Looking for CBSE books for Class 12? CBSE schools follow NCERT textbooks for Class 12 in most subjects, so this directory lists the NCERT books for Class 12. The 18 NCERT subjects this page lists are the textbooks published by NCERT for the board, and each row in the directory below takes you to a subject page with chapter-level detail and official PDF links.
For the full set of class pages, browse the NCERT books directory.
Which CBSE books for Class 12 are in this directory?
The directory below lists the 18 NCERT subjects on this page for Class 12. It is generated from the index, so the count stays current as pages are added.
| Subject | Books | Chapters | Page status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Maths | 2 | 16 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics | 2 | 17 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Chemistry | 2 | 13 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Biology | 1 | 14 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 English | 3 | 35 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 History | 3 | 16 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Geography | 3 | 25 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Economics | 2 | 14 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Accountancy | 3 | 18 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Biotechnology | 1 | 14 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Business Studies | 2 | 14 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Computer Science | 2 | 22 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Creative Writing (coming soon) | 2 | 3 | Not yet built |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Fine Art | 1 | 9 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Home Science | 2 | 17 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Political Science | 2 | 17 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Psychology | 1 | 8 | Available |
| NCERT Books for Class 12 Sociology | 2 | 18 | Available |
How to use this directory
- Find your subject in the directory.
- Check its state: Available, Drafting, or Not yet built.
- Open the subject page if it is available.
- Use the chapter list and the official PDF link on that page.
| Status | What it means | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Available | The subject page is published and linked. | Open it for the chapter list, page spans and PDF links. |
| Drafting | The page exists but is not public. | Use the official NCERT PDF for that book meanwhile. |
| Not yet built | The subject is named but no page is linked. | Use the official NCERT PDF for that book meanwhile. |
If you came for one specific chapter, the subject rows in the directory are the fastest route; each subject page carries the chapter list. For a book whose page is not linked, open the official NCERT textbook portal at ncert.nic.in/textbook.php and choose Class XII to download the current edition PDF directly from the publisher.
What a Class 12 subject page contains
Detail varies by subject, but a built page generally carries the following. These two examples come from the current directory.
- Chapter lists with page spans.
- Part-level organisation where a book is split.
- The official PDF source for that book.
Biology: 13 chapters with page spans
The Biology subject page indexes 13 chapters in 228 pages. Chapter 1, “Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants”, spans pages 1 to 25, so you can see where a chapter starts before opening the PDF.
Physics: Part I and Part II on one page
The Physics subject page is split into Part I and Part II, and it tells the reader which part they need. Check the part label first so you open the right volume instead of the wrong half of the book.
Sources and data verification
This listing is maintained for the 2026-27 academic session using the NCERT textbook information available to us. NCERT remains the authority for confirming the latest edition.
- The figures come from the NCERT textbook editions indexed in this directory.
- This page covers the 18 Class 12 subjects on this page, not the full CBSE subject scheme with its optional and skill electives.
- The listing is maintained for the current academic session using the NCERT information available to us.
- NCERT settles textbooks, editions and PDFs; CBSE settles curriculum, syllabus and examinations.
Reference: NCERT textbooks (CBSE).
Class 12 book FAQs
Which CBSE books for Class 12 does this directory list?
The directory lists the 18 NCERT subjects on this page for Class 12, from Accountancy and Biology to Psychology and Sociology. Each row names the subject and shows whether its page is available.
How many NCERT subjects are indexed for Class 12?
This page lists 18 NCERT subjects for Class 12. The count comes from the index, so it stays current as pages are added.
Is the NCERT book for Class 12 the same as the CBSE book?
CBSE schools use NCERT textbooks, so the CBSE book for Class 12 is usually the NCERT book for that subject. NCERT publishes the textbook; CBSE sets the syllabus and examinations around it.
Is every chapter in the Class 12 NCERT textbook on the exam syllabus?
Textbook contents and the examinable syllabus are not always identical. Check the current official CBSE syllabus for Class 12 to confirm which chapters are examinable this session.