Complete list of NCERT books for Class 12 Science, Commerce, Arts with free PDF download and study tips
Class 12 is the final year of school education and the most critical one. Whether you're in Science, Commerce, or Arts, NCERT textbooks are the backbone of your CBSE board exam preparation. This guide lists every NCERT book for Class 12 across all three streams, with chapter lists, free PDF download links, and recommendations for additional reference books.
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NCERT Books for Class 12 — Why They Matter
Class 12 board exams are the most important exams in a student's school life. Your marks directly affect:
- College admissions — many colleges have cut-offs based on board marks
- Competitive exams — JEE Main gives 40% weightage to boards (for some NITs), CUET is NCERT-based
- Scholarship eligibility — most scholarships require minimum board percentages
Download all NCERT books free at ncert.nic.in/textbook.php
Science Stream (PCM / PCB)
Physics (2 books)
Physics Part I & Part II
Part I Chapters:
- Electric Charges and Fields
- Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
- Current Electricity
- Moving Charges and Magnetism
- Magnetism and Matter
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Alternating Current
- Electromagnetic Waves
Part II Chapters:
- Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
- Wave Optics
- Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
- Atoms
- Nuclei
- Semiconductor Electronics
Chemistry (2 books)
Chemistry Part I & Part II
Part I Chapters:
- The Solid State
- Solutions
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Surface Chemistry
- General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
- The p-Block Elements
- The d- and f-Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
Part II Chapters:
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
- Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- Amines
- Biomolecules
- Polymers
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
Mathematics
Mathematics Part I & Part II
Part I Chapters:
- Relations and Functions
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- Matrices
- Determinants
- Continuity and Differentiability
- Application of Derivatives
Part II Chapters:
- Integrals
- Application of Integrals
- Differential Equations
- Vector Algebra
- Three Dimensional Geometry
- Linear Programming
- Probability
Biology (Only for PCB students)
Biology — Textbook for Class XII
- Reproduction in Organisms
- Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
- Human Reproduction
- Reproductive Health
- Principles of Inheritance and Variation
- Molecular Basis of Inheritance
- Evolution
- Human Health and Disease
- Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
- Microbes in Human Welfare
- Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
- Biotechnology and its Applications
- Organisms and Populations
- Ecosystem
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Environmental Issues
Commerce Stream
Accountancy (2 books)
Accountancy Part I — Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organisation and Partnership Firms
- Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organisation
- Accounting for Partnership: Basic Concepts
- Reconstitution of a Partnership Firm — Admission of a Partner
- Reconstitution — Retirement/Death of a Partner
- Dissolution of Partnership Firm
Accountancy Part II — Company Accounts and Analysis of Financial Statements
- Accounting for Share Capital
- Issue and Redemption of Debentures
- Financial Statements of a Company
- Analysis of Financial Statements
- Accounting Ratios
- Cash Flow Statement
Business Studies
Business Studies Part I & Part II
- Part I: Nature of Management, Principles of Management, Business Environment, Planning, Organising, Staffing
- Part II: Directing, Controlling, Financial Management, Financial Markets, Marketing Management, Consumer Protection
Economics
Two books:
- Introductory Macroeconomics — National Income, Money & Banking, AD-AS, Government Budget, Balance of Payments
- Indian Economic Development — Indian Economy 1950-1990, Liberalisation, Current Challenges, Development Experience
Arts / Humanities Stream
Key Subjects
| Subject | NCERT Book |
|---|---|
| History | Themes in Indian History Part I, II, III |
| Political Science | Contemporary World Politics + Politics in India since Independence |
| Geography | Fundamentals of Human Geography + India: People and Economy |
| Sociology | Indian Society + Social Change and Development in India |
| Psychology | Psychology — Textbook for Class XII |
Common to All Streams
English
- Flamingo — Prose and poetry (main textbook)
- Vistas — Supplementary reader
Hindi
- Course A: Antra Part 2 + Antral Part 2
- Course B: Aroh Part 2 + Vitan Part 2
How to Download Free NCERT Books (Class 12)
- Visit ncert.nic.in/textbook.php
- Select Class XII
- Choose your subject and book
- Download chapter-wise PDFs — completely free, no registration needed
For the full download guide, read our NCERT Books & Solutions guide.
Best Reference Books for Class 12 Boards
| Stream | Subject | Book | New MRP | Used Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | Physics | HC Verma / SL Arora | ₹560-700 | ₹200-350 on BookBazaar |
| Science | Chemistry | OP Tandon / Pradeep's | ₹700-900 | ₹300-450 |
| Science | Maths | RD Sharma / RS Aggarwal | ₹550-700 | ₹200-350 |
| Science | Biology | Trueman's / Pradeep's | ₹600-900 | ₹250-450 |
| Commerce | Accountancy | T.S. Grewal | ₹600-800 | ₹250-400 |
| Commerce | Economics | Sandeep Garg / T.R. Jain | ₹400-500 | ₹150-250 |
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