
CBSE Class 12 Applied Maths 2026 final strategy is here. It covers key study materials, a prioritized self-study plan, and a day-by-day revision timetable. Success depends on regular practice, strong concepts, and solving problems without a calculator to handle different exam formats.
A structured preparation strategy is crucial for excelling in the CBSE Class 12 Applied Mathematics exam. Here we focuses on maximising your final days of preparation through effective resource utilisation, a prioritised self-study approach, and a detailed revision timetable. Success requires dedicated effort and the ability to analyse and solve problems, as the answer to every question is hidden within the question itself.
Before starting your revision, gather these essential materials, which serve as your primary tools for preparation:
Class Notes & Class Questions:
For students of the "Parishram" batch, these notes are readily available.
For YouTube or "Vishwas" batch students, access the free "Vishwas Batch - Commerce" on the PW app for one-shots, revision sessions, and corresponding notes.
CBSE Support Material:
Download the official document by searching online for "CBSE Support Material Applied Maths Class 12."
KV (Kendriya Vidyalaya) Support Material:
Download this material by searching online for "KV Support Material Class 12 Applied Maths."
CBSE Previous Year Questions (PYQs):
Obtain Applied Maths PYQs from the official CBSE website. Download papers from 2023 and subsequent compartment exams.
Follow this specific, prioritised workflow for each topic to ensure comprehensive revision during self-study.
Class Notes & Questions:
Begin by thoroughly reviewing your class notes. Re-solve all questions discussed in class. Do not look at solutions until you have attempted the problem yourself.
If you have already mastered this content, a quick scan to refresh your memory is sufficient before moving on.
CBSE Previous Year Questions (PYQs):
After reviewing class materials, solve all relevant PYQs for the topic..
CBSE Support Material:
Finally, practice the solved examples from the official CBSE Support Material.
During this entire preparation phase, you must not use a calculator. Perform all calculations manually to build speed and accuracy for the exam.
This schedule balances self-study with guided revision sessions. While you can adjust self-study topics, the live session schedule is fixed.
Day-by-Day Revision Schedule (Feb 24 - Mar 9) |
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Date |
Day |
Self-Study Focus |
Live Session (6 PM, YouTube) |
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Feb 24 |
Saturday |
Begin with Financial Maths (15 marks). |
None (Rest and self-paced start). |
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Feb 25 |
Sunday |
Numbers & Quantifications. |
Integration (Covering core concepts). |
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Feb 26 |
Monday |
Time-Based Data and Numerical Applications. |
Application of Integration. |
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Feb 27 |
Tuesday |
Probability Distribution. |
Differential Equations. |
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Feb 28 |
Wednesday |
Matrix, Rank, & Determinant. |
MCQ Session (100+ questions for Section A). |
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Mar 1 |
Friday |
No new topic; use time to catch up. |
Full Marathon (Comprehensive, long-form revision, 4 PM onwards). |
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Mar 2 |
Saturday |
Full day for self-study. Clear any pending topics or backlogs. |
None (Consolidation day after marathon). |
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Mar 3 |
Sunday |
Revise Integration & its Application. You can skip very lengthy/complex problems from support materials. |
None. |
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Mar 4 |
Monday |
Inferential Statistics. Be clear about formula usage (s/√n accepted by board). |
None (Holi break, avoid water). |
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Mar 5 |
Tuesday |
Focus on solving CBSE Sample Question Papers and practicing solved examples from KV/CBSE support materials. |
None. |
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Mar 6 |
Wednesday |
Continue practice from support materials or other question banks (e.g., ML Aggarwal, PW book). |
Dedicated session for 2-Marker and 3-Marker Questions. |
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Mar 7 |
Thursday |
Your choice of topic for final revision. |
Dedicated session for Long Answer Questions (5-markers). |
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Mar 8 |
Friday |
Final revision of all topics. Focus on repeating and reviewing concepts. |
"My Sample Paper" (Custom paper, paper presentation, attempt strategy, time management). |
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Mar 9 |
Saturday |
Final warm-up before exam. |
Final Warm-up Session (5 AM, recap of important formulas, "must-do" questions, ends by 7 AM). |