CBSE Class 12 Business Studies 2026: Syllabus & Prep Plan

2026 Exam Strategy & Chapter-Wise Insights

๐Ÿ’ผ From Concepts to Case Studies – Build Business Acumen for the Real Exam

CBSE Business Studies is theory-based, but highly application-oriented. With clarity in NCERT concepts and strong case study practice, scoring 90+ is absolutely achievable.


๐Ÿงพ Business Studies Paper Pattern (2025–26)

Component Marks
Theory 80
Project Work 20
Total 100
Exam Duration 3 Hours


๐Ÿ“š Syllabus & Unit-Wise Weightage

๐Ÿ”น Part A: Principles and Functions of Management (50 Marks)

Unit Marks
Nature and Significance of Management 16
Principles of Management  
Business Environment  
Planning  
Organising  
Staffing  
Directing  
Controlling

๐Ÿ”น Part B: Business Finance and Marketing (30 Marks)

Unit Marks
Financial Management 15
Financial Markets  
Marketing Management  
Consumer Protection  

โœ… Exact unit-wise weightage may be clubbed (e.g., 16 marks from first 3 units combined). Always refer to CBSE sample paper for the latest split.


๐Ÿ“ Project Work (20 Marks)

Project Component Marks
Project Report File 10
Viva Voce 5
Creativity, Analysis, Research 5

 

โœ๏ธ Section-Wise Preparation Strategy

โœ… Principles & Functions of Management

  • Learn key terms and concepts (Henri Fayol, Taylor’s principles)

  • Practice application-based case studies

  • Focus on real-world examples of planning/organizing/staffing

โœ… Business Finance & Marketing

  • Understand capital structure, working capital, financial decisions

  • Practice identifying marketing mix (4 Ps)

  • Learn consumer rights & legal protections


๐ŸŽฏ Top Scoring Tips

  • Practice case study-based questions regularly

  • Structure your answers with headings, bullet points & examples

  • Revise NCERT definitions & flowcharts

  • Solve sample papers & PYQs under exam conditions


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๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip:
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