSE 12th books online for free?
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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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A gap year after 12th grade will not negatively affect your admission at IIIM Jaipur. You can do entrance exam preparation for JEE, NEET, or CUET.

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An obvious choice for pursuing CSE would be the top IITs or NITS in India. Though those can be quite competitive to get into. You can refer to the link below for a complete, detailed list of some of the top BTech CSE college options - both government & private.

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The minimum 12th scores required for admission at Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce, Pune is decided by the admission committee and changes every year. 

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Raj Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Absolutely, after passing Class 12, you can choose among BCA, BSc, and B.Tech programmes with the cyber security specialisation. Bangalore has more than 40 colleges offering UG degrees on the same. The eligibility for them are below. 

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Syed Aquib Ur Rahman

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, you can take admission in Class 12 with 60%—no problem.
And no, there isn't any SC/ST reservation in Class 12 admissions based on marks.

 

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Satyajeet Singh

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No. You have to pursue higher school from science stream for it .

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Chetan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

JKBOSE 12th Result 2026 was declared on April 22. Last year, it was announced on April 30. The result can be checked online by logging with the required details.

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Indrani Thakur

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, you cannot apply. MANET strictly requires candidates to have completed their Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) through a regular, full-time mode of education. The maritime industry demands rigorous physical and academic preparation that distance or correspondence courses cannot provide. Theref

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

No. MANET only accepts candidates who completed their education through regular schooling. Applications for B.Tech Marine Engineering or B.Sc. Nautical Science involving part-time, distance learning, or correspondence courses will not be considered for any of the maritime programs.

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

ParameterYour ScoreImpact
CAT72.33%ileTier-2/3 Eligibility
NMAT187Target non-Mumbai NMIMS campuses
10th/12th72.6% / 65.4%Average; may limit "Old IIMs" even if scores were higher
BE77.6%Strong Point helps in engineering-preferred pools

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