MAHARASHTRA BOARD PHYSICS
STD. XI & XII — COMPLETE CHAPTER-WISE TOPICS
Academic Year 2026–27
STD.
XI PHYSICS
1. Measurements
Topics: Introduction, Need for measurement, Units for measurement, System of units, SI units, Fundamental and derived units, Dimensional analysis, Order of magnitude, Significant figures, Accuracy and errors in measurement
2. Scalars and Vectors
Topics: Scalars, Vectors, Addition of vectors, Subtraction of vectors, Resolution of vectors, Components of a vector, Scalar product, Vector product
3. Projectile Motion
Topics: Uniformly accelerated motion, Non-uniform motion, Position-time graph, Velocity-time graph, Projectile motion, Equation of projectile path, Time of flight, Horizontal range, Maximum height, Relative velocity
4. Force
Topics: Types of forces, Gravitational force, Electromagnetic force, Nuclear force, Conservation of momentum, Work done by a variable force, Impulse, Collisions
5. Friction in Solids and Liquids
Topics: Friction, Static friction, Limiting friction, Kinetic friction, Laws of friction, Angle of friction, Angle of repose, Friction in fluids, Viscosity, Stokes' law, Terminal velocity
6. Sound Waves
Topics: Production of sound, Propagation of sound, Characteristics of sound, Progressive waves, Stationary waves, Superposition of waves, Resonance, Beats, Doppler effect
7. Thermal Properties of Matter
Topics: Heat and temperature, Thermal expansion, Linear expansion, Area expansion, Volume expansion, Anomalous expansion of water, Calorimetry, Specific heat capacity, Change of state, Latent heat, Heat transfer, Conduction, Convection, Radiation
8. Refraction of Light
Topics: Refraction, Laws of refraction, Refractive index, Refraction through plane surfaces, Apparent depth, Total internal reflection, Critical angle, Optical fibre, Refraction through prism
9. Ray Optics
Topics: Reflection of light, Spherical mirrors, Mirror formula, Magnification, Refraction through lenses, Lens formula, Magnification, Power of lens, Combination of lenses, Optical instruments, Human eye
10. Electrostatics
Topics: Electric charge, Properties of charge, Coulomb's law, Electric field, Electric field intensity, Electric field lines, Electric dipole, Electric potential, Potential difference, Equipotential surfaces, Capacitance, Capacitors, Combination of capacitors, Energy stored in capacitor
11. Current Electricity
Topics: Electric current, Drift velocity, Ohm's law, Resistance, Resistivity, Conductivity, Combination of resistances, Temperature dependence of resistance, EMF, Internal resistance, Kirchhoff's laws, Electrical energy, Electrical power
12. Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
Topics: Magnetic field, Magnetic field due to current, Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, Force on current carrying conductor, Force between parallel currents, Torque on current loop, Moving coil galvanometer, Conversion of galvanometer
13. Magnetism
Topics: Magnetic dipole, Magnetic field due to magnetic dipole, Earth as a magnet, Magnetic elements of earth, Magnetisation, Magnetic intensity, Magnetic susceptibility, Permeability, Dia-magnetism, Para-magnetism, Ferro-magnetism, Hysteresis
14. Electromagnetic Waves
Topics: Displacement current, Electromagnetic waves, Properties of electromagnetic waves, Electromagnetic spectrum, Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared rays, Visible light, Ultraviolet rays, X-rays, Gamma rays, Applications of electromagnetic waves.
Class 11 Chemistry (Chapter-wise Topics)
Physical Chemistry
1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Matter, Nature and properties of matter, Laws of chemical combination, Dalton's atomic theory, Atomic and molecular masses, Mole concept, Molar mass, Stoichiometry, Stoichiometric calculations.
2. Introduction to Analytical Chemistry: Analysis, Mathematical methods, Accuracy and precision, Expressing concentration of solutions, Mole fraction, Molarity, Molality, Percentage composition, Empirical and molecular formula.
3. Basic Analytical Techniques: Purification of solids, Crystallization, Fractional crystallization, Distillation, Solvent extraction, Chromatography, Paper chromatography, Column chromatography.
4. Structure of Atom: Discovery of subatomic particles, Atomic models, Electromagnetic radiation, Planck's quantum theory, Bohr's atomic model, Quantum mechanical model, Quantum numbers, Electronic configuration, Aufbau principle, Hund's rule, Pauli's exclusion principle.
5. Chemical Bonding: Valence electrons, Ionic bond, Covalent bond, Metallic bond, Octet rule, Lewis structures, VSEPR theory, Hybridization (sp, sp2, sp3), Valence bond theory, Molecular orbital theory, Hydrogen bonding.
6. Redox Reactions: Oxidation and reduction concepts, Oxidation number, Balancing redox equations, Ion-electron method, Oxidation number method, Redox reactions and electrode processes.
7. States of Matter (Gaseous and Liquid States): Intermolecular forces, Gas laws (Boyle's, Charles's, Gay-Lussac's, Avogadro's), Ideal gas equation, Dalton's law of partial pressures, Kinetic molecular theory of gases, Liquefaction of gases, Liquid state (Surface tension, Viscosity).
8. Adsorption and Colloids: Adsorption (Physisorption and Chemisorption), Factors affecting adsorption, Freundlich adsorption isotherm, Catalysis, Colloids, Classification of colloids, Preparation and purification of colloids, Properties of colloids, Emulsions.
9. Chemical Equilibrium: Reversible and irreversible reactions, Dynamic equilibrium, Law of mass action, Equilibrium constant (Kc and Kp), Le Chatelier's principle, Factors affecting equilibrium.
10. Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity: Radioactivity, Types of radiation (Alpha, Beta, Gamma), Nuclear stability, N/P ratio, Half-life period, Radioisotopes, Applications of radioactivity, Nuclear fission, Nuclear fusion.
Inorganic Chemistry
11. Modern Periodic Table: Periodic law, Long form of periodic table, Periodic trends in properties (Atomic radius, Ionic radius, Ionization enthalpy, Electron gain enthalpy, Electronegativity), Valency and oxidation states.
12. Elements of Groups 1 and 2 (s-Block): Group 1 (Alkali metals) and Group 2 (Alkaline earth metals), Electronic configuration, Trends in physical and chemical properties, Diagonal relationship, Preparation and properties of important compounds (NaOH, Na2CO3, CaO, CaCO3), Biological importance of Na, K, Mg, Ca.
13. Elements of Groups 13, 14 and 15 (p-Block): Electronic configuration, Trends in physical and chemical properties, Allotropy, Anomalous properties of Boron, Carbon, and Nitrogen, Preparation and properties of Borax, Diborane, Ammonia, Nitric acid, Phosphine.
Organic & Applied Chemistry
14. Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry: Structural representation of organic compounds, Nomenclature (IUPAC system), Isomerism (Structural and Stereoisomerism), Electronic effects (Inductive, Resonance, Hyperconjugation, Electromeric), Organic reaction mechanisms, Cleavage of covalent bonds, Reactive intermediates (Carbocations, Carbanions, Free radicals).
15. Hydrocarbons: Alkanes (Nomenclature, Preparation, Physical & Chemical properties, Conformations), Alkenes (Nomenclature, Isomerism, Preparation, Properties, Addition reactions), Alkynes (Nomenclature, Preparation, Acidity, Addition reactions), Aromatic hydrocarbons (Benzene, Nomenclature, Aromaticity, Huckel's rule, Electrophilic substitution reactions).
16. Chemistry in Everyday Life: Chemicals in medicine and healthcare (Analgesics, Tranquilizers, Antiseptics, Disinfectants, Antimicrobials, Antacids, Antihistamines), Chemicals in food (Preservatives, Artificial sweetening agents, Antioxidants), Cleansing agents (Soaps, Detergents).
Class 11 Mathematics & Statistics
(Chapter-wise Topics)
Part 11.
Angle and Its Measurement: Directed angles, Sexagesimal system (degree), Circular system (radian), Relation between degree and radian, Arc length, Area of sector of a circle.2. Trigonometry - I: Trigonometric functions of allied angles, Fundamental identities, Graphs of trigonometric functions, Trigonometric ratios of compound angles.3. Trigonometry - II: Double angle, Triple angle, and Half angle formulas, Factorization and Defactorization formulas, Inverse trigonometric functions introduction.4. Determinants and Matrices: Determinants of order 2 and 3, Properties of determinants, Applications of determinants (Cramer's rule, Area of triangle), Types of matrices, Algebra of matrices (Addition, Multiplication, Transpose).5. Straight Line: Locus, Inclination and slope of a line, Forms of equations of straight lines (Slope-intercept, Two-point, Double intercept, Normal form), Distance of a point from a line, Distance between parallel lines, Family of lines.6. Circle: Standard equation of a circle, Centre-radius form, Diameter form, General equation of a circle, Tangent and normal to a circle, Condition of tangency.7. Conic Sections: Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola (Standard equations, Focus, Directrix, Latus rectum, Eccentricity, Tangent and Normal properties).8. Measures of Dispersion: Range, Variance, Standard deviation for ungrouped and grouped data, Coefficient of variation.9. Probability: Random experiment, Sample space, Events, Classical definition of probability, Addition theorem, Conditional probability, Multiplication theorem, Independent events.Part 21. Complex Numbers: Concept of imaginary number, Algebra of complex numbers, Conjugate, Modulus, Argument, Argand diagram, Square root of a complex number, De Moivre's theorem introduction.2. Sequences and Series: Arithmetic Progression (AP), Geometric Progression (GP), Sum to n terms of GP, Harmonic Progression (HP), Means (AM, GM, HM), Arithmetico-Geometric Progression (AGP), Sum of special series ($\sum n$, $\sum n^2$, $\sum n^3$).3. Permutations and Combinations: Fundamental principles of counting, Factorial notation, Permutations (Linear and Circular), Combinations, Applications and properties.4. Mathematical Induction and Binomial Theorem: Principle of Mathematical Induction (PMI), Binomial theorem for positive integral index, General and middle terms, Binomial theorem for any index.5. Sets and Relations: Sets and their representations, Types of sets, Venn diagrams, Operations on sets, Cartesian product of sets, Relations (Domain, Range, Types of relations).6. Functions: Definition of function, Types of functions (One-one, Onto, Polynomial, Rational, Exponential, Logarithmic, Trigonometric), Operations on functions, Composite functions, Inverse functions.7. Limits: Concept of limit, Standard limits (Algebraic, Trigonometric, Exponential, Logarithmic), Evaluation of limits, Limits at infinity.8. Continuity: Continuity of a function at a point, Continuity in an interval, Types of discontinuity, Properties of continuous functions.9. Differentiation: Derivative as a rate of measure, First principle of differentiation, Rules of differentiation (Sum, Difference, Product, Quotient), Derivatives of standard functions.
Class 11 Biology
(Chapter-wise Topics)
Botany & Diversity
1. Living World: Characteristics of living organisms, Diversity in living organisms, Need for classification, Taxonomy and Systematics, Taxonomic hierarchy (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species), Botanical gardens, Herbaria, Zoological parks, Museums.
2. Systematics of Organisms: Systems of classification (Two kingdom, Five kingdom), Kingdom Monera, Kingdom Protista, Kingdom Fungi, Lichens, Viruses and Viroids.
3. Kingdom Plantae: Salient features and classification of plants into major groups, Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms, Plant life cycles and alternation of generations.
4. Kingdom Animalia: Basis of classification (Levels of organization, Symmetry, Coelom, Segmentation), Non-Chordates (Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata, Hemichordata), Chordates (Cyclostomata, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, Mammalia).
Plant Morphology & Physiology
5. Cell Structure and Organization: Cell theory, Structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, Plant cell vs Animal cell, Cell membrane, Cell wall, Endomembrane system (Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, Lysosomes, Vacuoles), Mitochondria, Plastids, Ribosomes, Cytoskeleton, Cilia, Flagella, Centrosome, Nucleus, Chromosomes.
6. Biomolecules: Chemical constituents of living cells, Structure and functions of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), Enzymes (Properties, Mechanism of enzyme action, Factors affecting enzyme activity, Classification).
7. Cell Division: Cell cycle, Interphase (G1, S, G2 phases), Mitosis (Stages, Significance), Meiosis (Meiosis I, Meiosis II, Significance).
8. Plant Tissue and Anatomy: Types of plant tissues (Meristematic and Permanent tissues), Tissue systems (Epidermal, Ground, Vascular), Anatomy of dicot and monocot root, stem, and leaf, Secondary growth in dicot stem and root.
9. Morphology of Flowering Plants: Structure and modifications of Root, Stem, Leaf, Inflorescence, Flower, Fruit, Seed, Description of family Fabaceae, Solanaceae, Liliaceae.
Animal & Human Physiology
10. Animal Tissue: Epithelial tissue (Simple and Compound), Connective tissue (Loose, Dense, Specialized), Muscular tissue (Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac), Neural tissue, Structure and functions of skin.
11. Study of Animal Type - Cockroach: Morphology, Anatomy and digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, nervous, reproductive systems of Cockroach (Periplaneta americana).
12. Photosynthesis: Chloroplast Structure, Photosynthetic pigments, Light reaction (Cyclic and Non-cyclic photophosphorylation), Dark reaction (C3 pathway/Calvin cycle, C4 pathway, CAM pathway), Photorespiration, Factors affecting photosynthesis.
13. Respiration and Energy Transfer: Cellular respiration, Glycolysis, Aerobic vs Anaerobic respiration, Kreb's cycle/TCA cycle, Electron transport system (ETS) and Oxidative phosphorylation, Respiratory quotient (RQ), Amphibolic pathway.
14. Human Nutrition: Human digestive system (Alimentary canal and Associated glands), Digestion of food, Absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, Nutritional disorders (PEM, Kwashiorkor, Marasmus, Indigestion, Jaundice, Constipation).
15. Excretion and Osmoregulation: Modes of excretion (Ammonotelism, Ureotelism, Uricotelism), Human excretory system (Kidney, Nephron), Urine formation (Glomerular filtration, Reabsorption, Secretion), Regulation of kidney function (RAAS, ADH), Dialysis, Kidney transplantation.
16. Skeleton and Movement: Types of movement (Amoeboid, Ciliary, Muscular), Structure of skeletal muscle, Mechanism of muscle contraction, Human skeletal system (Axial and Appendicular skeleton), Joints (Fibrous, Cartilaginous, Synovial), Disorders of muscular and skeletal system (Myasthenia gravis, Tetany, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Gout).
STD. XII PHYSICS
1. Rotational Dynamics
Topics: Angular displacement, Angular velocity, Angular acceleration, Relation between linear and angular velocity, Torque, Moment of inertia, Radius of gyration, Parallel axis theorem, Perpendicular axis theorem, Angular momentum, Conservation of angular momentum, Rotational kinetic energy, Rolling motion
2. Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Topics: Pressure in fluids, Pascal's law, Hydraulic lift, Hydraulic brakes, Atmospheric pressure, Barometer, Surface tension, Surface energy, Capillarity, Viscosity, Stokes' law, Terminal velocity, Streamline flow, Turbulent flow, Equation of continuity, Bernoulli's theorem
3. Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation
Topics: Ideal gas equation, Kinetic theory assumptions, Pressure of an ideal gas, Kinetic interpretation of temperature, RMS speed, Degrees of freedom, Law of equipartition of energy, Mean free path, Thermal radiation, Blackbody radiation, Stefan's law, Wien's displacement law
4. Thermodynamics
Topics: Thermal equilibrium, Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Heat, Work, Internal energy, First law of thermodynamics, Isothermal process, Adiabatic process, Second law of thermodynamics, Reversible and irreversible processes, Heat engine, Refrigerator, Coefficient of performance
5. Oscillations
Topics: Periodic motion, Simple harmonic motion, Equation of SHM, Displacement, Velocity and acceleration in SHM, Energy in SHM, Spring-mass system, Simple pendulum, Time period, Damped oscillations, Forced oscillations, Resonance
6. Superposition of Waves
Topics: Principle of superposition, Interference, Coherent sources, Young's double slit experiment, Fringe width, Diffraction, Polarisation, Beats, Stationary waves, Nodes and antinodes
7. Wave Optics
Topics: Huygens' principle, Wavefront, Reflection using wavefronts, Refraction using wavefronts, Interference of light, Young's double slit experiment, Diffraction, Polarisation, Brewster's law, Malus' law
8. Electrostatics
Topics: Electric charges, Coulomb's law, Electric field, Electric flux, Gauss's law, Electric potential, Potential energy, Electric dipole, Capacitors, Capacitance, Combination of capacitors, Dielectrics, Energy stored in capacitor
9. Current Electricity
Topics: Electric current, Drift velocity, Ohm's law, Resistance, Resistivity, Conductivity, Series and parallel combination, EMF, Internal resistance, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, Meter bridge, Potentiometer, Electrical power
10. Magnetic Fields due to Electric Current
Topics: Magnetic field, Biot-Savart law, Magnetic field due to straight conductor, Circular loop and solenoid, Ampere's law, Force on moving charge, Lorentz force, Force on current carrying conductor, Torque on current loop, Moving coil galvanometer
11. Magnetic Materials
Topics: Magnetic dipole, Magnetic moment, Magnetisation, Magnetic intensity, Magnetic susceptibility, Permeability, Dia-magnetic materials, Para-magnetic materials, Ferro-magnetic materials, Hysteresis, Earth magnetism
12. Electromagnetic Induction
Topics: Magnetic flux, Faraday's laws, Lenz's law, Motional EMF, Eddy currents, Self induction, Mutual induction, Energy stored in inductor, AC generator
13. AC Circuits
Topics: Alternating current, RMS value, Average value, AC through resistor, Inductor and capacitor, Reactance, Impedance, Series LCR circuit, Resonance, Power in AC circuit, Power factor, Transformer
14. Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Topics: Photoelectric effect, Experimental observations, Einstein's photoelectric equation, Work function, Threshold frequency, Stopping potential, Photon, Matter waves, de Broglie wavelength, Davisson-Germer experiment
15. Structure of Atoms and Nuclei
Topics: Rutherford model, Bohr model, Atomic spectra, Hydrogen spectrum, Energy levels, Nuclear composition, Nuclear size, Mass defect, Binding energy, Radioactivity, Radioactive decay law, Half-life, Mean life, Nuclear fission, Nuclear fusion
16. Semiconductor Devices
Topics: Energy bands, Intrinsic semiconductors, Extrinsic semiconductors, n-type semiconductor, p-type semiconductor, p-n junction, Diode, Rectifier, Zener diode, Transistor, Transistor as switch, Transistor as amplifier, Logic gates
Class 12 Chemistry (Chapter-wise Topics)
Physical Chemistry
1. Solid State: Classification of solids (Crystalline and Amorphous), Unit cell and crystal lattices, Packing efficiency, Density of unit cell, Crystal defects (Point, Line, Surface), Electrical properties (Conductors, Insulators, Semiconductors), Magnetic properties (Paramagnetic, Diamagnetic, Ferromagnetic).
2. Solutions: Types of solutions, Solubility, Henry's law, Vapor pressure of liquid solutions, Raoult's law, Ideal and non-ideal solutions, Colligative properties (Relative lowering of vapor pressure, Elevation of boiling point, Depression of freezing point, Osmotic pressure), Abnormal molar masses, van 't Hoff factor.
3. Ionic Equilibria: Electrolytes and non-electrolytes, Degree of dissociation, Acids and bases (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis theories), Ostwald's dilution law, pH and pOH scale, Autoionization of water, Buffer solutions, Hydrolysis of salts, Solubility product.
4. Chemical Thermodynamics: Terms in thermodynamics, Types of processes, First law of thermodynamics, Enthalpy, Heat capacity, Hess's law of constant heat summation, Spontaneity, Entropy, Second and third laws of thermodynamics, Gibbs free energy and equilibrium.
5. Electrochemistry: Conductance of electrolytic solutions, Kohlrausch's law, Galvanic cells, Nernst equation, Standard electrode potential, Electrochemical series, Commercial cells (Primary and Secondary batteries), Fuel cells, Corrosion and its prevention.
6. Chemical Kinetics: Rate of a chemical reaction, Factors affecting rate of reaction, Rate law and specific rate constant, Order and molecularity of a reaction, Integrated rate equations (Zero order and First order), Pseudo-first order reactions, Half-life of a reaction, Arrhenius equation, Activation energy, Collision theory.
Inorganic Chemistry
7. Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18: Group 16 (Oxygen family), Group 17 (Halogens), Group 18 (Noble gases), Electronic configuration, Trends in physical and chemical properties, Dioxygen, Ozone, Allotropes of sulfur, Compounds of sulfur (SO2, H2SO4), Interhalogen compounds, Oxoacids of halogens, Compounds of xenon.
8. Transition and Inner Transition Elements (d and f-block): d-Block elements (Position, Electronic configuration, General properties, Color, Catalytic activity, Magnetic properties, Alloy formation, Complex formation), Compounds of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4, f-Block elements (Lanthanoids and Actinoids, Electronic configuration, Oxidation states, Lanthanoid contraction and consequences).
9. Coordination Compounds: Werner's theory, Definitions (Ligands, Coordination number, Coordination sphere), Nomenclature of coordination compounds, Isomerism (Structural and Stereoisomerism), Valence Bond Theory (VBT), Crystal Field Theory (CFT), Color in coordination compounds, Applications of coordination compounds.
Organic Chemistry
10. Halogen Derivatives: Classification of haloalkanes and haloarenes, Nomenclature, Methods of preparation, Physical properties, Chemical reactions (Nucleophilic substitution SN1 and SN2 mechanisms, Elimination reactions, Reaction with metals), Environmental effects of polyhalogen compounds (Freons, DDT, Iodoform).
11. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Alcohols (Classification, Nomenclature, Preparation, Physical properties, Chemical reactions, Distinguishing tests), Phenols (Classification, Preparation, Acidity, Electrophilic substitution reactions), Ethers (Classification, Preparation, Physical properties, Chemical reactions).
12. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Aldehydes & Ketones (Nomenclature, Structure of carbonyl group, Preparation, Physical properties, Nucleophilic addition reactions, Aldol condensation, Cannizzaro reaction, Tests to distinguish), Carboxylic Acids (Nomenclature, Acidity, Preparation, Physical properties, Chemical reactions).
13. Amines: Classification, Structure, Nomenclature, Preparation methods, Physical properties, Basicity of amines, Chemical reactions (Acylation, Carbylamine reaction, Reaction with nitrous acid, Electrophilic substitution), Diazonium salts (Preparation and synthetic importance).
Applied Chemistry
14. Biomolecules: Carbohydrates (Classification, Monosaccharides - Glucose & Fructose structure, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides - Starch & Cellulose), Proteins (Amino acids, Peptide bond, Classification, Structure of proteins, Denaturation), Nucleic Acids (Chemical composition, DNA, RNA, Functions), Enzymes, Vitamins.
15. Introduction to Polymer Chemistry: Classification of polymers (Source, Structure, Mode of polymerization, Molecular forces), Addition and condensation polymerization, Preparation and properties of important polymers (Polythene, Nylon, Polyester, Bakelite, Rubber), Biodegradable polymers.
16. Green Chemistry and Nanochemistry: Green Chemistry (12 principles of green chemistry, Atom economy, Applications), Nanochemistry (Introduction, Nanomaterials, Synthesis of nanomaterials, Characterization techniques, Applications of nanotechnology in electronics, medicine, and energy).
Class 12 Mathematics & Statistics (Chapter-wise Topics)
Part 1.
Mathematical Logic: Statement, Truth values, Logical connectives (AND, OR, NOT, Implication, Double Implication), Truth tables, Tautology, Contradiction, Contingency, Quantifiers, Duals, Negation of compound statements, Switching circuits.2. Matrices: Elementary transformations (Row and Column), Inverse of a matrix (Elementary transformation method and Adjoint method), Application of matrices (Solving linear equations by Reduction and Inversion methods).3. Trigonometric Functions: Trigonometric equations and their principal & general solutions, Solutions of triangles (Sine rule, Cosine rule, Projection rule, Half angle formulas), Inverse trigonometric functions (Properties and proofs).4. Pair of Straight Lines: Combined equation of a pair of lines, Homogeneous equation of second degree, Angle between lines represented by $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$, Condition for parallel and perpendicular lines, General second-degree equation representing pair of lines.5. Vectors: Vector and scalar quantities, Types of vectors, Section formula (Internal and External division), Midpoint formula, Centroid formula, Scalar product (Dot product), Vector product (Cross product), Scalar triple product, Applications of vectors to geometry.6. Line and Plane: Vector and Cartesian equations of a line, Angle between two lines, Skew lines, Shortest distance between skew lines, Equations of a plane, Vector and Cartesian forms, Angle between two planes, Distance of a point from a plane.7. Linear Programming: Formulations of LPP, Feasible region, Feasible solutions, Convex sets, Graphical method of solving LPP (Corner point method), Optimization problems.
Part 2.
Differentiation: Derivatives of composite functions (Chain rule), Geometric significance of derivative, Derivatives of inverse functions, Derivatives of implicit functions, Logarithmic differentiation, Derivatives of parametric functions, Higher order derivatives (Second order).2. Applications of Derivatives: Tangents and Normals, Rate of change, Increasing and Decreasing functions, Approximations, Rolle's Theorem, Lagrange's Mean Value Theorem (LMVT), Maxima and Minima (First and Second derivative tests).3. Indefinite Integration: Integration as antiderivative, Standard integrals, Methods of integration (Substitution, Integration by Parts, Partial Fractions), Integrals of special functions.4. Definite Integration: Definite integral as limit of a sum, Fundamental theorem of calculus, Evaluation of definite integrals, Properties of definite integrals and proofs.5. Application of Definite Integration: Area under curves, Area between two curves (Parabola, Line, Circle, Ellipse).6. Differential Equations: Order and Degree of a differential equation, Formation of differential equations, Solution of differential equations (Variable separable form, Homogeneous DE, Linear differential equations), Applications of differential equations (Population growth, Decay, Newton's law of cooling).7. Probability Distributions: Random variables (Discrete and Continuous), Probability Mass Function (PMF), Cumulative Distribution Function (CDF), Expected value, Variance, Standard deviation of a discrete random variable.8. Binomial Distribution: Bernoulli trials, Binomial distribution, Probability function, Mean and Variance of Binomial distribution.
Class 12 Biology (Chapter-wise Topics)
Genetics & Reproduction
1. Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants: Asexual reproduction (Vegetative propagation, Micropropagation), Sexual reproduction, Structure of Anther, Microsporogenesis, Structure of Ovule, Megasporogenesis, Pollination (Types and Agencies), Outbreeding devices, Pollen-Pistil interaction, Double fertilization, Post-fertilization events (Development of Endosperm and Embryo), Seed and Fruit development, Apomixis, Polyembryony.
2. Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals: Asexual reproduction in animals, Human Male reproductive system, Human Female reproductive system, Gametogenesis (Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis), Menstrual cycle, Fertilization, Embryonic development (Cleavage, Blastulation, Gastrulation), Implantation, Placenta, Parturition, Lactation, Reproductive health, Birth control methods, Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (IVF, ZIFT, GIFT, Surrogacy).
3. Inheritance and Variation: Mendel's laws of inheritance, Monohybrid and Dihybrid cross, Deviations from Mendelian ratio (Incomplete dominance, Co-dominance, Multiple alleles, Pleiotropy), Chromosomal theory of inheritance, Sex determination (Humans, Birds, Honey bees), Linkage and Crossing over, Sex-linked inheritance (Haemophilia, Colour blindness), Chromosomal disorders (Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome).
4. Molecular Basis of Inheritance: Search for genetic material (Griffith's, Avery-MacLeod-McCarty, Hershey-Chase experiments), Structure of DNA and RNA, Packaging of DNA, DNA Replication (Semi-conservative), Central Dogma, Transcription, Genetic Code, Translation, Regulation of Gene Expression (Lac Operon concept), DNA Fingerprinting, Human Genome Project (HGP).
5. Origin and Evolution of Life: Origin of life (Protobiogenesis, Chemical evolution - Miller-Urey experiment), Organic evolution, Evidences of evolution (Palaeontological, Comparative anatomy, Embryological, Molecular), Darwinism, Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution, Natural selection, Hardy-Weinberg principle, Human evolution.
Physiology & Biotechnology
6. Plant Water Relations: Properties of water, Plant-water relationships, Water potential, Imbibition, Diffusion, Osmosis, Absorption of water by roots, Transpiration pull theory, Factors affecting transpiration, Mechanism of stomatal movement, Phloem transport (Pressure flow hypothesis).
7. Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition: Plant growth phases and conditions, Growth rate (Arithmetic and Geometric), Differentiation, Dedifferentiation, Redifferentiation, Plant Growth Regulators (Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Ethylene, Abscisic acid), Photoperiodism, Vernalization, Mineral nutrition (Macro and Micro nutrients, Deficiency symptoms), Nitrogen cycle and Biological nitrogen fixation.
8. Respiration and Circulation: Human Respiratory System, Mechanism of breathing, Gas exchange and Transport (Oxygen and Carbon dioxide), Respiratory volumes and capacities, Human Circulatory System, Structure of Heart, Cardiac cycle, Blood pressure, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Blood groups, Blood clotting, Lymphatic system.
9. Control and Coordination: Human Nervous System (Central, Peripheral, Autonomic), Structure of Neuron, Conduction of nerve impulse, Reflex action, Structure of Human Brain and Spinal Cord, Sense organs (Eye and Ear), Endocrine System (Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas, Gonads), Hormones and Mechanism of hormone action.
10. Human Health and Diseases: Concept of health and disease, Common diseases in humans (Typhoid, Pneumonia, Common cold, Malaria, Amoebiasis, Ascariasis, Ringworm), Immunity (Innate and Acquired), Active and Passive immunity, Vaccination and Immunization, Immune system organs, Cancer, AIDS, Addiction (Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs).
Applied Biology & Ecology
11. Enhancement of Food Production: Plant breeding (Steps, Applications, Disease resistance, Pest resistance, Biofortification), Single Cell Protein (SCP), Tissue culture (Techniques, Applications), Animal husbandry (Management of farms, Poultry, Dairy, Apiculture, Sericulture, Lac culture, Aquaculture), Microbes in human welfare (Household, Industrial products, Sewage treatment, Biogas production, Biocontrol agents, Biofertilizers).
12. Biotechnology: Principles and processes of Recombinant DNA Technology, Tools of rDNA technology (Restriction enzymes, Vectors, Competent host), Processes of rDNA technology (Isolation of DNA, PCR, Gene insertion, Downstream processing), Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture (Bt Cotton, Pest resistant plants), Applications in Medicine (Recombinant Insulin, Gene therapy), Transgenic animals, Ethical issues and Patenting.
13. Organisms and Populations: Organisms and environment, Major abiotic factors, Responses to abiotic factors, Adaptations, Population attributes (Birth rate, Death rate, Sex ratio, Age distribution), Population growth models (Exponential and Logistic), Population interactions (Mutualism, Competition, Predation, Parasitism, Commensalism, Amensalism).
14. Ecosystems and Energy Flow: Structure and function of Ecosystem, Productivity (Primary and Secondary), Decomposition, Energy flow (Food chain, Food web, Ecological pyramids), Nutrient cycling (Carbon and Phosphorus cycle), Ecological succession (Hydrarch and Xerarch), Ecosystem services.
15. Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Issues: Concept of Biodiversity, Patterns and Loss of Biodiversity, Biodiversity conservation (In-situ and Ex-situ), Hotspots, Red Data Book, Environmental issues (Air pollution, Water pollution, Solid waste management, Greenhouse effect and Global warming, Ozone depletion, Deforestation).
Marks Pattern (Theory & Practicals):
Theory Paper: 70 Marks (Time: 3 Hours)
Practical / Project: 30 Marks
Total: 100 Marks
Marks Pattern (Theory & Practicals):
Theory Paper: 80 Marks (Time: 3 Hours)
Practical / Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Total: 100 Marks